North Carolina
Men's Field Minister Program
The Field Minister Program at the Nash County Extension Center (NCEC) exists to equip long-term incarcerated men of faith with the knowledge and skills necessary to serve in and among the incarcerated populations across the state of North Carolina.
Our Program
In August 2017, Judson College launched its first men’s cohort and began offering classes on-site at Nash Correctional Institution. The Field Minister Program was designed as a pastoral and counseling training ground specifically for incarcerated men to serve within their own faith tradition. Although the Program's curriculum is both distinctly and decisively grounded in the Christian worldview, application is open to incarcerated people of all faiths.
Graduates of the program are employed by the State of North Carolina and deployed in teams to other prisons throughout the state to do the work of a Field Minister. See below for more information on our degree and partnerships.
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Field Ministers will be equipped for the following outcomes:
- To cultivate a heart of service
- To plan and design various services according to their areas of interest: faith services, Bible and religious studies, counseling, tutoring, community service, hospice care, and more
- To exhibit Judson College’s Core Competencies: spiritual formation, bible exposition, theological integration, ministry preparation, and critical thinking
- To formulate and implement a philosophy of pastoral ministry and counseling
How You Can Help
Whether through giving or volunteering, your involvement contributes to lasting hope for our incarcerated students. Join us today by donating or filling out the interest form.
Our Team
Michael Speas
Men’s Program Site Coordinator
