by Dr. Richard Marrs “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace” (1 Peter 4:10 ESV). All medium- to […]

by Vicki Biggs That was Provost Dr. Ron Mudge’s reply when asked what is the most promising aspect of the newly launched Timothy Project, a broadly scoped initiative seeking to […]

by Maya Brenningmeyer When asked what age he decided he wanted to serve in pastoral ministry, Dr. Stephen Pietsch, dean of Theological Research and Publication, has a surprising answer. Growing […]

by Marissa Nania For Jim Lewis, the gifts God has entrusted to him have a clear purpose: to be used in service to Christ and His church. “The Lord has […]

by Marissa Nania When second-year student Cathy Newman first began considering deaconess ministry, she did not imagine how profoundly that journey would shape her life, faith, vocation and care for […]

by Ken Ohlemeyer Dr. Stephen Krenz (D.Min. ’13, M.Div. ’94) grew up about 40 miles south of the Canadian border in Kramer, N.D., a small farming community with a few […]

by Dr. James Fickenscher The Apostle Peter opens his first letter by writing to the “chosen exiles of the Dispersion” (1 Peter 1:1). Peter’s audience is Christians who were scattered […]

by Ken Ohlemeyer If you could no longer wear a cross to work, how would you witness your faith? If someone asked who Jesus is, or what you believe, how […]

by Marissa Nania Joann Palmer has built her giving on intentional planning, gratitude and faith, making her generosity part of a larger structure that endures. Through her annual unrestricted support, […]

by Sarah Maney On a sunny Saturday in October, Seminary students, faculty, staff and local church members gathered for a day of bold, Spirit-led outreach in St. Louis through Jesus […]

by Marissa Nania The front door of a faculty home opens to the sound of conversation and laughter. Inside, stories are shared, prayers offered and friendships deepened. These moments of […]

by Vicki Biggs In summer 2022, Rev. Mark Barz was on campus attending his 40th class reunion. During that event, he had a brief encounter with Seminary President Dr. Thomas […]