Episode 42: Is Seminary Worth It? (Doug Ponder)

Is seminary worth it? It requires a lot of sacrifice, can be expensive, and some of the classes don’t seem too helpful for student ministry. And yet it provides a unique opportunity for training and ministry development. How can youth workers discern whether or not to pursue further education, and how do we choose amidst the many options? 

Discussion Includes: 

• If I can just buy the books off Amazon and follow some nerdy youtube and podcasts then why would anyone enroll in seminary? 
• What are some benefits and shortcomings of the traditional seminary/M.Div. model? 
• If someone listening is feeling compelled towards seminary but they aren’t sure how to discern which school is right for them, what advice do you have for them to make a wise decision? 
• How can seminary students who are listening to this podcast get the most out of their seminary experience… academically, spiritually, and personally? 
• Some of our listeners would probably LOVE to enroll tomorrow, but they simply can’t. How can they continue their theological and ministry formation? 

Doug Ponder is a teaching pastor at Remnant Church in Richmond, VA, and Professor of Biblical Studies at Grimke Seminary. 

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