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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 18 MIN

The Seminaries are Cooked! Why Theo-Ed is in Trouble and What We Can Do About It

from Matthew Everhard · host Dr. Matthew V Everhard

Description:The seminaries in the United States are facing a crisis, and most people don’t realize just how serious it is. In this video, I break down five major reasons why many seminaries are struggling, from liberal theology and “woke” agendas to skyrocketing tuition costs, declining student numbers, and the rise of online learning.We are on the brink of a massive pastoral shortage, and churches across the nation may soon face a lack of trained, equipped, and faithful pastors. But there is hope. I also share a practical solution: the Jonathan Edwards Scholarship at Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary (RPTS) in Pittsburgh, designed to help train the next generation of bold, faithful ministers.If you care about the future of the church and want to support strong seminaries or even apply for a scholarship, this video is for you.Topics Covered:Why U.S. seminaries are strugglingThe impact of liberal theology and “woke” educationDeclining seminary enrollment & the demographic cliffThe high cost of seminary educationHow online learning affects pastoral trainingA solution: supporting future pastors through scholarshipsRPTS: LEARN MORE:https://studyatrpts.com/index.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=MatthewEverhard_CTAJonathan Edwards Scholarship: Apply Here! https://www.cognitoforms.com/RPTS/JonathanEdwardsScholarshipApplicationJonathan Edwards Scholarship: Give Here! https://rpts.edu/give/Recommended For:Aspiring pastors and ministry leadersChurch members concerned about pastoral trainingAnyone passionate about theological education and the Reformed faithKeywords for SEO:seminary crisis, pastoral shortage, theological education, Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary, RPTS, Jonathan Edwards Scholarship, future pastors, seminary tuition, Christian leadership, Bible training, pastoral ministry, Reformed theology, higher education crisis

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