Academics

Area of Study - Missions Major

Studying Missions at Heartland

Have you ever wondered how a person becomes a missionary?

How do missionaries know where God wants them to go?

How does a missionary prepare to go to the field?

The missions program at Heartland is designed to help you identify where God would have you to serve and to prepare you to minister to people regardless of their cultural background.

The instructors in the missions program have many years of practical experience both serving on the foreign mission field and in ministering to the many different people groups that we have here in the United States. They have a great desire to train the next generation of missionaries in presenting the Gospel and teaching the Bible to over 8 billion people in the world today.

Here are just a few of the practical lessons/skills you will learn: raising financial support, creating a missions display and video, preparing to move to another country, dealing with culture shock, learning a new language, raising children in another country, and coming home on furlough—as well as many other aspects of missionary work.

While involved in the Missions major here at Heartland Baptist Bible College, you will have the opportunity to be actively involved in praying for, and interacting with, current missionaries through the weekly Missions Prayer Band and through the annual Missions Emphasis Week. Regular missions trips give students opportunities to be involved in foreign missions and in ministering to diverse people groups here in the United States. You will also have the opportunity to complete a missions internship as part of your Heartland learning experience.

If you are seeking God’s direction about becoming a missionary, we would encourage you to consider attending Heartland Baptist Bible College.

Missions Major Curriculum Guide – Biblical Studies

Missions Major Curriculum Guide – Christian Education

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FAQs

How does Heartland support students academically?

Heartland desires for all students to thrive academically and provides multiple layers of academic support. All students are assigned to an academic department through which the student’s department chair is available to answer program-related questions and to give academic counsel. The Academic Affairs Office monitors students’ academic progress and provides guidance for those who need additional support. Instructors view their teaching responsibilities as a ministry to students and are eager to offer personalized help. Tutors are also available for a variety of subjects.

All of these support layers (and more) reinforce our care for students.

How man majors does Heartland offer?

Heartland offers 15 majors across 6 academic departments. The majors include 4-year programs in a variety of pastoral, missions, youth ministries, education, and music disciplines, as well as a 2-year Ministry Secretarial program and a 1-year Bible Certificate program. See the complete list of majors and the course catalog here.

What quality of education will I receive at Heartland?

Heartland’s administration and board of directors (comprised of 22 pastors) are dedicated to excellence in ministry training without the influence of any accreditation association led by theologians from other denominations. Because the college is not entangled in bureaucratic accreditation processes, Heartland’s resources can be focused on giving students a high-quality education that prepares them for real-life Christian service. This quality of education is rooted in instructors’ personal walk with God and extensive ministry experience, as well as the leadership’s high academic standards. Through purposefully designed curriculum—and enriching and practical instruction—students are challenged to devote their minds to Christ, which gives them grace to excel in the academic rigors they encounter.