Associate in Children and Family Ministry—On Campus

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. As an on-campus student, you’ll have opportunities to participate in relevant, practical Christian ministry in local Chicago communities.

This program is also offered online

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 phase.
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!

“In this program, I got to learn about ministry while actually doing ministry! We not only learned in the classroom but were given opportunities to put into practice what we were learning, preparing, and discussing in the real world.”

Luke Morris
Student in Associate degree in Children and Family Ministry - Chicago

Life at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago

Here on our Chicago campus, you’ll live in an uplifting, faithful community alongside your classmates, faculty, and mentors. You’ll also:

  • Deepen your biblical knowledge in every class.
  • Serve in real-life ministry and gain practical experience.
  • Build lifelong relationships with other students through student groups, extracurricular activities, and numerous other opportunities.
  • Grow spiritually as you pursue God’s calling on your life.

Learn More about Life at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago 

Moody Bible Institute students in the plaza