Intercultural Studies (BA)
Credential: Bachelor of Arts (See 4+1 Bachelor’s + Master’s program option below)
Majors: Intercultural Studies, Biblical Studies
Certification/Licensure: This program is not intended to lead to certification/licensure.
Location: Lancaster
Program Director: Dr. Ed Scheuerman
Program Mission Statement: The Intercultural Studies major equips servant leaders to be effective cross-cultural communicators, compassionate examples, and committed disciple-makers of Jesus Christ.
Program Description: Through LBC’s intercultural studies major, students will learn more about God through a blend of Bible curriculum and major courses, all designed to give a deeper understanding of what it means to be a missionary. Students will also serve abroad through a range of missions trips, service projects, and cross-cultural internship opportunities. Students are also strongly encouraged to earn a specialization or minor in their area of choosing to further equip them for ministry and service.
Studying intercultural studies doesn’t just prepare you to be a missionary. It’s much more than that. Through this major, students develop a heightened awareness of the distinct needs and customs of other cultures, become prepared to serve cross-culturally in a variety of settings, such as churches, schools, government programs, social services and more.
Program Learning Outcomes: As a result of this program, students will:
1. Display godly character within the pursuit of becoming a servant leader.
2. Cultivate areas of individual gifting and abilities connected to relationships and cross-cultural ministry.
3. Practice the interpersonal skills necessary for effective cross-cultural ministry.
4. Communicate biblical truth in cross-cultural settings with creativity, accuracy, relevance, and sensitivity.
5. Develop multidirectional mentoring relationships to create a model for the lifelong disciple making process.
6. Articulate a personal philosophy of cross-cultural ministry that addresses biblical, theoretical, practical, global, and cultural concerns.
Experiential Learning: We place a high value on field experience in ministry preparation. As a result, all undergraduate ministry students will complete a 3-credit internship as well as a 3-credit practicum in Pastoral Ministry prior to graduation. Students are responsible for arranging their own field placements in area churches or parachurch ministries. However, the Church and Ministry Leadership Department maintains an active list of ministry internship opportunities and works closely with students and ministries to ensure a good learning experience.
Intercultural Studies offers optional concentrations in Church Planting, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Business as Missions, and Community Development.
The following table shows the courses specific to each concentration. The course lists following the table show the curriculum for the Intercultural Studies degree without a specialization.
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Intercultural Studies – Church Planting
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Intercultural Studies - TESOL
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Intercultural Studies –Business as Missions |
Intercultural Studies –Community Development |
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ICS 222 Case Studies in Missions History
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ELT 101 Introduction to TESOL
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BUS 102 Introduction to Business |
SWK 102 Introduction to Social Work |
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ICS 322 Principles of Church Planting
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EDU 204 Instructional Design
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BUS 113 Foundations of Accounting |
CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice |
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CFM 421 Community Ministry
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ICS 201 Second Language Acquisition
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BUS 205 Finance |
PCN 481 Community Psychology |
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ICS 240 Wayumi OR ICS 424 Urban Church Ministry
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ELT 205 Teaching, Speaking, & Listening
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BUS 302 Marketing |
SWK 204 Cultural Diversity |
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CML 201 Teaching Skills
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ELT 305 Teaching Reading & Writing
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Business Elective |
ICS 424 Urban Church Ministry |
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CFM 323 Pastoral Care of Children & Families
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LAN 380 Grammar for Language Learners
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ICS 210 Perspectives on the World Christian Movement |
SWK 212 Social Work & Child Welfare |
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ICS 340 World Religions
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ELT 402 Contexts, Cultures, & Values
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ICS 222 Case Studies in Missions |
CML 201 Teaching Skills
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Curricular Structure and Degree Requirements
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Curricular Structure
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Credits
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Bible & Theology Courses
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42
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Arts & Sciences Courses
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37
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Intercultural Studies Courses
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45
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LBC 100 Foundations Seminar
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1
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Christian Service CSV 201, CSV 202
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0
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Program Total
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125
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Bible & Theology Courses (42 credits)
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| BIB 106 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption | 3 |
| THE 304 | Drawing Near to God | 3 |
| THE 320 | Christianity and Culture | 3 |
| THE 421 | Biblical Theology of Missions | 3 |
BNT
| New Testament Elective | 3 |
BOT
| Old Testament Elective | 3 |
THE
| Theology Elective | 3 |
Arts & Sciences Courses (37 credits)
| LAN 101 | Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
LIT
| Literature Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
HIS
| History Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
SCI
| Science Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
SCI
| SCI Lab | 1 |
MAT
| Math Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| PHI 201 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| SOC 101/PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 330/ICS 330 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| Arts & Sciences Course (400 level) | 3 |
| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
Intercultural Studies Courses (45 credits)
| CML 102 | Foundations of Ministry | 3 |
| CML 210 | Fundamentals of Leadership | 3 |
| ICS 103 | Relationships in Ministry | 3 |
| ICS 120 | Discipleship/Evangelism | 3 |
| ICS 210 | Perspectives on the World Christian Movement | 3 |
| ICS 331 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 |
| ICS 350 | Intercultural Studies Internship | 3 |
| ICS 450 | Intercultural Studies Practicum | 3 |
| CML 201, CFM 202, or YMN 210 | |
ICS
| ICS Elective | 3 |
ICS
| ICS Elective | 3 |
ICS
| ICS Elective | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
LBC 100 (1 credit)
Christian Service (0 credit)
Christian Service provides an important part of the overall education program of the college. Its function is to assist students in experiencing various forms of practical ministry, proclaiming Christ by serving Him in the Church and society.
