Alums
Solidarity In Practice by alum Rev. Dr. Nagel Monroe
Our lives have changed. Changed by pandemic, changed by death, changed by necessity, changed by social distancing. We will not be the same after the COVID-19 pandemic. We simply cannot be. We will have lived through a global trauma and we will have done it communally. We will have stretched ourselves beyond our routines, our…
Read MoreThe Miracle of Jesus’ Resurrection by alum Rev. Speece
“When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. They had been saying to one another, ‘Who will roll…
Read MoreGlory-Neal Wins 2020 Distinguished Graduate Award
Alumna Rev. Dr. Lois V. Glory-Neal will be presented with the prestigious Distinguished Graduate Award on Friday, March 27 for reflecting the mission of the seminary and exemplary service in ministry. The Mission of Ģý: Centered in Christ and rooted in the Wesleyan tradition, Ģý is a…
Read MoreHumans Are Created To Live In Community by Revs. Gregory
In The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben describes how “trees of the same species growing in the same stand are connected to each other through their root systems.” He calls trees “social beings” who share food with their own species and sometimes even with their competitors. Why? “The reasons are the same as for…
Read MoreA Reflection on Epiphany by alum Rev. Andrew McHenry
Please enjoy this reflection on Epiphany by Rev. Andrew McHenry. Rev. McHenry is a 1995 graduate of Ģý. He served as pastor eight years at First Congregational Church in Emporia until moving to Paradise, California to lead Memorial Congregational Church. Shortly into his tenure, his own home and possessions, as well…
Read MoreAdvent: Vulnerable Expectation
A Note from Dr. Melissa Pearce, Director of Alumni and Partner Relations: Hello Alumni! Saint Paul wants to hear from more of you, so we are now adding an alumni-authored Devotional to the newsletter each month. Please let me know if you are interested in being a guest writer by emailing me at . As an alumna myself,…
Read MoreSaint Paul Alum Rev. Lia McIntosh Earns Life Coaching Appointment
The Saint Paul family congratulates Rev. Lia McIntosh on her appointment to a full-time Extension Ministry of Leadership and Life Coaching. The designation comes from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church. Rev. McIntosh’s vision is that “Every leader has a coach and uses coaching skills to support others.”…
Read MoreAlumni Engagement Offers Many Ways to Reconnect with Saint Paul
Even after you complete your theology coursework and enter a career in ministry or similar field, you will remain a valued member of the Saint Paul community. That’s why we offer so many ways for our outstanding alumni to reconnect and help to pave the way for current and future students who are traveling the…
Read MoreRev. Wright Receives Distinguished Graduate Award
Ģý recognized Rev. Larry Wright as the 2018 Distinguished Graduate during its May 2018 commencement, honoring more than three decades of ministry, prophetic witness and commitment to Christ.
Read MoreIowa Student Finds Peace in Dedicating All to Christ
Iowa student, Fredrick Killian, exemplified American success in his professional life. But he was restless—and it showed. He served in a number of different professions, including law enforcement, hotel management and hospitality, and then, executive management for nursing homes. Though he won awards and accolades with each change of profession, he knew he hadn’t found…
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