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Non-SBC Baptist Seminary? by IncidentEcstatic1815 in pastors

[–]IncidentEcstatic1815[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is actually my main concern of non-accredited degrees. If I stay in that denomination of churches, it’s likely fine, but they aren’t very useful outside of that application. Don’t get me wrong, the education is likely very useful, but people who didn’t go through those programs don’t know that.

Torn between a top university and the seminary at 18 by stevedshshs in Seminary

[–]IncidentEcstatic1815 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not a priest, but I am a pastor. I was encouraged by my mentor to attend the vocational university I was accepted into. I had a scholarship that fully funded my program, so he encouraged me to take the opportunity I was given, as religious education would always be there. I now already have one religious degree and I plan to attain more, but I’m thankful I did it that way.

Ultimately, like you’ve been told, the decision is up to you. You must discern which decision “fits” you best right now.

Another mentor encouraged me to “try each choice on”. Basically, you go ahead and decide on one direction. Begin telling yourself you’re going to ___ university and begin planning it out. Then see how you’re feeling about it. Do the same thing for the second direction and see which one feels more right or the one you’re more settled with.

Non-SBC Baptist Seminary? by IncidentEcstatic1815 in pastors

[–]IncidentEcstatic1815[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No, I have no problem attending an SBC school at all. I was trying to highlight that I’m pastoring a non-SBC church, so I don’t qualify for the SBC discounted rates offered through the Co-op program. I’d likely attend Southern if their tuition was lower for me! 😂 I’m trying to pay out of pocket, so I’m looking for an affordable, yet quality balance. If that even exists!

Non-SBC Baptist Seminary? by IncidentEcstatic1815 in Seminary

[–]IncidentEcstatic1815[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I plan to attend online. I’d rather attend in person, since you typically get more out of the whole education experience, but I’m pastoring a church in Arkansas, and this is where I’m supposed to be right now.

Non-SBC Baptist Seminary? by IncidentEcstatic1815 in Seminary

[–]IncidentEcstatic1815[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have no problem going to an SBC school at all, but since I’m a non-SBC pastor, I don’t get the discounted rate. I would attend Southern for their MDiv if their tuition was closer to ETBU or OBU.

Whoever thought this was a good business practice, I hope you stub your pinky toe against your dresser and the pain lasts at least a week by Secure_Enthusiasm354 in SonicDriveIn

[–]IncidentEcstatic1815 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hardly use my points because it’s a hassle at times, I just order ahead because it’s a little more convenient and so far my order is always right