<p><br></p> <p>In this episode of What&#39;s Brewing in Admissions, we’re live from Exposure Youth Camp in Huntsville, Alabama! Join hosts Rebecca Harrison with Dwayne Tapscott, Kaleb Baker, and special guest Dr. Kirk Brothers as they dive into Heritage Christian University&#39;s mission to equip the next generation of ministers, youth leaders, and missionaries. </p> <p>Explore the unique features of HCU, including its focus on Bible degrees, distance learning opportunities, and donor-supported scholarships that make ministry education accessible to all. Dr. Brothers shares insights on the growing need for church leaders, the importance of mentorship, and how HCU faculty balance academic excellence with active ministry.</p> <p>Discover why Heritage Christian University stands apart and how it continues to fulfill its mission to advance the Churches of Christ by training servants for real-world ministry.</p> <p>🔗 Learn more about Heritage Christian University: <a href="http://www.hcu.edu" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.hcu.edu</a><br>🎙 Listen to more episodes: Available on all major podcast platforms.</p> <p>00:00 - Introduction<br>Welcome to What&#39;s Brewing in Admissions live from Exposure Youth Camp.</p> <p>00:57 - Meet the Team<br>Hosts Dwayne Tapscott and Kaleb Baker introduce Dr. Kirk Brothers and share the episode&#39;s focus.</p> <p>02:30 - HCU’s Mission Statement<br>Dr. Brothers explains HCU’s mission to train servants for real-world ministry with an emphasis on evangelism.</p> <p>05:45 - The Growing Need for Ministers<br>Addressing the shortage of preachers and youth ministers in today’s churches.</p> <p>10:30 - Mentorship and Leadership Development<br>The importance of identifying and training leaders from within congregations.</p> <p>14:00 - Distance Learning at HCU<br>How Heritage’s innovative distance learning programs make ministry education accessible globally.</p> <p>20:15 - Unique Features of HCU<br>What sets Heritage apart: Bible-focused degrees, scholarships, and accreditation.</p> <p>26:45 - Faculty Excellence at HCU<br>Highlighting the faculty’s academic credentials and active roles in ministry.</p> <p>35:00 - Student Success Stories<br>Inspiring examples of how HCU graduates are making a difference in their communities.</p> <p>40:30 - Scholarships and Affordability<br>How HCU’s donor-supported model reduces financial barriers for students.</p> <p>46:00 - The Impact of ATS Accreditation<br>Dr. Brothers shares the significance of ATS accreditation for graduate programs.</p> <p>50:20 - Closing Remarks<br>Reflecting on the mission and future of Heritage Christian University.</p> <p>Heritage Christian University, ministry training, Bible degrees, Christian education, distance learning, scholarships, Exposure Youth Camp, Dr. Kirk Brothers, youth ministry, church leadership, Christian podcast, mentoring, evangelism, ATS accreditation, affordable education, servant leadership.</p> <p>#HeritageChristianUniversity #MinistryTraining #BibleDegrees #ChristianEducation #YouthMinistry #ChurchLeadership #Evangelism #HCU #Scholarships #ChristianPodcast #DistanceLearning</p> <p>Chapters with Timestamps:Keywords:Hashtags: </p>

What's Brewing In Admissions Podcast

Heritage Christian University

Why Ministry Matters: Equipping the Next Generation

JAN 15, 202533 MIN
What's Brewing In Admissions Podcast

Why Ministry Matters: Equipping the Next Generation

JAN 15, 202533 MIN

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<p><br></p> <p>In this episode of What&#39;s Brewing in Admissions, we’re live from Exposure Youth Camp in Huntsville, Alabama! Join hosts Rebecca Harrison with Dwayne Tapscott, Kaleb Baker, and special guest Dr. Kirk Brothers as they dive into Heritage Christian University&#39;s mission to equip the next generation of ministers, youth leaders, and missionaries. </p> <p>Explore the unique features of HCU, including its focus on Bible degrees, distance learning opportunities, and donor-supported scholarships that make ministry education accessible to all. Dr. Brothers shares insights on the growing need for church leaders, the importance of mentorship, and how HCU faculty balance academic excellence with active ministry.</p> <p>Discover why Heritage Christian University stands apart and how it continues to fulfill its mission to advance the Churches of Christ by training servants for real-world ministry.</p> <p>🔗 Learn more about Heritage Christian University: <a href="http://www.hcu.edu" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.hcu.edu</a><br>🎙 Listen to more episodes: Available on all major podcast platforms.</p> <p>00:00 - Introduction<br>Welcome to What&#39;s Brewing in Admissions live from Exposure Youth Camp.</p> <p>00:57 - Meet the Team<br>Hosts Dwayne Tapscott and Kaleb Baker introduce Dr. Kirk Brothers and share the episode&#39;s focus.</p> <p>02:30 - HCU’s Mission Statement<br>Dr. Brothers explains HCU’s mission to train servants for real-world ministry with an emphasis on evangelism.</p> <p>05:45 - The Growing Need for Ministers<br>Addressing the shortage of preachers and youth ministers in today’s churches.</p> <p>10:30 - Mentorship and Leadership Development<br>The importance of identifying and training leaders from within congregations.</p> <p>14:00 - Distance Learning at HCU<br>How Heritage’s innovative distance learning programs make ministry education accessible globally.</p> <p>20:15 - Unique Features of HCU<br>What sets Heritage apart: Bible-focused degrees, scholarships, and accreditation.</p> <p>26:45 - Faculty Excellence at HCU<br>Highlighting the faculty’s academic credentials and active roles in ministry.</p> <p>35:00 - Student Success Stories<br>Inspiring examples of how HCU graduates are making a difference in their communities.</p> <p>40:30 - Scholarships and Affordability<br>How HCU’s donor-supported model reduces financial barriers for students.</p> <p>46:00 - The Impact of ATS Accreditation<br>Dr. Brothers shares the significance of ATS accreditation for graduate programs.</p> <p>50:20 - Closing Remarks<br>Reflecting on the mission and future of Heritage Christian University.</p> <p>Heritage Christian University, ministry training, Bible degrees, Christian education, distance learning, scholarships, Exposure Youth Camp, Dr. Kirk Brothers, youth ministry, church leadership, Christian podcast, mentoring, evangelism, ATS accreditation, affordable education, servant leadership.</p> <p>#HeritageChristianUniversity #MinistryTraining #BibleDegrees #ChristianEducation #YouthMinistry #ChurchLeadership #Evangelism #HCU #Scholarships #ChristianPodcast #DistanceLearning</p> <p>Chapters with Timestamps:Keywords:Hashtags: </p>