The Bullard Journal for June 15, 2019
Saturday, June 15, 2019: “A Call to Action”: I was in Toronto, Canada this week meeting with some leaders from the denomination known as the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptists. It was a great time, and the third time in 20 years I have been asked to advice this group. Friday night I had the opportunity […]
Theological Education vs. Ministry Preparation?
Should seminaries engage in theological education or ministry preparation? Of course the initial answer should be “both.” But, Let’s go deeper. Should seminaries primarily focus on theological education with minimal practical, real-time ministry preparation? Or, should seminaries primarily focus on ministry preparation with just enough theological reflection to be sure they are not producing heretics? […]