Episode 271: Should I Go Back to School

Episode 271: Should I Go Back to School

1. What is your ministry and personal purpose?
   1. are you lacking something?
   2. are you looking to something?
2. What is the support level of your family and church?
3. What will the impact be on your family and church?
4. How will you account for the financial impact?
5. Where will you choose?
   1. theological alignment versus diversity
   2. location
   3. program - I called and asked questions
6. Bachelor's
7. Master's level -
   1. basic skills in church and  ministry
   2. or ThM - more academic degree, less on practical skills
8. DMin -
   1. practical advanced degree to hone specific ministry skills
   2. project in ministry
9. PhD -
   1. a research based degree
   2. Dissertation
10. other options
    1. conferences
    2. internships
    3. mentorships
    4. certifications
11. Pray aout the decision and seek advice from others