A Paper on some schools

I agree with it

I do believe there are many reasons people seek out less than legitimate degrees.

One reason is self-elevation. Another may be looking for a short cut, or perhaps a cheap way to "earn" a degree.

At the same time part of the issue lands on our churches and the "professionalization" of the ministry. I understand the need for an education. I was not going into the ministry yet still researched my graduate program and made sure it was an accredited seminary.

But looking at available positions in churches, many require at least a MDiv for non-senior pastor positions that were typically apprenticeship ministries in the past. For example, look up positions for a youth minister and see how many require graduate degrees.

When I was younger the youth minister was often a college graduate working on a seminary degree while serving and gaining experience. He worked closely with the pastor (then we had one pastor and several ministers, the pastor being the "overseer" of the church).

My point is churches can be guilty of becoming an obstacle. The idea is often that if God calls you then He makes a way. Unfortunately often it is the church that God is calling to make that way and the call is ignored.