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Training Leaders International<\/a> posted a great video by Richard Pratt, an Old Testament professor at RTS.<\/p>\n

While speaking about the ministry he does around the world, Pratt explains why theological training is so practical. He even suggests that the Western church, on the whole, is hoarding<\/em> theological education.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.vimeo.com\/37655130 <\/a><\/p>\n

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After watching it, I\u2019d love to hear what you think. Leave a comment.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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