Episode 271: Should I Go Back to School
Should I go back to School?
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What is your ministry and personal purpose?
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are you lacking something?
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are you looking to something?
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What is the support level of your family and church?
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What will the impact be on your family and church?
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How will you account for the financial impact?
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Where will you choose?
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theological alignment versus diversity
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location
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program - I called and asked questions
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Bachelor's
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Master's level -
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basic skills in church and ministry
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or ThM - more academic degree, less on practical skills
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DMin -
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practical advanced degree to hone specific ministry skills
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project in ministry
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PhD -
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a research based degree
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Dissertation
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other options
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conferences
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internships
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mentorships
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certifications
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Pray aout the decision and seek advice from others