A Pathway to Ministry
Trellis
Anderson University is proud to partner with Trellis Churches as they help empower, educate, and equip the next generation of church leaders. Trellis uses a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to equip the next generation of church leaders to launch new life cycles in churches around the world. Through its three pillars—empowering, educating, and equipping—Trellis connects those called into ministry with the training and resources they need to serve effectively.
Anderson University is a proud partner of Trellis, viewing the collaboration as an extension of its mission to graduate globally minded individuals who are competent, caring, creative, generous, and grounded in strong character and potential.
Trellis Churches Pillars
Empowering
Trellis is committed to providing relational encouragement, support, and mentorship.
Educating
Trellis believes formal education is still a critical piece of shaping exceptional leaders through internships, residency, and ordination.
Equipping
Trellis will train pastors for the multiplication of churches through church-revitalization and church-planting.
Trellis Partnership at a Glance
Equipping the Next Generation of Church Leaders
Be Where You Are
Thanks to AU’s partnership with Trellis, students can obtain their undergraduate degree in Ministry Studies, while completing a three-year internship with a church staff. Classes are fully online and can be completed anywhere.
Just because classes are online does not mean students will miss out on college resources. A full-time faculty advisor will be assigned to each student, along with complete access to campus libraries, writing tutors, and more.
Learn more about the Ministry Studies major.
Financial Assistance is here
We get it: college isn’t cheap. There are all sorts of expenses, but Trellis is here to help. Housing options are provided and books are covered. In addition, tuition is covered by Trellis contingent on students completing their three-year internship and placement into a vocational ministry position.
Classes For Essential Learning
At AU, students take classes that prepare them for their career. You will earn the same Bachelor of Arts degree as on campus students earn, while taking a full liberal arts core for a well-rounded education. We use the Canvas platform for courses–an industry standard in student and professor user-experience. The Ministry Studies major includes introductory courses in Bible, Spiritual Formation, and Christian Ministry as well as five ministry content areas, theology classes, and experiential learning.
An Internship For The Real-World
While you’re completing your coursework at Anderson University, you will also be working three years in a church. In year one, students will rotate through the various ministries of the local church (kids, youth, music, admin, etc.) giving them robust local church experience. In years two and three, students will have the opportunity to specialize in one of these areas for growth.
A Community For You
Although students will be completing online coursework, Anderson University offers a community to help them thrive. Students will have online access to chapel, community prayer groups, and a library that is resourced for fully online ministry preparation programs.
The Anderson You
You have unique interests and skills that set you apart. Explore the free My College Career Quiz to receive a personalized list of majors selected just for you. We’ve taken out the guessing work. Come find the Anderson you.