LifeWay research recently had the following to say about how today’s pastors view seminary: “Only 10 percent of Protestant pastors say they would require a candidate to have a seminary degree and instead place emphasis on other qualifications, such as experience and beliefs” (read more about the study) For someone in seminary, like me, this [...]

This is another post in a series I’m doing of questions that some of you asked. If you would like to add your question, go here and do so. Today’s question is from Joel Mayward. Be sure to go and check out his blog. He asked: What have been the greatest benefits of attending seminary? [...]

Being in seminary I hear a lot about why it is or isn’t necessary for pastors. I hear “seminary isn’t relevant anymore” or “I could just work at a church and read books instead.” I remember that when we’ve talked about this before some of you have said that seminary isn’t a have-to for everyone. [...]

Back in late August I wrote about all I needed to do in just over 3 months. Here was that list… Read Ephesians 3 times a week for 15 weeks. Write a commentary on Ephesians 3:1-13. Read 4 scholarly books each over 250 pages. Read Acts through Philemon at least once. Read over 250 pages [...]

This letter was part of an assignment for one of my classes. This letter isn’t supposed to be focused around any systematic theology. Nor is it meant to be an accurate description of who God is and what he might say to you. It is just what I felt God saying to me as I [...]

…of a seminary student. On Fridays I head to the eastside of Portland for a day full of classes. I’m in class from 8am to 9:50, 10 to 11:50, and 1pm to 4:50pm. Usually by about 3…I’m toast. The good thing is last my last prof of the day is very kind to us all [...]