Joel Thompson (‘03)

"My years in the Pastoral Ministries program have been instrumental in the development of my philosophies of preaching, teaching, and the purpose of the church."

Todd Shoemaker (‘01, Youth Pastor)

"PBU’s Pastoral Ministries program was such a blessing to me. It laid a strong foundation for me in ministry and has given me the framework to build “real life” around. One of the best teaching aides was the heart of the Godly men that have been in the trenches of ministry and now are teaching it to future pastors. The knowledge and experiences that I received from this program are ones that I will never forget."

Benjamin Burkholder ('05)

"The Pastoral Ministries program is making me aware of the issues that are rising within our culture. We are being taught how to respond to our culture and how to be a lifelong student of the world around us. The knowledge that I am learning has been put to practical use within my ministries. The Program is helping to develop the necessary skills that will be useful for me in the pastoral field. Having almost completed my education in the Pastoral Ministries program, I feel as if I have a good general understanding of who I am and where I would best serve in ministry."

Timothy Hickman (‘03)

"My experience in the Pastoral Ministries program has shaped me into the person I am today. It has challenged me to look at life through the lens of Scripture, bridging the gap between content and application. With this foundation, no matter what occupation God has me serving in, it will anchor me and ground me in the Word of God so that I may be a man of integrity."

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