“Theological education should be deeply rooted in the local church. Every congregation should see the preparation of ministers as its own task, and not something that can be simply franchised to others. As president of a theological seminary, I am absolutely committed to work with churches as they strengthen their preparation of pastors and reclaim their own sense of mission. I long to see every church, in this sense, become a seminary. I’m thankful for John Piper and Bethlehem Baptist Church, and I am excited as I see a church assume responsibility and lead in a way that can influence so many others.”
–Al Mohler, President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky