Phi Alpha Chi 2026

Christer Bergus (MATS ’26) 

I have served in full-time missionary work since 2009, and I realized the necessity of further theological training to adequately reach the lost and train other missionaries. I chose Gordon-Conwell because of its strong reputation in Scripture and the original languages, and my experience did not disappoint. There is a deep need in the body of Christ globally to have a strong foundation built on the Word of God and those who have gone before us in the faith; Gordon-Conwell has provided this more completely in my life.  

The day after turning in my last paper in December, my family and I moved to South Korea to continue serving as missionaries. I have already had many opportunities to share my faith with others while studying in language school and to show the love of Christ to those around us. I am looking forward to the ways in which I will be able to provide solid theological understanding to those who come to faith and to missionaries who come to serve alongside of us here. 

Julia Bondi (MATS & MACO ’26)  

In college, I felt dualistic passions for mental health counseling and theology. At the time, I saw these passions as competing and did not begin to imagine their integration until a trusted pastor recommended Gordon-Conwell. When I heard about the dual-degree program (MACO + a divinity/theology degree), I was sold!   

In the future, I hope to be a Christian counselor who brings holistic healing and Gospel hope to hurting and heartbroken people. I plan to practice at Haven Christian Counseling in Richmond, VA, under the supervision of a Gordon-Conwell alum!  

Brandon Branch (MDiv ’26) 

I felt a general call to ministry through a specific sermon in my local church.  After praying and discerning this call, I realized I needed formal theological education. I live in Jacksonville, FL, and discovered in God’s providence that Gordon-Conwell has a campus there. Through my time at Gordon-Conwell and serving within the local church, I felt a specific call to pastoral ministry and a giftedness in preaching and teaching God’s Word.   

I am currently in a pastoral residency at my local church, Fort Caroline Baptist Church, where I am undergoing a process to be ordained and receiving more opportunities for formal teaching, preaching, developing lay leaders, and shepherding. I was also recently endorsed by the North American Mission Board (NAMB) as a church planter or re-planter apprentice. I am trying to discern between those two future paths and the geographic location where I would plant or re-plant/revitalize a congregation.   

Kate DeVane Brown (MATS ’26) 

I entered seminary with a background in linguistics and educational software along with family responsibilities caring for two young children. I initially enrolled as a part-time certificate student in spiritual formation, hoping to nourish my own soul and gain practical ministry skills for mentoring other women. Through the advice and encouragement of my professors, God has helped me discern my vocational gifts and calling in the area of historical theology and I will graduate this spring with an MATS in spiritual formation and church history. 

After graduation, I will wrap up a training program in spiritual direction over the summer. I will then continue my studies in the PhD program in Theology at Boston College, where I plan to specialize in History of Christianity. My research will focus on Patristic and medieval spirituality and how Christian brothers and sisters from the past can speak to our cultural blind spots today. 

Shawn Castino (MACC ’26) 

From a very young age I have felt called to the helping profession. I had been active in ministry for 20+ years and my faith is an integral part of who I am. It made perfect sense to me to focus on a counseling degree at seminary, where I could integrate my beliefs with how I practice as a therapist. I’ve been a believer my entire life. I’ve volunteered and worked at a church. My husband and I have raised our children in the church and all of them have become active leaders at various times in their journey. Watching others grow in faith is amazing.  

I appreciate being able to be openly Christian with Christian clients and knowing that I may be one of the only people praying for my clients who are not believers. At my current stage of life, I am perfectly happy showing up and making a difference for people. Being a source of hope when people are at their lowest is a great honor. 

Sooyeon Chung (MDiv ’26) 

Before coming to Gordon-Conwell, I served in China for seven years ministering to children born to North Korean refugee women and teaching God’s Word. I also traveled as an itinerant missionary, working with missionaries in Southeast Asia and Latin America to lead Sunday school teacher seminars and develop curricula tailored to their contexts. During this time, I felt a growing need to strengthen my theological and biblical foundation to become a more faithful and effective servant in God’s Kingdom. This conviction led me to pursue my studies at Gordon-Conwell.  

