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

David Rice offers a pastoral call to lean into the division-crossing love that might help foster a new kind of discourse.

A gallery of photos celebrating The Seattle School’s New Student Orientation, and the official launch of the 2018-19 school year.

The Seattle School has been formally granted Candidacy status for Accreditation with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Alex Mrakovich speaks at Commencement 2018 about his time at The Seattle School and the call to be a singing people in a world of fear and heartache.

We’re thrilled to share these beautiful images from Brighten Photography looking back at our 20th Commencement ceremony on June 30, 2018.

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

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.

“A prophet will raise up a voice that speaks a truth to power in order to bring about change. The Seattle School is committed to forming pastors, chaplains, and leaders to be prophets for the revolution.”

— Dr. Angela Parker, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies

One month into the academic year, we took time to check in with a few students from each cohort — to see how the student body is processing at different parts of the lifecycle. We invite you to read students’ reflections here.

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.

Today on episode 8 of the Listening in Place Project, Cassie Carroll (Master of Divinity, ‘16) is in Spring, Texas talking with Reverend Paul Nazarian from Northwoods Presbyterian Church about navigating change as a congregation. On changing course as a church: A principles I follow is: “Bless what has been and then add to it.” […]