It also helps to explain some of the frustration between practitioners and those involved in seminary or theological education. There are limitations as to what can be done in each category. Education is focused on the individual first and the organization second. Its purpose is to draw out the learner, to help the individual develop their ability to learn and to learn how to think for themselves. Education exposes the learner to different points of view as opposed to a single perspective.
Training is focused on the organization first and the individual second.
Its purpose is to equip the learner with the skill or skills to do a particular job or task. With training, the end is known. Training also assumes a right and wrong way to do something. Experience uses both education and training and may involve starting something from scratch, fixing something or a turn around situation. It might include assuming increased responsibility or assignment to a special project or task.