President's May Newsletter
Posted: May 22, 2019
Dear Northern Friends, Northern alumni pastors provide hope for small congregations. Churches that average fewer than 200 in worship may appear to exist on meager...
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Seminary education has a vital role to play in the advancement of God’s Kingdom. As the world continues to change, the need for transformational leadership has grown. To effectively meet this need, the Church must raise up leaders who have a firm grasp, both in theory and in practice, of God’s mission on earth. Have you considered this growing need?
Why is Seminary Important?
richly diverse
Since 1913, Northern Seminary has welcomed men and women from various Christian faith traditions, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and ministry experiences. Our students have enrolled from almost 30 denominations, and alumni have served in over 30 countries. Our students also range in age from recent college graduates to second career and retirees who have answered a call to ministry.
Not Just theoretical
All of our faculty have been called to ministry at some point in their lives, and their teaching reflects that calling. In fact, many still serve in churches or para-church ministries. Students can trust that members of our faculty are aware of the challenges and rewards of ministry because they have experienced them firsthand.
Missional and holistic
Focused on the Mission of God, Northern provides an education that brings together the best of theory and practice. Powerful ministry is based on an understanding of your ministry context and your ability to apply your knowledge.
Why Northern Seminary?
As the need for seminary increases, so does the need for a renewed approach to Theological Education. Northern Seminary is dedicated to God’s mission through the development of leaders who will be personally whole, spiritually mature, biblically grounded, and theologically competent.
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Resource Leadership Conference 2019
Posted: May 20, 2019
More than 120 pastors and small church leaders gathered May 9-11 for the first-ever Resource Leadership Conference for small churches in Bloomington, IL. Pastors and...
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President's April Newsletter
Posted: April 16, 2019
Dear Northern Friends, Pastors train at Northern Seminary to grow in their faith in Christ and leadership of the local church. Along the journey, we...
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A Personal Story: What I Have Learned in Seminary
Posted: April 15, 2019
By Kellye Fabian, Northern student in our MA in New Testament program She is the Pastor of Protection, Conciliation, and Doctrinal Casework at Willow Creek Community...
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Teaching Church Initiative Students Thriving in Local Churches
Posted: April 12, 2019
Article by Julie-Allyson Ieron In Fall 2018 Northern Seminary’s Teaching Church Initiative saw its first class of minister/students begin their studies. The program, a partnership...
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Seminary’s Finances Course Raises Congregation’s Giving 26%
Posted: April 12, 2019
Article by: Julie-Allyson Ieron Northern Seminary grad Eddie Smith, now senior pastor of Tuxedo Park Baptist Church, Indianapolis, IN, is seeing God do an unexpected...
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President's March Newsletter
Posted: March 29, 2019
Dear Friends, In the 16th century, Ignatius of Loyola designed the curriculum for one of the first seminaries. His "School of Theology" trained pastors to...
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Join the 21 Day Prayer Challenge
Posted: March 12, 2019
This year, we want you, and other members of your family and church to join us in developing a GREAT habit in 21 days. Please...
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President's February Newsletter
Posted: February 22, 2019
Dear Friends, Ordination services reenact what the Holy Spirit has determined. God has called a person to ministry, and the church publicly confirms that work...
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Upcoming Events
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05/27/2019
Chapel with Renece Weathersby
05/28/2019
Chapel with Darion Page
06/04/2019
Last Day to Contest a Grade from the Winter Term
06/07/2019
Classes End
06/07/2019
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Northern Seminary is committed to providing you with an education in your context, both theologically and geographically. From the quality of our staff to the mentoring relationships between our faculty and students, the Northern experience is truly Biblical, Missional, and Personal. Let us walk with you.