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Online Bachelor of Church Leadership

North Central’s fully online Church Leadership major will prepare you to be a ministry leader in a church setting.

Develop your skills as an effective preacher, teacher, mentor, and leader as you gain a firmly rooted biblical and theological understanding, understanding of leading a congregation and church organization, and a passion to serve God and your neighbor.

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Benefits of an online degree

When you earn your degree online through
North Central University, you will:

Take fully-online classes when they fit into your schedule.

Save on room & board costs by earning your degree from home.

Learn from the same highly-credentialed and biblically-minded faculty who teach on campus at NCU.

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Why an Online Church Leadership major at North Central?

Skills You'll Gain

North Central University’s online Bachelor’s degree will endow you with the following skills:

Preach and teach
Foster interpersonal relationships
Lead groups of various sizes
Manage projects and goals for a ministry or organization
Help and minister to all people of any age, socioeconomic background, cultural or ethnic group, etc.
Evangelize and disciple
Demonstrate pastoral care and counseling
Offer special services and their biblical background including communion, baptism, funerals, weddings, baby dedications, installation of officers
Maintain a meaningful devotional life
Maintain a healthy personal and family life
Serve as a model of consistent Christian character and lifestyle
Possess financial and other management skills

The associate of arts degree online at North Central offers a valuable degree at an affordable rate.

Pastor
Bible Instructor
Christian Administrator
Church Planter
Evangelist
Military Chaplain
Ministry Worker

Potential Careers

Campus Pastor, River Valley Church (Minnetrista Campus)

Zeus Vital '13
Minneapolis, MN

"North Central had an enormous impact on how I pursued my calling to ministry. My classroom experience was essential, and so was the one-on-one attention I received from professors. They were able to point out areas where I needed to grow as a student and a spiritual leader. I wouldn't be here without them."

Requirements

All students must complete the General Education Core and Christian Studies Core. General electives may be added or an optional minor may be selected. You need 124 total credit hours to complete the Church Leadership degree.

Contact

dmgraham@northcentral.edu
612.343.4798
College Life Center (CLC)

Meet a professor

Douglas M. Graham

Vice President of Spiritual Life

It is an incredible privilege to serve here at NCU! As a graduate (’86), I am proud that all four of my children are NCU Alums, and my wife will soon graduate with her degree! North Central University is indeed a Graham family legacy.

What are your areas of expertise?

My area of interest in teaching here at NCU is in church leadership and spiritual life development.

What do you like teaching at North Central?

I love the hunger for life-long learning that is evident in the students at NCU. Students come to NCU because they intend for their life to make a difference in the world. I believe that the world and church of tomorrow rests in the students of today. For this reason, I am honored to be a part of an academic and spiritual preparation process that is committed to launching students around the world to be godly and strategic leaders for the 21st Century.

What are your favorite classes to teach?

Personal Formation of the Spiritual Leader (freshman)
Pastoral Theology (juniors)
Personal Leadership Development (Graduate Studies – MA Strategic Leadership)

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Your future awaits and we will be happy serving you.