5. TYPES OF PRACTICUM:
1. General Practicum
- For those with less than 1 yr of full time ministry or 5 years of key lay leadership roles,
- Practice admin strategy in the context of a target ministry or people group: Clarity of purpose; responsibilities; leadership team; communication; schedule; finance; handling obstacles/guidelines or policies
- For first & second year theological students
2. Pastoral Formational Practicum:
- For all vocational students regardless of Major. An MBTS distinctive.
- Activities that help cultivate pastoral attitude and skills (People oriented ministry). Learn about the profile of target people group; establish visitation & involve others to provide care & support
3. Mission Formational Practicum:
- For all vocational students regardless of Major. Another MBTS distinctive.
- Activities that help cultivate a passion for the lost, and concern to respond directly or indirectly.
- Readiness in personal evangelism; connecting new visitors/prospects; basic follow-up with decision made;
- Experience the dynamics of different mission trips.
4. Major / Emphasis Supervised Ministry
- Practicum required according to the Major Emphasis.
Pastoral Leadership
Mission
Youth
Children
Counseling
5. Internship:
- Required according to the Program and the Major emphasis (3 to 9 months.)
- Basic rationale:
To field test one's ministry direction/intention prior to graduation.
To discover one's strength and weakness in the intended ministry prior to graduation.
To enhance the potential engagement in the ministry upon graduation.
