Associate in Children and Family Ministry—Online

Reach and Support Children and their Families with Christ’s Love and Truth

This two-year, 60-credit Associate of Ministry in Children and Family Ministry degree will equip you to reach people of multiple generations. You’ll learn how to communicate transformative biblical truth to children and families. You’ll also gain the skills to serve them with care and compassion in a variety of settings. Our online program also allows you to study in flexible formats that fit your schedule and lifestyle.

This program is also offered on campus

Program Plan (pdf)

Here’s How We’ll Prepare You for Ministry

With an Associate in Children and Family Ministry, you will be able to:
Develop a foundational Christian worldview.
Study and teach the Bible to children in every developmental stage.
Relate to children and families with compassion and care.
Tailor the gospel message to children, youth, and families according to their spiritual and developmental stage.
Demonstrate skills in special needs ministry and education.
Counsel youth as part of a church youth ministry.

Your Career Paths and Ministry Opportunities

The valuable insight and practical skills you’ll gain through our Associate degree in Children and Family Ministry will allow you to serve in:

  • Churches 
  • Ministries with under-resourced kids
  • Orphanages
  • Counseling centers
  • Daycare facilities
  • Christian camps
  • Nonprofit ministries
  • So much more!

“If you are wanting to work with children and families in any way whether in a church ministry, orphan ministry, international ministry, camp ministry, refugee ministry, or whatever else, this is the degree for you! It is so customizable and will give you practical, sustainable skills that equip you to do whatever the Lord has called you to.”

Anna Brown
Student in Associate in Children and Family Ministry—Online

Life at Moody Online

Moody Online will welcome you into a diverse online community of fellow students from around the world, encouraging you to build relationships as you learn online. You’ll also:

  • Deepen your biblical knowledge in every class.
  • Apply what you learn in your real-life ministry.
  • Grow spiritually as you pursue God’s calling on your life.
  • Watch chapel online.
  • Access library services.

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