I have served in children’s ministry for eight years at a Korean church in New York City and have been leading the Young Adult Group since last year. I never thought of New York as a mission field, but through my ministry God has given me a heart for this place and I am now serving where I feel called. I continually seek God’s guidance beyond my own plans, trusting His direction. Ultimately, I hope that if the door to North Korea opens I can go there to teach and share God’s love with the next generation of children. 

Monae Cooper (MDiv ’26) 

I came to Gordon-Conwell because I sensed that the Lord was calling me to pursue theological studies and ministry. I was raised in a Christian home and have been a believer for almost all my life. However, I never considered seminary or ministry as part of the path that God would have for me. When the Lord opened the door for me to pursue seminary, I asked Him to show me a place that would deepen both my knowledge and my faith in Him, and Gordon-Conwell was the place that He showed me.    

I believe that the Lord is calling me towards ministry both in the church and in the world. Within the church, I sense that the Lord is preparing me for pastoral and preaching ministry. And I also sense that He is preparing me for a vocational calling in the medical field that will also serve to expand His Kingdom.  

Chelsea Dowda (MACC ’26) 

After being a Christian for 15 years and a registered nurse for nearly a decade, I began to desire a deeper understanding of my faith and a new way of helping others. This led me to Gordon-Conwell to pursue becoming a Christian counselor while also seeking personal spiritual depth. I came with a growing sense of calling to care for others more holistically, integrating faith and emotional healing. 

In the immediate future, I plan to continue working as a registered nurse while transitioning into counseling. Long-term, I hope to integrate both callings—caring for individuals physically and emotionally—so I can serve others in more comprehensive and meaningful ways within the body of Christ and beyond, recognizing the dignity of all people as image-bearers of God. 

Alijah Dudart (MDiv & MACO ’26)

My calling into ministry began during my undergraduate studies and led me to pursue a more holistic approach to caring for individuals that was not only spiritually but also mentally and emotionally informed. Part of this calling was due to my own experience in minority communities, seeing that not having adequate language for their experiences or resources for mental health issues began to taint their understanding of God’s love for them, sense of community, spiritual formation, and growth. Gordon-Conwell was one of the only seminaries I found that had a robust integrative focus on the intersectionality of the Church and mental health.   

I currently work at Shoreline Counseling Group, a Christian counseling group where we serve both Christian and non-Christian clients in the state of New Hampshire. Each person has a story, and we approach them with compassion, curiosity, and deep respect for their dignity and worth, knowing they are made in the Imago Dei. I will also be continuing to work at my church as a children’s pastor and seeking opportunities to bridge the gap between the Church and mental health. As someone of a multicultural ethnic background, I sense the Lord calling me to be at the intersection of spaces and conversations on the topics of faith, mental health, ethnicity, and community. My long-term hopes would be to offer workshops at churches and educational institutions that highlight the integration of faith and mental health to decrease stigma and increase access to mental health resources.  

Mark Dudley (MACC ’26) 

I came to Gordon-Conwell rooted in a clear sense of calling to become equipped as a licensed professional counselor. It was essential for me to study in a program that supported the integration of a Christian worldview with the work of mental health counseling. I was drawn to Gordon-Conwell’s commitment to theological depth, spiritual formation, and its vision of bringing the Kingdom of God into every aspect of life. My experience in this program has shaped me both personally and professionally, and I am deeply grateful to be moving toward greater maturity and likeness to Christ. 

I hope to build a counseling practice that integrates clinical excellence with relational skill development, serving individuals, couples, and communities seeking wholeness and shared life. I want to create spaces—through counseling, community, and intensive experiences—where mental health, relational presence, and the beauty of God’s Kingdom are encountered and enjoyed. My aim is to live and practice in a way that helps others move toward deeper partnership with God. 

Peter Fiore (MDiv ’26) 

Reading Richard Lovelace at 19 and listening to Tim Keller’s sermons shaped me deeply. Around the time I was applying to seminary, I also began reading Esau McCaulley’s Reading While Black. Gordon-Conwell’s interdenominational approach, strong reputation, and academic rigor were especially compelling to me. 

After graduating with my MDiv, I am planning on going on to do a ThM in Theology. 

