Tools, templates, and resources to help you steward your time in seminary well.
My Ideal Week Template (Google Sheets)
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Google Sheet to help you plan your schedule for the semester. There’s also an option to export to Excel if you prefer.
Notion Template
A custom template for seminarians to help manage assignments, due dates, notes, and more.
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Just create a free Notion account. You don’t need to use the paid version to utilize everything in this template.
Overview Video
Morning Routine Planner
A simple-to-follow template for setting your mornings up for success in devotions, planning, exercise, and more.
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Recommended Productivity Tools
- Notion -> This is my favorite all in one tool for managing note-taking, projects, and just generally staying organized.
- Rize -> AI-driven Time-tracker with built in Pomodoro timers to keep you honest about how productive you’re being
- Freedom -> website and app blocker to help you fight distractions
- Todoist -> To-do list management app (works on all platforms)
- Things -> Apple-only to-do list manager (my personal favorite)
- Giant Wall Calendar -> Great way to see the whole year at a glance
Other Resources from Redeeming Productivity
- Redeeming Productivity -> my book on personal productivity from a biblical perspective. Addresses both theological foundations and tactics and strategies for getting more done for the glory of God.
- Courses -> Especially helpful for seminarians are To-Do Lists Done Right and POWER Mornings
- Redeeming Productivity Academy -> Our membership program with courses and accountability.
Articles
- 10 Tips for Success in Seminary
- What I Wish I Had Known Before Starting Seminary – TMS Blog
- Spikey Schedule, Smooth Schedule
Other Recommended Resources
- From Topic to Thesis: A Guide to Theological Research by Michael Kibbe – A guidebook for writing good papers in seminary