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Bishop Laura Merrill to Deliver ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø 2025 Commencement Address
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is honored to announce Bishop Laura Merrill as our 2025 Commencement speaker. Bishop Merrill brings a wealth of experience in ministry, mission work, and church leadership to this momentous occasion. Bishop Merrill began her assignment as bishop of the Arkansas Conference in January 2023 and was assigned to the Oklahoma…
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø to Host Exhibit on Human Origins
The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History traveling exhibit is open from February 4 to May 14, 2025. Leawood, KS — ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø will host the traveling exhibit “Exploring Human Origins: What Does It Mean to Be Human?” after the seminary was selected through a national competition offered by the Smithsonian National…
Sigmon Receives Promotion and Tenure
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is proud to announce the promotion and granting of tenure to Rev. Dr. Casey Sigmon. Effective July 1, 2025, Rev. Dr. Casey Sigmon will be tenured and promoted to the title of Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship.  In granting tenure, the seminary recognizes the value of Rev. Dr. Sigmon’s…
Shahan to Assist with SPST Community Engagement in Oklahoma
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Adam Shahan ’16, Senior Pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City, as the new coordinator for External Relations in the Oklahoma Region. In this part-time capacity, Rev. Shahan will play a vital part in representing Saint Paul within the community.…
Welcome Tom Cochran to the Saint Paul
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Tom Cochran as our new Executive Director of Development and Alumni Relations. His extensive experience and passion for fostering solid connections make him an invaluable addition to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. We look forward to seeing him thrive in this role and contribute to our seminary’s…