Programs
our two-year ministry training programs combine academics with apprenticeship to produce young people who are ready to say “Yes!” to God’s call.
Pastoral Studies
This two-year training program equips you with the general education, biblical knowledge, theological competency, and pastoral skills to become a ministry leader. You will earn an accredited degree (through North Central University), gain hands-on ministry experience, and fulfill the educational standards for credentialing with the Assemblies of God.
ACADEMICS
60 Credit Hours
General Education (27)
Christian Studies (12)
Biblical & Theological Studies (9)
Pastoral Studies (12)
Ministry electives (3)
APPRENTICESHIP
70 Training Hours (Minimum)
Observation (8)
Participation (18)
Leadership (44)
Global Studies
This two-year training program equips you with the general education, biblical knowledge, theological competency, and cultural competency to become an effective global worker. You will earn an accredited degree (through North Central University), gain hands-on ministry experience, and fulfill the educational standards for credentialing with the Assemblies of God.
ACADEMICS
60 Credit Hours
General Education (27)
Christian Studies (12)
Biblical & Theological Studies (9)
Global Studies (12)
APPRENTICESHIP
70 Training Hours (minimum)
Observation (8)
Participation (18)
Leadership (44)
Global Studies students may complete their leadership hours with an international internship. Learn more here!
Worship Leadership
This two-year training program equips you with the general education, biblical knowledge, theological competency, musical training, and pastoral skills to become an effective worship minister. You will earn an accredited degree (through North Central University), gain hands-on ministry experience, and fulfill the educational standards for credentialing with the Assemblies of God.
ACADEMICS
61 Credit Hours
General Education (27)
Christian Studies (12)
Biblical & Theological Studies (9)
Worship Leadership (13)
APPRENTICESHIP
70 Training Hours (Minimum)
Observation (8)
Participation (18)
Leadership (44)
Pastoral Studies
This two-year training program equips you with the general education, biblical knowledge, theological competency, and pastoral skills to become a ministry leader. You will earn an accredited degree (through North Central University), gain hands-on ministry experience, and fulfill the educational standards for credentialing with the Assemblies of God.
ACADEMICS
60 Credit Hours
General Education (27)
Christian Studies (12)
Biblical & Theological Studies (9)
Pastoral Studies (12)
Ministry electives (3)
APPRENTICESHIP
70 Training Hours (Minimum)
Observation (8)
Participation (18)
Leadership (44)
Global Studies
This two-year training program equips you with the general education, biblical knowledge, theological competency, and cultural competency to become an effective global worker. You will earn an accredited degree (through North Central University), gain hands-on ministry experience, and fulfill the educational standards for credentialing with the Assemblies of God.
ACADEMICS
60 Credit Hours
General Education (27)
Christian Studies (12)
Biblical & Theological Studies (9)
Global Studies (12)
APPRENTICESHIP
70 Training Hours (minimum)
Observation (8)
Participation (18)
Leadership (44)
Global Studies students may complete their leadership hours with an international internship. Learn more here!
Worship Leadership
This two-year training program equips you with the general education, biblical knowledge, theological competency, musical training, and pastoral skills to become an effective worship minister. You will earn an accredited degree (through North Central University), gain hands-on ministry experience, and fulfill the educational standards for credentialing with the Assemblies of God.
ACADEMICS
61 Credit Hours
General Education (27)
Christian Studies (12)
Biblical & Theological Studies (9)
Worship Leadership (13)
APPRENTICESHIP
70 Training Hours (Minimum)
Observation (8)
Participation (18)
Leadership (44)
Gain the confidence that comes from actual experience in ministry.
Called College students can serve frequently in a family of Illinois Assemblies of God churches.