Christmas Message 2023
Emmanuel: God Is With Us All this took place to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the Prophet: “Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’” — Matthew 1:22-23 December 20, 2023 According to the birth narrative in Matthew’s Gospel, […]
Jesus and Forgiveness
Friends: During the past couple of years, over 6,000 United Methodist churches have disaffiliated from The United Methodist Church. Over half of those churches have joined the Global Methodist Church and the other disaffiliated churches have become independent. One of the results of these disaffiliations is that many leaders on all sides are filled with […]
Dr. Eliseo Mejia Joins Leadership for Hispanic House of Study
Dr. Eliseo Mejia Joins Leadership for Hispanic House of Study DAYTON, Ohio, September 11, 2023 — President Kent Millard announced today that Dr. Eliseo Mejia has been employed to serve as the Academic Oversight Officer for the Hispanic House of Study (Casa de Estudios Hispana) at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. In this role, he will […]
UNITED METHODIST CONFERENCES EMBRACE “DYNAMITE PRAYER” THIS FALL
Innovation Center offers trainings for congregations seeking Spirit-fueled renewal DAYTON, Ohio, August 16, 2023 — The Bishop Bruce Ough Innovation Center at United Theological Seminary, Dayton, OH, is the resourcing platform for multiple United Methodist conferences that are rallying their congregations to engage in daily breakthrough prayer over the coming months. Participating congregations will come […]
UNITED THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY CELEBRATES 2023 COMMENCEMENT
DAYTON, Ohio, June 1, 2023 — During its 2023 Commencement, held on May 20, United Theological Seminary celebrated 120 women and men who have completed their theological education and are going out to serve as faithful, fruitful leaders of the Church. The seminary also presented awards to 17 students and three alumni/ae. Among the graduating […]
UNITED THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY HOSTS AN EVENING WITH GOV. BOB TAFT
Dayton, Ohio, seminary shares new campaign to add $10 million to scholarship endowment DAYTON, Ohio, May 18, 2023 — On April 20, friends from the Dayton area and beyond came together to hear Bob Taft, who served as Governor of Ohio 1999-2007, speak on the positive impact of strong church congregations and leaders in local […]
BISHOP JAMES SWANSON NAMED BISHOP-IN-RESIDENCE AT UNITED THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Bishop Swanson began new role at United on April 1. DAYTON, Ohio, April 26, 2023 — Bishop James Swanson, most recently bishop of the Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church (UMC), has been named Bishop-in-Residence at United Theological Seminary. Following his retirement from nearly 20 years as a bishop in the United Methodist denomination, […]
BISHOP BRUCE OUGH INNOVATION CENTER AND BLACK METHODISTS FOR CHURCH RENEWAL INTRODUCE LAITY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTION
Four courses offered in April, July, September and December. Now registering! DAYTON, Ohio, April 20, 2023 — The Bishop Bruce Ough Innovation Center at United Theological Seminary, Dayton, OH, and the Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR) Laity Advocacy Committee have partnered to introduce the 2023 Laity Leadership Institution. Designed specifically for lay people, the […]
United Theological Seminary welcomes two new professors
The seminary welcomes new faculty members in the areas of biblical studies and homiletics DAYTON, Ohio, April 12, 2023 — United Theological Seminary is pleased to welcome two new faculty members, Drs. Pauline Paris Buisch and Xavier L. Johnson, who will begin their teaching duties on July 1, 2023. Dr. Pauline Paris Buisch, Assistant Professor […]
Certificate in Theology and Ministry Opens Doors to Theological Education
CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGY AND MINISTRY OPENS DOORS TO THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION Now enrolling for Summer 2023 term at United Theological Seminary DAYTON, Ohio, March 16, 2023 — United Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the establishment of the Certificate in Theology and Ministry (CTM) for clergy and laity seeking a basic theological foundation for ministry as […]