FIND YOUR FIT
Which concentration fits your calling?
Choose a concentration below to see its focus and who it is for. Your interests and the people you want to serve can help you decide.
Choose an option to see its focus and who it suits, or compare the choices together.
A quick way to decide
If you want broad church ministry preparation, start by exploring Pastoral Ministry. If you feel drawn to a particular area of service, compare that concentration with it.
Select a concentration to explore the kind of ministry it prepares you for.
Pastoral Ministry
Preach, shepherd, and lead.
- What you will study
- A broad preparation for church ministry, with study in preaching, pastoral care, biblical interpretation, evangelism, servant leadership, and church growth.
- Who it is for
- You want to serve as a pastor, help lead a church, plant a church, or develop a broad foundation for caring for a congregation.
- Choose this if
- You are drawn to preaching Scripture, guiding believers, and helping a local church grow in spiritual health.
Christian Counseling
Bring biblical care to people’s lives.
- What you will study
- Study Christian counseling principles, ethics, listening and counseling techniques, crisis care, marriage, adolescents, and dependence on the Holy Spirit.
- Who it is for
- You are drawn to one-to-one care, biblical encouragement, pastoral support, and helping people through personal or family challenges.
- Choose this if
- You want your studies to center on caring for hurting people and offering thoughtful, Scripture-grounded guidance.
Evangelism
Share the gospel and equip others to reach people.
- What you will study
- Explore personal witnessing, evangelism methods, preaching, apologetics, world religions, and compassionate outreach.
- Who it is for
- You have a strong desire to reach people for Christ, lead outreach, communicate the gospel, or equip a church to become more effective in evangelism.
- Choose this if
- You are drawn to conversations about faith, community outreach, and helping people respond to Jesus.
Marketplace Ministry
Live your calling through work and business.
- What you will study
- Connect biblical principles with business, ethics, culture, entrepreneurship, leadership, and Kingdom living.
- Who it is for
- You are a business owner, entrepreneur, professional, or workplace leader who wants to serve God and influence others through everyday work.
- Choose this if
- You see your business, profession, or workplace as a place to practice integrity, serve people, and express your faith.
Youth Ministry
Reach and disciple the next generation.
- What you will study
- Study youth culture, current issues, youth evangelism, organizing a youth ministry, and biblical communication and care.
- Who it is for
- You serve or hope to serve teenagers and young people through a church, outreach ministry, or discipleship setting.
- Choose this if
- You want to help young people understand Scripture, grow in faith, and navigate the pressures of their generation.
Music Ministry
Lead worship and serve through music.
- What you will study
- Explore biblical worship, the Psalms, creativity, Christian music history, songwriting, worship leading, and a music ministry practicum.
- Who it is for
- You already have a basic musical background and want to develop the biblical and ministry side of serving as a worship leader, musician, or Christian creative.
- Choose this if
- You are drawn to helping people worship God through music, creativity, and thoughtful worship leadership.
PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE
Your tuition at a glance.
Published bachelor’s course tuition, before additional fees and books.
- Courses in this program
- 11 courses
- Pay by individual course
- $2,178
- Published paid-in-full tuition
- $1,500
11 courses × $198 per course
Save $678 on course tuition
Additional fees & your individual plan
There are no application, Degree Completion Plan, or graduation fees. Transcript requests are $10. Required books and other program-specific costs may apply.
Your Degree Completion Plan confirms the courses you need and any approved transfer credit. Admissions can confirm how these affect your individual cost. The totals above use the full published course count.
Multi-course and paid-in-full payments are nonrefundable. Paying by individual course remains available.
Marketplace Ministry Concentration
Ministry Leadership Major
The Marketplace Ministry Concentration is designed to equip believers to serve as Kingdom leaders within the world of business and professional life.
Students will learn how to integrate their Christian faith with their vocational calling while influencing the culture around them with a Spirit-empowered worldview. This program emphasizes the biblical understanding that ministry is not limited to church settings but also includes the workplace, where believers can serve as ambassadors of Christ.
