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Christian Ministry & Formation

Undergraduate Programs

Boldly explore life’s biggest questions, solidify your passion for serving others and pursue a calling that adds purpose to your life.

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We Prepare You

Join us in preparation to live your calling in Ministry, Youth and Family Ministry, Children and Family Ministry, Intercultural Studies, or Bible and Theology. Expert faculty will guide and mentor you in an in-person learning community where you will be deeply formed—both intellectually and spiritually—to faithfully carry out your calling.

Get Started at MNU

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Ministry
Carry Christ's mission into the world
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Children and Family Ministry
Lay the foundation of Christian life for future generations
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Youth & Family Ministry
Serve Christ while ministering to children, adolescents & their families
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Intercultural Studies
Share God's love across ethnic, language and national barriers
Bible and Theology
Study God's Word and God's relation to the world

The Call

At MidAmerica Nazarene University, we’re helping you answer THE CALL, equipping high school juniors and seniors for a lifetime of Christian ministry.

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Weatherby Chapel in the fall

Ordination​

The Department of Christian Ministry and Formation contributes to the Church of the Nazarene’s mission of making Christlike disciples in the nations by helping students prepare for ordination. Educational requirements for ordination in the Church of the Nazarene can be met through the Ministry major, the Youth and Family Ministry major, the Intercultural Studies major (with ordination concentration), and Children and Family Ministry major (with appropriate electives). Students interested in being ordained in another denomination should consult with the department chair to design a program that fulfills the education requirements of their church.

The Pioneer Pledge

Peace of Mind for Your Future

Concern about paying back student loans is common. That’s why we provide the Pioneer Pledge, our loan repayment assistance program. If your income is modest after graduation, Pioneer Pledge assists with your educational loan repayments. Learn more on our financial aid pages.

Navigate Your Ministry Journey

Find the ministry program that’s right for you. Talk to your MNU team to customize your journey.