The Big Question – by Cathi Johnson

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In teaching settings, there are two types of questions.  One has an answer in fact, such as “Is the earth round?”  The other just generates more questions, such as “Which scripture should be taken literally, and which should be read as hyperbole, parable or illustration to make a point?” In theological discussions, too often the [...]

Are you the one? – by Cathi Johnson

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In my position at MTS, I am often in the company of pastors.  They serve on our board of trustees, make use of our library, teach courses as adjunct faculty, audit courses because they like a professor or a topic, and of course, attend meetings.  One of these meetings is the quarterly United Methodist Council [...]

Where do pastors come from?

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Where does a seminary student from the Cumberland Presbyterian, United Methodist, AME, CME, Disciples of Christ, Baptist, COGIC, PC(USA), and 20+ other denominations go to prepare to be a faith leader for the future?   You know the answer!  Memphis Theological Seminary.  It’s been the training ground for ministers for the last 160 years, from [...]

A heart-felt message of thanks from MTS President Dr. Jay Earheart-Brown

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Thank you! If you gave a generous year-end gift – thank you! If you gave earlier in 2012 and pledge to give again in 2013 – thank you! If you pray for, volunteer for, root for Memphis Theological Seminary – thank you! You are an important part of what makes our mission work. You are [...]