Saint Paul Board of Trustees Affirms UMCNext Commitments
The Board of Trustees of ϳԹ affirms the four commitments of UMCNext: We long to be passionate followers of Jesus Christ, committed to a Wesleyan vision of Christianity, anchored in scripture and informed by tradition, experience and reason as we live a life of personal piety and social holiness. We commit…
Read MoreChaplaincy, Pastoral Counseling & Other Ministry Jobs Beyond the Church
“Embrace the trust and relationships God gives you for spiritual wellness.” Rev. Veronica Fallah, a graduate of ϳԹ, shares this advice in Equally Yoked: Trust in Relationships for Spiritual Wellness. The book was inspired by Rev. Fallah’s many years of service as a healthcare chaplain and counselor. It’s a big world,…
Read MoreDoctor of Ministry Prepares Christian Social Justice Leaders
The Bible clearly tells us that Jesus was sent to “proclaim good news to the poor…freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free” (Luke 4:18). In a world beset with poverty, mass incarceration, systemic racism, violence and environmental disaster, Christian leaders continue to grapple with how to…
Read MoreA Familiar Face Joins the Saint Paul Faculty
ϳԹ is excited to announce that beginning July 1, 2019, Rev. Dr. Casey Sigmon will be joining the cast of seminary faculty full-time as Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship and Director of Contextual Education. Rev. Dr. Sigmon first taught at Saint Paul in 2016 while completing her Ph.D. at Vanderbilt…
Read MoreBecome a Deacon with Master of Arts in Christian Ministry Starting Fall 2019
Beginning with the Fall 2019 semester, students can meet the requirements for ordination as a Deacon in the United Methodist Church upon earning a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM) from ϳԹ.
Read MoreDr. Sims Moves On From ϳԹ
It is with mixed emotions that we announce that Dr. Angela Sims will be leaving ϳԹ effective May 31, 2019. With new beginnings on her horizon, Dr. Sims will be joining Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School in Rochester, NY as President. We are very appreciative of the work that Dr. Sims…
Read MoreCalled to Become a Minister? Take the Next Step at Experience Saint Paul
You may have recently discerned a call to ministry. You may have already applied to seminary. But how do you know what to expect as you take the next step in this journey? Whether God is leading you to pastor a church, serve as chaplain for a community organization, or provide spiritual guidance in some…
Read MoreProbation Lifted by the Higher Learning Commission
ϳԹ is pleased to report that the Higher Learning Commission has changed the seminary’s status from “Accredited – Probation” to “Accredited”. Please find the Public Disclosure Notice online. under Seminary Accreditation on our website. For 60 years, Saint Paul has supplied excellence in theological education and our previous challenges have inspired…
Read MoreA Letter from President Blair
Dear Saint Paul Community, As most of you know, the General Conference of the United Methodist Church met in St. Louis the past four days. The purpose was for elected General Conference delegates from around the world to decide on a plan to accept, change or alter the book of Discipline regarding issues of human…
Read MoreWallace Chappell Lecture: Evangelism in a World of Religious Diversity
How can today’s Christian leader meet the challenges and opportunities of sharing the Good News of Christ at a time of growing religious diversity? Rev. Dr. Jack Jackson, E. Stanley Associate Professor of Evangelism at Claremont University, addresses this important topic in Speaking of Jesus: Early Methodist Principles for Bearing Witness to the Christian Story…
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