KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary hosted two unique study experiences for students this fall, including a study tour to New England and a doctoral seminar in Romania. Each trip sought to expand educational horizons and surpass academic expectations for a variety of programs at the seminary. President Jason Allen commented on the importance of trips such as these two, saying, “What a delight it is to see Midwestern Seminary faculty and students travel across the country and … [Read more...]
ETS 2023 features 52 presentations from MBTS scholars, inaugural Center for Classical Theology lecture
KANSAS CITY, Mo (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary faculty members and Ph.D. students travelled to San Antonio on Nov. 14-16 for the 75th annual Evangelical Theological Society meeting. A Midwestern Seminary record 52 meeting sessions featured seminary representatives as they presented scholarly papers, moderated sessions, and participated in panel discussions on the theme, “theological anthropology.” “I am continually encouraged by Midwestern Seminary’s presence at the Evangelical Theological … [Read more...]
MBTS church historian’s new book features readings from evangelical abolitionist William Wilberforce
KANSAS CITY (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary celebrated the release of “Daily Readings: William Wilberforce” (Christian Heritage) by Michael D. McMullen, professor of church history and editor of the Midwestern Journal of Theology. “William Wilberforce was one of the most consequential Christians in the 18th-19th centuries,” said President Jason Allen. “His work against the slave trade and slavery will never be forgotten. Now, thanks to our own Dr. Michael McMullen, we can continue to learn … [Read more...]
New acquisition makes MBTS home to world’s largest collection of Spurgeon materials
KANSAS CITY, Mo (MBTS) – The Spurgeon Library at Midwestern Seminary has announced its recent acquisition of the Heritage Collection from Spurgeon’s College UK. The collection consists of thousands of books, manuscripts, letters, artifacts, newspaper cuttings, and more from Charles Spurgeon. The new acquisition makes the MBTS library home to the largest collection of Spurgeon materials in the world. Midwestern Seminary President Jason Allen said of the acquisition, “The Heritage … [Read more...]
MBTS trustees celebrate newly endowed chair, residence hall dedication, continued enrollment growth
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary’s Fall Trustee Meeting, which was held on October 16-17, focused on gratitude for continued enrollment growth, the dedication of the newly updated Spurgeon College Residence Hall, the announcement of endowed chairs, and key matters of institutional update. President’s Report During his President’s Report, President Jason Allen celebrated God’s continued blessing on Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College. “We finished this past year … [Read more...]
For the Church national conference focuses on “A Glorious Calling”
KANSAS CITY, Mo (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary hosted the ninth annual For the Church National Conference in Kansas City on September 11-12, welcoming more than 1,100 pastors and ministry leaders to campus. Speakers Jason K. Allen, Jimmy Scroggins, Ben Mandrell, Afshin Ziafat, H.B. Charles, Jr., and Jared C. Wilson preached on the importance of ministry calling and sought to encourage attendees to faithfully pursue their ministry with joy. “It was a great privilege and joy to host so … [Read more...]
‘We are a gospel people,’ Allen says at MBTS convocation
KANSAS CITY (MBTS) — Midwestern Seminary inaugurated a new academic year during a convocation service on Aug. 29, featuring a sermon by President Jason Allen on the centrality of the gospel for life and ministry. From Acts 9, Allen presented one of the most well-known conversion stories of all time, namely, the conversion of the Apostle Paul. As he said, “Something happened in these verses that not only changed this man’s life but changed the world. These verses radiate the amazing grace … [Read more...]
Spurgeon College students move in to new residence hall
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) — Spurgeon College students arrived on campus last week, moving into the recently renovated undergraduate residence hall and celebrating the completion of all central campus updates. “I am thrilled at how the renovation of our new residence hall turned out,” said President Jason Allen. “This project has been a long time in the making, and I could not be happier for our students to move into this place. I want to congratulate and thank Mr. Jim Kragenbring and his … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary announces new doctoral degree in ministry to women
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Midwestern Seminary recently announced a new degree offering to its doctoral program, the Doctor of Ministry in Ministry to Women. Launching in the fall of 2023, the D.Min. in Ministry to Women seeks to expand the seminary’s efforts to develop theologically based strategies for ministry to women. I am grateful to announce our new Doctor of Ministry in Ministry to Women degree,” said President Jason Allen. “We desire to train both men and women for the church and this … [Read more...]
Spurgeon College announces new cohorts, preparing students together for the Kingdom
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) — Spurgeon College, the undergraduate institution of Midwestern Seminary, announced this week a new cohort model for residential education called Spurgeon College Cohorts. Spurgeon College Cohorts exists to expand and strengthen the residential culture for undergraduate students in Kansas City. Beginning in the fall of 2023, each undergraduate student will engage in intentional and formative community through one of five cohorts: Fusion, Accelerate, Athletics, … [Read more...]
Fusion Program commissions 12 missionary teams for overseas service
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Spurgeon College hosted a commissioning ceremony for their Fusion Cohorts on April 25, celebrating twelve missionary teams to Africa and high security locations throughout the Middle East and South Asia. Families and friends gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of cohort participants and commission them to serving overseas this summer. Since 2005, Fusion has existed to equip believers for a lifetime of Kingdom service by training students to make disciples … [Read more...]
Midwestern Seminary announces three new degrees, 14 new emphases
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MBTS) – Midwestern Seminary faculty approved curricular changes and added mentorship opportunities to its master’s program on March 30. The newly approved structure features double the number of available emphases, clear and attainable pathways to doctoral programs, and discipline-specific cohort offerings for Global Campus students. “I am grateful to be able to announce these new degrees and new emphases in our Master’s programs at Midwestern Seminary,” said President … [Read more...]