Comments on: Don’t Go To Seminary

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Reflections on Theological Education… : Think Theology — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:12:07 +0000

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By: John Sobiech

John Sobiech — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:27:51 +0000

Iam a recent grad of a seminary, now iam starting a verylowcost nontraditional seminary, Iam a prophet to the stars and and thepoor and the sleeping selfish prideful church of America. Iam mentoring the next generation of God filled and empowered Church . We are Post Emergent and ushering the biggest revial since the Jesus Movement 1970-80. This Church is rising in the Love and Spirit of Christ. We are spiritually rich , rich,poor, all colors and all occupations: and ages. We are repentant,humble and accountable: full of the Fire, Power and Love Of God.Yes,we are in the great falling away: but the True 2% are being sanctified and reaching the lost and being purified and sanctified daily. The Lovers of God and man in the Love and Power of God.

By: Kevin Richardson

Kevin Richardson — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:55:37 +0000

This is a great post. I know in a lot of youth groups, where so many people meet Christ, to commit to go “into the ministry” is held up as the best choice a young person can make, even if it is a subconscious attitude. I made that choice, and do not regret it, but I know that a Christ-follower who is a doctor, or police officer, or teacher will likely have a larger scope of influence than me, as I work almost entirely in the “church” world.

By: Wally Marshall

Wally Marshall — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:32:54 +0000

Greg, thank you for writing this article. The words are encouraging to my eyes as a local pastor who’s young boy’s/men are desiring to use their gifts and skills in Hollywood and beyond there own local church. They have been exposed to many environments which my wife and I believe will give them an amzing view of Christ and His love for others. My path through Para-Church to Church has been a great exposure for my boy’s and they will influence Christ followers and those far from Him whereever then go in life. I also appreciated the comments to the article.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:48:58 +0000

I totally agree. Please continue to share this truth. I think many young people think that they don’t ‘measure up’ if they are not going into full time ministry or going to seminary but want to use their God given gifts and passion in the secular world. God uses ‘missionaries’ everywhere–that’s what being a missionary is all about!

By: Katherine

Katherine — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:57:31 +0000

Amen and amen. I think you mentioned that you speak at seminaries, but this is the sort of message that needs to be in seminaries, for those who are preparing to pastor so that they don’t have a fixed idea of “full-time ministry.”

Persevere in your message. Don’t become discouraged.

By: Nathan Ketsdever

Nathan Ketsdever — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:55:53 +0000

Great message and great story. Thanks for sharing such a moving mission.

@ Walker and others. I’m sorry you feel the way you do. I hope you’ve never been on the wrong end of someone claiming to be “Christian” only to be treated in an “un-Christian” fashion.

>>>”Show me the statistic that shows a Christian family is much more “loving” than an atheist family. Show me the statistic that shows a Christian teacher is much more compassionate than a non-Christian teacher.”

To be honest, I’m not sure how to answer this….but I’ll try. This fundamentally transcends statistics and pie charts. Christian values of love, compassion, and friendship. Hearing the stories of faith lived out in Christians who have honored the elderly, those in prison, the elderly, and those literally in slavery would make you cry. People literally laying down their lives for people who they don’t know, but know are creatures who are made by our Creator.

To be true and fair, Christians aren’t perfect, but by and large, if they are Christians in word and deed then the love and compassion they show is witness to their integrity, heart, and fundamental dignity as human beings.

By: Church Video Ideas

Church Video Ideas — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:13:02 +0000

Well said, Sarah. I agree with the both and. That’s why I said, “Do we need current and future preachers, ministers and missionaries? Absolutely.”