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Seminary Enrollment Decline: Again, Who Will Train our Pastors? - Ep. 996 - October 15, 2026
Seminary enrollment is falling, and churches are building their own paths to train pastors. What should biblical ministry preparation look like?
On this episode of The Smith and Rowland Show, Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland discuss who should prepare the next generation of Christian leaders. They examine the decline in seminary enrollment and the growth of church-based leadership programs, apprenticeships, and ministry schools.
The conversation considers Willow Creek, Saddleback, Bethel, and other models, weighing practical ministry experience against formal theological education. Alan and Jeff…
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