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Online Christian Ministry Leadership

Prepare for professional or leadership positions in Christian Ministry with an accredited 4-year program.

What will I learn with a degree in Christian Ministry Leadership?

The Online major in Christian Ministry Leadership is designed for the student who is called to local church ministry and leadership. A student who has completed the program will demonstrate the basic qualifications for serving as a pastor or leader in a local church and gain the foundation for a lifetime of developing ministerial skills.

Program Outcomes:

1. Understand their personal call into ministry and explain the biblical purpose of the local church and the role of the pastor within the local church.
2. Use lessons from church history and current methods of Leadership in Ministry to develop a sound philosophy of local church ministry.
3. Develop an understanding of how one discerns God’s vision for the future for a local congregation, how that vision is communicated, and how to mobilize the congregation for implementing activities by which the vision may be realized.
4. Accurately interpret scripture, using sound methodology and a familiarity with New Testament Greek.
5. Craft and deliver sermons that help listeners apply biblical principles to the problems and possibilities they face in the twenty-first century.
6. Conduct specialized worship ceremonies such as weddings, funerals, dedications, baptisms, and communion.
7. Meet the outcomes of the Division of General Studies.

Why should I come to Barclay College for a degree in Christian Ministry Leadership?

With an online degree in Christian Ministry Leadership you will not only gain the knowledge and skills for better leadership, you will have a biblical foundation for living out leadership in your occupation. In fact, you’ll receive a BS in Biblical Studies along with a BS in Christian Ministry Leadership.

Barclay College Online offers asynchronous classes, meaning you can do weekly assignments on your own time, anywhere you want, even if you work full-time.

Barclay’s flexible open enrollment lets you jump in at the beginning of any session during any semester! Classes open up every six weeks, so if the start date is too soon, the next session is right around the corner!

What can I do with a degree in Christian Ministry Leadership?

A degree in Christian Ministry Leadership is proving a popular choice among students who want to prepare for professional ministry or serve in a leadership capacity in a church or ministry organization. Here are ministry positions for which you would be qualified after earning this degree:

  • Lead Pastor
  • Associate/Assistant Pastor
  • Administrative/Executive Pastor
  • Discipleship Pastor/Leader
  • Outreach Pastor/Leader
  • Small Group Pastor/Leader
  • Worship Pastor/Leader
  • Youth Pastor/Leader

Course Requirements

Bachelor of Science: Christian Ministry Leadership

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General Studies Requirements

27 hours

OEN101 College Writing

3

OEN202 Research and Writing

3

Humanities Elective

6

Math Elective

3

Science Elective

3

OSP202 Fundamentals of Speech

3

Social Science Elective

6

Biblical & Theological Studies Requirements

30 hours

Biblical Studies Electives

15

Theological Studies Electives

9

OTH221 Teachings of Friends

3

OTH302 Doctrine of Holiness

3

Professional Studies Requirements

36 hours

OBL311 Life Assessment/Self Management

3

OBM315 Personal Financial Management

3

OCM307 Ministry Leadership and Administration

3

OCM314 Communication

3

OCM323 Advanced Spiritual Formation

3

OCM335 Leadership Theory

3

OCM346 Church History

3

OMI322 World Christian Perspective

3

ONT322 Church Planting

3

ONT344 Pastoral Principles

3

OOT343 OT Models of Leadership

3

OPY312 Techniques of Counseling

3

Unrestricted Elective Requirement

35 hours

Career Outlook

* According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2022

$60,050*

Annual Mean Wages for Director, Religious Activity, and Education

$61,840*

Annual Mean Wages for Clergy

Job Titles

  • Lead Pastor
  • Associate/Assistant Pastor
  • Administrative/Executive Pastor
  • Discipleship Pastor/Leader
  • Outreach Pastor/Leader
  • Small Group Pastor/Leader
  • Worship Pastor/Leader
  • Youth Pastor/Leader

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I am a changed man because of all of the wonderful Barclay instructors and classmates who have helped to further form me spiritually. My plans are to continue God’s calling to me as a pastor.”

Richard Downing

2020, Christian Ministry Leadership
Pastor, Goshen Friends Church, Zanesfield OH

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