CMI 421, Philosophy and Strategies for Christian Ministry, is "a research course designed to help students articulate their philosophies of ministry within a particular age group or ministry context" (Academic Catalog, Taylor University, 2025-26). The papers included here represent the work completed by seniors in the final semester of the Christian Ministry program.
Submissions from 2026
Wholehearted: Equipping Local Churches to Help Women Heal from Sexual Abuse, Kaitlin Burden
Mercy In Motion: A Ministry of Missional Engagement to the Local Community, Zane Patterson
Submissions from 2025
Wholely: A Youth Ministry Program to Develop Life Skills for Students, Brenda Antigua
Word & Witness: A Philosophy of Ministry in Training Women to Engage God's Word and Witness to His Faithfulness, Elliana Carter
RISE Kids: A Disabilities Ministry at Markle Church of Christ, Sydnee Follett
Harvest Leadership: A Philosophy for Empowering Indigenous Leaders For Ministry Among Unreached People Groups, Sarah Kelley
One More Neighbor: Utilizing Legal Services for Holistic Immigrant Care, Mitch McGeath
Submissions from 2024
Shepherding Sisters: Mentoring Within Residence Halls, Hallie Brenner
Resilient Faith: Building a Faith that Lasts in High School Students, Camille Miller
Able Leaders: A Ministry for Developing Executive Pastors, A Philosophy and Strategy for Ministry, Jayden Jeriah Wilhelm
Submissions from 2023
Fullness of Christ Ministries: Spiritual Formation of Emerging Adults at Woodmen Valley Chapel Through Mentoring, Joseph Geijer
Discipling College Students Through Scripture Engagement: A Philosophy of Ministry, Keegan Matheson
Seat At The Table: An Inclusive Ministry to Families and Individuals with Disabilities at Plainfield Christian Church, Lindy Ruth Rader