Members of our community continue to give thanks for generous donations to the special COVID-19 relief fund – as in this message from Colombo Theological Seminary in Sri Lanka (VSI). Rochelle goes on to say, “The recent practical support that SL so promptly extended to CTS has enabled us to continue paying salaries to faculty …
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We rejoice with Mwawi Chilongozi (LeaderStudies) who has been elected Secretary General for the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa). Pray for God to strengthen and guide her as she steps into this challenging role.
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We celebrate with Sofía Quintanilla from Costa Rica (LeaderStudies), who successfully defended her dissertation in early September. This is what dissertation defenses look like right now! We’re thankful for the technology that allows scholars to forge ahead and for the courage and commitment of these scholars as they seek to fulfill God’s calling in their …
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Dear friends, Thank you — on behalf of 90 schools of theology, their staffs and students, and their families, and from 31 scholars in formation along with their families, and from the staff and board of ScholarLeaders. Leaders of these schools have confronted a storm from last March: the virus, of course, but also the …
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The InSights Journal for Global Theological Education published a complete French translation of its June 2020 supplement on helping schools plan for reopening during COVID-19. You can access it on the ISJ website.
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Congratulations to David Muthukumar (LeaderStudies), who successfully defended his dissertation in mid-July. David teaches at Union Biblical Seminary in India, where his research upholds Christ’s uniqueness. Please pray for him as he continues to serve the Church.
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We congratulate Thomas Traore (LeaderStudies), who successfully defended his dissertation in June. In Burkina Faso, he directs the Maranatha Institute, which disciples and trains new pastors. He gives thanks for ScholarLeaders: “By supporting higher-level theological training, SL is contributing to the theological development of the Church around the world and, in particular, in Africa, one …
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China Bible Seminary (CBS) in Hong Kong celebrated its 90th anniversary in June with festivities that complied with current pandemic-related restrictions. They offer thanksgiving for God’s grace and request prayer for His ongoing protection and provision. CBS is led by Julie Wu (LeaderStudies), 2012 ScholarLeader of the Year.
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We congratulate Reeju Tharakan (LeaderStudies) from India. He was able to finish his PhD this spring, although the graduation ceremony has been delayed by the pandemic. Praise God for him and pray for his ongoing ministry.
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We congratulate Emad Botros (LeaderStudies), who successfully defended his dissertation the week of June 22. He teaches at Arab Baptist Theological Seminary (VSI) in Lebanon, where his emphasis on Jonah equips the next generation of Christians to reach their neighbors with the Gospel. He asks for prayer for ABTS as it switches to a modified …
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The InSights Journal for Global Theological Education published a supplement to help schools assess their needs as they think about the coming term. It includes a checklist, three sets of further analytical questions, and links to other reading.
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Lausanne Global Analysis published a tribute to Lamin Sanneh by Wanjiru Gitau (LeaderStudies). Lamin’s legacy is partly carried on by The Sanneh Institute for the advanced study of Christianity and Islam in West Africa, led by John Azumah, one of our board members.
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“It is for love that we pay the price.” – Larry A. Smith, President, ScholarLeaders. First Things published a reflection by our President on how love can shape our present and our future even in COVID-19’s shadow.
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The InSights Journal for Global Theological Education recently published a detailed analysis by Evan Hunter of what Majority World seminaries are facing during the pandemic and of how they may move forward.
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Seminaries are the Church’s “wells of salvation” (Is. 12:3) — groups of people into whom God has poured His gifts to guide His Church in crisis. They are Jesus’s hands and feet, helping COVID-19 refugees, the poor, and the elderly. Yet the pandemic endangers seminaries and those who serve at them. Some seminaries are housing …
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