Pastoral Theology

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN RELIGION | MAJOR IN pastoral theology

Program Overview

Are you called to shepherd God's people with wisdom, compassion, and Theological depth? The Pastoral Theology Program has been strategically designed to equip emerging leaders with spiritual, intellectual, and practical tools that advance Christ's mission through the local church and other ministry organizations.

Using a rich blend of Biblical examination, Theological reflection, and hands-on ministry tools, our students are prepared to lead congregations, disciple believers, and engage culture with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. Whether you’re pursuing full-time pastoral ministry, church planting, chaplaincy, or other leadership roles in para-church organizations, this program offers you a strong educational and practical foundation rooted in a Pentecostal tradition and missional vision.

This program is designed for students who sense God's call to pastor an existing local church or plant a new one. Such ministry requires a solid foundation in Bible and Theology (45 semester hours), introductory courses in General Studies (30 semester hours) and competency in the skills required of a pastor (48 semester hours). This program includes individual and group mentoring.

Meet The Program Director

Ken Russell
Director of the Pastoral Theology Major
Office Telephone: (604) 851-7227 or 1-800-976-8388
Email: krussell@summitpacific.ca

Bio

Director: Ken Russell

Education: Business Administration Diploma, Camosun College (UVIC Campus); Diploma of Theology, Canadian Pentecostal Correspondence College WPBC; BTh. International Correspondence Institute; MAML Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL.

Bio: Ken was born in Karachi, Pakistan, and immigrated to Canada with his family at the age of ten. Ken answered his call to ministry in 1988 when he accepted a position as youth pastor on Vancouver Island. Ken joined the Summit Faculty in 2025 as the Program Director of Pastoral Theology.

Experience: 21 years of Pastoral Leadership with the PAOC, 1 year as Assistant Superintendent and 17 years as District Superintendent of the BC Yukon District of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. 

Pastoral Theology Courses 

• Leadership Development

• Foundations of Counselling

• Youth Communication

• Expository Preaching

Outcomes

Upon completion of this 4 year pastoral theology program the student shall be able to:

• demonstrate development of a thoughtful personal philosophy of ministry rooted in Biblical theology and cognizant of contemporary culture;

• demonstrate an understanding of God's specific call on his/her life and an awareness of the gifts, strengths, weaknesses and vulnerabilities he/she brings to pastoral ministry;

• demonstrate an understanding of the Scriptures as well as the many practical and theoretical aspects of vocational Christian ministry;

• demonstrate a basic level of competence in the practical leadership, interpersonal and communication skills expected of pastors; and

• demonstrate an exemplary godly lifestyle and an ongoing dependence on Holy Spirit fullness.