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We call that movement “The Dream.” Why is it important?
- Because a growing number of ministers need seminary education that is accessible to them while they serve on their church fields.
- Because the focus in a growing number of churches worldwide is shifting to thinking of ministry and life in terms of God’s purposes.
- Because God is convicting more church leaders to see members as ministers. Church members who assume a greater burden for local church ministry deserve access to seminary education.
- Because ministers are best trained on their fields of ministry where learning is immediately applied.
- Because online learning is good stewardship of Kingdom resources; saving money, energy, and time.
- Because ministers and missionaries overseas or in remote areas often have no other way to develop essential ministry skills under the guidance of experienced ministers and professors.

First, churches are more likely to look within their congregations for ministry staff rather than hiring them from a list of recent seminary graduates. This means that placement precedes training, making it unlikely that a new staff member can leave the ministry field for years to attend a far-away seminary campus.
Second, more churches today challenge members to find purpose through ministry. The more the membership participates in ministry, the more likely the church needs the kind of ministry training formerly available only on a seminary campus.
Third, younger ministers are more likely to distrust seminary training, viewing it as irrelevant and unnecessary. A recent study by The Barna Group showed a significant drop in the number of younger ministers seeking seminary degrees.
Each change means that ministry education through the traditional seminary is less attractive than before.

First, our fully online academic programs make seminary education accessible to anyone serving a church anywhere in the world.
Second, our curriculum design around the five biblical purposes of the church and our competency-guided learning approach keep academic programs practical and focused on the student’s church ministry as the primary learning platform. Our programs are equally relevant to the person serving fulltime or part-time; vocational or volunteer.
In summary, Rockbridge Seminary provides innovative ministry training for “New Paradigm” churches that is accessible and relevant.

Reengineering seminary education is a big dream. But God’s Kingdom purposes worldwide make “The Dream” worthwhile to pursue.
Perhaps you are the kind of person who is attracted to dreams that have the potential of being used mightily of God’s purposes.
If so, come join us! Help us make “The Dream” a reality through your tax-deductible contributions.
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