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Acts 8:30 KJV; And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?

There is a parallel line between a theological school and a secular school. A theological school is established by God’s leading to meet the needs of the kingdom.

The Gospel message is going through a very difficult season of transition. There seems to be a serious gang up against Christianity, and this is why theological schools need to intensify all efforts to educate and impart as many people as possible.

Lack of proper theological education is one of the major reasons why there is an increase in falsehood and proliferation of fake ministers as well as diluted messages and extremism.

The objectives of a theological school typically include:

1. Equip students for effective ministry and leadership in various contexts.
2. Provide a comprehensive education in biblical, theological, and ministerial studies.
3. Foster spiritual growth, character development, and discipleship.
4. Prepare students for ordination, commissioning, or other forms of recognition.
5. Promote critical thinking, biblical literacy, and theological discernment.
6. Develop expertise in biblical languages.
7. Understand biblical theology, history, and interpretation.
8. Explore systematic theology, ethics, and philosophy.
9. Study church history, missions, and evangelism.
10. Engage in research, writing, and critical thinking.
11. Develop pastoral skills for counselling, preaching, and teaching.
12. Learn effective leadership, management, and administrative skills.
13. Understand community development, social justice, and outreach.
14. Cultivate interpersonal skills for teamwork and collaboration.
15. Deepen students’ relationship with God.
16. Foster spiritual disciplines (prayer, worship, etc.).
17. Encourage personal holiness, integrity, and accountability.
18. Develop empathy, compassion, and emotional intelligence.
19. Promote humility, servanthood, and stewardship.
20. Prepare students for global missions and evangelism.
21. Understand diverse cultural contexts and worldviews.
22. Develop strategies for church planting and growth.
23. Engage in community transformation and social action.
24. Foster partnerships with churches, organizations, and networks.
25. Maintained accreditation and academic excellence.
26. Recruit and retain qualified faculty and staff.
27. Develop strategic partnerships and networks for our students.

“If you don’t train them, don’t blame them.”~ Pastor Moses Onodua (PhD).

The above statement is a summary of the importance of training.

Jesus Christ spent 30 years preparing for His ministry that lasted for three and half years. The effect was a fulfilment of His ministry.

Galatians 1:16-18 KJV
“To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood: [17] Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus. [18] Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.”

Apostle Paul spent 3 years learning about ministry, and at the end, he said in
2 Timothy 4:7-8 KJV
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: [8] Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”

Shalom…Impacting Lives!