Excellent synopsis David. I liked the tough questions, especially this one, "Are church leaders ready to stop interrogating anyone who values justice as a ministry pillar, suspiciously wondering if their motives are coming from some source other than the Bible? Will they begin to realize their own limitations in exegesis and application of all Jesus and the Prophets taught us, instead of holding quasi-iquisitions of those who are in Hannah’s words, "discovering the wrong they were born to make right, leading them to experience who Jesus really is”?"
Re: multivocational--If I were in charge of an undergraduate ministry prep program at a college/uni, I would partner with a community college and/or vocation training entity. First two years would consist of learning a skilled trade (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, construction, cutting hair, doing nails, etc) with some Bible courses online or in the evenings/weekends. Make it a five year program if necessary. I'd rather our pastors finish an undergrad degree with zero debt, the ability to hit a community in a trade, and work/launch/volunteer/cut teeth in a church. They could become tent makers domestically with street cred inside and outside the church.
Extremely helpful information especially the future of the church. I was checking constantly this blog and I’m impressed! I am interested to be part of the Church Planting Ministry if I am worthy to be part of your vision. https://www.faimission.org/
Excellent synopsis David. I liked the tough questions, especially this one, "Are church leaders ready to stop interrogating anyone who values justice as a ministry pillar, suspiciously wondering if their motives are coming from some source other than the Bible? Will they begin to realize their own limitations in exegesis and application of all Jesus and the Prophets taught us, instead of holding quasi-iquisitions of those who are in Hannah’s words, "discovering the wrong they were born to make right, leading them to experience who Jesus really is”?"
Re: multivocational--If I were in charge of an undergraduate ministry prep program at a college/uni, I would partner with a community college and/or vocation training entity. First two years would consist of learning a skilled trade (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, construction, cutting hair, doing nails, etc) with some Bible courses online or in the evenings/weekends. Make it a five year program if necessary. I'd rather our pastors finish an undergrad degree with zero debt, the ability to hit a community in a trade, and work/launch/volunteer/cut teeth in a church. They could become tent makers domestically with street cred inside and outside the church.
Great stuff David, thanks for the review of Future Church ideas. Pretty much takes my breath away.
What else do you think the future of the church will or should hold?
Extremely helpful information especially the future of the church. I was checking constantly this blog and I’m impressed! I am interested to be part of the Church Planting Ministry if I am worthy to be part of your vision. https://www.faimission.org/