2024 Heirs of Pietism in World Christianity 2 Conference Highlights
2024 Heirs of Pietism in World Christianity 2 Conference Recap The second Heirs of Pietism in World Christianity conference took place at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, October 23-25, 2024. Sponsored by the Center for The Evangelical United Brethren Heritage, the event featured academic presentations and worship in the spirit of the Pietist heritage […]
Love Your Enemies
LOVE YOUR ENEMIES “But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.” (Luke 6:27-28 Today’s English Version) Monday, August 26, 2024 Friends: It is obvious that we live in a deeply divided society, politically, religiously, racially […]
A Look Back at 2023-2024
A Look Back at 2023-2024 Friday, July 26, 2024 Each July marks the start of a new academic and fiscal year at United Theological Seminary. As we begin our “new year,” it is good to look back and thank God for all of God’s blessings we experienced in 2023-24. After the 2024 commencement service, board […]
Debt-Free at Last
DEBT-FREE AT LAST May 15, 2024 Monday, May 13, 2024, is a historic day in the life of United Theological Seminary. On this day, United became debt-free at last. For decades, United has had building mortgages or endowment debts which had to be paid through its annual budget. In 2021, by the grace of God […]
Easter Message 2024
DO NOT BE AFRAID…FOR HE HAS RISEN But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; for I know you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here: for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.” — Matthew 28:5 April 1, 2024 When angels appear in […]
UNITED THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY INTRODUCES DOCTOR OF THEOLOGY PROGRAM
The advanced research degree program is currently accepting applications for the inaugural cohort, to begin in Summer 2024. March 5, 2024 United Theological Seminary is pleased to introduce a new addition to its academic portfolio: a Doctor of Theology, launching in Summer 2024. The Doctor of Theology is an advanced research degree program designed to support leading […]
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 […]