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Jan 06

Palmer Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Mitchell Lectureship

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its Frank B. Mitchell, Jr. Lectureship on February 5, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The annual Mitchell Lectureship is the keystone event of the Seminary's celebration of African Heritage Month.
Oct 09

Dean David Bronkema Featured on Bridges 4 Mission Podcast

Palmer Theological Seminary Dean Dr. Bronkema was featured on Bridges 4 Mission Podcast (B4M), a podcast series produced by Short-Term Missions of International Ministries that centers around answering questions and bringing light to the world of missions.
Sep 14

Fall 2020 Zoom Prayer Session: Last Monday of Each Month

The American Baptist Churches of New Jersey (ABCNJ) and Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University are issuing a “Call to Prayer in these Difficult and Uncertain Times” with a corresponding prayer guide, to start Monday, September 14, at 8 pm.
Jan 06, 2021

Palmer Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Mitchell Lectureship

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its Frank B. Mitchell, Jr. Lectureship on February 5, 2021, f...
Oct 09, 2020

Dean David Bronkema Featured on Bridges 4 Mission Podcast

Palmer Theological Seminary Dean Dr. Bronkema was featured on Bridges 4 Mission Podcast (B4M), a podcast series produced by Short-Term Missions of Int...
Sep 21, 2020

Sider Center’s "Christians for Social Action (CSA)" Adopts New Name for a New Season

The organization will continue to build on the legacy of professor emeritus Dr. Ron Sider, energizing every generation to participate in God’s work of...
Sep 14, 2020

Fall 2020 Zoom Prayer Session: Last Monday of Each Month

The American Baptist Churches of New Jersey (ABCNJ) and Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University are issuing a “Call to Prayer in these Diff...
Sep 11, 2020

President Matthews Appoints Dr. Randolph Walters as Special Assistant to the President for Diversity, Equity, and Belonging

Eastern University President Ron Matthews announced this week that he has appointed Dr. Randolph Walters as Special Assistant to the President for Div...
Jun 19, 2020

In Honor of Juneteenth

This Friday, June 19, is a day we remember with deep reverence. June 19th, or “Juneteenth,” is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the a...
Jun 15, 2020

Palmer St. Davids Classes Online for Fall 2020

The President of Eastern University sent out a notice Friday announcing that in all likelihood all graduate programs of the University, including thos...
Jun 01, 2020

President Matthews Dedicates a Day of Grief, Lament, and Hope for our Nation

President Matthews invites the community to a day of prayer and fasting in light of recent events. "We must intercede, intervene, and interrupt the ha...
Mar 20, 2020

Palmer Launches Alumni Care Initiative

Amidst this time of global crisis, with gratitude Palmer announces the Alumni Care Initiative--a new ministry of care and connection for its alumni.
Mar 16, 2020

A Letter to Palmer Students: Hope in the Grief

Over the past few days, your inboxes have been flooded with news and logistics surrounding COVID-19 and its abrupt ramifications for you as students. ...

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Dec 01

Unpredictable Parenthood

Unexpectedly, the phone rang. The person on the other end gushed: “Someone in my childbirth class wants her baby to be adopted by a Christian family; are you interested?” Joe and Denise Gratzel’s journey to parenthood didn’t exactly follow a predictable path.
Dec 01

Jesus, the Light of the World

Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, Christmas lights begin to appear around the neighborhood. The tradition of lights may be traced back to the medieval ritual of burning the yule log at the winter solstice, to ward off evil spirits in the dark and to buttress the hope that the sun would rise again.
Nov 20

Alumni Story: The du Plessis family

Growing up, I had a grandfather who had a beautiful farm. Once a year we would visit, and it was his custom to go around the table and tell all the kids what they were going to do in life. Somehow, he always pointed to me and said, “You’re going to be preaching the gospel of Jesus in the United States.”
Dec 01, 2020

Unpredictable Parenthood

Unexpectedly, the phone rang. The person on the other end gushed: “Someone in my childbirth class wants her baby to be adopted by a Christian family; ...
Dec 01, 2020

Jesus, the Light of the World

Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, Christmas lights begin to appear around the neighborhood. The tradition of lights may be traced back to the mediev...
Nov 29, 2020

Featured Alumni Podcast: “Clinging to Gratitude through Disappointments & Setbacks”

Palmer Seminary alums are contributing to a wide variety of conversations around the world and making an impact in countless ways. This month we’re sh...
Nov 20, 2020

Alumni Story: The du Plessis family

Growing up, I had a grandfather who had a beautiful farm. Once a year we would visit, and it was his custom to go around the table and tell all the ki...
Nov 02, 2020

What Peace Are You Missing?

True peace, the kind that satisfies our souls, can only be found when we seek after the One who gives it freely. Shalom: Most visible the moment every...
Jun 04, 2020

Holy Moments in the Holy Land: Palmer and Eastern Attendees Reflect on their Trip to Israel

It’s hard to think of a more memorable way to ring in a new decade than waking up on the first day of 2020 in the Holy Land. This is the experience th...
Feb 26, 2020

Anchored in The Spirit: An Interview with Dean David Bronkema

Roots matter — and Eastern’s roots as a seminary are a special part of our history. As the seminary enters its 95th year, we asked David Bronkema, Dea...
Aug 14, 2019

Running: When saying yes to your calling isn't easy

Sometimes you hear God's calling loud and clear. And sometimes, you run from it. At 7 years old, Rev. Dr. Donald Moore, MDiv ’10 first heard God’s c...
Aug 14, 2018

Positioned to Advance the Gospel

Running up and down, up and down the back stairs of the church. This was common for me. Our overflow room was in the basement, and we could fit 150 c...
Aug 14, 2017

Courage to Reconcile

In her opening remarks, 2017 Commencement speaker Reverend Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil DMin '00 DD '17, said "I want to speak directly to you about what ...