Story Center
A Story to Tell: A Light on My Path
Before I enrolled at Sioux Falls Seminary, I was experiencing what many would call a “divine discontentment.” I knew that God wanted me to take the next step in my vocational journey, but I had no clue what that meant! So, sensing God’s leading, I started looking for an answer. I considered taking classes at a Christian college . . .
A Story to Tell: Reconciliation and Rosebud
Dr. Doug Anderson reflects on the Rosebud Immersion Experience that the seminary has offered each summer for more than a decade. I see elements of reconciliation appear during each week-long cultural immersion experience on the Rosebud Reservation in south central South Dakota.
Hiller Lectureship: Invigorating Abundant Communities
The Hiller Lectureship is quickly approaching! This year, Dr. Ralph Korner, Taylor Seminary in Edmonton, AB, will be our speaker. Join us on Tuesday, April 30, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Central Church in Sioux Falls as he shares how the book of Revelation speaks to living life today.
Looking Back: A System of Theological Education
Over the last several weeks, we have highlighted some of our partners, met a few people, and shared a few stories along the way. We looked at four different types of partners. In each case, we learned a bit about the partner organization and how collaboration is creating unique opportunities for students.
Story: A Place Called Home
Last week we put a spotlight on our partnership with NAIITS: An Indigenous Learning Community. Their work is a great example of what happens when seminaries think differently about how to walk alongside students in a journey of theological education. This week and next, we will share stories from NAIITS students.
Partnership Spotlight: NAIITS
When seminaries choose to embrace the creative challenges they have, unique and important opportunities to create communities of learning arise. That posture also empowers schools to think differently about how to walk alongside students in a journey of theological education. One school breaking new ground is NAIITS.
Story: Biblical Depth and Living it Out
Last week, we talked about Gospel Depth and the importance of collaborating with ministry organizations led by kingdom-minded people. To dive deeper on that topic, let’s look at City Life Church and seminary student Morgan. City Life Church is a gospel-centered, growing church in downtown Wichita, KS.
Partnership Spotlight: Gospel Depth
We continue our conversation about partnership by looking at how ministry training networks create opportunities for amazing collaboration in the Kingdom of God. Gospel Depth is located in Wichita, KS, and led by Dr. Vic Gordon. Gospel Depth desires to bring serious theological reflection and teaching to the churches.
Story: A New Path for Spiritual Formation
We are thrilled to collaborate with Sioux Falls Seminary in offering a Master of Arts in Christian Leadership with an emphasis spiritual formation and development. Dr. Susan Reese and I began piloting two online cohorts in November with 13 students, using VantagePoint3’s A Way of Life process. Student engagement has been great.
Partnership Spotlight: VantagePoint3
When people think of theological education in North America they consider various seminaries, divinity schools, or Bible colleges that exist. That means, unfortunately, that the wonderful work being done outside of schools is often overlooked. People don’t think of programs that exist outside of formal schools as “theological education.”