CSV 201 and
CSV 202
4+1 Program Bachelor's + Master's
4+1 Program Option
In a 4+1 program, students work toward the completion of an undergraduate degree while also pursuing a Master’s degree. Graduate-level courses taken during undergraduate studies fulfill both undergraduate elective requirements and graduate program requirements. In the 4+1 program, students are dual-enrolled in LBC and Capital Seminary and Graduate School. For more information about the application process, please speak with your academic advisor. Available master’s programs include the Master of Arts in Ministry (MAM).
Admission Requirements
A student may opt for the Four-Plus-One track at any point up through the beginning of their junior year. Before a student is formally admitted to the track, however, an evaluation will be conducted by their academic advisor. The evaluation should consider the student’s previous academic performance, character and ability, and the recommendation of another LBC faculty member. Students may then either be admitted into the Four-Plus-One track, be given provisional admittance with requirements (e.g. raising GPA, etc.), or denied admittance and remain on the traditional four-year track.
Experiential Learning (MAM): All Intercultural Studies students are required to do an Internship (ICS350) and a Practicum (ICS450). The Internship is typically done in the USA. The intent is to be exposed to ministry in a variety of ways so that God can further the student’s understanding of how to proceed in ministry preparation. The Internship can be done either during the summer between the second and third year or during the third year, based on discussions with the academic advisor. The Practicum is done overseas and is designed to get as close to the student’s understood calling as possible. The Practicum is typically done during the summer between the third for fourth years of study. The placement is arranged by the student with guidance from the academic advisor.
BA/MAM Curricular Structure and Degree Requirements
BA/MAM (without specialization):
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Curricular Structure
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Credits
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Bible & Theology Courses
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42
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Arts & Sciences Courses
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37
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Intercultural Studies/ MAM Courses
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72
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LBC 100 Foundations Seminar
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1
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Christian Service CSV 201, CSV 202
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0
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Program Total
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152
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The ICS BA/MAM 4+1 program can be completed with an optional specialization in Church Planting, TESOL, Business as Missions, or Community Development. For BA/MAM course lists and credits by specialization, see lists following Bible & Theology and Arts & Sciences below.
