Transformative Ministry | Point University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingSocial PerceptivenessActive ListeningCritical ThinkingActive LearningReading ComprehensionInstructingService Orientation

Knowledge

Philosophy and TheologyEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguagePsychology

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionOral ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityFluency of IdeasOriginality

Tasks

Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.
Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
Select appropriate curricula or class structures for educational programs.

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareData base user interface and query softwareElectronic mail softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWeb page creation and editing software

Tools

Computer laser printersDesktop computersLaptop computersPersonal computersSmart phonesTablet computers

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium21-2021.00	Directors, Religious Activities and Education	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Religious education vision and strategy — set the long-range direction for all congregational learning ministries, aligning programs with denominational theology, community demographics, and organizational mission.
Volunteer and staff talent pipeline — establish organization-wide recruitment, development, and succession frameworks that ensure sustained leadership capacity across all education ministry roles.
Curriculum governance — lead the institution-level review, adoption, and continual refinement of curricula standards, ensuring theological integrity and educational excellence across all age cohorts.
Multi-site and regional event strategy — design and oversee large-scale conferences, leadership retreats, and inter-congregation educational summits that advance shared ministry priorities.
Counseling and care culture — establish pastoral care policies and referral networks, and mentor ministry staff in delivering consistent, ethically grounded counseling support throughout the congregation.
Cross-functional ministry leadership — convene and facilitate senior ministry leadership teams to forge consensus on education program goals, resource allocation, and organizational growth strategies.
Professional development ecosystem — design and champion organization-wide training systems for religious education staff, integrating coaching, peer learning, and formal credentialing pathways.
Organizational policy and administration — author and implement administrative policies governing program operations, risk management, budgeting, and vendor relationships across the education ministry.
Public communications and thought leadership — represent the organization in denominational bodies, community partnerships, and media channels, advancing the congregation's educational mission externally.
Institutional learning and innovation — lead the evaluation of emerging educational technologies, theological trends, and community needs, translating insights into transformative programmatic change at organizational scale.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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