The Church

Kate Davis reflects on the pain that comes when the body of Christ is wounded—and the hope-filled belief that that body is still not broken.

Jennifer Fernandez argues that particular churches or denominations—even when they are a home of sorts—should not be equated with the whole of Christianity.

The Seattle School’s alumni offer vital insight on how spiritual health and healing are fostered through relationship and the ministry of presence.

David Rice explores sustainable pastoral ministry, grounded in the conviction that caring for others can only go as far as our care for ourselves.

Rebekah Vickery writes that the hope and peace of Advent—especially amidst darkness and chaos—is so much more than a once-a-year story.

Joshua Longbrake (Master of Divinity, ’10) reflects on his ongoing learning as the church he pastors holds a service in Cook County Jail.

Andrea Sielaff with the Resilient Leaders Project argues that, for long-term sustainability in ministry, we need to regularly step away and recharge.

Dr. Derek McNeil is joined by Dr. Dwight Friesen to talk about working at The Seattle School, fostering a more holistic form of education, and sharing his deep passion for the ongoing movement of God in the particularity of place.

On November 6, we hosted our 5th annual Stanley Grenz Lecture Series. This year, we were grateful to have as our featured speaker, Reverend Dr. Soong-Chan Rah, a professor, pastor and dynamic author whose life work has revolved around theology, lament, and racial reconciliation. Here, we share the video of the lecture.

#MeToo is a social media movement that cuts a small but significant hole in the dark façade of silence. Most social media protests fade like the news of the day as the next wave of hurricanes, shootings, and revelations crash on our shores. It is too easy to find fault with movements that merely ask for a click of a button to join. There is not much flesh in the game, but in this case, there is a massive amount of flesh in the game when we talk about the reality of sexual abuse.

Today on episode 9 of the Listening in Place Project, Cassie Carroll (Master of Divinity, ‘16) is in Redondo Beach, California talking with Jessika Perez about Hatchery and the power of eating around the table with others.

Dr. Dan Allender and a team from The Allender Center at The Seattle School spent last weekend partnering with Ecclesia church in Houston. They spent time speaking and ministering to individuals who had experienced many levels of trauma during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Here, Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton (MDiv ’10) share a message with the Ecclesia community entitled “A Path Through the Waters,” based on Psalm 77.