Cultivating Our Call - Western Theological Seminary

THANK YOU

for a successful campaign!

Your generosity provided over $11,700,000

toward Cultivating Our Call!

As you are aware, the Church is facing headwinds. That’s why WTS has launched the Cultivating Our Call campaign – an initiative designed to meet the pressing needs of ministry today by:

Expanding mental health resources through a new counseling program

Increasing scholarships to support students pursuing ministry

Growing initiatives and centers that serve the church and community

Strengthening global and intercultural engagement to prepare leaders for today’s world

Our campaign has now concluded.

You can submit your campaign commitment below or contact a gift officer with any questions.

Thank you for your support!

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Campaign Branches

Branch 1: clinical Mental Health Counseling program

In Fall 2024, Western Theological Seminary launched the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program in response to the increasing demand for mental health support within congregational and ministry settings.

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1 in 5

adults in the US suffer from some form of mental illness.

67%

say the church supports their mental health struggles.

Branch 2: Scholarships

WTS is committed to keeping the cost of quality theological education affordable. To do this, we rely on donor support of both endowed and direct scholarships for students.

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34%

of WTS graduates have government loans for seminary education.

$30,570

Average student debt of each WTS graduate (with undergrad programs)

Branch 3: Initiatives and Centers

WTS has identified several initiatives and centers supporting pastors, individuals, families, and the global Church.

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The Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination

The Peterson Center promotes continual education, community, and renewal for pastors.

Increasing Intercultural Capacity and International Engagement

WTS is meeting the changing demographics of the global Church by growing our community’s intercultural capacity and international engagement.

The Hispanic Ministries Program

The Hispanic Ministries Program serves the Spanish-speaking church through certificate and degree programs administered in Spanish.

Center for Disability and Ministry

The Center for Disability and Ministry supports ministry leaders of all abilities in nurturing and receiving the gifts and contributions of persons with disabilities.