Q: What is the purpose of a weekly student ministry while a student at PBU? |
A: Being involved in a ministry is a great opportunity to directly apply what the student has been learning in the classroom in the community setting in which they live. A ministry is an excellent way to share the love of Christ with others, as well as gain experience and knowledge in an area of ministry that interests the student.
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Q:Does my ministry have to be a weekly ministry? |
A: Yes. Every student taking 7 or more credits must be involved in ministry approximately 3-5 hrs a week for a minimum of 12 weeks. This is the requirement set forth in the Student Handbook.
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Q: Why does my mentor have to sign my ministry covenant? |
A: Everyone in a ministry must have a mentor that oversees the involvement of the student and who can evaluate the student’s ministry commitment and skill development. The mentor must sign the ministry covenant to ensure the mentor is aware of his position in overseeing the student’s active role in the ministry chosen.
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Q: Why do I have to sign a KidSafe form when I don’t do ministry with kids? |
A: The KidSafe Student Covenant form has been established in order to protect young people and children who are involved in PBU sponsored ministries from undue risk of verbal, physical, sexual abuse and misconduct, and to protect our faculty, staff, and students from false accusations. This policy must be adhered to in order to ensure an atmosphere of emotional, spiritual and physical safety for those involved in our ministries. The Kidsafe form is required to be read and signed by all students once during their stay at PBU. Even though your ministry may not directly be involved with minors, all students potentially come in contact with minors (under age 18) as we greet prospective students or live with roommates under the age of 18.
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Q: What happens if I turn in my ministry covenant late? |
A: Ministry Covenants are due to the Office of Student Ministries by the end of the third full week of classes each semester. There will be a $10 late fee for all Ministry Covenants turned in after that date until the end of the sixth full week of classes. Ministry Covenants will not be accepted after the end of the sixth full week of classes. In order to meet the necessary requirements for ministry, all ministries will need to begin by this date and all paperwork should be completed when you begin your ministry. All ministry covenants handed in after the third week of the semester will be assessed a $10 late fee.
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Q: How can I make up a ministry I didn’t do for a semester? |
A: A student can make up a ministry by either doing two ministries in a semester or being involved in a summer ministry. Summer make-up packets are available in the Office of Student Ministries in April of the Spring semester. A ministry in a semester would require the 3-5 hours per week for 12 weeks. A summer ministry make-up must be a minimum of 10 weeks and 40 total hours of ministry.
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Q:Can I use a summer ministry for the fall semester? |
A: A student may do a summer ministry to make up for a past semester of not doing ministry. However, a student cannot do a summer ministry to replace ministry involvement in an upcoming semester.
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Q: What happens if I have an unsatisfactory grade when it is time for me to graduate? |
A: Student Ministry is an academic requirement for graduation. Therefore, any student who has not completed their ministry requirements will not be able to receive their diploma or participate in graduation ceremonies until all requirements have been met.
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Q:Why am I on the Stop List (on IQ Web) for student ministries? |
A:A student is on the stop list for Student Ministries because they have two or more unsatisfactory ministry grades. You will need to set up a time to meet with the Director of Student Ministries to develop a comprehensive plan to make up the necessary requirements of Student Ministries before you will be able to register for classes.
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Q: What does NR mean on my transcript? |
A:NR means a student’s ministry grade was “not recorded” because the mentor evaluation was not been received by the Student Ministries Dept.
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Q: Why must two semesters of ministry be a ministry with a local church? |
A:PBU is committed to providing opportunity for every student to serve in a local church ministry while a student here at PBU. Regardless of where a person works, it is the responsibility of every believer to be an active and serving part of a local church.
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Q: Why can’t all of my ministries be on-campus? |
A: It’s a great world with lots of opportunities to serve the Lord in challenging and dynamic ways. We want each student to be challenged outside of the PBU campus.
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Q: Am I required to do ministry if I just transferred to PBU? |
A: If the transfer student is not required to participate in Freshman Seminar, then they are exempt from a Student ministry the first semester that they are here. This provides the opportunity to get acquainted with the various ministry opportunities in the area in which they can get involved. |
Q: Am I required to do ministry as a part-time student? |
A: All undergraduate students that enroll for 7 or more credits in a semester are required to be involved in a student ministry.
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Q: How do I find a local church? |
A: There is a list of local churches available here online which provides names, address, times of worship services, styles of worship and web page links.
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Q: How do I find out about different ministry opportunities in the area that pique my interest? |
A: Many ministries in the surrounding area call the Office of Student Ministries in need of students who are willing to help serve at their ministry. These ministry opportunities are posted on the bulletin boards outside the office, in a notebook available in the office as well as here on the Student Ministries website. You can always drop by to speak with someone in the office. We are here to serve you!!
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Q: How do I get to my ministry or to church if I don’t have transportation? |
A: There is a Student Ministries vehicle available for students who need transportation to get to and from their ministry. A student must fill out a Vehicle Request Form and PBU Drivers forms as well as provide us with a copy of a current driver’s license. The Business Services Department will then notify the student if the vehicle is available for them to use and arrange for the keys to be picked up. A small fee of $.25 per mile is paid by the student to use the vehicle. This covers the cost of gasoline and insurance.
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Q: Does my Student Ministry have to be weekly and a minimum of 3 hours per week? |
A: Yes! Exemptions are made as some students are involved in a unique ministry that may have a unique schedule. This needs to be approved by the Director of Student Ministries.
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Q: Where is the Office of Student Ministries located? |
A: The Office of Student Ministries is located next to the Office of Student Life in the hallway leading down to the Email Lounge and Student Mailboxes in the Smith Administration Building.
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Q: What is Ministry Opportunity Day and when is it? |
A: Ministry Opportunity Day occurs during the first week of September for all students. It is a day dedicated to ministries that are looking for students to get involved with them. Ministries that have a need come on campus and set up booths in the upper MAC lobby for the day. It gives them a chance to meet students and talk about what the Lord is doing in their ministry. There will also be an additional Ministry Opportunity Day in November for Freshman Seminar students that will be looking to get involved in ministry during the spring semester.
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Q:How creative can I be in the “Creative Ministry semester?” |
A: The more creative the better! We are praying that God would provide for you a creative ministry plan that has yet to be accomplished or attempted. We want students to be able to try a ministry experience that may not always fit the specific guideline of the handbook. GET CREATIVE!
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