President's August Newsletter
Posted: August 19, 2019
Lessons learned in church communication Dear Northern Friends, Northern trains pastoral leaders for the realities of ministry today. We share authentically and personally so we...
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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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New Graduate Provides Pastoral Leadership
Posted: July 16, 2019
Rebecca Richmond uses one word to sum up her studies AND the no-interest loan she received when completing her Graduate Certificate in Urban Leadership Emphasis...
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President's July Newsletter
Posted: July 16, 2019
Dear Friends of Northern, When Paul and Barnabas returned from their missionary journeys, they took time to communicate the results of the people’s offerings of...
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President's June Newsletter
Posted: June 19, 2019
Dear Northern Friends, For most institutions, June means a slower month—not at Northern. Our students are launching into mission and learning even more about their...
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Pastoral Leaders Graduate to Serve in Diverse Contexts
Posted: June 11, 2019
LISLE, IL On Saturday, June 8, Northern Seminary graduated 26 pastoral leaders, most of whom are already serving in rural, urban, and suburban congregations. The...
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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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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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Upcoming Events
View calendarNT 302 Paul's Letter's and Acts (Antioch MB Church Dr. Edwards) (MAUL)
08/21/2019-08/24/2019
Urban Leadership Clergy Symposium and Lecture
08/21/2019
NT 406 New Testament Contextual Theology (Lisle Campus - McKnight, MANT)
08/26/2019-08/30/2019
Labor Day (Seminary closed)
09/02/2019
MN 433 Mission-Shaped Church (Lisle Center - Dr. Fitch)
09/09/2019-09/13/2019
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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.