Announcing Spring 2021 Musician in Residence: Odell D. Talley
Saint Paul School of Theology is excited to announce that Odell D. Talley will be our Spring 2021 Musician in Residence! Affectionately called ‘Talley or ‘Bishop’, this anointed musician, songwriter, singer & director’s humble beginnings are rooted in Kansas City, Kansas at the Shiloh Baptist Church on 3rd & Waverly where he was taught by…
Read MoreRev. Amanda Ross Talks About Online Worship in a Time of Pandemic
“My education taught me to be adaptive and flexible and more than anything filled with grace,” Rev. Amanda Ross says of her time at Saint Paul School of Theology. Rev. Ross is a 2010 graduate of the Master of Divinity program at Saint Paul. She has served as Pastor of St. Paul United Methodist Church…
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path·find·er /ˈpaTHˌfīndər/ Noun. A person who goes ahead and discovers or shows others a path or way. The definition is simple enough, but the work is complex. Pathfinding requires listening, connecting, and discerning skills and is not a job one does but instead is a gift one has. Rev. Shannon Hancock’s title is Director of…
Read More#GivingTuesday 2020: Your Generosity Supports Seminary Scholarships
Also: The CARES Act offers tax incentives for donations by year’s end. “The scholarships I have received have made it possible for me to attend seminary. I would not be here without the generosity of those who provide scholarships.” Like all students at Saint Paul School of Theology, Kayla Houck is able to pursue her…
Read MoreRev. Dr. Lois V. Glory-Neal Receives Distinguished Graduate Award
Saint Paul School of Theology is pleased to announce that Rev. Dr. Lois V. Glory-Neal is the winner of the 2020 Distinguished Graduate Award. Born in the Cherokee Nation, Rev. Dr. Glory-Neal was the first Native American woman to be received into full connection as an ordained elder in The United Methodist Church. She became…
Read MoreVirtual Learning Prepares MDiv Students for Changing Ministry Settings
As churches have moved to online worship, Master of Divinity students at Saint Paul School of Theology have been putting their classroom experience to good use. The curriculum has long offered extensive online coursework and hands-on training, according to Dr. Jeanne Hoeft, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. The result is that students are…
Read MoreCommunity by alumna Dr. Melissa Pearce
I sat down to write this letter at least a dozen times. Each attempt has ended with me scribbling down a plethora of thoughts with little direction of where to begin or where to end. Goodbyes are never easy for me. Nor is concisely conveying something as deep as my love for Saint Paul. I…
Read MoreDr. Casey Sigmon on Drawing Closer to God Through Online Worship
Just like many faith communities around the world, Saint Paul School of Theology now offers weekly chapel services online via Zoom. The obvious advantage is that it lets us gather safely for worship during a global pandemic. But it’s equally important to recognize how these technologies actually enhance preaching and worship. “At the heart of…
Read MoreSelf Love by alumna Dr. Melissa Pearce
When my son was in second grade, I received a phone call from his teacher. She relayed to me that she had to repeatedly ask my child to stop talking to his neighboring student. A little perplexed that this behavior had seemed to arise suddenly and did not correlate with his usually quiet demeanor, I…
Read MoreScholar Strike for Racial Justice
The faculty of Saint Paul School of Theology stands in solidarity with the #ScholarStrike for racial justice September 8/9. We commit to opening up space in our classrooms on the 8th/9th to speak out about brutalities by police and others, particularly against communities of color, and to affirm the public witness and liturgy of protestors. We…
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