Sean Flanagan (MDiv ’26) 

It took 5-6 years of discerning whether I should go into ministry, but eventually God made it clear that this is what I should do. It was a mid-career shift, but well worth it. Gordon-Conwell has high academic standards, evangelical values, and in-person education. I couldn’t ask for more!   

I believe God is wanting me to serve in the local church as a teaching pastor.  

Alden Foelsche (MATS ’26) 

I began my seminary journey at a denominational school when I first started in full-time ministry. I transferred to Gordon-Conwell after my first year because I increasingly desired a more ecumenical educational experience, where I could pursue unity among the broader body of Christ and be challenged by other evangelical perspectives. I am so glad I did. My theology has been sharpened, expanded, and corrected in ways I couldn’t have gotten elsewhere. 

I’m a pastoral resident at Ruggles Baptist Church in Boston where I am training to be a pastor. I plan to go on to a ThM in historical theology at Gordon-Conwell, and I hope to do a PhD afterwards. I aspire to be a pastor-theologian who makes deep theological riches accessible to church people and who trains ministry workers. Whether that looks like pastoring a local New England church, joining the faculty of a seminary overseas, or getting involved in Bible translation for those who have no Scriptures, I’m not quite sure yet, but I’m grateful for the journey God has me on! 

Suni Guarema Ugas (MACO ’26)

I came to Gordon-Conwell out of a deep desire to integrate my faith with professional counseling in a meaningful and transformative way. Growing up in a Christian home and later pursuing training in biblical counseling, I developed a strong passion for walking alongside others in their spiritual and emotional growth. 

I feel called to serve those who faithfully serve others, including missionaries, ministers, and individuals growing in their faith, by supporting their emotional, spiritual, and psychological well-being. In the immediate future, I plan to continue developing my clinical skills while pursuing licensure. Long-term, I hope to integrate counseling, discipleship, and advocacy to foster both healing and lasting transformation. 

Zoe Hansen (MATS ’26) 

After raising four kids here in Virginia and helping to plant three churches in ten years, I knew I was ready to pursue my dream of going to seminary. I originally planned only to pursue a certificate of spiritual formation to support my vocation as a church minister and spiritual director, but once I started taking classes, I didn’t want to stop. I settled on the MATS and have been applying what I learn directly to my life and work (I still don’t want to stop, but I must). 

I have only just begun learning all the things that interest me. I have plenty of ministry to keep me busy in my second half of life. Loving Jesus and his church, I want to work with his high priestly prayer that all believers may be perfectly one, just as Jesus and the Father are one. I especially want to support and teach women to see themselves as God sees them and watch them blossom.

Samuel Hargis-Albert (MDiv ’26)

The Lord brought me to Gordon-Conwell to pursue an MDiv for the sake of ordained ministry in the Anglican Church. I was mentored by two different Gordon-Conwell graduates, and I very quickly realized that there was no better place to receive meaningful and rigorous theological and pastoral education in a residential, multi-denominational community. Gordon-Conwell was a no-brainer. 

The Lord is now calling me into a season of intentional practical pastoral formation and training via a Made to Flourish residency in the Anglican church. There, I hope to begin the ordination process and hone my sense of calling, led by the Holy Spirit. 

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Christopher Hart (MDiv ’26) 

When I began to serve as a teaching pastor in our church, I saw seminary as a form of good stewardship of the call and privilege to be a pastor. Our church agreed and empowered me to pursue my Master of Divinity. My wonderful and supportive wife has made this journey possible, along with my children providing encouragement all along the way. Without them this journey would not have started or been taken to completion. 

I am currently the Senior Pastor of Christian Hill Community Church and plan on continuing to walk in this calling for as many years as the Lord sees fit. My greatest desire is to be a part of a community of disciples that make disciples, just as Jesus directed us to be. 

Evan Hsieh (MDiv ’26) 

I discerned my calling to be a pastor and knew Gordon-Conwell because of my pastor. Additionally, I had some connections to Symphony Church in Boston from my church in Taiwan, so it was an easy decision. Gordon-Conwell also has a great reputation! 

I want to be trained and more equipped for missionary work post-graduation. My dream is to do missions in Japan. 

