Why Many Churches Are Becoming Mini-Seminaries

Rainer on Leadership

More churches are providing ministry and theological training for their staff and lay leaders. Thom and Sam look at the reasons for this major development. They also interview two pastors, Tyrone Barnette and Matt McCraw, who have built ministry training centers at their own churches.

• The intersections of the digital revolution, denominational decline, and strategic partnerships

• The desire for the on-the-field training

• The people we know are the people we raise up

• The growth of internships

• The growth of co-vocational ministers

• The training of lay leaders is becoming more serious

Resources:

• Ministry Training Centers at Church Answers University

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• Logos.com/churchanswers

• One Year Bible for Men and One Year Bible for Women

• Tyndale House Publishers

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