Join Missio Seminary in Celebrating 50 Years |
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A Note from President Frank James |
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I just wrote the forward to a new book on Missional hermeneutics and suffering which is being published by our partners at Samil Church in Seoul, Korea. The purpose of this volume is to explore how a missional hermeneutic helps us gain perspective on suffering. Missio professor Steve Taylor has the lead article and beautifully defines this missional hermeneutic as “the infinite expansion of God’s loving community--the community of the Trinity--throughout the universe by means of image-bearers, of creatures who are moral or morally capable of receiving, celebrating, reflecting back, and extending God’s love.”
A missional hermeneutic will acknowledge that love and suffering are coterminous, but it does so within an eschatological framework of the already-not-yet. The death and resurrection of Jesus inaugurated a new age even as this age continues. The two ages overlap, and followers of Jesus find themselves in an in-between time during which we live a “bifocal existence” --looking to the past, even as we look to the future, and looking both ways at the same time.
Although we have to live in the trauma and complexity of this eschatological middle space, a missional hermeneutic reminds us that this is also the special domain of the Holy Spirit. It is this eschatological middle space where God’s Spirit works hope through suffering. Theologian Shelly Rambo argues that there is hermeneutical hope: “If we interpret from the middle, we can begin to see things that we would not have seen before.” This brings to mind a poignant statement of Nicholas Wolterstorff in his profoundly moving book, Lament for a Son. Wolterstorff, a now retired Christian philosopher at Calvin College and Yale, laments the tragic loss of his son and says: “I shall look at the world through tears. Perhaps I shall see things that dry-eyed I could not see.”
The veil of tears is all too real, but somehow these tears bring new insight and hope.
Frank A. James III, DPhil, PhD
President and Professor of Historical Theology
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"Well done, good and faithful servant!"
(Matthew 25:21a, NIV)
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A vital part of the Development team and the REALChange Campaign Director, Thom Skinner (seated) retired after serving the Missio family for many years. While we will miss his smile, humor and dedication to Kingdom work, we are excited to see him enjoy well-deserved rest and relaxation.
Thom, thank you for a job well done. We are grateful for your direction, support and service over the years.
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Hybrid Learning at Missio |
Do You Prefer In-person or Remote Learning?
Dr. David Lamb, MacRae Professor of Old Testament and Dean of the Faculty, provides an effective hybrid lecture to students and demonstrates his mastery of hybrid teaching. When asked about hybrid learning, Dr. Lamb had this to say, “For the past year, Missio has been upgrading technology in the classrooms, and experimenting with hybrid teaching to ensure a high quality experience for the students. (Thanks, to those of you who have been “guinea pigs” in this process!) We look forward to seeing students both on Zoom, and in-person this fall!”
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Scholarships Available - Apply today! |
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Missio has many scholarship opportunities available for current and new students. Visit our scholarship page today and submit your application!
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Register for Fall Classes |
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Register early and save!
Self-registration for Fall 2022 is open through August 15 in Campus Café. Registration fees will be waived if you register before August 15.
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Mission. Redemption. Change.
Enjoy a thought-provoking issue that will ignite a call to action to serve missionally and follow Jesus into the world.
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Join the growing family of entrepreneurs by enrolling in the online Certificate of Social Entrepreneurship. This program will take you from idea to startup and help you brand and build your business. |
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From Our Missio Community |
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Keeping Up with Dr. James |
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"Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves."
-Romans 12:10
President Dr. Frank James is on mission to honor others. Since April, President James has been visiting churches and presenting a commemorative plaque to recognize their faithfulness and honor their purposeful work to follow Jesus into the world.
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After the plaque presentation at Franconian Mennonite Church, Dr. James enjoyed speaking with Pastors Josh Meyer (MDiv, '11 and DMin, '17) and Kyle Rodgers (MDiv, '22).
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During worship service at Bible Way Baptist Church, Dr. James presented a plaque to Pastor Dr. Damone Jones in June. Dr. Jones serves on the Board of Trustees and as an Adjunct Professor at Missio.
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Dr. Valerie Andrews Presents at the
Hampton University Ministers' Conference
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The Reverend Dr. Valerie Andrews was invited by the Reverend Dr. Debra L. Haggins, Executive Director and University Chaplain of Hampton University, to participate in the 108th Hampton University Ministers' Conference that took place June 6-8. As a guest on the Black Clergy Thriving in Ministry panel, she shared her thoughts about "Compassion Stress", its impact upon church operations, and how to best address the issue.
Dr. Andrews is the program director of the PULPIT (Program for Urban Leaders and Pastors in Transition), a Lilly Foundation initiative, which seeks to help pastors and leaders thrive personally and professionally.
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Dr. Todd Mangum Presents at Pinebrook |
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Interview with Pastor Michael Robinson
Missio, Mission & Ministry
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Meet Rev. Michael Robinson, Pastor of Greater Enon Missionary Baptist Church, and hear his thoughts on the future of ministry and the work Missio is doing to equip and prepare pastors and ministers for changing times.
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Missio Seminary
421 N. 7th St., Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-368-5000
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We are a Christian seminary located in Philadelphia, PA. Our focus on missional theology and missional training will help prepare you for ministry no matter where you serve. |
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