Six Words of Advice for Young Seminarians
For many pastors, time spent in formal seminary training is one of the most joyful seasons of life. Most seminary students are in their twenties or early thirties, learning God’s Word and how to walk by faith in all spheres of life. Toward that end I offer here six steps for maximizing the seminary experience. […]
Todd Chipman with Advice on Whether to Pursure Academic or Pastoral Ministry
Series: Conversations
FTC.co asks Dr. Todd Chipman, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at MBTS and pastor at the Master's Community Church in Kansas City, "What advice would you give someone deciding between academic theology and pastoral ministry?"
A Prayer at the Dawn of a Theological School Year
O Lord, as light dawns on the first few days of the school year for seminary and bible college students, light our path as we journey through theological education.
Seminary: An Unexpected Detour that Changed My Life
My journey that began in the woods in north Alabama ended with me graduating from college and going to seminary.
I’m a Stay-at-Home Mom and I Decided to Go to Seminary
What good is a seminary degree for a mom? In answering that question, I have five reasons why I decided to go to seminary.
How to Understand and Apply the Old Testament: Step 6–Argument Tracing
“Argument-tracing” is step 6 in understanding and apply the Old Testament. Perhaps more than any other step in the exegetical process, this one helps us grasp a passage’s message. In this post, I will show how to trace the argument of a passage by using an argument-diagram.
Keys to Stewarding Your Time in Seminary
We must remember that stewarding time wisely isn’t just a matter of time management or life hacks; it is a kingdom priority.
Guarding Your Life and Doctrine While in Seminary
An excerpt from Jason K. Allen’s new book, Succeeding at Seminary: 12 Keys to Getting the Most Out of Your Theological Education
Episode 106: Jordan Wilbanks on the Church-Seminary Relationship
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson visits with Jordan Wilbanks, Director of Church Partnerships at Midwestern Seminary, to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the church-seminary relationship in the training of young leaders for ministry.
The Theological Educator as Sherpa
Just as the Sherpa comes alongside his clients and helps organize, direct, assemble, and lead, the theological educator does the same for students.