Forming women and men for ministry
MISSION & PURPOSE
The 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.
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“Regardless of where God has called you, you will be ready to go”
Dr. Felix Theonugraha
President of Western Theological Seminary
UPCOMING EVENTS
AROUND WTS
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AprLunch & Learn for Ministry Leaders: MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
18
AprFounders' Day Lecture 2024
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
18
AprLowland Hum Concert
08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
27
AprCommencement 2024
All Day
06
May2024 Summer Term
May 06 - Jun 21 ,All Day
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JulSymposium on Disability and Ministry 2024
08:30 AM - 03:30 PM
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SepDoxology 2024
Sep 30 - Oct 02 ,All Day
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DO WE STILL NEED SEMINARY?
In the age of Google, where seemingly endless content is at our fingertips, why is formal theological education still important?
WHY SEMINARY?
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WHO WE ARE
MEET THE FACULTY
WTS faculty are always available to guide and support students as they pursue their education. As importantly, our professors are deeply involved in congregational ministry and several offer the unique perspectives of having served as pastors.
Reveling in God’s faithfulness through the gift of spring 🌷🍃
Commencement 2024 is less than a few weeks away! We are so excited to celebrate our graduates on Saturday, April 27. This year’s featured commencement speaker is our very own Rev. Dr. Carol M. Bechtel, Professor of the Old Testament.
Dr. Bechtel is an alumna of WTS, having obtained her M.Div. in 1984. Just nine years later, she obtained her Ph.D. in Old Testament from Yale University. During that time, she taught at Union Presbyterian School of Theological Education for three years and settled into her richly inhabited vocation at Western Theological Seminary in 1994. 2024 marks her 30th year of teaching.
For more commencement details or to learn more about Dr. Bechtel, visit the link in our bio.
The Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination is excited to host the band Lowland Hum for a beautiful evening of music on Thursday, April 18, at 8pm in Dimnent Chapel on the Hope College campus.
This event has a limited capacity of 80 people, so get your $10 ticket now on Eventbrite. (link in bio)
Join us on Thursday, April 18, for the 2024 Founders` Day Lecture on The Western Theological Seminary Legacy in Chiapas, Mexico.
Vern and Carla Sterk, along with special guests J. Samuel Hofman ‘58, Jim Heneveld ‘81, Rev. Janelle López-Koolhaas ‘01, and Rev. Dr. Dennis Voskuil, will share about the unique legacy of WTS in Chiapas, Mexico.
The lecture will be available through livestream and in person at WTS. Visit the link in our bio for more details.
The Hispanic Ministry Program at WTS is hosting a two-day conference on May 3–4 at WTS and Camp Geneva, titled “Theology of Pastoral Wellness Workshop.”
During this conference, we will identify how forced rhythms can lead to signs of stress, anxiety, and burnout and discuss how we can effectively combat them with practical resources to cultivate lasting wellness in our lives and leadership.
The Theology of Pastoral Wellness Workshop will offer four inspiring sessions, including:
• State of the Latino Pastoral/Jesus Invitations
• The Unforced Rhythms of Grace
• Forced Rhythms: Signs of Stress, Anxiety, Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
• New & Old Practices for Well-Being
Space is limited, so register today by visiting the link in our bio.
Spring break has arrived at WTS! We’re praying that our students have a wonderful and restful break this week.
Today we celebrate Christ’s triumph over death and gift of everlasting life.
“I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” —John 10:9-10
Happy Easter from Western Theological Seminary!
Join us at one of our upcoming spring events to learn more about the new MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program! Two lunch & learn opportunities are taking place on Wednesday, April 10, from 12-1 PM EST via Zoom or Wednesday, April 17, from 12-1 PM EST in-person at WTS.
To learn more or to register today, visit our event page (link in bio).
Thank you to all who joined us in person or online for the 2024 Stoutemire Lecture in Multicultural Ministry!
You can watch the recording of Rev. Dr. Micah L. McCreary’s lecture, “The Impact of Spirituality on Stress, Trauma, and Socio-Race,” by visiting the link in our bio.
Thank you for your outpouring of generosity on #WTSDayofGiving! Your contributions make a significant impact and enable us to continue equipping students for faithful Christian ministry.
There’s still time to give to Western Theological Seminary on #WTSDayofGiving! Make a one-time gift, a first-time gift, or become a sustaining giver to support student tuition aid.
Visit our bio link to make a gift and help us end our Day of Giving strong!
Your support makes a difference in the lives of our students. Pastor Andy Kadzban ‘12 shares that through his experience with the Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination, he feels ”more engaged in the lives of the members of my congregation than I was in the past.”
Visit wtsem.info/dayofgiving to join us in #WTSDayofGiving.