What does it mean to be taken “under care” of a presbytery or church board?
On our application, we ask whether applicants have been taken under care of their presbytery or similar church board. Being ‘under care’ simply means that your presbytery, church, or other shepherding body has affirmed that you are gifted for your intended ministry pursuit and is partnering with you in that pursuit. It is an external confirmation of your calling, gifting, and previous experience in ministry leadership prior to beginning ministry training. Being under care is not a requirement for admission to Covenant Seminary, though many students come under care either prior to or during their time in seminary.
