President's November Newsletter
Posted: November 19, 2019
Dear Northern Friends, Seminarians and seminaries can't survive alone. We were created for partnership and friendship. This month, we are thankful for the bonds that...
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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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Northern Seminary Announces New On-Demand Educational Platform
Posted: November 18, 2019
LISLE, IL Northern Seminary is excited to announce Seminary Now (www.seminarynow.com), a forthcoming subscription-based learning platform offering on-demand video courses to educate and enrich the...
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Northern Seminary and Baptist General Association of Virginia Announce Partnership to Train Church Leaders
Posted: November 13, 2019
As the BGAV’s seminary partner for distance education, Northern will deliver accessible theological education to students in Virginia via interactive live-streaming classes and local intensive...
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Church Renewal and Planting Resident Welcomed & Supported
Posted: November 5, 2019
Northern Seminary’s Church Renewal and Planting Residency program is designed to immerse seminarians into a church leadership practicum while supporting the local and regional church...
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Generation Z Testifies To God's Work in Their Lives
Posted: October 28, 2019
The hymn, Amazing Grace, offers us the perfect outline for a powerful conversion story with the words, “Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound That saved...
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President's October Newsletter
Posted: October 23, 2019
Dear Northern Friends, Seminary education grows the church. In San Antonio, Texas, five students who are also pastors and residents at The Park Community Church...
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Attorney Becomes Pastor, Author and Seminarian
Posted: October 21, 2019
Kellye Fabian became a Christian through the ministry of Willow Creek Community Church in 2008. At that time, she was a partner in a Chicago...
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Northern Seminary Enrollment Grows 15%
Posted: October 15, 2019
After graduating 24 students this Spring, Northern Seminary had another banner year in recruitment. Overall enrollment increased 15%, and new students rose 18% this year....
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In San Antonio As In Heaven
Posted: October 14, 2019
Five leaders from The Park Community Church gather for a Northern Seminary class on a Monday evening in San Antonio, Texas. Appropriately, they meet in...
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Chapel Service: Christine Kolb
11/19/2019
Thanksgiving Break - No Classes
11/25/2019-11/29/2019
Thanksgiving Holiday - Seminary Closed
11/28/2019-11/29/2019
Chapel Service: Minister Garrett Black
12/03/2019
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