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.
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.
Faculty
Department Chair

Mark Jenkins, Ph.D.
Department Chair; Professor of Old Testament, Biblical Hebrew, and Archaeology
Full-time Faculty

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

Gary Martindale, Ph.D.
Professor of Biblical Studies

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

Dr. Vince Medina, Ph.D.
Professor of Old Testament

Martin Mittelstadt, Ph.D.
Professor of New Testament

Meghan Musy, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Old Testament

Rev. Darin Poe, PhD
Director, AG Ministry Leaders of Tomorrow Project

Danny Sebastian, PhD
Provisional Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Ethics

Dr. Jane Williams, PhD
Assistant Professor of Intercultural Studies, Director of Global Cultures & Compassion, Program Coordinator of Intercultural Studies
Adjunct Faculty

Robert A. Berg, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus

Jim Bradford, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor

Wendy Brown
Adjunct Professor

Mark Fabian, M.A.
Executive Director of Online & Graduate Student Services

Richard Hammer, LL.M
Adjunct Professor

Kent Hulbert
Adjunct Professor

Austin Jacobs
Adjunct Professor

Michael Jaffe, D.Min.
Professor Emeritus

Wave Nunnally, Ph.D.
Emeritus Faculty

Calvin Pincombe, D.Min.
Professor Emeritus

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

Matthew Thomas
Adjunct Professor

Nik White
Adjunct Professor
Missionary in Residence

Lattis Campbell, DMIN
MIR - Global Connections

Joshua Lovelace, Ph.D.
Missionary in Residence