Gaining valuable preaching experience, Union University students participated in a special preaching opportunity hosted by the Dyer Baptist Association on Oct. 6 when six churches volunteered to open their pulpits to students from the School of Theology and Missions.
Adren Pearce, Union’s coordinator for chapel and church relations, said this opportunity is fruitful for both students and local churches.
“It benefits the students because they learn the practice of preparing and delivering a sermon,” Pearce said.
Vital opportunities
“It helps with spiritual growth as the students spend extended time in God’s Word and in prayer in preparation for their sermons. The church is benefited by the encouragement that comes from seeing young men faithfully pursue their calling into ministry,” Pearce noted.
Ray Van Neste, dean of the School of Theology and Missions and vice president of university ministries, said churches are often excited to see that God is still calling young men to preach.
“These sorts of opportunities are vital as we seek to strengthen a ministry pipeline for churches in West Tennessee and beyond,” he said.
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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written by Jenny White and originally published by Baptist and Reflector.
