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Dr. Nancy Howell speaks in her religious garb in front of her congregation

Nancy Howell to Serve as Acting Saint Paul President

The Saint Paul Board of Trustees has named Dr. Nancy Howell as the Saint Paul School of Theology Acting President this spring. Her term will begin March 2, 2016, as Rev. H. Sharon Howell retires. Nancy Howell brings multiple years of experience serving in administration. She led as Saint Paul Academic Dean from 1998-2004, Acting…

Art Moore and Teenager

Teens Confirm Art Moore’s Call to Ministry

Art Moore has always had a heart for God and the church, but never thought to pursue it as his profession. He had a good job as a regional director of pharmaceutical sales in Nebraska. Through the years, he’s helped with church committees and projects, and with orienting new pastors to the area. It wasn’t…

Rev. H. Sharon Howell in her religious robes and arms raised as she preaches

Saint Paul President Sharon Howell Announces Retirement

Citing medical concerns, Saint Paul School of Theology President Rev. H. Sharon Howell will step down from her leadership post, effective March 1, 2016. Although passionate about Saint Paul School of Theology’s mission and future, Rev. Howell said she made her decision at the urging of her physician. “This is a tough moment for me.…

Jo Mead And Eric Williams

Mead Fosters Relationships Between Diverse Communities

In 2015, the United Methodist Church noted that race relations was the top issue facing the denomination. Saint Paul graduate, Rev. Jo Mead, decided that she no longer wanted to just talk about it, but instead to act and form a real relationship with another congregation. She contacted Pastor Eric Williams at Brotherhood Presbyterian Church.…

An altar prepared for service at Saint Paul School of Theology

Saint Paul Prepares for Wave of Pastoral Retirements

More pastors will retire in next decade than candidates in school, creating unprecedented need and opportunity for young clergy. Leawood, Kan. and Oklahoma City, Okla.– Saint Paul School of Theology is responding to the coming “tsunami” of clergy retirements with full-ride scholarships, a fast-tracked master’s program and a new hands-on, collaborative curriculum. “The graying of the…