Episode 271: Should I Go Back to School Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and Trent

Episode 271: Should I Go Back to School
 

Should I go back to School?

What is your ministry and personal purpose?

are you lacking something?


are you looking to something?



What is the support level of your family and church?


What will the impact be on your family and church?


How will you account for the financial impact?


Where will you choose?

theological alignment versus diversity


location


program - I called and asked questions



Bachelor's


Master's level -

basic skills in church and  ministry


or ThM - more academic degree, less on practical skills



DMin -

practical advanced degree to hone specific ministry skills


project in ministry



PhD -

a research based degree


Dissertation



other options

conferences


internships


mentorships


certifications



Pray aout the decision and seek advice from others