The Christian leadership major, in combination with the biblical studies major is designed for students wishing to pursue full-time pastoral ministry. The program will also prepare students wishing to pursue an evangelistic ministry or further studies at the seminary level. Because Trinity Bible College does not grant ministerial credentials, students desiring credentials are advised to check with an official in the district from which they wish to receive credentials to determine the specific procedure and requirements of that district. The Christian leadership major requires completion of the Christian leadership program as outlined in the Christian Leadership Handbook.

Program Objectives
Upon completion of the Christian Leadership Major, students should be able to:

• demonstrate in their personal lifestyles the character of Christ as a basis for Christian ministry.
• prepare and deliver sermons that communicate the content and teachings of the Word of God.
• demonstrate an understanding of the practical aspects of the ministry, including the organization and administration of people, programs, ceremonies, budgets, and buildings.
• help others apply biblical principles to the issues of life.
• share the gospel effectively on a personal level as part of the biblical mandate for world evangelism.
• integrate theory and practice in an internship designed to develop ministry skills in a local church setting.

Declaration of Program
Freshman and sophomore students may declare the Christian leadership and biblical studies majors. Concentrations are not declared until the second semester of the sophomore year once the student has applied and been accepted into the ministerial program.

Concentrations

• Children’s Ministry Concentration
• Church Business Administration Concentration
• Heartland Ministries Concentration
• Intercultural Studies Concentration
• Music Concentration
• Pastoral Concentration
• Pre-Seminary Concentration
• Youth Ministry Concentration

Application to the Christian Leadership Program
Initial application into the ministerial studies program must be made during the first semester of the sophomore year. Admission into the program requires completion of PMIN 180 Ministerial Practicum I with a grade of “C” or higher. For further details consult the Christian Leadership Handbook.

Acceptance into the Christian Leadership Program
Formal acceptance into the Christian leadership program requires:

• a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher.
• a completion of BIBL 253 Hermeneutics with a grade of “C” or higher.
• an interview with and approval by the biblical and theological studies department.

Admission to Christian Leadership Internship
Application for admission to the Christian Leadership Internship should be made to the biblical and theological studies committee during the first semester of the junior year before the internship begins. Students must have a 2.20 professional GPA by the time an internship assignment has begun.

Christian Leadership Internship
A number of options are available for students to complete their internship requirement. These include an eight-week summer internship, a sixteen week local internship concurrent with the fall and spring semesters, and an extended 24-weeks internship in either January- July or May-December. (The Christian Leadership internship is not required for the pre-seminary concentration.) See the Christian Leadership Handbook for further details.

Completion of the Christian Leadership Program
Completion of the ministerial studies major requires:

• a grade if “C” or higher in PMIN 280 Ministerial Practicum II.
• a grade if “C” or higher in PMIN 480 Ministerial Internship.
• a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher.
• a professional GPA of 2.20 or higher.

Students who have met the above criteria must be formally interviewed and approved by the biblical and theological studies department. For further details consult the Christian Leadership Handbook

Outcomes Assessment
The outcomes assessment requirement for the Christian Leadership major includes:

• a standardized outcomes assessment test, taken during the senior year.
• a Bible content test.
• acceptance into and completion of the Ministerial Program.

For further information consult the Christian Leadership Handbook

*The Christian Leadership credit requirement varies based upon the selected concentration. Please see the individual concentration listings for more detailed information