Pastoral Leadership
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 and theology and while they 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 and youth ministries, and parachurch organizations. Others have continued with graduate studies or have pursued missions work around the world.
Customize your learning with a Concentration that suits your passions and interests. Pastoral Leadership Concentrations include Christian Counselling, Intercultural Ministry, Next Generation Ministry, and Worship Ministry. Click the ‘Concentrations’ Tab below to learn more.
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.
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 DIRECTOR
Jen Wright, MA
OBJECTIVES
In addition to meeting the learning objectives required for all programs, the Pastoral Leadership Major will enable graduates to:
- Articulate a biblical and personal philosophy of ministry.
- Lead others as they serve with integrity of character.
- Serve with confidence knowing their unique blend of personality, giftedness, and passion.
- Experience a mentoring relationship with a pastor of a local church during intensive ministry involvement.
- Exercise competencies in pastoral ministry, including preaching, leading, and counselling.
- Build team leadership as a core value in local churches.
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PROGRAM LENGTH
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- 60 credit hours
- 2 years fulltime
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
In addition to completing the 12 credit-hour core, students in this diploma also take the following:
GENERAL STUDIES (15 credit hours)
Communications (3 credit hours)
ONE of the following:
GEN 101 Academic Writing & Research
GEN 214 Contemporary Communication
Humanities/Fine Arts (6 credit hours)
GEN 100 Personal Life of the Leader
ONE of the following:
GEN 131 History of Christianity I
GEN 132 History of Christianity II
GEN 198 Christian Worldview
GEN 295 Christianity & Culture
Science/Mathematics (3 credit hours)
ONE of the following:
GEN 143 Science and Christianity
GEN 149 Statistics
Social/Behavioural Sciences (3 credit hours)
ONE of the following:
GEN 175 Conflict Engagement
GEN 177 Healthy Emotions
BIBLE AND THEOLOGY (12 credit hours)
BIB 101 Old Testament Survey
BIB 152 New Testament Survey
BIB 192 Biblical Interpretation
THS 101 Survey of Christian Beliefs
MINISTRY STUDIES (18 credit hours)
PMN 252 Homiletics
PMN 361 Pastoral Ministry
PTH 101 Spiritual Formation
PTH 114 Life & Ministry in Holy Spirit
PTH 225 Evangelism Strategies
PTH 270 Practical Ethics
Open Elective (15 credit hours)
or A Single Concentration (15 credit hours)
PROGRAM LINKS
Program Checklist
BA in Pastoral Leadership
PROGRAM LENGTH
120 credit hours
4 years fulltime
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
In addition to completing the 81 credit-hour core, students in this diploma also take the following:
PASTORAL MINITRY MAJOR (24 credit hours)
PMN 252 Homiletics
PMN 282 Leadership Development
PMN 361 Pastoral Ministry
PMN 370 Church Leadership & Administration
PMN 422 Applied Ecclesiology
PMN 490 Ministry Study Topic
PTH 499 Senior Seminar
PMN 460 Pastoral Ministry Practicum
Open Elective (15 credit hours)
or A Single Concentration (15 credit hours)
PROGRAM LINKS
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BA in Pastoral Leadership - Worship Ministry Major
PROGRAM LENGTH
120 credit hours
4 years fulltime
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
In addition to completing a modified 81 credit-hour core (Not GEN 171, GEN 274, or LAN 101), students in this degree also take the following:
PASTORAL MINISTRY MAJOR (12 credit hours)
PMN 282 Leadership Development
PMN 361 Pastoral Ministry
PTH 499 Senior Seminar
ONE of the following
PMN 252 Homiletics
PMN 370 Church Leadership & Administration
PMN 422 Applied Ecclesiology
PMN 490 Ministry Study Topic
MUSIC MINISTRY MAJOR (33 credit hours)
Music Literacy (13 credits)
GEN 165 History of Church Music
MUS 101 Music Theory I
MUS 102 Music Theory II
MUS 201 Music Theory III
MUS 202 Music Theory IV
MUS 105 Sight Singing & Ear Training I
MUS 106 Sight Singing & Ear Training II
Worship Craft (8 credits)
MUS 252 Music Ministry Management
MUS 255 Worship Leading I
MUS 256 Worship Leading II
MUS 275 Songwriting and Recording
Stage Craft (12 credits)
Individual Lessons (6 credits)
