“Life can be incredibly hard and often feel hopeless, even for those of us who have Jesus as our savior and have been blessed with so much abundance! This is the gap that God has called men and women to minister to—the hard and difficult spaces in the workplace, the counseling session, the pulpit, and the mission field. As a Trustee, I am deeply thankful for the donors who enable Gordon-Conwell’s students to answer God’s call. Your gifts open the door for these men and women to be prepared with solid theological training, deep formation through the spiritual disciplines, and compassionate and courageous biblical truths. Students are shaped with Christ’s heart for mission, ready to go wherever they are called.”

“My time at Gordon-Conwell has been transformational in three significant ways. First, I have been challenged theologically and culturally to step out of my comfort zone to think deeply about topics of concern to the Church and the world. Secondly, Gordon-Conwell has equipped me to engage with scripture in a deeper and more meaningful way. Lastly, participating in seminary part-time has given me time to learn and apply in my everyday life, and this has led to greater spiritual. I am deeply grateful that the Partnership Program has enabled me to have this transformational experience debt-free.”

“Although I had studied the Bible for 20 years, my courses at Gordon-Conwell opened my eyes to how the historical context impacts our understanding of the scriptures, and it inspired fresh love for the biblical texts. My studies helped me to think through the scriptures theologically while broadening my appreciation for the global church. God used the Partnership Program to remind me that I can always trust him to provide the support I need to follow him. My transformed perspective has given me permission to consider stepping into new possibilities for God’s call on my life. Currently, I am completing a ThM and applying for PhD programs where I plan to research healthy spiritual communities as I prepare for broader work in ministry. Thank you for empowering students like me to be fully equipped for the good works God has set before us.”

“I’m grateful for Gordon-Conwell students who bring a healthy appetite for learning and love for the church. They motivate me to pursue excellence and further consider how the classroom connects with everyday faith, life, and practice. They enrich my perspective as I aim to learn and grow alongside them, particularly through the Discipleship Experience where we focus on spiritual formation through prayer, word, and deed.”

“In our changing lives and a confusing world, I’m grateful for Gordon-Conwell’s legacy of upholding what endures: the centrality of Christ’s work and the authority of Scripture. I’m thankful to belong to a community rooted in God’s constant living Word, lamp to our feet and light to our path. Here, I participate in the work of a seminary, a seedbed planting seeds that will bear fruit for eternity. Though ‘the grass withers, and the flower falls,’ the seed of God’s Word is imperishable, as ‘the word of the Lord remains forever’ (1 Peter 1:23–25).”