Instead she mimics in every way possible the ideals propounded by a sin sick society. This is nowhere more obvious than in the realm of leadership. Despite the fact that Scripture sets forth very plainly the requirements and prerequisites for being a leader in God's Kingdom the Church turns to the culture to see how to choose and advance her leaders. Education has become the single most important requirement in most denominations for advancement of clergy. I am all for God's ministers being the brightest, and the sharpest, and the most intelligent they can be.
Educational achievements are certainly nothing to minimize.
People with undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate degrees earned them with blood, sweat, and tears. Many seem to think so. In many large churches people without a D.Min. or Ph.D. are not even considered for the position of Senior Pastor. He or she must have a Master's Degree as a minimal educational requirement and must look and dress like today's Wall Street professionals. What the Church fails to realize is that some of the most intelligent and educated people in the world are also some of the most foolish and arrogant people too.