Advanced Degrees

Recommended Resource – Episode 201: Why You Should Consider an Advanced Degree

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Our recommended resource this week is an unusual one: a previous Pastor Matters podcast that encourages pastors and church leaders to consider doing an advanced degree beyond their MA or MDiv degree: “Why You Should Consider an Advanced Degree.”

We believe that if you have opportunity for more study, accessibility to it, and ability to do it, you have some responsibility to at least pray about whether God would have you do more work. So many believers around the world today long for more study they cannot easily attain that we cannot take this opportunity for granted.

If you are interested in learning more about doctoral possibilities, reach out to Dr. Lawless at [email protected].

 



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Engaging Exposition 2026

Engaging Exposition is Southeastern Seminary's annual preaching conference designed to equip local church pastors to preach and lead biblically. This two-day event delivers compelling preaching, practical breakout sessions, free resources, encouragement, and opportunities to network with like-minded pastors. The theme for 2026 is “Leading from the Pulpit.”

Register by July 31, 2026 to lock in the early-bird ticket price: $40 for students and $50 for general admission.

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