How does one recieve training to become a pastor?

Question

Is there are type of school they go to and what process do they have to do before they can become a pastor at a church?

thank you all for your answers, they have been very helpful. At the moment, I am not looking for this information for myself, I was just curious. Thank you agian.

Answer 1

Chris. To put it simple:

When you are at that "time". You won't need to ask, when,where, who.. :)

God Bless You. The Best of Blessings.
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Answer 2

It depends on your denomination and tradition. If you are from some Pentecostal Churches you might be 'ordained' as a pastor whenever the congregation thinks you've been called and are ready. If you are a United Church of Christ person, or a Methodist, you will need to go to seminary and follow the guidelines they set for you... ask your Pastor what the requirements are for your own church tradition. Check out a seminary: www.psr.edu

Answer 3

There are many colleges that offer Divinity degrees. So typically you would find a school associated with your particular religion and go there. Yale and Harvard have divinity schools, for example. A famous one for Baptist's is Dallas Theological Seminary. The links below are to the American Academy of Religion website. The bottom link is to their page to search for programs. You can limit your search by religion, or region of the country, etc. If you aren't in North America, your local region probably has a similar group, you can look for it.

After you get a degree, you would apply to a church that is looking for a pastor. If you are catholic, you will have to go for further study in an official catholic seminary (and you should check with your local priest and bishop before going to college.)

Answer 4

Dear Chris D,

The Bible teaches us that Pastors are called by God, so you definitely want to make sure that God is calling you. One way is to serve in the particular area where God is calling you.

Pastors usually go to a theological seminary or bible college. Usually they will get a Masters in Theology. In those classes you will learn basic church doctrines, church history, a bit of Greek, a bit of preaching, end times, and some verse by verse studies of key Bible books.

Many who go to seminary sense a calling but aren't completely sure and their perseverance and their love for the subject along with prayer, others, circumstances can confirm God's calling. If God is leading you in this direction i suggest attending a seminary -- even if God is not calling- you will have benefited greatly from a Seminary education.

Hope that helps- feel free to email me with any futher questions- [e-mail]

Nickster

Answer 5

To be a pastor, you can go to a Seminary. There are various theological degrees you can earn there, from counseling to hermeneutics to missions, etc. Then someone will need to ordain you, perhaps your home church. Then you can hunt for a job (how you do that depends on your denomination; some assign you a pastorate, others let you pursue it on your own.)

Answer 6

The Bible says Matthew 28:19 and 20

Answer 7

a lot of pastors have a degree in theology but if God gives you the gift to be a pastor he provide a way

Answer 8

I believe most ministers/pastors go to a theological seminary of the faith of their choice.

Answer 9

There are Christian colleges, and schools special to become pastors. It shouldn't be hard to find if you are really interested.

Answer 10

Usually, a seminary, ask your pastor

Answer 11

Messiah College in Grantham, Pa is excellent! I got my BA in Bible there in 1980. It was the best time of my life. I also recommend that major.