Hi, I’m Rex Semrad, the Dean of Students here at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary, and I want to talk to you a little bit about the best way to go through your studies at CBTS. Distance education is an incredible blessing that we have that no generation before us has had. You can actually stay in the church where God placed you, be mentored by your own pastor, and still receive a thorough theological education! But distance education also has its difficulties. I know because I’ve attended multiple online seminaries, including this one. And I’ve learned a lot of lessons through the school of hard knocks. So I’ve got some admonitions for you that I believe will help you keep on track and make the most of your time here at CBTS.
I have previously encouraged readers to keep their biblical priorities, set a schedule, clarify goals, focus on personal piety, set a time goal, and ask questions!
Lastly, interact with fellow students! This is one of the things that if you don’t work at, you will miss out on great blessings. When you’re in a typical seminary, you’re forced into the classroom together. You get to know other students. If you only see them on your computer screen, you’re really going to miss out. You should attend as many modular courses as you can and get to know the fellow students you take classes with. You will gain fellowship, encouragement, and camaraderie that will last far longer than your time here at CBTS. Participate in our student forums. Join our CBTS Facebook Group. Get to know your fellow students. Get to know each other. Pray for each other. Help each other.
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Rexford Semrad has served as an administrator at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary since 2015. He is married to his wife of 32 years, Marion, and has 8 children. He is a member of Grace Reformed Baptist Church of Owensboro, KY where he serves as a Deacon and a Gifted Brother. Among other things, Rex particularly enjoys theology, hot sauce and Church history.
