When a Baptist minister graduates from seminary or divinity school, what factors predict whether that person will succeed or fail in local church ministry? Educational training plays a part, as does the personality of the congregation the minister serves. But…
Collaboration essential part of effective mentoring
DALLAS—It's not coincidental that the pastoral residency program at Wilshire Baptist Church occurs in a group context. Wilshire employs four pastoral residents with help from the Lilly Endowment and supports a music ministry resident out of the church budget. The…