Join Missio Seminary in Celebrating 50 Years |
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A Note from President Frank James |
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Missio Seminary is instrumental in developing missional leaders and impacting ministries around the globe. Last month, we highlighted our International students and alums who are following Jesus all over the world. This month, I received a letter from Dr. Tae-Geun Song, the Senior Pastor of the Samil Church in Seoul, Korea where we teach our Missional Theology program. I'd like to share an excerpt with you:
"On the first Sunday after my return, I shared with the congregation my visit to Missio Seminary: how much I was moved, even shocked, to see you living out your vision of "Following Jesus into the World." Many were stunned by your commitment to God’s mission, demonstrated by moving the main campus into the city of Philadelphia. Since I introduced your passion that Sunday, several pastors here have been requoting “Following Jesus into the World" in their sermons. I keep hearing how your missional emphasis has touched the hearts of our congregation.
Inspired and challenged by your commitment, we are grateful to announce that Samil also is making the missional turn. As our first step towards it, we are in the process of launching an institute for missional theology next month. By engaging in research, conversation, and teaching its significance and implications specifically in the Korean context, we envision to encourage and support Korean pastors and missionaries to follow Jesus into the “messiness.” We look forward to our partnership also in this endeavor."
Dr. Song’s email is a reminder that amid all the challenges and divisions in our messy world, God is still at work.
Be encouraged and keep praying,
Frank A. James III, DPhil, PhD
President and Professor of Historical Theology
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Courageous Conversations:
November 18, 7:00-8:30p
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Join us for one of our Courageous Conversations, this one is called: Faith and the Justice System. Carl Day, Damone Jones, Dana Redd, and Gabe Rodriguez will speak truth in love and answer the hard questions about the relationships between urban communities and police officers, and the role we can all play to create flourishing communities in our cities.
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Afghan Refugee Live Webinar:
November 11, 7:00-8:00p
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We hope you will join us for the Afghan Webinar: Gracious Hospitality - Welcoming My New Neighbor. This webinar will shine a light on how we can be good neighbors to the Afghan Refugees by understanding their history, culture and current context.
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You are invited to a Missio Community Service Event at Small Things Philly, founded by Missio Alum Vito Baldini. Partner with us and Small Things as we pack food boxes for those experiencing food scarcity. We have so much to be thankful for, let's come together to bless others the weekend after Thanksgiving.
"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." –1 Thess. 5:18
“But God will never forget the needy; the hope of the afflicted will never perish." – Psalm 9:18
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Missio's New Director of Strategic Relations
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We’re excited to introduce Wendy Walters as our new director of strategic relations. She will lead our development team and focus on relationships with our giving partners. A current MDiv student on track to graduate in June, she has been serving on staff at Missio for 3 years, first as an assistant in the Alumni, Church, and Student Relations department and most recently as the director.
Here’s what Wendy had to say about stepping into this role and what working at Missio means to her: "I’m beyond thrilled to have an opportunity to serve the community I love. Having seen firsthand the love of Christ through the faculty, staff, and alumni, I am so thankful to be one of the missional leaders being equipped through our excellent programs. It's an exciting time at Missio as we celebrate 50 years of God’s faithfulness. It is both spiritually and personally gratifying to know that together we will raise up missional leaders who are following Jesus into the world and addressing complex challenges.”
“We are very happy to have Wendy on our team,” said Charles Blachford, executive vice president. “She has excelled in every position she has held at the seminary and we are excited to have her in this new role.”
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The REALChange campaign is underway through June 2022. We have reached 79% of our goal of $5.8 million to invest in resources to equip men and women to be strong, effective missional leaders in their churches and communities. In the months to come you’ll be hearing more about this important campaign and how you can participate.
Find out more about the REALChange campaign and why Missio is important to Matt Millen, four time Super Bowl winner, whose wife Pat, son Matthew, and daughter Marianne are Missio graduates. In addition, Pat Millen also served as a board member at Missio.
Connect with God’s mission at Missio!
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Pastor Appreciation Month |
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It is Pastor Appreciation Month and we would like to acknowledge all of our students, alumni and supporters who serve as pastors and work tirelessly for the Kingdom...we appreciate you!
In addition, we recognize the pastors who directly serve the Missio community as faculty, staff and leadership, including:
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From left to right:
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Damone Jones, James Arcieri, Betty Wright-Riggins, Charles Blachford
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Alyn Waller, Chris Betner, Todd Mangum, Chad Hinson
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Wesley Proctor, Dave Park
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Chandra Williams, Andre Ivy, Keith Reed, Marsha Brown Woodard
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Tuck Bartholomew, Clarence Wright, Val Andrews, Michael Heath
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May God continue to bless you and your faithfulness. |
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Watch the video to learn more about the Student Advisory Council, one of the student groups at Missio. They bring student affirmations and concerns to the President's Cabinet to create change and enrich the Missio experience for current and future students. Pictured above are 3 members of the SAC, from left to right: Jordan Huber, MAC '23; Tara Christie, MDiv '22; Kyle Rodgers, MDiv '22. |
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CALLING ALL ALUM!
Please help us to better serve you and enrich your relationship with Missio and other alum in your area by taking this 2-3 minute survey. Your insight is valued and appreciated. We look forward to receiving your input.
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From Our Missio Community |
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Professor Dr. Mangum Presented at the Kosin Pastors' Conference |
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On October 6, Dr. Mangum engaged an audience at the Kosin Pastors’ Conference in Washington, DC where he explained "Why Missio Seminary Went Missional". Several Missio grads were in attendance.
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Dr. Mangum with Dr. Sookyong Kwon, Professor of Theology at Korean Theological Seminary in Cheonan, Korea. |
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Missio at the Chosen 300 Golf Outing |
Missio's own Charles Blachford, Chad Hinson, and Michael Heath supported the Chosen 300 Ministries earlier this month. Though they didn't get a hole in one, they did help raise money to provide meals and worship services for the homeless in Philadelphia.
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This article reveals a unique opportunity to reset, pivot from old patterns and look toward a fresh future forged by a crisis.
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Missio attended the first annual Greater Philadelphia Ministry Conference on October 16. It was a day filled with inspiration and informational workshop sessions. Admissions Counselor, Melody Slayton, shared the good news about Missio with event attendees and Director of Events and Communications, Nicole Showell, connected with ministry leaders.
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Foregrounding the voices of women who have survived experiences of domestic sex trafficking in the US, this text implements qualitative research methodologies to illustrate how experiences of complex trauma have impact on women’s identities, sexuality, relationships, and re-integration into communities.
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Even before the tumult of 2020, our country was experiencing a bevy of change, division, and uncertainty, both inside and outside the Church. Here’s the good news: in the shadow of our collective woundedness, we have an opportunity to partner with God in the healing process. |
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Missio founding faculty member Dr. Robert C. Newman will be honored at an event on November 5-6, 2021, recognizing his work over the past fifty years as both a Christian scholar and an astrophysicist (PhD, Cornell University and author of Genesis One and the Origin of the Earth). Featured speakers include Dr. Michael Behe (professor at Lehigh University and author of Darwin’s Black Box), Dr. Perry Phillips (PhD, Cornell University, MDiv ’76 Missio Seminary), and, of course, Bob, who has the final lecture of the afternoon.
Congratulations, Dr. Newman. We’re proud of you and thankful for your lifetime of ministry!
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Missio Seminary
421 N. 7th St., Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-368-5000
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We are a Christian seminary located in Philadelphia, PA. Our focus on missional theology and missional training will help prepare you for ministry no matter where you serve. |
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