A New Paradigm for Seminary M.Div. Training: Pastoral Training from Pastoral Mentors
In the traditional seminary model, students are often disconnected from the local church, gain very little practical ministry experience, and graduate with sizeable debt. At Faith Bible Seminary (FBS) we’ve turned that model on its head by partnering with strong local churches. Here’s how it works:
- Embedded in the Church: The M.Div. student is hired by a local church for a three-year paid ministry internship. The student commutes to FBS in Lafayette, Indiana, or participates via video conferencing technology one day per week and occasional modular classes.
- Engaged with the Church and Community: Students graduate with hands-on local church ministry experience—taking what is learned in the classroom to the church and the community.
- Debt-Free Education: Through our unique partnership with local churches and through the church internship process, students graduate debt free.
- Local Church Benefit: Local churches benefit by receiving ministry assistance from a well-equipped seminary student and by being actively involved in equipping students for ministry.
- An International and Multiethnic Focus: FBS is especially interested in recruiting and equipping international students for ministry and in enrolling and equipping minority candidates for M.Div. training.
The Next Steps
FBS’s next M.Div. cohort begins in August 2019 (applications can be received starting now). For more information:
- Overview: Find a more detailed overview of the FBS M.Div. here
- Connect: Call or text an enrollment specialist at: 765-589-1026. Or email our Dean of Enrollment Management: kfatool@faithlafayette.org
- Alumni: Hear what alumni are saying here
- Testimonials: Hear additional testimonials here
- Our Vision: Hear Faith Church’s Senior Pastor, Dr. Steve Viars, discuss the history and future of FBS here
