In addition, supervisors meet during each semester to discuss issues and problems related to supervision. Another topic of concern is how the student relates to persons. Training seminars are available for members of the Lay Committee. From time to time members of the faculty may visit the student's field of service. The purpose of these visits is to observe students in ministry, to become acquainted with field education situations, and to strengthen the relationship between the Seminary and the places where students are serving.
Seminary students have opportunities to discuss their own experience in ministry with their peers.
Very significant learning takes place in the frank exchange of peer group discussion. In determining a candidate's progress at Lexington Theological Seminary, the faculty will consider field education evaluations along with assessments of all other aspects of the candidate's preparation for ministry. Another consideration is the actual field ministry of the student, including the evaluation of the lay committee. To assist in this evaluation at the end of each semester, forms will be provided for the field supervisor and lay committee. The due dates for returning these forms are December 5 and May 1.