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Have you ever considered how all the people God called to do His work in the Bible were so very unique? Some of them, like Abraham, were not looking for a job when God called them. Others, like Moses, had taken their shot at leadership and assumed that life was…

His childhood in communist-ruled Romania fostered in him an unwavering commitment for God’s Word When you study at Grace Theological Seminary, you will be impacted by experienced professors who are experts in their fields. To a GTS professor, education is more than just a curriculum. Theological education, more than just…

Ministry. The Bible addresses this important theme several dozen times. The Old and New Testaments speak about it at length. Prominent individuals and groups are called ministers throughout Scripture. Clearly, God considers ministry a high priority. So should we. We discover what the theology of ministry is by looking to the…

A look across the societal landscape reveals a stark need for theological education.  How can we make such a bold statement? Take a listen inside most churches across the land and you’ll hear discussions that surround the subject matter of truth. This isn’t a new thing. Just before Jesus was…

The Basics of Biblical Stewardship The Lord of the Rings centers on the return of the King of Gondor and his exaltation. Before this time, the rightful king, Aragorn, had been abroad helping the peoples of Middle Earth fight against evil in their quest to destroy the One Ring. Once…

As a pastor, it is your job to help lead those in your congregation into spiritually forming habits and practices. Without a doubt, one of the most essential keys to spiritual formation in church ministry is prayer. But how do you explain prayer to those who have not grown up…

Chase Ringler graduated from Grace Theological Seminary in 2016 with his master of divinity degree in pastoral studies. After several years serving as a youth pastor in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Ringler is now serving as a full-time pastor and praying each and every day that God uses him for His…

The Shepherding Dynamic of Deacon Leadership The essence of Christian leadership is shepherding. Shepherding provides the perfect balance of the two irreducible aspects of ministry: serving and leading. Though serving and leading seem paradoxical due to misconceptions about the true nature of Christian leadership, these are the primary themes we…

Are you concerned about the cost of your seminary education? You’re not alone. The cost of seminary is one of the largest deterrents when it comes to pursuing higher theological education, but it doesn’t have to be! At Grace Theological Seminary, we are committed to offering an affordable theology degree…

Mutual cooperation in God’s worship, God’s work, and God’s will being done in our midst. Think a moment about the people you know and the relationships you share. Each of us is constantly enriched by family and extended family, friends, and acquaintances. Beyond that, many of us have literally hundreds…