| dc.description.abstract | “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send
out workers into his harvest field” (Matt 9:37–38 NIV84). With these words, Jesus reminds his
church that there will always be a need for harvest workers and that God himself will always be
the one to send them out. This thesis will examine the experiences of second-career students in
the context of how God equips, calls, and sends out workers into the harvest fields. It will assess
the challenges presented to second-career students, especially as they pursue training for pastoral
ministry. It will highlight the blessings that second-career students are and bring to the church.
Finally, it will offer practical suggestions for encouraging and supporting second-career students
on their path to pastoral ministry. | en_US |
