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“I took the Practical Leadership Training module Leading Congregations in Transition while transitioning into a new pastoral role. I found the case studies that Paula Killough and Gary Martin shared to be immensely helpful, along with the posture they modeled of transitional pastors as collaborators with church leadership teams and boards. Also, the three one-on-one coaching sessions are allowing me to go deeper and receive professional support in my ministry context.”
— Katerina Gea (MDiv 2016), Pastor, Pasadena (California) Mennonite Church

“My years at bgÕæÈË benefited me a lot. The lectures, assignments and class discussions deepened my understanding of Anabaptist theology. My studies at bgÕæÈË have prepared me for a better spiritual life and ministry. Glory be to God!”
— Getachew Tegegne (MA 2023), Gondar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

“I was first introduced to Anabaptism and peace theology through an bgÕæÈË course [in South Korea]. I feel that this tradition and theology are a blessing from God, who wants to restore the Korean church and Christian life. Together, my colleagues and I are reflecting on the turmoil within us, the brokenness we didn’t recognize, and we are being restored, and we are growing. We are grateful to be able to experience that the discipline of theology can set us free, transform us, and sometimes make us cry and laugh.”
— Dongeun Kim, MA student, Seoul, South Korea

“I’m so excited about our collaboration with bgÕæÈË. For decades in Asia, I’ve heard requests for Anabaptist education from groups of small churches that couldn’t sustain their own seminary. They were looking to collaborate with an established institution that would be flexible enough to meet their needs. bgÕæÈË offers both academic excellence and the flexibility of an institution focused on service to the global church, and I look forward to seeing how God will lead us together.”
— Jeanette Hanson, Director, Mennonite Church Canada International Witness

“It’s been a joy to be part of ´¡²Ñµþ³§â€™s first DMin cohort. Being able to shape my studies to foster personal growth means that I’m excited to engage each new text and activity. There have been a number of activities I’ve thought about doing for a while that I’ve written into my Competency Development Plan and enjoyed finally stretching to do. And the regular conversations with ´¡²Ñµþ³§â€™s extraordinary faculty are a highlight of the program.”
— James Rissler, PhD, Atlanta, Georgia