Bible & Theology Courses (42 credits)
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| BIB 106 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption | 3 |
| THE 304 | Drawing Near to God | 3 |
| THE 320 | Christianity and Culture | 3 |
| THE 421 | Biblical Theology of Missions | 3 |
BNT
| New Testament Elective | 3 |
BOT
| Old Testament Elective | 3 |
| Theology-focused Elective | 3 |
Arts & Sciences Courses (37 credits)
| LAN 101 | Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| LAN 380 | Grammar for Language Learners | 3 |
LIT
| Literature Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
HIS
| History Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
SCI
| Science Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
SCI
| SCI Lab | 1 |
MAT
| Math Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| PHI 201 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| SOC 101/PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 330/ICS 330 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| Arts & Sciences Course (400 level) | 3 |
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| SOC 325 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
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| SOC 326 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
ICS/ MAM Courses (no specialization - 78 credits)
| CML 102 | Foundations of Ministry | 3 |
| CML 210 | Fundamentals of Leadership | 3 |
| ICS 103 | Relationships in Ministry | 3 |
| ICS 120 | Discipleship/Evangelism | 3 |
| ICS 210 | Perspectives on the World Christian Movement | 3 |
| ICS 350 | Intercultural Studies Internship | 3 |
| ICS 331 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 |
| ICS 450 | Intercultural Studies Practicum | 3 |
| CML 201 | Teaching Skills | 3 |
| THE 501 | Christian Doctrine I: Revelation, God, Humanity, and Sin | 3 |
| THE 502 | Christian Doctrine II: Christ, Salvation, Church, and the Future | 3 |
| MIN 504 | Communicating Biblical Truth | 3 |
| MIN 511 | The Church in God's Mission | 3 |
| MIN 512 | Personal Spiritual Formation | 3 |
MIN
| MIN 522 or MIN 523 or MIN 524 | 3 |
| MAM Concentration 1 | 3 |
| MAM Concentration 2 | 3 |
| MAM Concentration 3 | 3 |
| MAM Concentration 4 | 3 |
ICS
| ICS Elective | 3 |
ICS
| ICS Elective | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 |
| MAM Elective | 3 |
| MAM Elective | 3 |
ICS/ MAM Courses (Church Planting - 81 credits)
| CFM 323 | Pastoral Care of Children and Families | 3 |
| CFM 421 | Community Ministry | 3 |
| CML 102 | Foundations of Ministry | 3 |
| CML 210 | Fundamentals of Leadership | 3 |
| CML 201 | Teaching Skills | 3 |
| ICS 103 | Relationships in Ministry | 3 |
| ICS 120 | Discipleship/Evangelism | 3 |
| ICS 222 | Case Studies in Missions History | 3 |
| ICS 210 | Perspectives on the World Christian Movement | 3 |
| ICS 350 | Intercultural Studies Internship | 3 |
| ICS 322 | Principles of Church Planting | 3 |
| ICS 331 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 |
| ICS 450 | Intercultural Studies Practicum | 3 |
| ICS 340 | World Religions | 3 |
| MIN 504 | Communicating Biblical Truth | 3 |
| MIN 511 | The Church in God's Mission | 3 |
| MIN 512 | Personal Spiritual Formation | 3 |
MIN
| MIN 522 or MIN 523 or MIN 524 | 3 |
| THE 501 | Christian Doctrine I: Revelation, God, Humanity, and Sin | 3 |
| THE 502 | Christian Doctrine II: Christ, Salvation, Church, and the Future | 3 |
| MAM Concentration 1 | 3 |
| MAM Concentration 2 | 3 |
| MAM Concentration 3 | 3 |
| MAM Concentration 4 | 3 |
| MAM Elective | 3 |
| MAM Elective | 3 |
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| ICS 240 | Wayumi | 3 |
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| ICS 424 | Urban Church Ministry | 3 |
ICS/ MAM Courses (TESOL - 78 credits)
| CML 102 | Foundations of Ministry | 3 |
| CML 210 | Fundamentals of Leadership | 3 |
| EDU 204 | Instructional Design | 3 |
| ELT 101 | Introduction to TESOL | 3 |
| ELT 205 | Teaching Speaking & Listening | 3 |
| ELT 305 | Teaching Reading & Writing | 3 |
| ELT 402 | Context, Cultures & Values in TESOL | 3 |
| ICS 103 | Relationships in Ministry | 3 |
| ICS 120 | Discipleship/Evangelism | 3 |
| ICS 210 | Perspectives on the World Christian Movement | 3 |
| ICS 301 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| ICS 350 | Intercultural Studies Internship | 3 |
| ICS 331 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 |
| ICS 450 | Intercultural Studies Practicum | 3 |
| MIN 504 | Communicating Biblical Truth | 3 |
| MIN 511 | The Church in God's Mission | 3 |
| MIN 512 | Personal Spiritual Formation | 3 |
MIN
| MIN 522 or MIN 523 or MIN 524 | 3 |
| THE 501 | Christian Doctrine I: Revelation, God, Humanity, and Sin | 3 |
