My primary reason for attending graduate school at CCU is to deepen my ministry. When I was in High School God called me into ministry. I started out my ministry career in Youth Ministry, and I’ve been a High School Pastor for 4 years. My job has offered me several opportunities to minister to and help others. Now I feel God calling me into counseling ministry. I believe that getting a Masters in Counseling will deepen my knowledge of God and how to walk His children through difficult circumstances, and I believe the experiences I will gain as a counselor will also deepen my ability to minister to others. How will completing a graduate degree at CCU influence your personal and professional development?* * Earning a graduate degree at CCU will open doors for me professionally to do what God has called me to do more effectively. I believe I will be pushed and stretched while at CCU, and through this process my understanding of the counseling process will grow and I will learn the necessary skills to counsel well. I also think the process of learning will deepen my knowledge of God; consequently, deepening my relationship with God. I am also convinced the community at CCU will provide a great support as I walk through tough topics and I believe this community will challenge me intellectually and spiritually. …show more content…
I am the pastor charged with leading our Student Ministries, Small Group Ministries, and Missions Ministries. I prayerfully create, cast, and execute the vision for these three ministries. I teach in our main services and Student Ministry services. I also recruit, train, and motivate volunteer staff to help execute the mission and vision of our church. I also meet with, mentor, counsel, and care for the people in our