Learn the strategy behind a holistic approach to children’s ministry, including ministry to children with special needs, as well as how to advocate for the needs of children in a church setting.
Professors with real-world ministry experience provide foundational instruction in creative storytelling and evangelism, homiletics, and the administration of early childhood educational programs, as well as family dynamics. Integrate best practices in education and human services to meet the needs of the modern family.
Looking for a major focused on Children’s Ministries? Consider pursuing a Church Leadership major with a Children and Family Track. Check out the program plan here.
Minors: Learn how to integrate children’s ministry into the comprehensive outreach program plan of the local church.
Concentrations: Gain a foundational understanding of children’s ministry operations and how to advance your calling in ministry.
Fine Arts Scholarship
Fine Arts Scholarship opportunities are available for those interested in pursuing this program. Click here for eligibility and requirement details!
Hydrate – an innovative KidsMin curriculum
Evangel is partnering with the Assemblies of God Children’s Ministries Department to offer relevant training through the use of the Hydrate learning curriculum. This integrated curriculum will equip future children’s ministry leaders by offering practical training from experienced leaders. The partnership includes the benefit of mentorship opportunities with national Assemblies of God KidMin leaders and hands-on application through local children’s ministries programs.
To learn more about Hydrate, visit: kidmin.ag.org/Hydrate.
Career Opportunities
- Children's Pastor
- Children's Ministry Program Coordinator
- Preschool Director
Faculty
Department Chair

Brandon Schmidly, Ph.D.
Chair and Professor of Philosophy
Regular Faculty

Meghan Musy, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Director of Competency-Based Theological Education

Robert A. Berg, Ph.D.
Professor of New Testament

Gary Martindale, Ph.D.
Professor of Biblical Studies

Vince Medina, Ph.D.
Professor of Old Testament, Director of PhD Biblical Interpretation and Theology, Chair of Bible/Theology Department

William Griffin, Ph.D.
Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew

Martin Mittelstadt, Ph.D.
Professor of New Testament

Mark Jenkins, Ph.D.
Professor of Old Testament, Biblical Hebrew, and Archaeology

Michael Jaffe, D.Min.
Professor of Preaching and Church Leadership

Steve Smallwood, D.Min.
Associate Professor for Church Ministries, Program Coordinator for Church Ministries (online)

Mark Fabian, M.A.
Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies, Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships and Digital Learning

Chris McGough, M.A.
Associate Professor of Youth Ministries

Dr. Lattis Campbell
MIR - Global Connections
Adjunct Faculty

Jim Bradford, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor

Richard Hammer, LL.M
Adjunct Professor

Kent Hulbert
Adjunct Professor

Austin Jacobs
Adjunct Professor

Matthew Thomas
Adjunct Professor

Joseph Lear
Adjunct Professor

David Lindell, Th.M.
Adjunct Professor

Desiree Rodgers
Adjunct Professor

Yisrael Vincent, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor

Wave Nunnally, Ph.D.
Professor of Early Judaism and Christian Origins

Calvin Pincombe, D.Min.
Professor of Philosophy and Apologetics

Nik White
Adjunct Professor

Renee Griffith
Adjunct Professor
David Hillis, D.Min.
Adjunct Professor

Wendy Brown
Adjunct Professor