Christian Ministries and Leadership
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Congregational Leadership Program in Pennsylvania
Interested in broad ministry areas such as preaching, worship, organization and leadership for ministry, evangelism and pastoral counseling?
Study Congregational Leadership at a Christian University
The congregational leadership concentration or minor provides you with an overview of the diverse aspects of congregation-based ministry work. A field experience and practicum are required for the congregation leadership program in addition to coursework in broad ministry areas such as preaching, worship, organization and leadership for ministry, evangelism and pastoral counseling. When you select the congregational leadership concentration or minor you’ll also acquire competency in biblical and theological reflection and will be prepared for entry-level positions in congregational and parachurch ministries. The congregational leadership concentration is part of the Christian ministries and leadership major.
- Pastor/chaplain
- Youth pastor
- Bible professor
- Humanitarian services worker
- Counselor
- Missionary
- Church administrator
Programs related to Congregational Leadership
In the Congregational Leadership program, you will take a selection of courses that successfully prepare you for a career in a related field. Hands-on experiences and classroom learning within the framework of Christian faith will give you the skills and knowledge to achieve your goals. Our programs offer a wide variety of courses that will not only help you excel in your future career, but challenge you to develop a deeper understanding of your field of study.
Course options for Congregational Leadership:
Christian Ministries and Leadership (B.A.) with Congregational Leadership Concentration
Congregational Leadership careers and outcomes
Where our grads work
Graduates of the Congregational Leadership program work in positions of leadership in their places of employment, using the tools and knowledge a Messiah University education prepared them with. Each year, eager employers and some of the nation's best graduate schools welcome Messiah graduates into their organizations.
96% of the Class of 2022 respondents were employed or in graduate school within 6-9 months of graduation.
Our Alumni
Regional and national employers seek out Messiah graduates for their academic preparation, work ethic and personal character. The transformation you experience at Messiah readies you to transform the lives of others through your chosen career path.
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Messiah's unique approach to hands-on learning
Learning in the classroom is important but actually applying that knowledge in a hands-on way can make all the difference. At Messiah University, the Experiential Learning Initiative (ELI) allows Messiah to take this hands-on learning to a new level by giving students the opportunity to apply what they have learned to various real world contexts--such as an internship/practica, service learning, off-campus program, holding a student leadership position, or participating in undergraduate research.