Minor Programs

The Camping minor enables graduates to serve in local church Youth Ministry/Christian Education roles as well as:

1. plan, develop, and supervise a local church camping program;
2. articulate and implement a distinctively Christian philosophy of camping and;
3. be a camp administrator.

The Elementary Education minor prepares graduates to teach in a Christian elementary school and also enables student to:

1. articulate and implement a Christian philosophy of education;
2. teach the Bible and elementary school subjects (K-8);
3. properly organize and lead a Christian school classroom;
4. understand and effectively relate to children and;
5. draw upon the various media, methods, and agencies necessary for effective teaching.

See our Elementary Education Conceptual Framework for further information.

The Family Counseling minor enables graduates to serve in local church Christian education roles as well as:

1. articulate and implement a distinctively biblical philosophy of counseling;
2. disciple individual believers into positive spiritual growth;
3. guide individuals/families through crisis experiences.

The General Ministries minor is designed to provide a solid biblical foundation, a firm understanding and preparation in general education, and a unique opportunity to take practical ministry courses across all the minor curricula.

The Misions minor prepares students to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural ministry. A concentration in Language, Internship, or Nursing provides a more directed course of study for each missions student.

The Missions/Nursing minor is a specialized program that leads to two degrees. You can earn a BA in Bible/Theology from ABC and a BS in Nursing from Mountain State University. MSU is a private college located near ABC in Beckley, WV. This 5-year program is ideal for the student seeking to serve the Lord in Medical missions.

The Music minor equips students to conduct ministries in sacred music in the local church, with proficiencies in choral conducting, keyboard, instrumental, or vocal performance.

The Pastoral Studies minor prepares students to occupy an effective pastoral role in the local church.

The Youth Ministries minor prepares students to serve within the local church as Youth Directors, Children's Ministries Directors, Directors of Christian Education or in a church-related agency working with inner-city youth, missionary youth outreaches and more.