MUS 130-289 Individual Lesson (Primary) I
MUS 130-289 Individual Lesson (Primary) II
MUS 130-289 Individual Lesson (Primary) III
MUS 130-289 Individual Lesson (Primary) IV
MUS 130-289 Individual Lesson (Secondary) I
MUS 130-289 Individual Lesson (Secondary) II
MUS 130 – 280 Individual Voice
MUS 131 – 281 Individual Keyboard
MUS 132 – 282 Individual Guitar
MUS 133 – 283 Individual Bass
MUS 134 – 284 Individual Drums
MUS 338 – 388 Individual Composition
MUS 139 – 289 Other Instrument
Ensembles (4 x 0.5 = 2 credits)
MUS 111 Vocal Ensemble I
MUS 112 Vocal Ensemble II
MUS 211 Vocal Ensemble III
MUS 212 Vocal Ensemble IV
MUS 113 Instrumental Ensemble I
MUS 114 Instrumental Ensemble II
MUS 213 Instrumental Ensemble III
MUS 214 Instrumental Ensemble IV
MUS 221 Performance Elective I
MUS 222 Performance Elective II
MUS 321 Performance Elective III
MUS 322 Performance Elective IV
EITHER of the following :
1 x 1-credit Individual Lesson
2 x 0.5-credit Ensembles
MUS 290/490 Music Practicum
MUS 489 Grad Recital
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Associate in Pastoral Leadership
PROGRAM LENGTH
60 credit hours
2 years fulltime
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
In addition to completing the 27 credit-hour core, students in this degree also take the following:
MINISTRY STUDIES (18 credit hours)
PMN 252 Homiletics
PMN 361 Pastoral Ministry
PTH 101 Spiritual Formation
PTH 114 Life & Ministry in Holy Spirit
PTH 225 Evangelism Strategies
PTH 270 Practical Ethics
Open Elective (15 credit hours)
or A Single Concentration (15 credit hours)
PROGRAM LINKS
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Associate in Pastoral Leadership - Online
PROGRAM LENGTH
60 credit hours
2 years fulltime
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL STUDIES (15 credit hours)
Communications
GEN 101 Academic Writing & Research
Humanities/Fine Arts
GEN 100 Personal Life of the Leader
ONE of the following:
GEN 131 History of Christianity I
GEN 132 History of Christianity II
GEN 198 Christian Worldview
Science/Mathematics
GEN 143 Science and Christianity
Social/Behavioural Sciences
GEN 171 Intro to Psychology
BIBLE & THEOLOGY (12 credit hours)
BIB 101 Old Testament Survey
BIB 152 New Testament Survey
BIB 192 Biblical Interpretation
THS 101 Survey of Christian Beliefs
PASTORAL MINISTRY (18 credit hours)
PMN 252 Homiletics
PMN 361 Pastoral Ministry
PTH 101 Spiritual Formation
PTH 114 Life & Ministry in Holy Spirit
PTH 225 Evangelism Strategies
PTH 270 Practical Ethics
Open Elective (15 credit hours)
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Concentrations
CStudents of the AA in Pastoral Leadership and BA in Pastoral Leadership (excluding the Worship Ministry Major) may choose to complete 15 credit hours of open electives OR complete one of the following concentrations to help develop their expertise in a particular area of interest or calling.
Christian Counselling (15 Credit Hours)
CNS 110 Introduction to Psychology
CNS 120 Basic Counselling Skills
CNS 130 Issues & Ethics in Counselling
CNS 221 Theories of Counselling
ONE of the following:
CNS 240 Abnormal Psychology
CNS 250 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
CNS 305 Trauma & Crisis Counselling
CNS 320 Marriage & Family Counselling
CNS 351 Addictions Counselling
CNS 405 Group Therapy Skills
Intercultural Ministry (15 Credit Hours)
GEN 261 World Religions
ICM 211 Intercultural Communication
ICM 325 History of Missions
ICM 361 Intercultural Discipleship
ICM 482 Intercultural Leadership
Next Generation Ministry (15 Credit Hours)
NXG 201 Next Generation Ministry
NXG 212 Philosophy of NG Ministry
NXG 331 NG Leadership & Event Planning
NXG 442 NG Crisis and Intervention
ONE of the following:
NXG 370 Children’s Ministry Seminar
NXG 375 Youth Ministry Seminar
TWO of the following:
GEN 190 Class 4 Driver’s License
GEN 192 Food Safe Level I
GEN 194 Standard First Aid
NXG 370 Children’s Ministry Seminar
NXG 375 Youth Ministry Seminar
Worship Ministry (15 Credit Hours)
Music Literacy (4 credit hours)
MUS 101 Music Theory I
MUS 102 Music Theory II
Worship Craft (6 credit hours)
MUS 252 Music Ministry Management
MUS 255 Worship Leading I
MUS 256 Worship Leading II
Stage Craft (5 credit hours)
MUS 130–289 Individual Lesson
MUS 130–289 Individual Lesson
MUS 130–289 Individual Lesson
MUS 130–289 Individual Lesson
MUS 290 Music Practicum 1