Through this concentration, students develop the ability to function effectively in mainstream culture while fulfilling God’s calling to bring transformation to the marketplace.
Program Overview
Total Courses: 11
Credits: 33 Credit Hours
Tuition: $198 per course
Format: 100% Online
Enrollment: Open Year-Round
Start Anytime
Courses in the Marketplace Ministry Concentration
1) APTH 4675 – Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God
This course explores God’s call to live in spirit and in truth. Students examine the illumination of Scripture and the role of revelation knowledge in renewing the mind and living a victorious Spirit-filled life.
2) BUS 3375 – God’s Idea of Business: Ministry in the Marketplace
This course introduces the concept of ministry as a calling within the business world. Students examine the role of the Holy Spirit in business and explore the relationship between vocation and Kingdom purpose.
3) BUS 4510 – Ethics and Values for Success: Integrity in the Marketplace
Students explore biblical principles of integrity and ethical leadership in business. Through real-world examples and case studies, this course emphasizes honesty, responsibility, and servant leadership in professional settings.
4) COMM 4475 – God’s Place in Popular Culture, Entertainment and Media
This course examines the influence of Christianity in modern culture, including media, entertainment, and communication. Students explore how believers can influence culture through a biblical worldview.
5) COUN 3175 – The Three Battlegrounds of Spiritual Warfare
This course explores the dynamics of spiritual warfare and examines three key arenas of spiritual conflict: the mind, the church, and the spiritual realm.
6) MINN 3200 – Finding Your Purpose: Understanding the Fivefold Ministry
An in-depth study of the ministry gifts of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers, and how these gifts work together to equip the Body of Christ for service.
7) MINN 3725 – Fulfilling Your Financial Destiny: Claiming Your Inheritance
This course explores biblical principles of stewardship and prosperity, emphasizing God’s purpose for financial blessing as a means of advancing His Kingdom and helping others.
8) MINN 4675 – The Joseph–Daniel Calling: Kingdom Entrepreneurship
Students explore the biblical examples of Joseph and Daniel as models of leadership and influence in secular environments. The course examines Kingdom entrepreneurship and strategic influence in the workplace.
9) MLDS 3850 – Gifted to Succeed: God’s Design for Leadership
This course examines biblical leadership principles and emphasizes the importance of character, humility, and spiritual maturity in leadership roles.
10) PHIL 3255 – Developing a Global Worldview: World Religious Perspectives
Students gain a comparative understanding of major world religions and worldviews and learn how this knowledge can help believers communicate the gospel more effectively.
11) APTH 3650 – Kingdom Dynamics: Living According to the Kingdom
This course explores the message of the Kingdom of God and the principles of Kingdom living, including a study of the Sermon on the Mount and its application to everyday life.
Why Choose AMES Christian University
For more than two decades, AMES Christian University has been committed to providing affordable, accessible Christian education to students around the world. Our programs are designed to equip believers with strong biblical knowledge and practical ministry training while allowing students to study at their own pace.
Affordable Christian Education
We are committed to keeping Christian education accessible. Our tuition rates have remained unchanged for over 19 years, allowing students to pursue their calling without overwhelming financial burden.
100% Online Learning
Students can begin their studies anytime and complete courses from anywhere in the world. Our flexible online format allows students to balance ministry, family, and career while continuing their education.
Open Enrollment Year-Round
There are no semesters or waiting periods. Students can begin their degree program whenever they are ready.
Ministry-Focused Training
Our programs emphasize practical ministry training combined with strong biblical foundations to prepare students for real-world ministry opportunities.
Serving Students Worldwide
Through our partnership with AMES International School of Ministry (AISOM), we have helped equip more than 90,000 students from over 180 nations for ministry since 2005.
Begin Your Ministry Training
If God has placed a calling on your life to serve His people, this program can help prepare you for effective ministry leadership.