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Raising Up Pastors

An Realistic Approach for Most Churches

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Michael Foster
Jul 25, 2025
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In my assessment, training the next generation of pastors requires both seminary and real-life ministry. You can’t forsake either. A hybrid model is the most realistic path forward: use seminary for the deep theological and technical work, and use the local church to form men through hands-on training.

I don’t buy the idea that pastors in local churches …

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