US EditionWith fewer ordinations, seminaries find ways to serve young professionals in other fields
- In early April, Princeton Theological Seminary hosted a Polaris Young Adult Leadership Network gathering in its dining hall, where young professionals from various fields shared their personal stories.
- The summit arose from existential challenges faced by U.S. Seminaries, driven by declining Master of Divinity enrollment and shifts after the COVID-19 pandemic and changing religious landscape.
- The Polaris Network, launched in 2023 with a $4 million Lilly Endowment grant, equips young Christians to find vocations beyond parish ministry through cohorts, workshops, and local ministry funding.
- Project director Shari Oosting emphasized that theological education can be valuable for individuals motivated by their Christian faith who hold leadership roles in areas such as government, the arts, business, or education.
- This initiative and similar programs like Mosaic Ministries have helped churches grow healthier and more missional while supporting young leaders who often resist traditional church settings.
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With fewer ordinations, seminaries find ways to serve young professionals in other fields
PRINCETON, N.J. (RNS) — On a Tuesday evening in early April, an audience sat enraptured in Princeton Theological Seminary’s dining hall as, one by one, adults in their 20s walked up to a platform, took the microphone and shared a story.
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With fewer ordinations, seminaries find ways to serve young professionals in other fields - The Presbyterian Outlook
Built to train pastors, many seminaries like Princeton and Austin are increasingly welcoming students looking to discern their calling rather than intending to work at a congregation. The post With fewer ordinations, seminaries find ways to serve young professionals in other fields appeared first on The Presbyterian Outlook.
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