Educational Ministries Department
Prepare for a variety of ministry opportunities with tracks in Camp Ministries, Children's Ministries, Ministry Leadership, and Youth Ministries.
Overview
If you have a desire to know the heart of Jesus Christ through serving others for the sake of prioritizing his salvation and intentionally investing in others, then a degree in Educational Ministries is for you. Our students learn to integrate sound bible teaching and ministry philosophy to form a powerful approach to ministering to and caring for others in various contexts of ministry.
The mission of the Educational Ministries Department is to equip students to identify and engage God’s work in the world through His redemptive story by cultivating a life of disciple making in a variety of professional and Ministry contexts.
Program
The Educational Ministries programs are centered on a commitment to establish the Gospel in others as the foundation of a life of saving grace, real purpose and eternal hope. We accomplish this by knowing the Bible, loving people and equipping others to do the same. Our degree tracks accomplish this through a variety of concentrations in children, youth, camp/outdoor-based ministry or pastoral ministry leadership.
Why Emmaus?
why should you study Educational Ministries at Emmaus? Here are just a few reasons:
- Ministry philosophy that is based on the bible and a thorough study of God.
- A discipleship centered approach to education.
- Serving others in a modern and complex culture.
- Hands-on opportunities to apply learning in a real-life context.
Educational Ministries Graduates
Megan Williamson
Director of Accommodations at Forest Springs Camp and Conference CenterMy college experience was exceptional with high quality academics, valuable work experience, and various leadership opportunities. My time at Emmaus also challenged me to grow as an individual and deepen my relationship with Christ. The friendships I was able to develop with peers, mentors, professors, and the local church are a true blessing and something I will always cherish!
Dusty Jones
High School and College Pastor at New Covenant Bible ChurchEmmaus has taught me the importance of using relationships to foster spiritual growth and maturity, as well as help foster a Biblical desire to see spiritually lost people become spiritually reconciled to Christ. Using relationships and Biblical truth have allowed me to bring the Word of God to a starving culture. As a youth pastor, I have to critically evaluate the physical and spiritual needs of my students; I would not have the ability to impact them for Christ at this level without Emmaus’ training.
Kristin Jones
Youth Worker at New Covenant Bible ChurchBefore Emmaus, I didn’t have the skills that I needed to be an effective communicator of God’s Word. Having been trained well at Emmaus, and with the essential help and grace of the Holy Spirit, I feel confident to faithfully and accurately teach God’s truth to spiritually starving teens. Emmaus’ Camping Program, as well as the internship at Forest Springs, have been invaluable to my education. I was taught to think critically about how to bring truth to students in the context of camp and the church.
Featured Educational Ministries Courses
Youth Culture & Challenges
This course is an intermediate level study of defining, identifying and caring for hurting youth within the pastoral framework of the Christian faith. Attention will be given to contemporary adolescent development and complex cultural challenges common to youth today. The overall approach to this course, as it addresses cultural challenges of youth, will be broken down in three areas: 1) the overall “source” of these various issues 2) signs common to these issues and 3) basic pastoral care in aiding hurting individuals.
Teaching Bible
This course examines the principles and skills necessary to effectively teach the Bible in various contexts. The student will demonstrate creativity as s/he prepares and delivers lessons from different literary genres of the Bible.
Loan Repayment Assistance Plan
With the Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) you can follow your passion to serve the Lord without stressing about post-college debt. The LRAP is a financial safety-net, offered to students in all of our ministry related programs* at no cost to you or your family. For more information on the LRAP contact an admissions counselor at admissions@emmaus.edu or visit mylrap.org/emmaus.
YOUR FUTURE
The Educational Ministries department at Emmaus can prepare you for a variety of jobs in different ministry settings:
- Children’s director/pastor in a variety of church and Para-church based ministries.
- Director of programming, staff development and guest services in Camping retreat based ministries.
- Director of spiritual development in a secondary Christian school setting.
- Mentor and caretaker at risk youth residential facilities.
- Ministries positions focused on discipleship training and mentoring
- Teacher of Bible and Worldview in a secondary Christian school setting.
- Youth director/pastor in a variety of church and Para-church based ministries.
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