At Northeastern Baptist College, we aren’t just training students to do ministry after they graduate.  Ministry is something NEBC students do now!  Ministry practicum is a unique, hands-on component which is a vital part of every degree and connects students with local church ministries where practical experience in ministry is gained. This 1-credit course is graded by the student’s Shepherd group leader and meets weekly to help students balance the Mind of a Scholar, the Heart of a Shepherd, and the Perseverance of a Solider by providing group mentoring and practical experience in local church ministry. Every student participates in these small groups. Ministry experiences shared within the Shepherd group provide assessment of the students’ ministry practicum fulfillment. Currently, our students are serving in various churches across Vermont, New York, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.