Chia-Chun Hu (MDiv ’26)  

I had always planned to go to Gordon-Conwell because I saw how the seminary struck a good balance between traditional evangelical theology and modern biblical studies. I was also drawn by the partnership the seminary has with Gordon College, so I joined the Dokes program the first year it was available. Gordon-Conwell equipped me very well for ministry both in the quality of education and emphasis on practical application. 

Currently I serve as the youth minister at my church. I hope to complete a ThM at Gordon-Conwell in the meantime and wait for God’s call: either to continue in church ministry or in academia. 

Markus Hustad (MDiv ’26) 

I first heard about Gordon-Conwell when I was doing the School of Biblical Studies (SBS) at Youth with a Mission (YWAM) and Dr. Donna Petter taught the book of Ezekiel in that program. I was told about the partnership Gordon-Conwell has with YWAM, and after my time there that seemed like the best next step. My passion for the Word had grown greatly during my time with the SBS, and I saw the door open to go even deeper at Gordon-Conwell. 

My sense of call is to discipleship and teaching the Word of God. At the moment this looks like working in the church with younger and older people. I hope to be able to use good and in-depth exegesis to benefit others, making God’s Word easy to understand, relevant, and perhaps even interesting and fun!  

Nicholas Keune (MATS ’26) 

After years of individual study, my wife encouraged me to formalize my theological studies. At the time I was preparing a study at my local church alongside a brother who had done a certificate program at Gordon-Conwell, and he encouraged me to take a look. I was also reading several authors who had graduated from Gordon-Conwell, so it seemed like a perfect fit. 

My time has been spent mostly in theology and hermeneutics, where I was able to begin my research on the intersection of AI and theological interpretation. Starting in the fall, I look forward to doctoral work and building on the great foundations that Gordon-Conwell has blessed me with. 

Abraham Lee  (MDiv ’26) 

Just when I thought I was done with any more schooling, I realized the demands and complexity of doing modern ministry called for thinking seriously about going to seminary. I held the false notion that seminary was a stodgy, academic experience until I dug deeper and visited some schools. Even as I had uncertainties about how I was going to finance and plan my schedule around seminary, God helped me overcome one concern after another, opening doors I had not anticipated, and showing me this journey was his guidance for strengthening my ability to be effective in urban ministry.    

I am a strong proponent of strategic, methodical spiritual formation and care deeply about the pedagogy of theological education in strong relational ties with others. I would like to serve in some role or ministry that makes worship a mindful practice that is rich and vital for driving deep learning and understanding. Ultimately, the intent is to build personal capacity for connecting principles of truth to the confusing, tumultuous realities of modern life. I see the church as an incubator and me as a developer in God’s HR project: facilitating worshipful, God-honoring discipleship and encouraging creativity, innovation, and improved ways to serve and solve problems in Gospel-centric frameworks for engaging the broken world.  

Yechang Lee (MATS ’26) 

I came to Gordon-Conwell during a season when I felt the need to return to the basics of faith through serious study of Scripture. My background of living in South Korea, China, and the United States gave me a growing interest in languages, which later became one of the reasons I was drawn to biblical studies. My study of the biblical languages here has opened up the richness of God’s Word in a new way.  

In the immediate future, I hope to continue growing in biblical studies and, if God provides the way, pursue advanced study in the Old Testament. Long term, I sense a calling to share God’s Word faithfully, in connection with serving in my family’s Christian nursing home ministry in my home country.  

Brooks Lemmon (MDiv ’26) 

While in college, I discerned a call to pastoral ministry, which I knew would entail seminary education. I then began looking for interdenominational schools I could attend to help shape my preparation for ministry. This search led me to Gordon-Conwell! 

During my time at Gordon-Conwell, I realized that my pastoral call was specifically within the priesthood in the Anglican Church. As I graduate, I am looking to enter the ordination process. I also hope to contribute to theological scholarship on the roles of liturgy, sacrament, and worship in the mission of God. 

Chris Macleod (MDiv ’26) 

Before attending Gordon-Conwell, I had been working in a career in finance and would not necessarily have anticipated pursuing theological education. I felt led to become more involved in serving at church and then my pastor encouraged me to try one class at Gordon-Conwell. I am grateful that I continued!   

