Church Ministries Courses (CHM)

The role of course work in Church Ministries is to develop understanding of and appreciation for the educational ministry of the church along with the practical skills required for effective leadership of educational ministries to children, youth, and adults.

CHM 500 - Church Educational Ministries (3 hrs.)
The student will survey the total educational ministry of the local church including administration, teaching and learning, curriculum and the equipping and motivation of leaders. All age groups will be considered, and the student will be required to develop his own model of church ministries.
CHM 501 - Theory and Theology of Learning (3 hrs.)
The Church stands as the most unique community of learning in the world. Everything that occurs within her vision is about learning: whether worship, teaching, mentoring or serving. The former Catholic Pope, John Paul II wrote, "catechesis is the whole of the efforts within the church to make disciples." The very mission of the church is to "make disciples by Teaching them to obey all that I commanded you." Therefore, this course asks a fundamental question, "What does Christian learning look like; and, how do people of all ages learn about God?" CHM 601 reviews historic patterns, recent trends and theological assumptions of what has been formerly called "Christian education." In essence, how do people of all ages learn about God and their own spiritual journey? Although required for all students in the ACTS MACS (church ministries), CHM 601 is also highly recommended for others who will serve the broad educational needs of the local church.
CHM 508 - Small Group Ministry (3 hrs.)
This course will look at issues related to leading a small group ministry. The issues to be considered will be: biblical perspective of small groups, definition of small groups, process of building relationships related to small group dynamics, roles and personalities of members of a small group, small group ministry development, leadership, group dynamics, organization of a small group ministry and leadership development.
CHM 521 - Youth Ministry Priorities (3 hrs.)
CHM 522 - Youth Discipleship (3 hrs.)
CHM 591 - Special Topic: Spiritual Formation of Children (3 hrs.)
CHM 595 - Mobilizing and Serving Volunteers (3 hrs.)
This course helps participants sharpen skills related to recruiting and serving their volunteers in ways that help volunteers live out their calling with excellence and a deep sense of fulfillment while making an important contribution to the ministry or program in which they volunteer.
CHM 600 - Principles and Practices of Teaching (2 hrs.)
This course explores the theory and practice of teaching the Word of God to preschool children, elementary school children, youth and adults; using small and large group dynamics; and emphasizing teaching ministry for adults. Micro-teaching and evaluation are a vital part of the course.
CHM 600B - Principles and Practices of Teaching (3 hrs.)
This course explores the theory and practice of teaching the Word of God to preschool children, elementary school children, youth and adults; using small and large group dynamics; and emphasizing teaching ministry for adults. Micro-teaching and evaluation are a vital part of the course.
CHM 617 - Youth Pastoral Development
This course examines the role and function of the youth pastor in the context of the local church. (Incorporates CHM 609)
CHM 618 - Youth Leadership Counselling (2 hrs.)
In this course personal and social problems of adolescents in North America will be studied with consideration of developing skills in counselling adolescents and their families. Special emphasis is placed upon the home and church as resources for meeting the needs of youth.
CHM 631 - Transformational Teaching in Children's Ministries(3 hrs.)
This course is intended to equip the student to: 1) understand, appreciate and evaluate the role and character of a Christian teacher, 2) promote the spiritual growth of a child through curriculum design, planning and evaluation, 3) investigate various methods and perspectives of Children’s Ministry educational models.
CHM 632 - Introduction to Children's Ministry (3 hrs.)
CHM 641 - Introduction to Youth Ministry (2 hrs.)
A study of the way in which the needs of the adolescent (grades seven through twelve) are met within the church context. Developmental characteristics and behaviour patterns will be studied. Principles and practices of teaching the adolescent will be considered in more depth. (Incorporates CHM 505)
CHM 642 - Introduction to Youth Ministry (3 hrs.)
A study of the way in which the needs of the adolescent (grades seven through twelve) are met within the church context. Developmental characteristics and behaviour patterns will be studied. Principles and practices of teaching the adolescent will be considered in more depth. (Incorporates CHM 505)
CHM 643-646 - Sonlife Ministry Courses (0 hrs.)
CHM 651 - Introduction to Adult Ministry (2 hrs.)
The student will survey the theory and practice of motivating, teaching and equipping adults at every age level. The student will develop a personal, biblical model for teaching and leading adults in life long learning experiences based on a growing understanding of the learning characteristics, needs and seasons of life of adults.
CHM 652 - Introduction to Adult Ministry (3 hrs.)
The student will survey the theory and practice of motivating, teaching and equipping adults at every age level. The student will develop a personal, biblical model for teaching and leading adults in life-long learning experiences based on a growing understanding of the learning characteristics, needs and seasons of life of adults.
CHM 661 - Introduction to Family Ministry (3 hrs.)
A study of the way in which the needs of the family are met within the church or other family work setting contexts. The student will study a biblical, philosophical, theoretical, strategically, administrative and research approach in understanding and addressing these needs.