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FORMED IN JESUS. PREPARED

FOR THE MISSION.

Grow deeper in your life with Jesus, discover how God has shaped you, and develop the character and skills to lead well through Christ-centered education, mentorship, community, and hands-on experience.

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MISSION SET IN MOTION

AROMA College is designed to form the person while developing the leader.


Through biblical formation, mentorship, practical training, and meaningful ministry experience, you’ll deepen your relationship with Jesus, strengthen your character, develop your gifts, and gain the tools to serve wherever God leads you.

Choose Your Path

There are two ways to experience AROMA College. Choose the path that fits where you are and where you believe God is leading you.

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Academic Track

Pursue an accredited online degree or certificate through Evangel University while growing in biblical formation, leadership, community, and practical ministry experience at AROMA Church.

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Experience Residency

Spend six focused weeks developing your gifts through live ministry environments, collaborative projects, mentorship, spiritual formation, and hands-on training.

Academic Track

Education Rooted in Formation


Through AROMA College’s partnership with Evangel University, students can pursue accredited online education while developing as disciples and leaders inside the life of an active local church.


Your education is supported by spiritual formation, mentorship, leadership development, community, and practical experience designed to connect what you’re learning with how you live and lead.

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What You’ll Experience

  • Accredited online coursework through Evangel University
  • Weekly on-campus practicum opportunities
  • Chapel gatherings and spiritual formation
  • Mentorship and guided leadership development
  • Study hall and collaborative learning spaces
  • Hands-on experience inside the life of AROMA Church
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Academic Pathways

Choose an area of study that connects with your goals and the direction you believe God is leading you.


  • GENERAL STUDIES
  • BIBLICAL & THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
  • EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
  • BUSINESS, FINANCE & OPERATIONS
  • CARE, COUNSELING & GLOBAL IMPACT
  • MINISTRY LEADERSHIP & CHURCH SYSTEMS
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More Than Coursework

Formation happens in community.


Students grow through practicum experiences, mentorship, chapel, spiritual formation, ministry opportunities, and consistent rhythms of worship, discipleship, and service.


The goal is an education that shapes how you think, who you are becoming, and how you serve.

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In Partnership With Evangel University

AROMA College partners with Evangel University to connect flexible online education with local mentorship, spiritual formation, community, and practical leadership development.


Academic Track students have access to accredited programs, eligible financial-aid pathways, flexible online coursework, degree opportunities, and hands-on ministry experience through AROMA Church.

Experience Residency

Six Weeks of Formation in Motion

The Experience Residency places you inside the environments where ministry happens.

Over six focused weeks, you’ll serve, create, collaborate, receive mentorship, and develop practical skills while growing in spiritual maturity, leadership, teamwork, and character.

Designed for emerging creatives, communicators, worship leaders, production leaders, and ministry leaders, the residency gives you meaningful experience while helping you discover how God can use your gifts in service to others.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Environment Behind the Experience

Every ministry experience is shaped by people who prepare, collaborate, solve problems, serve others, and pursue excellence together.


The residency gives you access to those environments so you can learn from experienced leaders, contribute to meaningful work, and grow through practice, feedback, and responsibility.

Explore the Experience Residency

WHAT RESIDENTS STEP INTO


You won’t learn ministry from the sidelines. Residents participate in actual ministry environments, planning meetings, rehearsals, weekend experiences, projects, and team rhythms.


You’ll receive responsibility, feedback, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute meaningful work from the beginning.

Apply for the Residency

Choose an area that aligns with your gifts and gives you room to develop practical skill through direct experience.


WORSHIP


PRODUCTION


CREATIVE


COMMUNICATIONS


ONLINE MINISTRY


MINISTRY LEADERSHIP

Choose Your Focus Area

WHAT YOU’LL BUILD


SPIRITUAL MATURITY


LEADERSHIP


COMMUNICATION


CREATIVE THINKING


TEAMWORK


PROBLEM SOLVING


PRACTICAL MINISTRY SKILL


CONFIDENCE TO LEAD

BE HIS AROMA

God is forming a generation deeply rooted in Jesus, grounded in Scripture, led by the Spirit, and prepared to make Him known wherever they go.


AROMA College will help you deepen your character, develop your gifts, strengthen your leadership, and become faithful with what God has placed in your hands.


Wherever God sends you, your life can make Jesus known.