Associate in
Pastoral Leadership
The Associate in Pastoral Leadership consists of 64 semester
hours of courses designed to prepare students for pastoral
ministry and ministry-related vocations. The student also gains a general
Bible knowledge, theology, pastoral theology, and communication
skills. Upon the completion of the program, students should be
equipped to engage in the ministry of the local church either as a fulltime
minister or as a part-time staff member.
Upon satisfactory completion of the Associate in Pastoral
Leadership, the graduate should have:
- An understanding of the fundamental doctrines and theology
that pertain to the Pentecostal and evangelical tenets.
- Knowledge and experience in the various aspects of pastoral
care-giving and how it relates to church growth.
- An ability to effectively communicate the gospel and other
biblical truths in large and small group settings.
- Knowledge of spiritual leadership principles, roles, and experience
in their application.
- An understanding of church administrative procedures as
they pertain to a local church.
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