PM 121: Foundations of Ministry – 2025-2026

• 3.00 Credit Hours

• Online

This course will serve as an introduction to the ministry of the local church. Emphasis will be placed on the call to ministry, as throughout the course students will have the opportunity to explore their own calling to ministry and the way in which God is shaping them for ministry. The course will also explore the nature of the church, principles of evangelism and edification, understanding and assessing spiritual gifts, church leadership, and contemporary issues in ministry. Students will evaluate models of ministry in order to understand the challenges of ministry today and some of the ways in which churches and non-profits are responding.Course Objectives. On completing this course, students will 1. Select and nurture a specific character quality necessary for effective ministry. 2. Define and evaluate best practices for ministry 3. Construct a discipleship ministry for a specific grouping within a local church. 4. Articulate the biblical principles needed to create effective spiritual formation. 5. Formulate a personal philosophy of ministry