Where faith meets real need
The Church and Community Social Ministries program prepares students to serve communities through the intersection of faith-based social services and local church engagement. Students develop knowledge in social work principles, community ministry, and faith-based service delivery — equipping them for impactful work in churches and nonprofits.
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What You'll Study
Church and Community Social Ministries equips you to serve your church and neighborhood with both faith and skill — developing the social ministry knowledge, faith-based service framework, and community engagement tools to make a real difference where you are.
The Church Serving the World It's Called to Love
At Union, serving the community is an extension of serving God. You’ll be equipped to connect the ministry of the local church to the real needs of the people around it — guided by faculty who believe the church is most faithful when it engages the world with both compassion and competence.
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