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Grace College’s degree in Youth Ministry combines Bible teaching & youth pastor degree. Learn about colleges with Youth Ministry majors
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Youth Ministry

Youth and Family Ministry

  • 3 or 4 Year Degree
  • Masters Degree Options
  • On-Campus

As a youth ministry major at Grace College, you’ll learn to walk alongside young people and their families in their spiritual formation.

Our youth and family ministry degree is founded on the truth that each generation needs men and women to mentor and equip them to trust and follow Jesus. There are so many entities trying desperately to invite the next generation to follow after them, and youth ministry helps point them toward the Creator and Savior of our world.

As a youth ministry major, you’ll take core and elective Bible classes, diving into areas of study such as the Old Testament, the New Testament, Christian history, and doctrine. You’ll also take specialized youth ministry courses, which will provide you with a strong foundation in youth ministry methods and strategies.

At Grace, we know that it’s one thing to learn about ministry — it’s another to work in it. That’s why you’ll complete an internship as part of the youth ministry program, choosing from various settings such as local churches, youth organizations, summer camps, and missions organizations.

When you graduate with a youth ministry degree, you’ll be prepared to lead and disciple young people with compassion and wisdom. You’ll be equipped to work in youth leadership, missions, camp ministry, or any position that requires a biblically grounded leader with a heart for the young.

Youth and Family Ministry is great for those who are:
  • Leaders
  • Compassionate
  • Intuitive
  • Independent Workers
  • Organized
  • Creative
  • Good Listeners
  • Good Communicators
Educational Focuses
  • Evangelism
  • Youth Ministry
  • Bible
  • Theology
  • Spiritual Formation
Career Opportunities
  • Community Services
  • Coach
  • Church Administrator
  • Youth Leader
  • Missionary
  • Para-church Leader
  • Local Church Work
  • Camp Director
Internship Opportunities
  • Momentum Ministry Partners
  • Local Churches
  • Inner City
Featured Staff Member
Brent Mencarelli

M.Div.

Director & Assistant Professor of Youth Ministries

Featured Staff Member
Tiberius Rata Grace College
Tiberius Rata

Ph.D.

Associate Dean, School of Ministry Studies; Professor of Old Testament Studies

Diverse Metrics of Success

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committed to the infallible Word of God

Number 1

model for ministry is the life of Jesus

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“It was enriching. It was deepening, it was full, and it was fun. I had the opportunity to go deep into the Word of God and into relationships with other people.”

Grace College’s degree in Youth Ministry combines Bible teaching & youth pastor degree. Learn about colleges with Youth Ministry majors
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