Quick introduction and background story of myself.
I am a 26 year old Korean-American individual. I strongly believe I have recently received a calling to attend seminary. For the past two years I've been a youth pastor at my local church, while being a full time physical therapy student. It has been sheer conviction that allowed me to succeed in school while giving time to my group of students. At this point, I want to continue ministry and my heart longs for a stronger foundation of biblical knowledge.
I will obtain my Doctorate of Physical Therapy next summer. I plan to enroll in seminary right after I graduate (this way, my repayment process won't start until after I graduate seminary). And ultimately, I believe that God wants me to become a bivocational pastor. Given my situation, what is everyone's best advice in beginning my journey into seminary? I'm asking specifically about financial aid options. I am trusting that God will provide, but I would like to take advantage of opportunities that are out there. I will come out of Physical Therapy school in a lot of debt and simply cannot pay for seminary. Are there SOLID reformed seminaries out there that provide a lot of financial assistance? I am trying to receive some support from my church, but my church is not financially well.
Any advice and encouragement will be highly appreciated. Thanks!
I am a 26 year old Korean-American individual. I strongly believe I have recently received a calling to attend seminary. For the past two years I've been a youth pastor at my local church, while being a full time physical therapy student. It has been sheer conviction that allowed me to succeed in school while giving time to my group of students. At this point, I want to continue ministry and my heart longs for a stronger foundation of biblical knowledge.
I will obtain my Doctorate of Physical Therapy next summer. I plan to enroll in seminary right after I graduate (this way, my repayment process won't start until after I graduate seminary). And ultimately, I believe that God wants me to become a bivocational pastor. Given my situation, what is everyone's best advice in beginning my journey into seminary? I'm asking specifically about financial aid options. I am trusting that God will provide, but I would like to take advantage of opportunities that are out there. I will come out of Physical Therapy school in a lot of debt and simply cannot pay for seminary. Are there SOLID reformed seminaries out there that provide a lot of financial assistance? I am trying to receive some support from my church, but my church is not financially well.
Any advice and encouragement will be highly appreciated. Thanks!
