Does a Master's Really Matter?

Ok here we go again. I just finished this post, but then it never posted. Shows how technologically advanced I am not...
So Does a Master's Really Matter? In the ministry, does it really benefit one to have an advanced degree...here are my thoughts. Ultimately, I would say yes...and no.

Yes:
1. Knowledge - I feel as though my knowledge of the Bible, counseling, cultures, etc. has deepened and tremendously grown as a result of seminary.
2. Exposure - I was exposed to so much more in seminary, i.e. different ethnic groups and cultures, different denominations and churches, etc. This ties into number 3 below.
3. Networking - You meet so many more persons while getting your master's. It vastly increases your networking base in the ministry.

No:
1. Money - Not that you are in the ministry for this, but experience is pretty much all that matters here.
2. Promotions - May help in the business world, but not seemingly in the ministerial world, at least in the Wesleyan Church.
3. Vacation - Again experience is determining factor.

In the end, I would fall off the log and say at this point in my life "no" from a pragmatic standpoint. All of my supervisors do not have their masters even and some do not even have a bachelor's in ministry but in some other field. Thus, practically speaking, it seems to me that if you can lead, administrate, and grow your ministry, that is all that matters...what do you think?

First timer

This is my first blog ever! It is all Nate Kingsbury's fault for getting me into this...Kinda cool though and can't wait to see what happens here. Neat to think you can just post your thoughts on the web like this for others to see and read. Look forward to making this happen.