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Help today’s youth explore God’s word and embrace God’s purpose for their lives. That’s youth ministry, at NGU.

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First-Choice Grad School

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

Average Class Size

Collaborate with your peers. Network with your professors. Connect to countless resources and career opportunities. All thanks to NGU’s smaller class sizes.

Ranked Christian College

NGU ranked #3 on the list of “Top 50 Christian Colleges and Universities with the Lowest Debt Burden” by Christian Universities Online (2016).

Meaningful Ministry Starts Here

Pursue a variety of ministry-based professions. Youth minister and pastor, of course. But also, men’s/women’s minister, college minister, church planter, and more.

Disciples making disciples is the very foundation of ministry. Wherever God calls you, prepare for a life of fruitful discipleship with a Bachelor of Arts degree in youth ministry from North Greenville University.

What Can I Do with a Bachelor’s Degree in Youth Ministry?

A degree in youth ministry opens doors to impactful roles in youth-focused organizations and churches. You can become a youth pastor, mentor, or program coordinator. This degree equips you with skills to guide and inspire young individuals spiritually and personally.

Opportunities abound in churches, non-profits, and community outreach, where you can make a positive difference in the lives of young people, fostering their growth and faith development.

After-school Program Coordinator

Camp Director

Community Outreach Coordinator

Youth Mentor or Coach

Youth Pastor

Youth Program Director

Experience Learning and Leading Together

Intentional Internship Meets Fun and Fellowship

Bring your studies to life as you minister to youth in nearby churches. Complete two semesters of youth ministry internships and balance your in-class studies with in-person ministry.

Practice What You Teach

Discipleship begins with teaching, and teaching begins with practice. Learn to teach biblical truths in a variety of settings (think youth group, Sunday school, etc.) through several in-class student-teaching opportunities.

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 Biblically Faithful Youth Ministry

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.”

Micheal Pardue, MCM ’10

“I currently serve as President of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina.”

Dr. R. Marshall Blalock

“It’s not about the title; it’s all about growing in the service and love of our great Savior.”

More Successes

North Greenville University (NGU) admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.