Garth Friesen, MA

• Develop an understanding of youth culture and ministry from a biblical perspective.
• Develop skills in assisting youth and young adults in their spiritual development.
• Acquire educational theory and skills for effective biblical teaching.
• Demonstrate the leadership, mentoring, and discipleship skills required for serving youth in Christian outdoor education.
• Articulate a Christian philosophy of youth ministry.

Graduates are servant leaders in their churches and communities working in youth ministry and leadership careers including:

• Youth Pastors
• Youth Leaders
• Reaching youth/young adults in Manitoba (Youth For Christ), Canada, and other countries around the world (YoutWAM, Quest)
• Camp Ministries (ie. camp directors, program directors, activity programmers)
• Discipleship Schools
• Counselling

Graduates may also go on to serve their communities in areas such as education, nursing, business, social work, TESOL, agriculture, and domestic life. Some continue in Christian seminaries and graduate schools, university studies, or vocational training.