Bishop Delores Williamston to Make Keynote Address at Commencement
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is honored to share the news that Bishop Delores J. Williamston of the Louisiana Conference of the United Methodist Church will offer the keynote address during Commencement on Friday, May 12, 2023. During Commencement, Bishop Williamston will also receive the 2023 Distinguished Graduate Award. Following a twenty-two-year career in the…
Read MoreDr. Jacob Randolph Joins Saint Paul Faculty as Assistant Professor of History of Christianity
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is pleased to announce that Dr. Jacob Randolph has accepted the position of Assistant Professor of History of Christianity. Dr. Randolph earned his Ph.D. in the History of Christianity (Reformation Studies) in 2022 from Baylor University. He holds a Master of Arts degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Church History…
Read MoreSaint Paul Revives Judd H Jones Scholarship and Internship at the Hub
The Contextual Education Office at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is happy to announce the return of the Judd H. Jones Internship for any Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM) or Master of Divinity (MDiv) student living in the greater Kansas City area. This internship was launched through a memorial offering in 2000 from…
Read MoreSpiritual Formation Deepens Our Connection to God
Every aspect of our lives is spiritual, and so everything we do forms (or deforms) us spiritually. – Dr. Jim Brandt, Professor Emeritus of Historical Theology (Spiritual Formation Retreat syllabus, 2018)  Spiritual formation requires focused intentionality to conduct our lives, both personally and collectively, as the image and likeness of God. According to Dr. Sharon…
Read MoreHLC Continues the Accreditation of Saint Paul
In September 2022, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø hosted a review team from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of Saint Paul’s primary accreditation agencies, as part of the Seminary’s regular reaffirmation cycle. On November 18, 2022, the Higher Learning Commission notified Saint Paul that the Commission “continued the accreditation of Saint Paul School of…
Read MoreSample Endowed Scholarship Sets Goal of $50,000 for Seminary Education by December 31
We desperately need the healing and prophetic voice of an authentic Christian faith… – Tex Sample, Emeritus Board Chair, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø   The Tex and Peggy Sample Endowed Scholarship, established in the summer of 2022, seeks to support seminary education through an anonymous challenge gift from a generous donor. According to Vice President…
Read MoreMA in Theological Studies Advances Research, Creativity and Faith
God’s call to meet the needs of our changing world can take many different forms. Some are called to a life of ministry as a pastor, deacon or other role within a church. Others fulfill their purpose outside the church by serving as a chaplain, or by working toward a more just and peaceful society. …
Read MoreHealthcare Chaplains Offer Spiritual Healing & Support
When we are at our most vulnerable, God is there. And it is the healthcare chaplain who is called upon to share the reality of God’s presence with those who are suffering. Healthcare chaplaincy is a unique form of pastoral care that offers love and hope in the midst of illness, disability and death. As…
Read MoreRev. Neil Blair will retire as President of Saint Paul
Dear Community of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, Over recent weeks President Blair consulted and conversed with the Board of Trustees leadership to discuss his contract and exit plan as president in order to spend more time with his beautiful family. We are so pleased with President Blair’s careful and grace-filled process regarding a transition…
Read MoreScholarships & Financial Aid Help to Make Seminary Affordable
For those discerning God’s call to a life in ministry, obtaining a seminary degree is a major milestone on the way to answering that call. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø remains committed to providing an affordable seminary education for future faith leaders from all walks of life. Every admitted degree-seeking student receives our Each One,…
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