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Youth & Family Ministry
College of Arts & Sciences
YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY majors at MNU are equipped to serve Christ while ministering to children, adolescents and their families.
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College of Arts & Sciences
RONALD R. JACKSON
about the program
The youth and family ministry program at MNU prepares you for full-time ministry by laying a foundation of Biblical truth and theological understanding. You’ll get hands-on training in area churches and Christian organizations that involve you in transformation and helps you equip others for youth ministry in a family context.
This program meets all requirements to become ordained in the Church of the Nazarene and prepares you for ordination in many other denominations as well.
IDEALLY LOCATED
MNU is located in a national hub of youth ministry. Kansas City is home to the Global Ministry office of the Nazarene Youth International, the Youthfront organization and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes national offices. Through a partnership with Youth Specialties Academic Support Network (YSASN), students have access to additional resources and experiences designed to equip the next generation of youth workers. There are many opportunities to work in any of these diverse organizations.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
There are many scholarship opportunities. Ministry students have the potential of receiving roughly $20,000 in financial assistance over four years, significantly minimizing debt and easing the transition into ministry.
- all freshmen receive $1250 their first semester and another $1250 scholarship once they pass the Introduction to Ministry course
- Sophomores, juniors, and seniors can apply for the Ministry Student Internship Program ($4500-$7500/year)
- Sophomores, juniors, and seniors can apply for the General Ministry Scholarships ($500-$3000/year)
Potential Careers
- Family Pastoral Counselor
- Youth Pastor
- Youth Recreation Director
- Youth Camp Director
- Student Minister
- Campus Minister
- Associate Pastor
Sample Schedule
Freshman Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL | 1503 | English Comp 1 | 3 |
| BLIT | 1103 | Discovering the Old Testament | 3 |
| FNAR | 1103 | Fine Arts | 3 |
| MATH | 1103 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| PRTH | 1002 | Intro to Ministry | 2 |
| FRST | 1101 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
Freshman Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCI | 2003 | Marriage and Family | 3 |
| GNSC | General Science Course | 3 | |
| BLIT | 1203 | New Testament Literature | 3 |
| ENGL | 1703 | English Comp II | 3 |
| HIST | History Course | 3 |
Sophomore Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| THEO | 2003 | Christian Beliefs | 3 |
| PHIL | 2103 | Philosophy | 3 |
| BLAN | Biblical Language or Interpretation | 3 | |
| HLEX | Physical Education Courses | 2 | |
| GNSC | General Science Course | 3 | |
| COMM | 1303 | Public Speaking | 3 |
Sophomore Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHED | 2003 | Christian Education | 3 |
| ENGL | Literature or Creative Arts | 3 | |
| PSYC | 3303 | Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
| MATH | 2503 | Statistics | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
Junior Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| THEO | 3803 | Systematic Theology I | 3 |
| PRTH | 3503 | Pastoral Care and Counseling | 3 |
| PRTH | 3003 | Preaching | 3 |
| INCS | 2003 | Intro to Mission | 3 |
| PRTH | 3601 | Ministry Formation Cohort I | 1 |
| CHED | 3303 | Intro to Youth and Family Ministry | 3 |
Junior Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHED | 4303 | Programming for Youth Ministry | 3 |
| THEO | 3903 | Systematic Theology II | 3 |
| BLIT | Upper Division OT or NT | 3 | |
| PRTH | 4183 | Ministry Practicum | 3 |
| PRTH | 3601 | Ministry Formation Cohort II | 1 |
| Elective | 3 |
Senior Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHST | 4003 | Church History to 1500 | 3 |
| THEO | 3003 | Doctrine of Holiness | 3 |
| BLIT | Upper Division OT or NT | 3 | |
| PRTH | 3203 | Evangelism | 3 |
| PRTH | 4301 | Ministry Formation Cohort III | 1 |
| Elective | 3 |
Senior Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHST | 4103 | Church History from 1500 | 3 |
| PRTH | 3803 | Christian Corporate Worship | 3 |
| PRTH | 4203 | Personal Development of the Minister | 3 |
| PRTH | 4601 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| CHED | 4603 | Team Based Ministry | 3 |
| CHST | 3003 | Nazarene Heritage | 3 |
Career Earnings
$50,200
average annual
$2,158,600
career average
$46k
Family Pastor or Counselor
$41k
Youth Pastor
$80k
Youth Camp Director
$40k
Campus Minister
$44k
Associate Pastor
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