Typical SMI Student Contractor Profile:

Avg hrs/wk = 20

Avg Hourly Rate = $23

Avg Monthly
Compensation = $2,000


 

 

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Consider the Possibilities…

Balancing life while pursuing ministry related education is challenging. The demands of school and studies – the need to pay bills and living expenses – the desire to engage in ministry more fully – and possibly the reality of investing in personal relationships.

So many responsibilities. So little time. How will you do it all?

What if...
you could streamline your time to increase focus on what is priority?
you could eliminate the need to work a secular, unrelated job?
you could increase your earning potential now while in school?
you could reduce the risk of long-term debt upon graduation?
you could invest your time and talents in a way that would maximize your ministry preparation & personal development?
you could receive compensation for ministry involvement at significant levels?
you could access a resource & community to walk with you and encourage you through this process?

SMI: A Resource & Reminder

SMI can help you successfully meet these challenges. SMI serves as a resource from which to draw during this time of preparation and exists as a reminder to water your soul.

SMI seeks to invest in you – personally, professionally and financially. Through SMI, you will receive compensation for ministry involvement while learning ministry skills, discovering strengths and weaknesses, developing your ministry gifts, challenging your ministry perspectives and sharpening your leadership abilities – even refine your call. SMI wants to empower you to attain habits that ensure balance and health for a life of ministry.

SMI affords you a system of accountability to ensure your personal refinement and wise financial management. Through SMI’s process, you will also gain crucial ministry skills of practicing and influencing biblical stewardship and Kingdom giving – an investment that could significantly impact the ministries in which you are involved in the future.

At SMI, you can access a community and receive encouragement from those who have successfully walked in your shoes. SMI’s goal is to maximize your ministry preparation now – with relevant ministry experience and personal & professional development – to increase your effectiveness for future ministry. Then as you prepare to transition into full time ministry, you will be better poised to positively impact those under your influence.

Maximize your Opportunities Today
to Increase your Effectiveness Tomorrow

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Coming to seminary, I was looking for a way to earn money, gain ministry experience & apply what I was learning in my classes. Through SMI I was able to meet these goals...

hutch garmany — reformed theological seminary,
orlando, florida

 

Because of SMI, I was able to graduate debt free…

tim neilsen —
talbot seminary, biola university
la mirada, california

 

We were praying for jobs in seminary that would provide flexibility, fulfillment, good pay, career training, and evangelistic ministry opportunities. SMI has provided the perfect solution for us…

michelle sanchez — gordon-conwell theological seminary,
south hamilton, massachusetts

 

I would not be in seminary without the partnership of SMI…

john engberg — trinity evangelical divinity school, chicago, illinois