I am currently working on discernment for future plans.  I am interested in serving in the church/parachurch, business, and/or academics.  I also enjoy sports and sports ministries.      

Melissa (Katie) Madden (MACO ’26) 

Having been a follower of Jesus all my life, Gordon-Conwell seemed like a natural fit when I decided to pivot careers to pursue a degree in counseling and work in the field of mental health. This was built on the premise of my faith in a God who dearly loves the people he has created and who is already at work in his world, bringing redemption and healing. Previously, my background had been in education, working primarily in outdoor and experiential education settings, facilitating group experiences and building cohesive teams of people developing the skills and competencies to work together and collaborate toward shared goals. Over the last decade, my work included serving with my local church, where I repeatedly found myself engaged in conversations with people navigating challenging circumstances, which God used to steer my path toward the more intentional counselor preparation I’ve enjoyed at Gordon-Conwell. 

I look forward to pursuing full licensure as a mental health professional here in Massachusetts, equipped to come alongside people as they wrestle with life’s challenges. At least in the short term, I anticipate continuing to serve as an outpatient counselor with a local community mental health clinic. Within and beyond that, I trust God will continue to open and close doors to lead me where he intends. 

Lisa Martin (MACO ’26) 

After completing my bachelor’s degree in psychology, I had the opportunity to work in an adolescent mental health treatment program, which opened my eyes to the possibilities for change and healing that counseling could bring. I decided to pursue my master’s degree in counseling at Gordon-Conwell because of the seminary’s reputation for excellence and the fact that I could live in Christian community here while completing my studies. The work of integrating my faith with the practice of counseling is difficult to do alone and being surrounded by other people, wrestling through this same process from a diversity of backgrounds, has been a deeply formative part of my training. It is such a sacred privilege to sit with people in the counseling room, to hear their stories, and to partner with Christ in the work of healing that he is doing in the lives of people through counseling.  

I plan to pursue licensure as a mental health counselor in the short term, and hope to do Ph.D. studies in the field of social psychology in the future.

Amanda (Mandy) Miltimore (MDiv ’26) 

In the spring of April 2023, God showed me the path forward in pastoral ministry by directing me to pursue ordination in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC). An MDiv is required for ordination, so I applied to Gordon-Conwell that spring and was accepted into the MDiv program. Gordon-Conwell was the clear choice for my seminary education based on the EPC’s connection to the seminary and all the counsel, signs, and provision I received from the Lord and my church community. The education I have received at Gordon-Conwell has surpassed my expectations, and I will miss being a seminary student even as I celebrate my graduation. 

My plan upon graduation is to continue the ordination process with the EPC and trust God to provide me with a call to a congregation. I believe God is preparing me for pastoral ministry in a church setting and look forward to whatever he has for me. 

Orlando Morales Cintrón (MATS ’26) 

Inspired by the story of fellow Puerto Rican and professor Eldin Villafañe, I decided to study and prepared for ministry academia at Gordon-Conwell. My background is psychology, an area that I teach at both the undergraduate and graduate level, but now I see myself teaching and helping students in the theological field.   

My next step is the Overseas Ministries Study Center research program at Princeton Theological Seminary as a research fellow. After that I hope to get accepted into a PhD theology program at Princeton or a similar program. My hope is to become a theologian who teaches and helps students in a diaspora context.  

Michael Naeger (MDiv ’26) 

While serving during undergrad with Cru through missions and leading Bible studies, I began to perceive God’s calling on my life toward ministry. After undergrad, I was invited by Gordon-Conwell alumni, who are my good friends and mentors, to visit campus. As I got to know students and faculty, my joy and passion for studying God’s word became even more evident to me. I applied in Fall 2022 and started my degree program in January 2023.  

After graduating, I plan to pursue pastoral ministry. My hope is to shepherd a church and eventually church plant. 

Gaelen Negus (MDiv ’26)

I came to Gordon-Conwell seeking to grow as a servant of the Lord and his gospel. I came seeking to discover for myself the biblical-theological heritage that Gordon-Conwell has been known for. 

I am committed to serving the Lord in the local church over the long-haul. In whatever way He might choose, I know the Lord will provide for this calling. 

