Training for Context: Why It’s Harder, and Way Better
Next generation leaders will likely need a degree at some point. You do not have to choose between hands-on training and college credit.
How to Filter for Ideal Church Residency or Internship Candidates
Are you worried you don’t have the right candidates for your church residency or ministry internship program? You may need to start filtering for a different type of student. Jesus chose twelve ordinary men, but these men all had certain qualities others lacked. You can look for these same qualities and filter for better candidates … Read more
Stop Competing with the Big Schools with Your Own Residency or Gap Year Program
The Church needs a new generation of leaders trained for the needs of today and tomorrow. Bible schools, Christian universities, and seminaries have long been the go-to destinations for future Christian leaders. But many local churches and ministries have begun reclaiming their unique role in the leadership training process. Traditional schools still provide a helpful … Read more
Your Residents or Interns Want Academic Credit! We Can Help.
Your church residency or ministry internship program might produce great leaders, but are those leaders getting the academic credit they could be? There’s a way for your program to keep producing great leaders while also offering undergraduate and/or master’s degree outcomes. Why Credit Matters Over the last twenty years, we at Eleven:6 have seen again … Read more
You Don’t Need to Choose Between Hands-On Training and Academic Credit
Your ministry lives in the real world, with real people in real communities.
With the right training program, you don’t need to choose between giving your students hands-on training and academic credit.
3 Simple Steps to Start a Ministry Training Program
Ministry is hard. Training other people for ministry can be even harder. In fact, sometimes it can feel impossible. But with the right plan, you can build the right internship, residency, or gap year program for your ministry context. Step 1: Design – The Best Laid Plans Great deeds start with even greater plans. Training … Read more
How to Transition Into an Academic Grade Ministry Training Program, Fast!
You know your ministry needs its own training program, but getting it built feels like it will take forever. You will need a cohesive curriculum, materials, hands-on training opportunities, and a thousand other things, then there’s the question of accreditation. Maybe it will take forever, at your current pace, but it doesn’t have to. There … Read more