Formation For
Ministry at Memphis
Theological Seminary
Taking what was learned from Sustaining
Pastoral Excellence, Memphis Theological Seminary has initiated a program
called Formation for Ministry that is specifically designed to help seminary
students develop practices that will help sustain pastoral excellence
throughout their ministry.
Spiritual formation for ministry and the integration of theological
education with family life, church and the larger community are essential for
development as Christian servant leaders.
This three semester class helps help ground participants in covenants
of accountability that lead to lifelong theological learning, holy friendships
and a set of practices that will sustain pastoral excellence throughout their
lives.
At the same time, participants explore major themes of Christian life
and leadership, including: Being and
Becoming a Beloved Child of God, God’s Dream for the World, Wholeness and
Health, Building Relationships and Learning to Live in Solidarity With Those
Made Poor and/or Marginal in Society, Keeping the Sabbath, Power, Money,
Building the Beloved Community, Call, and Discipleship Over the Long Haul.