Christian Service
The purpose of Christian Service is to provide a hands-on missional experience in the area of serving in a local ministry. Its purpose is to cultivate an attitude of humility through the development of relationships with an observed opportunity to share Jesus Christ with those in spiritual need. Christian Service is a freshmen and sophomore level course which provides direct experience under the supervision of experienced professionals in ministry. It must involve a minimum of 30 hours over the course of one full semester (15 weeks).
Areas of service for Christian Service/Internships include:
Weekly reports are required and permanent records are kept on each student’s participation. A Christian Service grade is given each semester, based on a student’s faithfulness and performance as determined by the field supervisor. Satisfactory completion of Christian Service is an academic requirement for graduation.
Learning practical skills in communicating the Bible effectively, discovering and developing spiritual gifts, and learning how to observe and become a vital part of a local church or parachurch ministry are some of the anticipated outcomes. Consequently, many seniors move directly into full-time ministries following graduation.