Leaders in ministry are pressured to produce large, famous things as fast as possible. But the things that matter most in the lives of those we serve require small, mostly overlooked graces over a longer period of time. Pastoring and preaching are best when seen as acts of love and wonder hovering within the ordinary […]
Human identity (in all its dimensions) is up for grabs in our world today. Now is a strategic time to revisit what the Bible says about what it means to be human. In Genesis we encounter a theological anthropology robust enough to navigate the new sexual revolution and the rise of artificial intelligence and offer […]
Join us on Tuesday, November 28 for the final Dean's Forum of 2023! For decades now, evangelicals have implicitly (and sometimes explicitly) privileged and prioritized ministry in big cities and suburbs. After all, that’s where the action is, that’s where to go in order to make your life count, to influence influencers, to shape culture. […]
Join us on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 for the Global Mission Luncheon, hosted by the J Christy Wilson, Jr. Center for World Missions and the Gordon-Conwell Institute. Guest speaker, Dr. Sherwood Lingenfelter will present "The Wicked Problem of Multinational Teamwork."
Join us on Tuesday, October 17 for our second Dean’s Forum of the academic year! Pastoral care and counseling have always played an integral part of establishing pastoral responsibilities and identities. In recent years, addressing mental health concerns is becoming more prevalent in our churches, and church leaders are paying attention to the caregiving and […]
Join us on Tuesday, September 26 for our first Dean's Forum of the academic year! It is an all-too-obvious truth that we live in an age of polarization. Ours is a time that thinks far more about what makes us different from each other than what binds us together. Our disagreements run deep, and by […]
Speakers: Rear Admiral Gregory Todd, Navy Chief of Chaplains In-Person Location: Alumni Hall Email Dr. Katherine Horvath for Zoom link.
Gordon-Conwell & BTI faculty, staff, students, alumni and local church pastors and staff are invited to attend. Speakers: President Scott Sunquist & Rear Admiral Gregory Todd, Navy Chief of Chaplains In-Person Location: Alumni Hall Join the Livestream
Join us on Thursday, April 11 for this spring's final Dean's Forum! Pastors across the country are experiencing a crisis of identity; behind the benign smiles and inspirational sermons and million dollar building campaigns and ever-expanding ministries, there lurks in the minds and hearts of many pastors a sense of confusion as to what a […]
Polischuk Lectureship Dealing with Anxiety From an Integrated Psychological-Theological Metacognitive-Dialogical Perspective Dr. Pablo Polischuk, Senior Professor of Psychology and Counseling at Gordon-Conwell, brings a wealth of knowledge as an experienced teacher, practicing psychologist and active minister. He is also the author of several books in Spanish and English as well as many published articles. His […]
Join us on Wednesday, March 29 for this spring's second Dean's Forum! What will it take to sustain faithfulness? Crawford Loritts will lead us in reflecting on the reality that we are headed toward the very presence of God, and how this awareness of the finish line and, therefore, our ultimate accountability should motivate us […]
Pastoral ministry is not for the faint of heart—conflict, preaching multiple times a week, incessant demands, the care of souls, feelings of inadequacy, the needs of our own families—and did we mention conflict? How can a pastor stay in the game for the long haul? And not just stay in the game, but serve with […]
Join us on Tuesday, March 28 for CSGC's Spring Forum! Women in World Christianity: Facts, Figures, Challenges, and Opportunities Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Alumni Hall | 12:15–1:15 p.m. Learn from Dr. Gina Zurlo, Co-Director of the Center for the Study of Global Christianity, about the latest facts, figures, challenges and opportunities for women in World Christianity. […]
Join us on Tuesday, February 28 for this spring's first Dean's Forum! In this forum, Dr. George Yancey will touch upon some of his previous research that explored the racial challenges faced by students and administrators on Christian college campuses. He will look at how efforts to promote better race relations have failed, but he […]
Join us on Tuesday, November 29 for this semester's final Dean's Forum! Liturgical, Non-liturgical, Pentecostal, Traditional, Contemporary Worship. What does worship mean in different ecclesial traditions? What can we learn from one another as we seek to be a worshipping community? Come and participate in this lively discussion with representatives of different worship traditions. This […]
The Haddon Robinson Center for Preaching is hosting a Pastor's Forum on pastoral ministry issues related to LGBTQ. The event will take place in Alumni Hall in the Kerr Building at the Hamilton campus of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Please join us on Tuesday, October 25 for a workshop on preaching & LGBTQ followed by a […]
Join us on Tuesday, October 25 for this fall's second Dean's Forum! In the Christian story, we understand human sexuality in light of God's creation of our embodied selves and, ultimately, the promised redemption of our bodies in Jesus Christ. This forum will explore a biblical, pastoral theology of sexuality in light of the present […]
Join us on Tuesday, September 27 for this semester's first Dean's Forum! Trauma is an increasing growing issue within our society and the church, including in immigrant communities. For many reasons people often look first to their church and pastors for guidance around the issues of trauma. Therefore, it is vital for the church to […]
Join us on Saturday, September 17 for a New Testament Conference with Dr. David Palmer, Adjunct Professor of New Testament, and John Moser, co-author of the Casket Empty Old and New Testament Bible Studies. This New Testament Seminar will: Help you learn the storyline of the New Testament with Jesus at the center. Help you locate […]
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary's Mockler Center for Faith & Ethics in the Public Square and the First Congregational Church of Hamilton invite you to a morning of leadership inspiration and family fun with New England Patriots Captain, Matthew Slater. This event is a fundraiser for the Acord Food Pantry, which receives 4,000 client visits each year. Learn more and register on the […]
Join Dr. Andrew Root as he helps us to explore and understand our current age, and to think through the implications for our ministries. The Alumni Office, in partnership with Thriving in Ministry in New England, is excited to offer this opportunity for learning and conversation with Dr. Andrew Root, author of The Congregation in a […]
The word “resilience” may be absent from the biblical text, but Scripture is replete with examples of leaders and ordinary people who demonstrate resilience in the face of uncertainty. In these challenging times, it can be hard to remain faithful and endure in the face of pressures to follow the “crowd,” both in the workplace […]
The alleged support for slavery, genocide against the Canaanites, the alleged injustice of hell, challenges of economic/distributive justice – these are some of the most challenging claims of injustice in the Old Testament. Come and listen to Dr. Gordon Hugenberger, Senior Professor of Old Testament, as he gives an overview and develops some basic principles of […]
The Center for the Study of Global Christianity invites you to its Spring Forum: Reopening Muslim Minds: Implications for Christian Muslim Relations. Hosted by Dr. Todd Johnson and Dr. Gina Zurlo, the speaker for this event is Mustafa Akyol, Turkish writer and journalist. He is also a senior fellow at CATO Institute's Center for Global […]