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There\u2019s a passion both for ministry and excellent theological training at Maranatha.<\/p>\n<p>Chip Herbert, MDiv, 2013<br \/>Sara (Pill) Herbert, MA in Biblical Counseling, 2013<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide arrows_custom_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; dot_nav_custom_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Aleo|300|on||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;25px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;dinot-medium||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;25px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; arrows_custom_color__hover=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; arrows_custom_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;]\n<p>Seminary training at Maranatha empowered me to think biblically, write succinctly, speak persuasively, and live sincerely. 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