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Learn About Doctor of Ministry Degree at Explore Saint Paul

“Our church is in a state of ‘unsettled’ and will be for the foreseeable future.” That’s what drew first-year student Angie McCarty to enroll in the Doctor of Ministry: Spiritual Leadership in Unsettled Times, at Saint Paul School of Theology. Our 30-hour curriculum prepares ministers to lead and share the Good News in a world…

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Humans 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…

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Reaching Out To Those Desiring Theological Education

Dear Saint Paul Community,   As you know, a new proposal was recently released regarding the United Methodist Church and the upcoming General Conference. I am sending out this communication as a reminder that Saint Paul School of Theology is blessed to be in ministry in the name of Jesus Christ and to help others…

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Saint Paul’s 60th Anniversary Celebration

UPDATE 7/6/21: At this time, we have decided to cancel the 60th Anniversary Celebration. Learn more: https://www.spst.edu/saint-paul-60th-anniversary-celebration-canceled/     Save the date! Saint Paul School of Theology is celebrating our 60th anniversary and it wouldn’t be complete without you! Together, we will commemorate six decades of preparing students to preach the Gospel and serve in…

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A 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 Saint Paul School of Theology.  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…