Comments on: Why I Dropped the MDiv and Took the Long Route Through Seminary

By: Jacob Joseph Moore

Jacob Joseph Moore — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 01:06:18 +0000

lukedalach Jacob Joseph Moore
Thanks for the reply, Luke. I had a ministry role when I started. Things changed. I was just wondering if anyone had tips. I appreciate the reply.

By: lukedalach

lukedalach — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 19:18:17 +0000

Jacob Joseph Moore I get the impression that the MAGL is really designed for folks already in a “job.” It’s not going to help as much “getting a job” say right out of college and then Master’s work.

By: Jacob Joseph Moore

Jacob Joseph Moore — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 07:54:38 +0000

I agree that the MAGL is a fantastic program. It’s very applicable and you can do it while in-service. I’m finishing the program now. I’m just wondering about the jobs related and available to graduates. I’m sure they’re out there. Any tips?

By: ollwenjones

ollwenjones — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:35:46 +0000

Sounds like a 1 Corinthians 12 situation. Different schooling for different folks with different callings who are and will be different parts of the Body. We shouldn’t say that one is more necessary or more missional than the other (necessarily). The trouble with Christian Academia tends to be the same as any other field of study: It’s Academia. It is important, but it does create a separation from the real world. My hope is the folks like Chris can fill a hole between the traditional degrees/vocations and the lay-person, who should be the ones church-leaders are equipping for mission in the first place (Ephesians 4:12.)

By: ChrisMorton82

ChrisMorton82 — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:03:44 +0000

@lukedalach Did the MAGL include organizational leadership when you took it? It worked as a pretty solid “business class”, but yes, I would benefit from more. Maybe something in between an MDiv and MBA? Or a partnership with a vocational school, so you leave with a marketable trade? As far as church jobs go, even if we’ve got another 30 years worth, I think we’ll see a crisis in staffing, as fewer and fewer millennials will even want those job. Check out “What if the kids don’t want our Church” (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/derek-penwell/what-if-the-kids-dont-want-our-church_b_2902781.html).

Looking forward to catching up and hearing how the MAGL works out for you!