| THE 502 | Christian Doctrine II: Christ, Salvation, Church, and the Future | 3 |
| MAM Concentration 1 | 3 |
| MAM Concentration 2 | 3 |
| MAM Concentration 3 | 3 |
| MAM Concentration 4 | 3 |
| MAM Elective | 3 |
| MAM Elective | 3 |
ICS/ MAM Courses (Business as Missions - 84 credits)
| BUS 102 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 113 | Foundations of Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 205 | Finance | 3 |
| BUS 302 | Marketing | 3 |
| CML 102 | Foundations of Ministry | 3 |
| CML 201 | Teaching Skills | 3 |
| CML 210 | Fundamentals of Leadership | 3 |
| ICS 103 | Relationships in Ministry | 3 |
| ICS 120 | Discipleship/Evangelism | 3 |
| ICS 210 | Perspectives on the World Christian Movement | 3 |
| ICS 222 | Case Studies in Missions History | 3 |
| ICS 322 | Principles of Church Planting | 3 |
| ICS 350 | Intercultural Studies Internship | 3 |
| ICS 331 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 |
| ICS 450 | Intercultural Studies Practicum | 3 |
| THE 501 | Christian Doctrine I: Revelation, God, Humanity, and Sin | 3 |
| THE 502 | Christian Doctrine II: Christ, Salvation, Church, and the Future | 3 |
| MIN 504 | Communicating Biblical Truth | 3 |
| MIN 511 | The Church in God's Mission | 3 |
| MIN 512 | Personal Spiritual Formation | 3 |
MIN
| MIN 522 or MIN 523 or MIN 524 | 3 |
| MAM Concentration 1 | 3 |
| MAM Concentration 2 | 3 |
| MAM Concentration 3 | 3 |
| MAM Concentration 4 | 3 |
BUS
| Business Elective | 3 |
| MAM Elective | 3 |
| MAM Elective | 3 |
ICS/ MAM Courses (Community Development - 84 credits)
| CML 102 | Foundations of Ministry | 3 |
| CML 201 | Teaching Skills | 3 |
| CML 210 | Fundamentals of Leadership | 3 |
| CRJ 101 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| ICS 103 | Relationships in Ministry | 3 |
| ICS 120 | Discipleship/Evangelism | 3 |
| ICS 210 | Perspectives on the World Christian Movement | 3 |
| ICS 222 | Case Studies in Missions History | 3 |
| ICS 331 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 |
| ICS 350 | Intercultural Studies Internship | 3 |
| ICS 424 | Urban Church Ministry | 3 |
| ICS 450 | Intercultural Studies Practicum | 3 |
| MIN 504 | Communicating Biblical Truth | 3 |
| MIN 511 | The Church in God's Mission | 3 |
| MIN 512 | Personal Spiritual Formation | 3 |
MIN
| MIN 522 or MIN 523 or MIN 524 | 3 |
| PCN 481 | Community Psychology | |
| SWK 102 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| SWK 204/HUM 204 | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| SWK 212 | Social Work and Child Welfare | 3 |
| THE 501 | Christian Doctrine I: Revelation, God, Humanity, and Sin | 3 |
| THE 502 | Christian Doctrine II: Christ, Salvation, Church, and the Future | 3 |
| MAM Concentration 1 | 3 |
| MAM Concentration 2 | 3 |
| MAM Concentration 3 | 3 |
| MAM Concentration 4 | 3 |
| MAM Elective | 3 |
| MAM Elective | 3 |
LBC 100 (1 credit)
Christian Service (0 credit)
Christian Service provides an important part of the overall education program of the college. Its function is to assist students in experiencing various forms of practical ministry, proclaiming Christ by serving Him in the Church and society.
CSV 201 and
CSV 202
Program Director: Ed Scheuerman, DMiss
Dr. Ed and his wife, Carol, served with PIONEERS in Southeast Asia for 23 years. They served in China for nearly seven years (starting in 1987), teaching and ministering at a university. Their work was primarily with their students, discipling those who came to faith. They were then based in Hong Kong for four years (1994-1998) as a support link to the in-China team. Dr. Ed was also the SE China Team Leader. In the fall of 1997, Dr. Ed was asked to assume the role of Area Leader for South Asia / Mainland Southeast Asia (shepherding the teams from Vietnam to India). The Scheuermans relocated to Chiang Mai, Thailand, in June of 1998, in order to be based where they could better serve the needs of those in SE Asia. The Area Leader role was primarily a pastoral role, shepherding church planting teams. While there, Dr. Ed also became involved in various member care ministries.
In May 2010, Dr. Ed was recruited by Lancaster Bible College to be the Director of the Intercultural Studies major. His passion is to help students find and follow God’s call for their lives in the cause for world missions.
Dr. Ed’s mission statement:
I seek to glorify God by empowering my students to learn and follow God’s will for their lives through the ministries of
- Encouragement (helping them to continue what they’re doing well)
- Exhortation (challenging them to examine areas like sin, strategy, etc.)
- Equipping (putting the right tools in their hands)