Phase Three: Shepherd Apprenticeship
Phase Three is a pastoral apprenticeship that combines seminary training, everyday pastoral experience, and intense local church discipleship. While pursuing theological training, the apprentice is mentored by an effective shepherd resulting in a balanced development of head, heart, and hands. The design is for the apprentice to be full-time with both church and theological training, concluding with the ordination of the apprentice who will become a faithful pastor.
Three Basic Goals
Develop the theology, skill sets, and spiritual life that would make one prepared for pastoral ministry.
Establish an environment where development can thrive through life-on-life mentoring, financial support, educational endeavors, family development, and real relationships.
Mentor a man to the point where a church can ordain him for the gospel ministry.