Christian Colleges, 2005-06 (chart)
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Ministry Training & Education
Ministry Training & Education equips current and future church leaders with practical, Bible-based preparation for lifelong service. Explore resources on theological training, ministry skills, mentoring, leadership development, and building healthy learning pathways for pastors, elders, staff, and volunteers. You’ll find guidance on discipleship models, teaching and communication, ministry internships, and developing teams—so training is both spiritually formative and mission-focused. Whether you’re pursuing formal education, leading an in-house training program, or coaching emerging leaders, these articles help you grow in competence, character, and faithful ministry.
Listening and Learning
Phil LeMaster reflects on early ministry missteps and the lasting value of learning from seasoned preachers. He shares five practical lessons—from discipline and servanthood to prayer, availability, and embracing interruptions as God’s opportunities.
How You Can Help the Preacher Shortage
With a looming shortage of young ministers, churches must intentionally encourage teens to consider God’s call. Phyllis Fox offers practical ways to support calling, partner with parents, build relationships, teach Scripture, and give teens real responsibility and service opportunities.
Disney’s Disaster
Mark A. Taylor warns against delaying ministry until everything feels certain. Disneyland’s chaotic opening day becomes a reminder that creativity can be messy, hard work can cover mistakes, and determination can still carry a worthy vision forward.
Equipping Leaders from Within: Partnerships
David Faust reflects on how Bible college and seminary shaped his Scripture understanding, ministry skills, and lifelong learning—and why churches and schools still need to partner to equip leaders well.
Equipping Leaders from Within: We Need Each Other
As churches grow and plant new congregations, the need for trained leaders rises. Tom Jones argues for deeper church–seminary partnership to develop both more workers and better-prepared workers for ministry.
Equipping Leaders from Within: Safeguards
Hiring church staff from within can bring big benefits, but it also raises concerns about experience and theological grounding. Chuck Sackett outlines practical safeguards to equip internal hires for faithful, biblically informed ministry.