Pamela Ohman Strickland (MATS ’26)

Since high school, the command to “love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind” has shaped my sense of calling. Recognizing that God had gifted me with a love of learning, I understood this as an invitation to lean deeply into the intellectual life of faith: the disciplined study of Scripture, theology, church history, and their intersection with the wider world. In 2020, I sensed God’s prompting that it was time to commit myself more fully to that pursuit of loving God more deeply through study at Gordon-Conwell. I serve my local church through teaching and spiritual formation. I am also a statistics faculty member at a state university, where I am blessed to mentor graduate students and support early-career faculty as they grow in their vocations. In these roles, I seek to love others and to see God at work in their growth.  

Drawing on these experiences and my Gordon-Conwell training, I feel called to continue sustained study of Scripture and theology, exploring how biblical wisdom speaks into the intellectual and cultural challenges of modern life. Over time, I hope to develop resources that help people engage Scripture thoughtfully in a culturally diverse and complex world. 

Sarah Katherine Oliphant (MATS ’26)

I have a lifelong love for God’s Word and have wanted to go to seminary for years. I was drawn to Gordon-Conwell because of the reputation for academic rigor. I also love that it is multi-denominational with a high view of Scripture. I started taking classes in January 2022, when our kids were 5, 4, and 2. It’s been a slow, crazy, but delightful journey, and I feel incredibly privileged to have been able to study here with such amazing professors.   

I feel a dual calling to both the local church and the academy and am prayerfully taking steps in both directions. I am heavily involved in my local church. I’m also working on a dissertation proposal and considering applying for a PhD in Old Testament.  

Leigh Peterson (MATS ’26)

I came to Gordon-Conwell to learn about cross-cultural ministry and discern how God would use this passion for his Kingdom. Throughout my time at Gordon-Conwell, I have had the wonderful privilege of studying under some of the best scholars on cross-cultural ministry. As I leave Gordon-Conwell, I am grateful the Lord has refined my passions and ministry calling to serve the least of these and share in word and deed the good news of Jesus Christ. 

Through my current work at a Christian humanitarian aid organization, I have the wonderful privilege of sharing the good news through word and deed in the parachurch ministry context. Long-term, I hope to continue practicing proximity to my neighbors through teaching English as a second language in my local community and raising my young son to love the Lord and to love his neighbor.  

Elise Sampson (MDiv ’26)

What brought me to Gordon-Conwell was a burning desire to receive more training in pastoral ministry, to build on previous experience, and to learn how to serve the Church more sustainably and with better tools to care for God’s people. While ministry is always from a place of absolute dependence upon the Holy Spirit, I knew that there were ways that I could serve God’s people more effectively by gaining the proper training for pastoral ministry. In addition, I knew that in order to teach from the Word of God, it was imperative that I steward my calling well by learning how to practice deep exegetical work. 

My hopes are to continue to serve the local church in any way that God leads me and to be a good steward of what I have been given through my education. I also hope to get more involved in pastoral ministry, especially in the areas of spiritual formation, discipleship, and teaching the Word of God with integrity and truth. 

Joseph Sun (MDiv ’26)

God called me to step into ministry. Through the encouragement and affirmation of my professors, as well as pastors from my home church, I began to discern a clear direction for further theological training. Their guidance and recommendation led me to Gordon-Conwell. I came with a desire to be better equipped for faithful service in response to God’s calling. 

After completing my MDiv, I plan to continue my studies at Gordon-Conwell with a focus on missiology. I hope to deepen both my theological understanding and practical ministry skills. In the long term, I sense a calling to serve faithfully in both pastoral ministry and the academic field. I desire to contribute to the church through shepherding, teaching, and mission work. 

Jacqueline Tay Yan Qi (MDiv ’26)

Since graduating from high school, I have felt a clear sense of calling toward full-time ministry, though the specific path within the church remained a journey of discovery. Recognizing the necessity of a deep theological foundation, I was led to Gordon-Conwell to equip myself with the biblical knowledge and spiritual formation needed for faithful service. I am here to lean into that calling and discern how God intends to use my life for his Kingdom. 

