• What if Residential Seminary is NOT the "Gold Standard"?

  • Feb 7 2025
  • Length: 26 mins
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What if Residential Seminary is NOT the "Gold Standard"?

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  • The episode highlights the critical need for innovation in pastoral training due to the growing shortage of pastors in the LCMS. It explores alternative educational models that integrate local community involvement while addressing the demographic shifts among prospective seminary students.

    • Traditional residential seminary programs are being challenged
    • Over 700 pastoral vacancies currently exist in the LCMS
    • Many congregations need co-vocational leaders due to financial limitations
    • Increased age of seminarian entrants complicates the structure of training
    • Local engagement enhances practical learning experiences for future pastors
    • A call for flexible and innovative approaches to training leaders

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