Seminary Applicants and the Role of Elders

In the matter of judging seminary applicants, there are at least three parties -- not two -- who have responsibility. There is the student himself. There is the denomination. And there are also the elders -- who may not always realize the full responsibility that is theirs. The prospective student must judge himself. He must have an inclination, a strong inclination, that leads him to seek admission. He loves the Lord and the Lord's church. In his heart he senses a call. Certain gifts are his...