On the Training of Ministers

On the Training of Ministers Pete Ward’s new book Introducing Practical Theology: Mission, Ministry, and the Life of the Church (Baker Academic, 2017), emphasizes throughout the importance of the church and the lived experience of the community of faith. Ward...

ACU Doctor of Ministry Program Offers Unique Opportunity

Current Doctor of Ministry students and alumni will meet at Saint John’s Abbey this coming March for a course titled “Living in the Tradition”. The course will be taught by GST’s Director of Contextual Education and Assistant Professor of Practical Theology, Dr. Brady...

Faculty Highlight: Dr. Richard Wright

Get to know our Associate Professor of New Testament, Dr. Richard Wright! I was born in Lubbock, Texas and raised in Emporia, Kansas. I graduated from Oberlin College and Conservatory in Ohio with degrees in Violin Performance (BMus) and Religious Studies (BA). After...
Looking Back, Looking Around, Looking Forward

Looking Back, Looking Around, Looking Forward

Looking Back, Looking Around, Looking Forward At Crestview, the church where I serve as Youth Minister, our weekly staff meetings always follow a similar pattern. First, we evaluate recent events. Then, we discuss what is coming next and how we can best prepare....
Why is This Season Different from All Others?

Why is This Season Different from All Others?

            Why is This Season Different from All Others? If you’ve ever found yourself thinking that you may have too many holiday traditions, and that sometimes it feels like every day of December has to contain some holiday movie, treat, or experience, I invite you...