My time in the MDiv program has been instrumental in helping me recognize a God-given gift for preaching and a deepening passion for discipleship. Moving forward, I feel a strong sense of call toward pastoral ministry, where I can shepherd others through the Word. Regardless of where in the world I am eventually called to serve, my long-term commitment remains rooted in the ministry of the local church and the spiritual growth of its people. 

Cara Taylor (MDiv ’26) 

Gordon-Conwell’s Christ-centered, global community, rigorous biblical studies, and commitment to healthy spirituality forms pastors, leaders, and scholars whom I admire. I finally followed God’s call to seminary midlife, after working in higher ed, missions, and discipleship. At Gordon-Conwell, it was accessible while working and raising kids across the country, and it was structured for genuine relational connection online and in-person. 

I sense a pastoral call to gather and grow a diverse community who come with longing and lament to rest in awe of Jesus, who loved us first. I hope to preach the Word, celebrate the Lord’s Supper and baptize, so we can go out in the Spirit sharing God’s love. I am looking among EPC or ECO churches. 

Molly Todd (MACC ’26) 

When I discovered the field and profession of counseling, I knew it was something I wanted to pursue. In the words of Frederick Buechner, it felt like the place where my deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger met. I discovered Gordon-Conwell’s counseling program because of an assignment in one of my counseling classes during my sophomore year of undergrad, and honestly, the rest is history!    

Following graduation, I plan to work at the counseling group practice where I did my practicum and internship, under my wonderful supervisor, while I continue to learn and grow as a clinician. Long term, I am interested in owning my own practice and cultivating discourse around topics I am passionate about such as the theology of the body, biblical anthropology, and the intersection of faith and counseling.  

Judith Wang (MDiv ’26) 

After several years working first in the hospital as a pharmacist and serving in medical missions in the Middle East, I felt a desire planted by God to not only care for physical health but also to walk alongside unbelievers and share the gospel with them. My church pastor is an alumnus from Gordon-Conwell, and he recommended that I pursue theological training here. 

I am still in the discerning process of whether to pursue further degrees (ThM or PhD) in biblical studies. However, in regard to the long-term future, I still feel called to cross-cultural mission and to share the gospel with those who have not heard of it, especially with Muslim women and children and marginalized peoples in society.  

Clint Wilson (MDiv ’26) 

After fifteen years pursuing graduate degrees and teaching at the college level, I made the decision to transition to vocational ministry in 2020. Respected mentors advised me to seriously consider Gordon-Conwell. I also had a desire to have an in-depth experience with biblical languages as part of my MDiv.   

I am working as a full-time pastor at a Presbyterian church in Houston, TX. I hope to continue in my role, while pursuing increased opportunities for publishing and writing in the coming years.  

Laura Wright (MACC ’26) 

After 19 years serving on staff with Young Life, I sensed the Lord calling me into a new role as a licensed counselor. Through years of mentoring young women, I often encountered situations that required deeper clinical care, which sparked a desire to be better equipped to walk with people in those spaces. I felt called to step into a role that allows me to serve individuals more holistically in their healing. I chose Gordon-Conwell for its integrative approach, where I knew I would receive both evidence-based clinical training and a Christ-centered framework. 

After graduating last December, I began working as a licensed clinical mental health counselor in private practice in the Charlotte area. In my new role, I am continuing to grow my clinical skills while serving clients across the lifespan. Long term, I see myself continuing in this work and possibly opening my own practice. 

Cameron Yee-Jones (MDiv ’26)

I came to Gordon-Conwell to get a theological education after discerning God instructing me to do so at the end of a season spent as a missionary in Liberia. What theological education entailed I did not know, but I came out of obedience and with excitement. I chose Gordon-Conwell because it was close to Boston, where my family and my wife’s family live, and because several of my campus ministers in college had gotten their degrees from there.   

In the long-term future, I hope to help create a haven-crossroads, a space where people who have no access and/or interest in Jesus can find rest and healing on the journeys of their lives and enter into and experience the story of the Kingdom of God, even if only for a moment. In the shorter term, I am working for the Veritas Forum, where my role is to coach and equip college students to create hospitable spaces for dialogue that can spark curiosity in Jesus among their peers. I am also preparing to begin ordination within the Anglican Church in North America.