A faculty member may be able to evaluate an exhorting assignment during the year for each student. During the second year of study, the student should lead at least eight worship services, using at least six different sermons. During the third year of study, the student should lead at least twelve worship services, using at least eight different sermons. In addition to these required exhorting engagements, students are encouraged to accept as many opportunities to exhort as possible. M. A. P. Credits Appropriate report forms for all Apprenticeship activities can be obtained from the M.A.P. Director.
More information concerning supervision, consultation and reporting is available upon registration.
The required number of M.A.P. credits is 9, of which 7 are for practica, and 2 are for summer or intern work. Mid-America Reformed Seminary recognizes that some students begin seminary studies having had significant experience in a variety of capacities within the congregations from which they have come. This can include experience in church education, evangelism, youth work, pastoral visiting, and service as an elder or deacon. All of this can be very beneficial to the student's preparation for the ordained ministry. However, no work completed prior to seminary enrollment will be credited toward a summer field education assignment.