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More churches are providing ministry and theological training for their staff and lay leaders. Thom and Sam look at the reasons for this major development. They also interview two pastors, Tyrone Barnette and Matt McCraw, who have built ministry training centers at their own churches.

The intersections of the digital revolution, denominational decline, and strategic partnerships

The desire for the on-the-field training

The people we know  are the people we raise up

The growth of internships

The growth of co-vocational ministers

The training of lay leaders is becoming more serious

 

Resources:

Ministry Training Centers at Church Answers University

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