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To Encourage Pilot Online-Only Master of Divinity with Synod Seminaries

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Workbook page: Contents page ix; overture page 381

Source pages: Contents page ix; overture page 381

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To Encourage Pilot Online-Only  
Master of Divinity with Synod Seminaries 
WHEREAS, the Synod’s objectives include “recruit[ing] and 
train[ing] pastors … and provid[ing ] opportunity for their 
continuing growth” (Const. Art. III 3), and the Pastoral Formation 
Committee (PFC) is charged “with ensuring that the Synod’s 
objective of training pastors is fulfilled consistently,” with 
seminaries governed by boards of regents (Bylaws 3.10.4, 3.10.5); 
and 
2026 Convention Workbook
381PASTORAL MINISTRY AND SEMINARIES

To Encourage Pilot Online-Only Master of Divinity with Synod Seminaries

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