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
