Ep. 331: Is seminary necessary for pastors?

Brian Croft and Jim Savastio tackle the question, “Do pastors need seminary?” They lay biblical foundations for pastor training, share their own non-traditional paths (church-based training, mentors, intensive self-study), and explain when formal degrees are genuinely necessary (denominations, missions, teaching roles). They also highlight new church-connected seminaries and Practical Shepherding cohorts, and offer strong encouragement to pastors without degrees—emphasizing calling, character, competence, and lifelong learning over credentials alone.