Lay Ministry
 
            
                
                Liberal Arts •
                
                Theology And Religious Vocations
            
            What is it about?
            A program that prepares non-ordained individuals to serve as lay pastors, religious educators, youth leaders, and other professional positions open to the laity in local churches and other settings. Includes instruction in bible studies, theology, spirituality, pastoral counseling, foundations of ministry, effective communication, and church leadership. 
                
            
                                
        
                
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                 Average private university graduating class: 8 students.            
                
                
 
             
            
                O's Insights on Lay Ministry
                
                    - Major has been stable in popularity over the last 5 years after increasing prior to that.