Ministry & Missions
Academic Department

Department of Ministry & Missions

Missions · Leadership · Counseling · Church Administration

The Department of Ministry & Missions prepares students for active Christian service through training in evangelism, leadership development, pastoral counseling, and church administration. Graduates are equipped to lead, disciple, and serve in local and global ministry contexts.

4

Core Courses

1

Faculty

9

Credit Hours

12

Weeks

Online

Delivery

2026

Academic Year

Department Overview

The Department of Ministry & Missions prepares students for active Christian service through training in evangelism, leadership development, pastoral counseling, and church administration. Graduates are equipped to lead, disciple, and serve in local and global ministry contexts. The curriculum is designed to provide both depth and breadth in ministry & missions, equipping students for faithful service in the church, academy, and world.

Degree Offered: Certificate in Ministry, Leadership & Mission. This program is delivered fully online in a cohort-based format over 12 weeks, comprising 4 courses and 5 learning outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1

Explain the biblical foundation of Christian mission

2

Demonstrate principles of effective Christian leadership

3

Apply counseling and discipleship skills in ministry contexts

4

Describe essential practices of church administration

5

Develop ministry strategies for outreach and discipleship

Course Catalog

The following 4 courses comprise the core curriculum for the Certificate in Ministry, Leadership & Mission.

MLM 1013 cr.·Weeks 1–3

Missionary Studies and Christian Outreach

Introduces the biblical foundation, history, and practice of Christian mission.

MLM 1022 cr.·Weeks 4–6

Christian Leadership

A biblical and practical foundation for Christian leadership — servant leadership, spiritual authority, and vision.

MLM 1032 cr.·Weeks 7–9

Christian Counseling and Discipleship

Introduces biblical principles and practical skills of Christian counseling and discipleship.

MLM 1042 cr.·Weeks 10–12

Church Administration and Ministry Management

Introduces principles of effective church administration and ministry management.

Meet the scholars who teach and mentor students in the Department of Ministry & Missions.

Dr. Ayodele Akinwale
Dr. Ayodele Akinwale

Student Affairs/Outreach

MissionsOutreachStudent Affairs

Office Hours: Mon & Wed 1:00 – 3:00 PM ET · Sat 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

deaconessakinwale@tacgv.org

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