b'Theological EducationPrinciples and Practices of a Competency-Based ApproachKenton C. Anderson and Gregory J. HensonDiscover the beauty of theological institutions and churches working with and for one anotherT heological Education demonstrates how churches and semi-naries can cooperate through a competency-based learning approach to ministry preparationthat is, competency-based theologicaleducation(CBTE).CBTEfocusesonthemutual mission of the church and theological education: developing fol-lowers of Christ who flourish in their vocations.This first book-length treatment of CBTE lays the ground-work for expansion and refinement as theological schools and churches move together in partnership, exploring:principles that ground successful CBTE cooperation, such as collaborative mission, contextualized disciple-ship, and holistic assessment; andpractices that a CBTE approach requires, such as afford-able programs, flexible technology, and continuous improvement.Using the CBTE model means seminaries can provide prac-tical ministry training together with churches who invest in the theological education of those who minister among them.KentonC.AndersonservesasPresidentofProvidence University College and Theological Seminary. He is the author of Integrative Preaching and Choosing to Preach. He is the founder of Immerse, the first fully competency-based masters degree accredited by the Association of Theological Schools.GregoryJ.Henson(DMin,SiouxFallsSeminary;MBA, Benedictine University) serves as President of Kairos University. His work on innovation, theological education, organizational transformation, and governance has been used by seminaries, universities, churches, and nonprofits on six continents. Gregs most recent book, The Council, offers an alternative view on organizational governance.RELATED TITLESUNIQUE SELLING POINTS Provides guidance for moving from978-0-8254-4844-7$21.99CBTE theory to practice Paperback5.5 x 8.5144 pages Authors are experienced organizationalEDUCATION / Teacher & Student leaders MentoringKregel AcademicRights: World Provides transitional steps, challengingMarch 19, 2024readers to reassess student engage-Invitation to EducationalGenerational Leadership ment in the classroomMinistry 978-1-946707-55-0$11.99978-0-8254-4444-9$44.99www.kregel.com 19'