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Grace Education is a Huge Factor in Ministry Success
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Grace Education is a Huge Factor in Ministry Success

Finding the right seminary is necessary for someone like Wesley Drake Phillips who is actively involved in the ministry. Quality theological education helps the minister of the Lord to learn more about God and hone more skills to be used in His Kingdom. Drake is able to achieve these at Grace School of Theology.

Grace in Action

Grace Education is a Huge Factor in Ministry Success

Finding the right seminary is necessary for someone like Wesley Drake Phillips who is actively involved in the ministry. Quality theological education helps the minister of the Lord to learn more about God and hone more skills to be used in His Kingdom. Drake is able to achieve these at Grace School of Theology.

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Grace Education is a Huge Factor in Ministry Success
I have learned so much and grown so much while at Grace and always lean back on the knowledge that I gleaned from my professors as I shepherd my local church.
It was Grace Founder and President himself, Dr. David Anderson, who introduced the seminary to Drake. Dr. Anderson taught at one of Drake’s undergraduate classes in his former seminary. Drake was amazed at his learning and convinced he would pursue Grace education.

“The class was on the biblical book of James. I was looking for a graduate program, and he suggested I apply for Grace. I enjoyed the class and couldn’t wait to take more classes.”

Drake looked into some important factors regarding his decision to apply at Grace. First, it is an excellent convenience for him to attend school online. Even though he is in the ministry most often, he can still participate in his classes and continue learning. The assurance that he can get a quality education is also an excellent factor for his desicion. For Drake, it is such a great honor to be part of an accredited seminary like Grace. More importantly, the tuition is affordable for a student like him who gets most of his funding from the ministry.

“I have been very blessed to be able to attend Grace and so thankful to God for letting me be part of the Grace family as an alumnus.”

What Drake learned at Grace made a significant impact on his ministry. For example, his Expository Preaching class with Dr. Mark Haywood taught him the importance of crafting a well-written sermon.

“One takeaway from this class that I have [applied] anytime I preach is to always celebrate the end of the message. We must celebrate the cross and what Jesus has done for us there.”

Drake’s study of Historical Books with Dr. Eugene Merrill elevated his knowledge and passion for the Old Testament and the topic of biblical history. But most of all, he considers his class on The Basis of Free Grace Theology with Dr. Ken Wilson as a significant factor in understanding salvation through the lens of God’s grace.

“I grew up in church and went to Bible College, but it wasn’t until I took this class that I could experience and understand Free Grace. Dr. Wilson transformed my thought process and compelled me to change my belief system to Free Grace theology.”

But it wasn’t just in these classes that Drake learned important lessons while studying at Grace. His discipleship group helped him understand the importance of having fellow disciples of Christ around him to talk to and get some spiritual advice. When he lost his job halfway through his degree program, his fellow students and mentors were there to support him.

“During this life circumstance, Grace was a huge support for me. This support came from my Student Discipleship Group and Dr. Steve Norris. During these group sessions, they were able to pray for me and help guide me, reminding and encouraging me to keep Christ the focus of my life even in difficult circumstances.”
Drake’s opportunity to serve God more eventually came when he became a Lead Pastor of a local community church. He considers his education from Grace as an essential factor for him to be able to land that particular role of service for the Lord.
“I have learned and grown so much while at Grace and always lean back on the knowledge that I gleaned from my professors as I shepherd my local church.”

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