In the past, if you sensed a call to ministry, you would have had to pack up your belongings, separate from your family, quit your job, and leave your church for 4 or more years in order to attend Bible college or seminary. All of that has changed with the onset of distance education.Now you can enroll in Bible college or seminary and complete your degree in record time. You can work at your own pace and take as many or few courses as you'd like or are able. Distance education is as flexible as you need and want it to be. You can enroll in Associate Degree programs all the way to Doctoral studies without leaving your home. You can keep your job and not have to incur huge student loans which are a hindrance when trying to land your first staff position in the ministry.
On top of that you can minister in your home church, gaining valuable experience as you help your closest friends grow in the Lord, teaching them what is being taught to you. And did you know that the fastest growing trend in churches is to hire new staff from within the church family? You would not have to endure going to an unknown church and town. You can minister to those who are dearest to you without having to "earn" their trust, as you most likely already have it.
Polls have shown that the higher the educational level of ministry applicants, the higher the average ministry salary. Earning your degree for ministry can be a source of providing better for your family.
But the most important reason for getting a college or seminary degree is that it will enhance your effectiveness in ministry. You will feel more competent about what you are doing and you will have more credibility.
If you would like to pursue a distance education degree in ministry, LOGOS may be for you. Take a few moments to visit our website or call us at 904-745-3311 to talk with one of our professors or deans. We can get you started in fulfilling your ministry and educational goals. And you won't have to leave home, church and family to do it.
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