As someone who got a Biblical Studies undergrad and is finishing an MDiv this next year, and is currently a youth pastor I whole-heartedly agree!
For me the only difference is that I received scholarships for both degrees by God’s mercy, so I don’t find it financially unwise. I’m also aware of the need to build skills outside of the church as well so that if I should need to work outside of the church, I can.
I loved my degrees - however the first half of my biblical studies degree was focused on humanities and history. Yet, I think most people would do better to get a different undergraduate degree before an M.Div and have some years to mature in their faith before entering into ministry. I know I’m still maturing at 25, and plan to for a while longer before actively pursuing an opportunity to be a senior pastor.
That’s amazing brother!! Sounds like you are on a great path to a life of serving Christ faithfully. Praying for wisdom, endurance and joy in ministry!
As a pastor’s kid who also jumped into full time ministry at 21, got his undergrad in biblical studies, had my first kid almost a year ago, and is now working in full time church while pursuing my MDiv I can honestly say that this post is phenomenal and touched a nerve in my soul. Thank you for sharing this!
I think it’s awesome that you were able to jump into it at 21 and make it work. I know from experience that what you are doing is not easy, and requires a lot of tenacity! I pray that you continue to excel in your endeavors in ministry and education man!
Interesting Zach and certainly experience driven...
Definitely brother thanks for reading
As someone who got a Biblical Studies undergrad and is finishing an MDiv this next year, and is currently a youth pastor I whole-heartedly agree!
For me the only difference is that I received scholarships for both degrees by God’s mercy, so I don’t find it financially unwise. I’m also aware of the need to build skills outside of the church as well so that if I should need to work outside of the church, I can.
I loved my degrees - however the first half of my biblical studies degree was focused on humanities and history. Yet, I think most people would do better to get a different undergraduate degree before an M.Div and have some years to mature in their faith before entering into ministry. I know I’m still maturing at 25, and plan to for a while longer before actively pursuing an opportunity to be a senior pastor.
That’s amazing brother!! Sounds like you are on a great path to a life of serving Christ faithfully. Praying for wisdom, endurance and joy in ministry!
I think this is 100% correct (except Grudem 😫)
But yes to literally everything else.
Lol!
“for everyone who lives on milk [Grudem] is unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a child. But solid food [Berkhof] is for the mature.”
This was very insightful. There is so much that I agree with here.
Thanks for reading and responding Bill. Praying all is well with you — would love to connect soon!
Good one! All things work together for the good to them who love God and are called according to his purposes.
Amen :)
As a pastor’s kid who also jumped into full time ministry at 21, got his undergrad in biblical studies, had my first kid almost a year ago, and is now working in full time church while pursuing my MDiv I can honestly say that this post is phenomenal and touched a nerve in my soul. Thank you for sharing this!
Glad it resonated with you man!!
I think it’s awesome that you were able to jump into it at 21 and make it work. I know from experience that what you are doing is not easy, and requires a lot of tenacity! I pray that you continue to excel in your endeavors in ministry and education man!
Thanks so much, man, I really appreciate that!