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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE who helped celebrate President Jackson's installation on October 18, whether onsite or from a distance. Your prayers and participation are much appreciated.

Study With Us in January 5 Innovative Courses for Lay and Ordained Leaders Led by Distinguished Scholar-Practitioners—JOIN US!

JAN 7-11...ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEMS | Emlyn Ott This course provides a perspective on the development of leadership and belief systems through the lens of Bowen family systems theory and adaptive change. Particular attention will be paid to experiences in family settings as they relate to contexts of leadership in faith communities, nonprofits, workplace, and community organizations. MORE JAN 7-11...MAKING MISSION POSSIBLE IN TOUGH TIMES | Lee Anne Reat This course focuses on the needs of lay and clergy leaders in the midst of rapid change and uncertainty by presenting concepts and tools to manage congregations, and even help them thrive. Participants will consider how to identify capacities and engage neighbors and local partners to be catalysts for renewal and change. MORE JAN 14-18...DIVERSITY AND CONTEXT | Eric Law This course helps students increase intercultural competency, a needed skill for success in congregational development in a diverse and dynamic world. MORE JAN 14-18...THE ART OF PREACHING | John Dally What if preachers thought of themselves as creative artists who employ many artistic disciplines to craft and deliver their sermons? This course is open to beginning, intermediate, and advanced preachers who would like to draw both their preparation and execution from the right sides of their brains. MORE JAN 14-18...REIMAGINING CONGREGATIONS IN MISSION | Bonnie Perry This course explores inherited assumptions and patterns of Christian congregational life in light of new apostolic environments. Perspectives on missional ecclesiology offer a framework for renewing congregational identity and practice. Students engage insights from organizational, leadership, and innovation theory. MORE

We Flex With Your Learning Goals 3 CREDIT & TUITION OPTIONS These 5-day intensives are OPEN TO ALL — enrollment in a degree/diploma program is not required. Study for enrichment ($498), continuing education credit ($523), or masters/doctoral credit ($1,860).

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OPPORTUNITY for You or Someone You Know? Full-time Staff Position Open To support our growing student body, we are seeking a full-time Assistant to the Academic Dean. Successful candidates will have a graduate-level degree and/or experience in academic administration in a graduate-level setting, an appreciation for the mission of Bexley Seabury, and a willingness to advance the seminary’s goals.  Please consider applying or referring someone in your circle.  Persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply. MORE INFORMATION

Time to Grow

Consultant Lynnette Brown-Sow (standing at left) led lively discussion at the October board meeting.

At its October meeting, the Bexley Seabury Seminary Board of Directors participated in an animated exchange with Lynnette Brown-Sow of L.M. Management Group on behalf of the In Trust Center through its Wise Stewards Initiative (WSI). WSI is funded in part by a grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. As described by In Trust, the Wise Stewards Initiative uses surveys, assessments, resource readings, interactive faculty presentations, dialogue, and interaction with board members from theological schools to help them reflect on governance, structure, and procedures. Bexley Seabury was one of only 10 American seminaries to be selected to participate this year.  According to Bexley Seabury President Micah T.J. Jackson, “The survey and discussion showed that our Board works well together, and is ready to build on the excellent foundation it has set for itself. BSSF and its predecessor schools have weathered many changes, and now it’s time to grow.” Throughout the winter, the Board will continue to discuss the results of this first dialogue and discern the strategic goals that will guide the seminary for the next several years. In the spring, four members of the Board will participate in a retreat with the other WSI schools to learn from and share with one another.

Called to More? Consider One of Our Two Non-Residential Doctor of Ministry Degrees > Congregational Development > Preaching APPLY NOW to begin studies in June 2019 MORE INFORMATION

Contextual...Pragmatic...Practitioner-Taught Is it time for you or a priest you know to go deeper? Bexley Seabury DMin programs focus on achieving competence in a specific field of practical knowledge and linking learning to your ministry setting. Our faculty members offer academic and pedagogical expertise in their respective disciplines as well as real-world experience. DMin Congregational Development Courses help you refine your leadership, analytic, and community-building capacities, and apply new insights to your ministry context. All courses are offered as 1-week intensives in January and June. Learning continues throughout the year, in online conversations with your core group, and culminates in a thesis.   DMin Preaching Offered collaboratively with five nearby seminaries, this program is fully ecumenical—faculty, students, and worship all reflecting a mix of faith traditions. Coursework is anchored in 3-week summer terms in Chicago, and continues throughout the year with work in your home congregation leading to a final thesis project.

Alumni News

Copeland Johnston (Seabury-Western '06), was ordained to the transitional diaconate by Bishop Scott Hayashi on Oct. 20 at the Cathedral of St. Mark in Salt Lake City. < From left at the altar, Deacon Libby Hunter, Bishop Hayashi, and Deacon Copeland Johnston.

In Memoriam

Nathaline Ferlo , the mother of Bexley Seabury President Emeritus Roger Ferlo, died in Albany, N.Y. on October 22. Read the full obituary here