Called to Ministry?  Try these links.

Other Sites on Vocation and Ministry

• Explore Ministry - A great site by the Fund for Theological Education.  And be sure to take their Quick Quiz - Ministry and You to discover your gifts and aptitudes for ministry.. 

The Variety of Ministry

Think Ministry is just about being the pastor of a church?  Pastoring a Church can be a fulfilling career, but follow these links to learn about the wide variety of opportunities in ministry.

• Global Ministries
• National Benevolent Association
• Air Force Chaplaincy
• Army Chaplaincy
• Navy Chaplaincy
• Week of Compassion

Try On Ministry

Perhaps you'd like an opportunity to "try on" ministry.  There are many churches who are looking for part-time and student associates to work with children and youth.  Many provide chances for young people to lead in worship and even preach on occasion.  Contact the regional office for a list of churches who are currently looking to fill positions.

• Global Ministries - Also consider that Global Ministries has year long, and even six month ministry opportunities . Click on Mission Opportunities.
• Volunteers in Mission - Also, Homeland Ministries has a program called Volunteers in Mission that allows even for week long service---but would this fit the bill?

Life in Ministry

What is life in the ministry like?  These links should help answer your questions:

• Compensation - Will I have to be poor if I'm a minister?  Many people wonder what the salary range is for people in the ministry.  In addition to managing the pension assets of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and providing other services like health care coverage, savings and tax information and accident insurance, the Pension Fund also provides information about clergy salaries in an annual brochure provided to churches.  This year's brochure "Putting a pencil to the Figures: Compensation Planning for the Church 2000-2001" can be ordered by contacting the Pension Fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to receive other information visit their website  www.pensionfund.org  or click HERE to view and order from a list of brochures and information available.
• Public Broadcastings series on Religion and Ethics did a wonderful show on the Ministry.  Follow Pastor Melody Eastman on an average day in her life.

Education - Colleges, Universities and Seminaries

• Disciples Colleges, Universities and Seminaries
• Schools in Georgia
  • Columbia Theological
  • Emory University
  • Interdenominational Theological Center
  • Mercer University, McAfee School of Theology
• After you Graduate - want to talk about job security?  Look at openings for ministers in the Disciples of Christ.

Admission Requirements - for Universities and Seminaries

To learn more about the admission requirements for Seminary, check out these links.

• Brite Divinity School
• Lexington Theological Seminary
• Christian Theological Seminary
• Vanderbilt Divinity School

Scholarships - to help pay for your education.

• Division of Higher Education - Financial Aid page offers lots of resources.  Be sure to check out their Leadership Grant.
• Division of Homeland Ministries - also have Scholarships.
• The Fund for Theological Educaton
• National Benevolent Association - Still reaching--The NBA also offers scholarships for students who are willing to work for an NBA facility after graduation.

Thoughts on Ministry

• Discernment - Wondering if God is calling you?  Read this excellent discussion of Discernment.

More links coming soon, check back often.