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jeudi 3 juillet 2014

Benefits Of Taking Online Ministry Degrees

By Rosella Campbell


Whether they admit to it or not, people do believe in a supreme being that had the power to make all things on earth, including all the individually unique species and organisms. This belief for a Divine God has been instilled early on in childhood, by going to church regularly and knowing the bible by heart. When these young ones grow up with the fear of God deeply ingrained in their hearts, it is not surprising that most boys decide to become a pastor and take up online ministry degrees.

A pastor is a very important person in a congregation. He is the equivalent to a priest, or a monk, in other religions. He is the one who leads the faithful back on the right path to salvation. He advises and counsels his members to be able to live out the faith in the world that puts God only after material needs.

They are the protectors of the sheep, which, in this case, are the members of the church. Pastors see to it that the spiritual are protected against the outside forces that try and steal the faith that is snuggled in their hearts. As protectors, they correct erroneous beliefs and lead the wandering and the lost back.

Most people think that pastors are generally unforgiving and would really give out harsh admonitions to some one who has done a really grave mistake, but this is wrong. They are almost often the most forgiving ones in a congregation, and are experts in giving out really good advice. They look for those who really need comfort and a good long talk, just to relieve members of their worries.

If you think writers are eccentric people who dress and act in the peculiar ways that most artists share, think again. Some of them take the form of the kind pastor who preaches out in church. They are known to write manuscripts of religious materials for a whole lot of uses, yet they do everything by themselves, including the editing.

They are also witnesses to most important moments in the life of a human being. They get to have the best seats, too, while they are at it. They get to administer crucial moments such as weddings, baptism ceremonies, even funerals. These people make these events all the more meaningful, and gets to see members in their rawest emotions of joy, triumph and grief that even some of their own families and friends to not get to witness firsthand.

They can relate to anyone. There is something very comforting and reassuring with the demeanor of a congregation leader that makes everyone instantly drawn to him. He even gets to hear the most tragic stories as those who do not approach anyone seek refuge in his wisdom. He is allowed access to lives of people, from hot shot company leaders even down to sex workers.

Those who are called to do ministry work are often required to take special classes in good colleges and universities. They are also required to have a major in Theology, which is very important in their chosen path. Not every school has this in their roster, though, so others just take online lessons.

However, there could be lots of reasons that can hinder one from going personally to a university to study. If this is the case, one can still respond to the calling by taking up online courses. These online degrees provide valuable lessons in bible study and interpretation, and the like. These are often designed for people who have a high school diploma, GED and little or no college experience.




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