Mission Of Western Theological Seminary
By God’s Grace
Western Theological Seminary forms women and men for faithful Christian ministry and participation in the Triune God’s ongoing redemptive work in the world.
WHO WE ARE
A COMMUNITY OF FAITH
Western Theological Seminary is an evangelical and ecumenical community of faith and learning in the Reformed tradition that serves the church of Jesus Christ. WTS equips women and men for Christ-centered, biblically-based, theologically integrated, culturally competent, and mission-oriented Christian leadership.
Who WE ARE
COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING THE CALL OF WOMEN
Throughout Scripture, we see God calling and appointing women to teach, preach, and lead God’s people. We uphold the biblical witness as we prepare women and men to lead the church in mission.
WHO WE ARE
RACIAL AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY AT WTS
At Western Theological Seminary we long to embody more fully that to which the gospel calls us, and of which our standards remind us, with regard to racial and ethnic diversity.
WHO WE ARE
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR FACULTY, STAFF & TEACHING MENTORS
It is the purpose of this Code to call forth our best practices and to assure that our community of faith reflects the Spirit of Christ.
GET TO KNOW WESTERN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
CHRIST CENTERED
BIBLICALLY GROUNDED
THEOLOGICALLY SHAPED
CULTURALLY ENGAGED
CONTEXTUALLY ALERT
FULLY EGALITARIAN
Seminary Initiatives
Cultivating Our Call Campaign
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:
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Expanding Mental Health Resources through a new counseling program
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Increasing Scholarships to support students pursuing ministry
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Growing Initiatives & Centers that serve the Church and community
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Strengthening Global & Intercultural Engagement to prepare leaders for today’s world
Meet Western Theological Seminary
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees provides oversight and governance for Western Theological Seminary. Members also share about WTS in their respective spheres of influence.
Steve Spoelhof
Chairperson, Holland, MI
Dr. Tite Tiénou
Vice-Chairperson, Gurnee, IL
Becky Renner Anderson
Treasurer, Grand Rapids, MI
Richard G. Lyons, Jr
Secretary, Holland, MI
Vicki Dykstra
Tulare, CA
Gail Ebersole
Aurora, CO
Dr. Percy V. Gilbert
Driftwood, TX
Matthew Haworth
Holland, MI
Alden Highstreet
Tulare, CA
Timothy Hillegonds
Ada, MI
Jonathan Hoff
Denair, CA
Rev. Dave Izenbart
Glenwood, IL
Dr. Fred L. Johnson, III
Holland, MI
Rev. Marcia Pratt
Grandville, MI
Steve Roesner
Orange City, IA
Rev. Rudy Rubio
Lynwood, CA
Aaron Van Andel
Grand Rapids, MI
Evan Vermeer
Sioux Center, IA
Jill VerSteeg
Zeeland, MI
Rev. Emilie Prince Wierda
Holland, MI
Board of Reference
The Board of Reference provides wisdom and counsel to various projects and initiatives that are under consideration by the seminary. They also share about WTS in their respective spheres of influence.
Rev. Watson Jones III
Chairperson, Holland, MI
Phil Miller
Holland, MI
Jessica Min Chang
Chicago, Illinois
Adam Paarlberg
Alto, MI
Dennae Pierre
Phoenix, AZ
Rev. Eric Peterson
Colbert, WA
Drew Yamamoto
San Francisco, CA
Administrative Leadership Team
MEET OUR
PARTNERS
Western Theological Seminary partners with many institutions and organizations. Click the images to learn more about these partnerships or visit our Beyond the Classroom page to see a full list of our partnerships and initatives.
Hope college
Vita Scholars Accelerated Degree Program
Words of Hope
The Persian Ministry Program
Hope College
Hope Western Prison Education Program
The Bridge
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