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Explore your God-given calling while elevating your ministry.

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Ranked Christian University

NGU ranked #12 on Christwin.com’s list of the “20 Best Online Christian Universities” (2021).

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Diverse Electives

Explore over 50 electives covering a variety of topics. Biblical, church, and world history. Christian ethics and politics. Old and New Testament theology. Practical ministry, counseling, and more.

98%

First-Choice Grad School

Of the Christian Studies graduates at NGU, 98% get accepted into their first-choice grad school.

Meaningful Ministry Begins Here

Deepen your understanding of Christian doctrine. Learn to apply profound theology to practical ministry. Master the art of connecting biblical truth to the lives of real people, every day.

Prepare for a lifetime of impact as a church planter, pastor, missionary, and more. Practice what your preach. Glorify God. And love others with an online Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries.

What Can I Do With an Online Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Ministries?

Christian ministry is a calling to serve, spread faith, and make a positive impact on lives.

Guide individuals spiritually, provide pastoral care, and support communities in joy and hardship.

Inspire, uplift, and deepen faith connections through messages of hope and spiritual guidance.

Bible Teacher

Church Planter

Community Outreach Coordinator

Evangelist

Missionary

Youth Pastor

Have Questions about the Christian Ministries Program?

Matthew Wireman, PhD

Associate Dean, School of Ministry

864.663.0264 matthew.wireman@ngu.edu

Experience Learning as You Serve and Grow

Local Church Focus

Pursue your purpose without leaving your calling. Serve your church even as you explore your studies. Local church involvement isn’t just assumed, it’s built into your degree. Knowledge. Application. And ministry. All in one.

Hands-on Ministry Experience

Overseas missions. Nonprofit organizations. Even your local church. Complete two intensive ministry-based courses and engage broken communities with the gospel of Christ. It’s how you discover and elevate your God-given calling, at NGU.

Intentional Coursework

Theology isn’t theory. It’s the foundation of real-world, practical ministry. That’s why your degree is designed to connect in-class learning with in-person ministry. Develop Sunday School classes or create premarital counseling plans. All to fine-tune your ministry experience.

Ministry Beside Experienced & Faithful Disciplers

Allen McWhite, PhD
Department Chair, Intercultural Studies

Walter E. Johnson, PhD
Dean, College of Christian Studies

Jeff Rankin, PhD
Associate Dean, College of Christian Studies

Matthew Wireman, PhD
Associate Dean, School of Ministry

Stephen G. Crouse, PhD
Senior Campus Pastor

Curtis K. Horn Jr., PhD
Professor, Christian Studies

Mike Landrum, MDiv
Program Director, Youth Ministry

Donny R. Mathis II, PhD
Professor, Christian Studies

Frankie J. Melton, Jr., PhD
Assistant Professor, Christian Studies

Bill W. Murray, PhD
Professor, Christian Studies

Gerald Roe, DMiss
Program Chair, Intercultural Studies

Thomas Willoughby, PhD
Assistant Professor, Christian Studies

Dallas Vandiver, PhD
Graduate Programs Director, Christian Ministry and Divinity

Joshua J. Styles, JD
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice and Christian Studies

Study Christian Ministry with Clear Direction

Elevate Your Perspective

You’ll also take Chapel for the first seven semesters, and Cultural Events for the first four semesters. This is the NGU difference, how you find your peak performance and elevate your perspective, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.

Stories that Started Here

Gretchen Durrell ’12

“NGU has always been close to my heart because it’s a family legacy.”

Daniel Dickard ’12

“North Greenville loved me for who I was and invested in me for who I could become.”

Bryce Harrison ’14

“I knew whatever I did needed to be centered around growing and building local churches.”

More Successes

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