College?

[ByTheSpirit]

Anyone here know of any good, reputable Christian centers of education which someone could get a ministry degree? The only ones I know of are AG colleges and I don't know much about others I read about online to say for sure if they are good or not.

For instance, most searches I've done say Wheaton is the top in the country, but I've heard from several friends (here and in person) that say Wheaton has compromised a lot on doctrine and belief.

I ask because it seems most churches that are searching for a Pastor require some form of Christian education to be considered. Seeing how I'm leaving the Army in 3 months and feel as though God is calling me to such a ministry, I am looking into getting a degree. Just need to know where I can start looking.

I would really, REALLY love to hear from those of you here that have served, or perhaps even are still serving as Senior Pastors/ministry leaders about your experiences getting started. Any help you can afford me I appreciate dearly.

 

[Shane R]

I am in a very similar situation to you, discharging soon and interested in this type of study - though for a different purpose I think. Anyhow, I have applied to Regent University - A Leading Global Christian University with the intention of completing the A.A. in Christian Studies and transferring to St. Andrew's Theological College and Seminary | Anglicans Serve | St. Andrew's Theological College and Seminary to complete the STB. After that, an STL from an Orthodox seminary.

 

[TMSigSys]

I know this is an older thread, but if you are still looking at going back school for ministry a school I would recommend is the University of Valley Forge. They are a smaller school in Pennsylvania. They are an AG college but they are very devoted to a Christ-centered curriculum. If you have concerns over Wheaton on compromising doctrine, I assure you you would not have those concerns with UVF.

 

[Butterfly99]

My mom went to Duke Divinity School. It's amazing. It's kinda hard to get into though.

 

[Optimax]

Try Rhema

 

[rockytopva]

Try Rhema

I would really recommend cutting your teeth on the Word of Faith.

 

[GoldenKingGaze]

Regent College Vancouver? Fuller? United Theological Seminary, where Randy Clark went? Vineyard has it's own college and Global Awakening has a school and Catch the Fire has courses, after Vineyard on are non academic.

Look at the lives of past and present ministers, the best, and see where they studied.

 

[SeventyOne]

As a counterbalance, I'd recommend avoiding any Rhema/WoF institutions, colleges, churches, or otherwise.

Perhaps here: https://calvarychapelbiblecollege.com/home/