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Senior Pastor–Third Baptist Church–Owensboro, KY

Third Baptist Church of Owensboro, Kentucky is seeking a full-time senior pastor. TBC is a compassionate community church with a traditional worship style and a rich history of ministry. Theologically moderate, TBC partners with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship on state, national, and global ministries. Additional information about the church is available at thirdbaptist.com. Educational requirement is a minimum of a…

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Gems for the Journey: A Gift

…a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. This gift only comes from our God to His children. When fear comes, and it will come, let us see fear as a fresh opportunity to trust God. If we step out boldly we will find the spirit supplies power, love and self-control. The songwriter declares, “Fear not, precious flock, from…

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A Prayer of God’s protection, deliverance, and safety

…no evil shall be able to fall upon or touch us, and no sickness or disease can come upon us, or even come near our home or our families. We thank You Father for commanding Your angels to watch over us and protect us wherever we go. They are encamped in a hedge of protection around us. They shall preserve…

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2021 Virtual SPRUNT LECTURES May 3 – 6:00 PM to May 5 – 1:30 PM

…taught at Vanderbilt Divinity School, where he served as founding director of the Program in Theology and Practice. Ordained to ministry in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Smith served two congregations in upstate New York before beginning doctoral work. He continues to preach and teach widely. To register for the 2021 Virtual SPRUNT Lectures, click on the following link: https://na.eventscloud.com/ehome/608547  …

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Ghana Travel Seminar: The ties that bind

…continents and despite the distance that may be created by language and culture, we are bound together in our dedication to use our gifts and talents, our imagination, and our creativity— whether in scholarship, in pastoral care, or in community organizing to work for God’s Kingdom and God’s people. We are united in our commitment to bring more peace, more…

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Central America Travel Seminar: Our last morning in Guatemala

…gifts were offered in a ceremonial fire. Prayers of gratitude and hope, prayers for courage and strength, and prayers asking for forgiveness and healing were offered over that fire. It was moving and beautiful, haunting and also unexpectedly familiar. It was a comforting end to a day that didn’t always feel comfortable. We began our day yesterday with the sad…

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Started UPSem 2003: Rev. Dr. Ophelia Garmon-Brown (MDiv 2008)

…justice, and hope. Learning to think in a much more critical way was a tremendous gift from the seminary.” After graduation, Garmon-Brown completed a pastoral residency training at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, eventually becoming one of the congregation’s associate pastors. Still working as a physician and a community advocate for improving access to good healthcare for all segments of…

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Seminarians for Social Justice

…there are always gaps. Our seminary education serves as a reminder of both this reality and the fact that Jesus has commissioned us to combat injustice and oppression. A second important benefit of seminary education is that it helps us approach social justice issues with surgical precision rather than just by viewing them through a more in-depth theological lens. As…

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Rev. Mitri Raheb brings message of hope to Charlotte campus

…of life” in Japan to the same effect as saying such a thing in Palestine. Then his comments turned to the heaviness and the tragedy of living in a land that has been occupied for centuries, for millennia, by the Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, and many other occupying forces, including the British, and present-day Israel. He challenged us to…

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This is National Estate Planning Awareness Week

…an update. The Walter W. Moore Legacy Society recognizes those generous donors who have included Union Presbyterian Seminary in their estate plans. These thoughtful contributors follow in the footsteps of Walter W. Moore, a visionary who was instrumental in the formation of today’s seminary. To learn more about Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Estate Planning program visit our gift planning website, or…

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APCE 2019: Revived at the Water’s Edge

This is post 6 of 6 in the series “APCE 2019” APCE 2019: Anticipation APCE 2019: “Come to the Water” APCE 2019: The tide is changing APCE 2019: Engaging young Christians in social justice APCE 2019: How does Jesus respond to generational suffering? APCE 2019: Revived at the Water’s Edge BY MARCY WRIGHT “Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the…

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India travel seminar: Andhara Christian Theological College

…It was a very full and worshipful day, and there was such intensity of graciousness from those who welcomed us, quite overwhelming actually. A deep sense of community solidarity brought what felt to me like Saranam, as we experienced God’s loving presence through smiling eyes and open hearts. Michelle Nierle is a Master of Divinity student at Union Presbyterian Seminary….

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Toxicology, cataracts, & Paul… oh, my!

…point yesterday – and that is worth every question of “has Jordan lost her mind?” How do you meet your congregants where they are? How would things change if the chaos was allowed to break in? Alumna Jordan B. Davis is transitional associate pastor at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina, and editor of Congregational Corner.  …

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Started UPSem 2011: Rev. Vikki Brogdon (MDiv 2016)

…studies undertaken with devoted professors and a diverse student population who respected and encouraged one another. Christian community was formed within the walls of the seminary. UPSem Charlotte is truly a seedbed for theological development.” In addition to intellectual development and a spirited community, Brogdon appreciates the opportunity that the Charlotte campus represents. Without the campus in Charlotte and the…

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Visiting the Akrofi-Christaller Institute (ACI)

…first Presbyterian church in Ghana, founded in 1835. This landmark serves as a testament to the long-standing presence of Christianity in the country. We also explored parts of a local chief’s palace and ceremony space, both of which hold sacred significance for those seeking communion with the divine. The integration of traditional culture and Christianity among Ghanaian Christians is a…

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Started UPSem 2004: Rev. Nadine Ellsworth-Moran (MDiv / MACE 2011)

…MACE) The following is part of a series of 20 profiles that represent each year that Charlotte has been enrolling students. Associate Pastor Reid’s Memorial Presbyterian Church Augusta, Georgia A native Charlottean, Rev. Nadine Ellsworth-Moran (MDiv / MACE 2011) now calls Augusta, Georgia, home with her husband of more than 20 years and what she describes as three unrepentant cats….

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Charlotte Campus 20th Anniversary

Nearly 20 years ago, an intrepid group of Union Presbyterian Seminary students gathered in shared classroom space at Queens University in Charlotte, NC. This coming year, 2022, marks the seminary’s 20th anniversary in the Charlotte area. Over these 20 years, the leadership structure has remained unchanged, despite the campus quadrupling in size, doubling the number of degrees offered, and moving…

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India travel seminar: Joyful unpredictability

…and Union Presbyterian Seminary. We renewed our shared commitment to serve the church at large by equipping ministers and theological educators. We left UTC hopeful of the possibilities of serving the church in South Asia. Left, Dr. James Taneti and, right, Dr. Sam Adams with the Rev. Dr. Vasanth Rao Chilkuri, the Principal (President) of United Theological College, our partner…

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Alex Evans is tested police chaplain

Alex Evans (M.Div.’87), pastor at Second Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia, and chairman of the board of trustees of Union Presbyterian Seminary, is flanked by Detective John Walker and Sargeant Carol Adams of the Richmond Police Department.   BY JOE SLAY It was Sunday morning, less than a week after the April 16, 2007 massacre of 32 students and teachers…

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