Pastoral Leadership

The BA in Biblical Studies and Pastoral Leadership is a program for those who feel called to be vocational or bi-vocational pastors and leaders in ministry. Students have the opportunity to live out what they learn in the classroom as they enter into practicums that equip them for church leadership. As students study the Bible, theology and practice servant-hearted leadership, they develop a solid foundation for a life in ministry. Graduates from this program have gone on to work as pastors in various capacities, such as, senior leadership, children & youth ministries and in parachurch organizations. Others have continued with graduate studies or have pursued missions work around the world.

When I felt the call to pastoral ministry, although potent, it was foggy and unclear. Stepping into PLBC was exactly what I needed. It grounded that calling, reinforced it with theological understanding and provided practical insight for leadership in ministry. The school created an atmosphere for me to test and confirm what God placed in my heart years before. I finished my time at PLBC with the fog lifted, a greater conviction to the pastoral call and a full set of tools to get the job done.

Victor Maynard

2015 Graduate, BA in Biblical Studies and Pastoral Leadership

PURPOSE

This program is designed for those who are preparing specifically for pastoral ministry. The core requirements provide a broad foundation of personal and pastoral leadership development in pastoral care, evangelism, and public ministry.

PROGRAM LENGTH
    • 129 credit hours
    • 4 years fulltime
PROGRAM DIRECTOR


Jen Wright, MA

OBJECTIVES

In addition to meeting the learning objectives required for all programs, the Pastoral Leadership Major will enable graduates to:

    1. Articulate a biblical and personal philosophy of ministry.
    2. Lead others as they serve with integrity of character.
    3. Serve with confidence knowing their unique blend of personality, giftedness, and passion.
    4. Experience a mentoring relationship with a pastor of a local church during intensive ministry involvement.
    5. Exercise competencies in pastoral ministry, including preaching, leading, and counselling.
    6. Build team leadership as a core value in local churches.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

In addition to completing the 66 credit-hour core, students in this major also take the following:

BIBLE AND THEOLOGY COURSES (15 credit hours)

    • THS 490 Theological Method (3)
    • Bible and Theology Electives (12)
      This includes Bible, Theology, Biblical Language, or Apologetics courses.

MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT COURSES (33 credit hours)

A. Pastoral Leadership Courses (24 credit hours)

      • PMN 101 Pastoral Ministry (3)
      • PMN 252 Homiletics I (3)
      • PMN 282 Leadership Development (3)
      • PMN 352 Pastoral Counselling (3)
      • PMN 370 Leadership and Management (3)
      • PMN 385 Contemporary Family Dynamics (3)
      • PMN 422 Applied Ecclesiology (3)
      • PMN 443 Pastoral Ethics and Legalities (3)
      • PTH 201 Spiritual Formation II (3)

B. Practicum Requirements (6 credit hours)

      • PMN 450 Pastoral Ministry Practicum (1)
      • PMN 450 Pastoral Ministry Practicum (1)
      • PMN 450 Pastoral Ministry Practicum (1)
      • PMN 450 Pastoral Ministry Practicum (1)
      • PMN 450 Pastoral Ministry Practicum (1)
      • PMN 450 Pastoral Ministry Practicum (1)

C. Three courses from the following (9 credit hours):

      • CFM 221 Teaching and Spiritual Formation of Children (3)
      • CNS 245 Brain & Behaviour (3)
      • CNS 331 Personality Theories (3)
      • CNS 341 Lifespan Development (3)
      • ICM 211 Intercultural Communication (3)
      • PMN 311 Missional Living and Practical Discipleship (3)
      • PMN 351 Homiletics II (3)

D. Capstone Requirement (3 credit hours)

      • PTH 499 Senior Seminar (3)

OPEN ELECTIVES (3 credit hours)

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PURPOSE

This program is designed for those who are preparing specifically for pastoral ministry. The core requirements provide a broad foundation of personal and pastoral leadership development in pastoral care, evangelism, and public ministry.

PROGRAM LENGTH
    • 64 credit hours
    • 2 years fulltime
PROGRAM DIRECTOR


Jen Wright, MA

OBJECTIVES

In addition to meeting the learning objectives required for all programs, the Pastoral Leadership Diploma will enable graduates to:

    1. Articulate a biblical and personal philosophy of ministry.
    2. Lead others as they serve with integrity of character.
    3. Serve with confidence knowing their unique blend of personality, giftedness, and passion.
    4. Experience a mentoring relationship with a pastor of a local church during intensive ministry involvement.
    5. Exercise competencies in pastoral ministry, including preaching, leading, and counselling.
    6. Build team leadership as a core value in local churches.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

In addition to completing the 12 credit-hour core, students in this diploma also take the following:

GENERAL STUDIES (15 credit hours)

    • GEN 100 Personal Resource Management (3)
    • GEN 101 Academic Writing (3)
    • GEN 105 Academic Writing Lab (0)
    • GEN 198 The Christian Mind (3)
    • GEN 212 Public Speaking (3)
    • General Studies Elective (3)

BIBLE AND THEOLOGY COURSES (9 credit hours)

    • BIB 201 The Pentateuch (3)
           or   BIB 252 The Gospels (3)
    • Bible and Theology Electives (6)
      This includes Bible, Theology, Biblical Language, or Apologetics courses.

MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT COURSES (28 credit hours)

A. Pastoral Leadership Courses (12 credit hours)

      • PMN 101 Pastoral Ministry (3)
      • PTH 101 Spiritual Formation I (3)
      • PTH 114 Life & Ministry in the Holy Spirit (3)
             or   PTH 325 Evangelism Strategies (3)
      • PTH 201 Spiritual Formation II (3)

B. Pastoral Leadership Selections (15 credit hours)
Select any 5 of the following:

      • PMN 252 Homiletics I (3)
      • PMN 282 Leadership Development (3)
      • PMN 351 Homiletics II (3)
      • PMN 352 Pastoral Counselling (3)
      • PMN 370 Leadership and Management (3)
      • PMN 385 Contemporary Family Dynamics (3)
      • PMN 422 Applied Ecclesiology (3)
      • PMN 443 Pastoral Ethics and Legalities (3)
      • PMN 492 Foursquare Distinctives (3)
      • CFM 301 Philosophy of Children’s Ministry (3)
      • CFM 335 Children’s Ministry Management (3)
      • CNS 245 Brain & Behaviour (3)
      • CNS 331 Personality Theories (3)
      • ICM 211 Intercultural Communication (3)

C. Practicum Requirements (1 credit hour)

      • PMN 290 Pastoral Ministry Practicum (1)
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