Youth and family ministry
It’s bigger than a stepping stone. It’s sooner than the church of tomorrow. It’s deeper than babysitting. It’s a call to one of the most difficult yet rewarding ministries in the kingdom. And I pray it’s what God has in mind for you.
Almost every person has seen that families have the ability to empower or damage young people’s potential. In my 25 years of ministry, I have become passionate about helping young people and families develop Christian values. The Youth and Family Ministry program offers the skills to work with families through the life cycle.
“Introduction to Family Ministry” lays a strong theological foundation for a faithful and relevant ministry to students. “Teaching for Spiritual Transformation” focuses on current trends and practical ways of reaching a postmodern generation.
Even with all the formal academics in place, it’s the relationships you will form among fellow Christians who believe in the power of family ministry that will equip you the most.
Here you will find course descriptions for the courses required to complete the Youth and Family degree program.
For more information, please check the MACU Course catalog.
FAMM 201 Introduction to Family Ministry
Examination of foundational issues in youth and family ministry, including developing a philosophy of family ministry, components of a balanced family ministry program, and how to begin a new youth or family ministry.
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Total Credit Hours: 3
FAMM 211 Parenting Models
Strategies and techniques for parenting are numerous in our society. This course offers students insight to assist parents in the challege of raising children in a culture that is consistently changing. The challenge of parenting throughout the lifecycle requires flexibility, adaptation, responsibility and managing changing roles to assure effectiveness.
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Total Credit Hours: 3
FAMM 221 Teaching for Spiritual Transformation
This course will use a hands-on approach to exploring various resources and methods used to present the scripture to students and families. Specific areas of exploration will include resources for teaching, teaching through small groups, mentoring, and interactive teaching techniques. Guest lecturers who are professionals in family ministry will further cover relevant areas of methodology.
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Total Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 227 Developmental Psychology
A study of human development throughout the lifespan, with an emphasis on how a knowledge of developmental stages is essential for people in a variety of occupations from education and counseling to health care and other areas of human service.
Prerequisite: PS 101
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Total Credit Hours: 3
FAMM 307 Human Sexuality
This course offers a Christian perspective regarding the physical, emotional, and spiritual ramifications of the diversity that exists in society. Appreciation and respect for diversity in sexuality is developed. The course explores the positive, negative, and precautionary measures that enable rational and moral decisions while discovering God’s gift of sexuality and individuality of each person.
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Total Credit Hours: 3