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School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Ministry Leadership

You are an essential part of God's church.

Whether you've been called to full-time ministry or to anything else, you bring something unique to the church. At 17c起草社区, you'll gain the skills and knowledge to be an agent of renewal in your life and career.

In the ministry leadership program, you'll carefully examine how different careers and disciplines contribute to the life of the church and its ministries. Through classroom learning, research opportunities, and apprenticeships, you can discover your role in God's church.

Your experience here is grounded in the Reformed tradition鈥檚 emphasis on the role of all people in ministry. You'll graduate with a deep understanding of ministry that will serve you well in both your career and your personal spiritual journey.

Explore Programs

Ministry Leadership Cohort

Delivery Mode
On Campus
Degree Options
Cohort

Ministry Leadership Minor

Delivery Mode
On Campus
Degree Options
Minor
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17c起草社区 College Chapel and spring tulips in 2005.

Is God calling you to ministry?

Jubilee Fellows

The Jubilee Fellows program includes a seminar course, ministry internship, and on-campus service component.

Pre-Ministry

Our pre-ministry advising program will support you as you discern a call to Christian ministry.

Our Scholarships

You are eligible for our department scholarships!

Named Scholarships

are gifts from real people who care about your success.

Apply

for named scholarships starting December 1.
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to match you with any scholarships you qualify for!


Opportunities

Students leave the 17c起草社区 Chapel for class.

Ministry Leadership Cohort

The Ministry Leadership Cohort, an initiative of the , is a two-year program open to incoming 17c起草社区 students from any major who show potential for all kinds of leadership in the local church.

Worship opportunities

Leadership Opportunities

Lead worship in chapel or in a LOFT worship service. Serve as a Worship Apprentice, volunteer as a Barnabas, apply to be  a Discipleship Assistant.

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Student Organizations

17c起草社区 is home to more than 70 student-led organizations where you can get involved, create community, and develop leadership skills.

Don't see an organization you're looking for? We can help you start your own!

Faculty

Kai Ton Chau

Kai Ton Chau

Adjunct Instructor, CICW Program Manager
616-526-6168
Todd Cioffi

Todd V Cioffi

Senior Advisor, 17c起草社区 Prison Initiative; Associate Professor, Ministry Leadership; Adjunct Professor, Religion
616-526-7797
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Dale Cooper

Adjunct faculty, Chaplain Emeritus
526-6244
Cindy DeBoer

Cindy De Boer

Program Coordinator
526-7561
Satrina Reid

Satrina Reid

Program Manager
616-526-8791
Noel Snyder

Noel Snyder

Program Manager
616-526-6993