Welcome Tom Cochran to the Saint Paul
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Tom Cochran as our new Executive Director of Development and Alumni Relations. His extensive experience and passion for fostering solid connections make him an invaluable addition to Saint Paul School of Theology. We look forward to seeing him thrive in this role and contribute to our seminary’s…
Read MoreDeparture of Rev. Dr. Tiffany Nagel Monroe ’12
Dear Seminary Community, With a blend of emotions, we announce that our esteemed alumna, Rev. Dr. Tiffany Nagel Monroe ’12, is transitioning from her role as the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Campus and Associate Director of Contextual Field Education at Saint Paul School of Theology. Dr. Nagel Monroe will embark on a new ministry…
Read MoreSaint Paul Gives Back to the Lazarus Community
Saint Paul School of Theology has adopted the Lazarus Community in Oklahoma City as our Spring 2024 Missional Outreach. It is exciting to see God’s work through the hands and feet of Bo Ireland (2017) and Alanna Ireland (2023), as well as current MDIV students Olivia Ankrom, Brayan Martinez, and Gena Walton. The Lazarus Community…
Read MoreSaint Paul Unveils Cutting-Edge (Theo)Logic Studio to Propel Digital Ministry
In a transformative stride towards enhancing digital ministry, Saint Paul School of Theology proudly introduces its latest innovation – the Saint Paul (Theo)Logic Studio. This leading-edge venture epitomizes the institution’s commitment to forming leaders for innovative, creative ministry. The advent of the (Theo)Logic Studio comes as a response to the dynamic evolution witnessed in ministry…
Read MorePresident Simmons Takes the Helm in 2024
Dear Alumni and Friends of Saint Paul, Greetings and best wishes for the new year from all of us at Saint Paul School of Theology. As we begin the new year, the trustees, faculty, and staff are pursuing important work to enhance our service to our students and to advance the mission of the Seminary. To…
Read MoreSaint Paul Secures Transformational $1 Million Grant
Saint Paul School of Theology has received a grant of $1,065,405 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish Pause/Play Center for Preachers. The program is being funded through Lilly Endowment’s Compelling Preaching Initiative. The aim of the initiative is to foster and support preaching that inspires, encourages and guides people to come to know and…
Read MoreThe Origins of “Chapel”
The origins of “chapel” are interesting, to say the least. Do you know the origin story? “Chapel” came to describe a space for worship that is part of a larger church or set aside for special services in the early 13th century. Some say the word chapel, which means “little cape” in Latin, refers to the…
Read MoreSimmons Appointed Next President of Saint Paul
The Board of Trustees at Saint Paul School of Theology is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jay Simmons as the new president effective January 2, 2024. The board finds Dr. Simmons to have the depth of strategic planning, accreditation acumen, and capital campaign leadership necessary to move Saint Paul into its next phase. Dr.…
Read MoreSeminary Students Address Challenges Facing Women in Church & Society
“The challenges women face, although there have been improvements, are relatively the same as they have been for centuries.” That’s the observation of one student in the Women, Society and Church Studies concentration at Saint Paul School of Theology. Available to students in the Master of Divinity and Master of Christian Ministry programs, the specialization…
Read MoreUplifting the Least of These: A Christian Approach to Economic Justice
“Our current economic system does not follow the teachings of Christ…” That is a key understanding when drawing a connection between Christian ethics and economic justice, according to Corey Shirey. Shirey is Executive Director and Campus Minister for the Wesley Foundation at Southwest Oklahoma State University. He is also a student in the Master of…
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