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August 16, 2023

My hope for the church has recently been encouraged by crying in a storage room. Before I explain, I want to give us […]

By Tanner Huizenga

July 19, 2023

Written by Dr. Tim Basselin, Director of Field Education and Student Life at Western Theological Seminary At WTS, we care deeply about the […]

By Dr. Tim Basselin

July 15, 2023

The Symposium on Disability and Ministry is an annual opportunity for pastors and ministry leaders to engage in issues related to disability and […]

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By Western Theological Seminary

July 10, 2023

Dr. Elizabeth Pennock is joining the WTS faculty summer of 2023.  Dr. Elizabeth Pennock will join the faculty of Western Theological Seminary (WTS) […]

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By Western Theological Seminary

July 4, 2023

The Whole of the Gospel When my husband and I were bringing up our blended family of six kids with an age range […]

 Dr. Ruth Padilla DeBorst

By Dr. Ruth Padilla DeBorst

July 1, 2023

Churches in Mission Kicks Off New Cohort On March 18, 2023, Churches in Mission kicked off its 12-month cohort journey with ten congregations […]

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By Western Theological Seminary

July 1, 2023

On Monday, March 27, the Bast Preaching Festival returned to Western Theological Seminary after a three- year hiatus. WTS was excited to welcome […]

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By Western Theological Seminary

July 1, 2023

Marginalization in Youth Ministry While issues of class, race, ethnicity, and economic marginalization are beginning to be addressed by theologies of youth ministry, […]

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By Dr. Benjamin Conner

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