Q: What is the purpose of a 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:How many ministries must a student complete in order to graduate? |
A:Every student must complete 6 ministry experiences in order to graduate. You may sign up for a ministry experience for the Fall, Spring or Summer term.
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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 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:How do I sign up for a ministry experience? |
A: You will sign up for a ministry experience when you pre-register for classes with the exception of a summer ministry experience. When signing up for a summer ministry, a ministry covenant needs to be turned in to the University Ministry Center by the Friday before May graduation.
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Q:When are Ministry Covenant Forms due? |
A:A Ministry Covenant Form for the fall semester will be due by September 30 and a Ministry Covenant Form for the spring semester will be due by February 28. A Ministry Covenant Form for the summer term needs to be turned in by the Friday before May graduation.
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Q:How many ministries can I do in at one time? |
A:You may be involved in no more than two ministries at any given time.
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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 Form has not been received by the University Ministry Center.
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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 as a part-time student? |
A:No. All full time undergraduate students that enroll for 12 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 University Ministry Center 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:Where is the University Ministry Center located? |
A:The University Ministry Center is now located in the Office of Student Life on the first floor of the Smith Administration Building, right outside of the Chatlos Chapel.
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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 new incoming 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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