This sounds very plausible. The only concern that I have is how many churches feel that they could adequately provide the necessary shepherding, academic training, etc to fully prepare a candidate for ministry. I suppose it could be done on a case by case basis based on the candidate. Please do not get me wrong, I truly believe it is a great theory but again, the concern I have is for the local church and their willingness and/or capacity to do something like this.

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Kenneth Kneip
Member @ New St. Peter's PC (PCA), Dallas TX
Pastoral Intern @ New Covenant PC (PCA), Dallas TX
M. Div. student @ WTS Dallas