Envisioning healthy congregations
engaged in effective

Christian Ministry
locally AND globally.

If the steps you've taken as starting points indicate you should think further about professional church leadership, chaplaincy, pastoral counseling, or campus ministry, then here are some ways to explore the possibility that God is indeed calling you to one of these ministries.

Prepare Educationally

If you are a high school student, you will likely need to be in a college prepatory curriculum.

If you are in college, enroll in courses that will give you a variety of perspectives. Try communications, social sciences, as well as Bible and religion.

If you have been out of college for a while, consider enrolling in adult education / continuing education opportunities.

Make use of study opportunities provided by your church. Teaching is a good way to learn.

If you plan to seek ordination, remember this will require you to complete four years of college and three years of seminary.

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