The educational ministry of the church is to help people as they are being formed into the likeness of Christ. It is for this purpose that the Christian Formation and Ministry Department exists. Our mission is to facilitate the development of academically grounded, spiritually maturing, and practically skilled leaders who minister the gospel and build up God’s people in a constantly changing world.
Students in the Christian Formation and Ministry major are encouraged to foster an intimacy with Christ and develop patterns of personal integrity and reflection upon their experiences as ministers of the Gospel in whatever context they find themselves. Examples of courses may include Christian Spiritual Practices, Human Development and Ministry, Teaching the Bible, and Philosophy of Ministry.
An internship is also required for this major. Internship applicants must exhibit the presence of essential ministry skills and dispositions, as well as demonstrate a commitment to growth in Christian virtues.
The Christian Formation and Ministry major meets the undergraduate requirements for seminary study suggested by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS).
During my summer at HoneyRock, I was able to take all my classroom learning into a living laboratory and apply it to daily life with my campers! The community at HoneyRock is the perfect place to learn.
While providing the essential spiritual practices for my individual walk with God, my CFM classes have balanced philosophies of teaching and mentoring with the practical application of the Scripture to any context. The authentic teaching from the professors has challenged me to be a humble example for Christ as I learn to transfer skills and knowledge to my ministry life.
The Christian Formation and Ministry major has humbled, stretched, and challenged me while providing a foundation for a life in service. Every class is designed for real-life application while being rooted in the truths of Scripture.