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Who Will Train Our Pastors? - Ep. 994 - October 12, 2026
Seminary enrollment is falling, churches are closing, and many congregations are asking who will prepare the next generation of pastors.
In this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show, Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland discuss the decline in seminary enrollment and what it may mean for churches searching for pastoral leadership. They review figures cited in the program from the Association of Theological Schools, including a reported drop of about 18,000 students between 2005 and 2020.
The conversation also examines the cost of theological education, the financial pressures many pastors face, and…
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