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Haha! As comical as I think this is and as important as I think it is to remember the 500th anniversary of the reformation, I think this would cause unwanted division in the church. I think unity is of more importance than doctrine. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Sure I agree, I look for quality academic institutes. I think you may be reading into my thoughts a little more than I'm anticipating. There are plenty of bad advanced degree programs and most people in the actual academic and scholarly realm can point out those bad institutes. Also among...

I'm sorry if I wasn't clear, I thought my second paragraph made it clear my stance on theology. People who have studied the text in an academic setting have encountered and dealt with certain theological issues that could arise and learned how to handle them. Not that education is everything but...

Theology is important if we are defining theology as the study of God. Churches that are too concerned with doctrine and not concerned enough with the metanarrative of scripture are churches I would disagree with. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

What I look for is Leadership that cares about the people coming in. If the pastor or volunteers (if it's a larger church) take the time to get to know you that's a plus. I look for educational qualifications of the leadership. Not all schools are the same, but if they've pursued at least a...

Very interesting indeed! Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Yeah that's always an option. I have around 3 years of experience so far through internships, working as a camp director, and being a youth minister at a church, however the church was 2-3 hours away so I left due to distance. I feel like it would be misleading to not put my masters work on the...

I think someone earlier mentioned that there's a possibility they see Masters work on my resume and assume I'll ask for a higher salary. To be honest I haven't gotten to a point to talk about finances with churches yet. I'll just keep waiting and trusting this is the plan for now Sent from my...

Good thoughts to consider. Thanks for the help! Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

That's my issue. I can't get experience if I don't have a job. I can't get a job without a degree. It's a paradox Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

The schools I've gone too are affiliated with non-denominational churches in the restoration movement. I would assume most churches I've applied to would know that, since their jobs are listed on the websites of the schools. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Honestly I have no clue, on my resume I have my education listed, my ministry experience this far, and hobbies. Nothing listed should be seen as a kiss of death in my opinion, unless they think music and photography are Satan's hobbies Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

I agree with you! I want the church to find a candidate who's heart is in the right place. However, it seems like 95% of the churches I've applied to take no effort to get to know my heart and that's where I feel confused. Hardly any of them reach out to get to know me more. They look at my...

If in fact it is the case that churches already have candidates in mind, and then post the job application online or to University websites because they have to, that seems pointless. As someone wanting to be in ministry I take that as a slap in the face. It doesn't seem productive to already...

Do you think that should be changed? Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Ok I understand. Yes a lot of people pursue further education, I've even dabbled with the idea of teaching, and as much fun as the classroom can be, the church is my calling Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Yes, I thought that was implied by my education, I guess I could have made it more clear. I've always felt like ministry is somewhere I should be. Whether that be leading music, leading youth, pastoral care, preaching. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Minister** not monster lol[emoji23] Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Of course! I always ask about what the current situation is like, why the last minister left, if the leadership will work with a young minister and help be a mentor. And I pray for all the churches considering my applications that they find the right candidate but also if I were to be offered a...

That's interesting. I agree with you about larger churches, but I would have thought smaller churches would be open to those trained in ministry. Thanks for the response. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk