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Oct 09

Dean David Bronkema to be Featured on Bridges 4 Mission Podcast

Palmer Theological Seminary Dean Dr. Bronkema will be 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.
Sep 21

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 justice around the world.
Oct 09, 2020

Dean David Bronkema to be Featured on Bridges 4 Mission Podcast

Palmer Theological Seminary Dean Dr. Bronkema will be featured on Bridges 4 Mission Podcast (B4M), a podcast series produced by Short-Term Missions of...
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. ...
Feb 12, 2020

Conversations on Church and Community: Feb 27

Palmer Theological Seminary is celebrating African Heritage Month with The Inaugural Palmer Consultation: Conversations on Church & Community, taking ...

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Feb 26

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, Dean of Palmer Seminary, to reflect with us on Palmer’s rich history and future.
Jun 04

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 that attendees of the Palmer Theological Seminary Trip to Israel had this winter.
Aug 14

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 calling to be a preacher...
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 ...
Jul 15, 2016

Celebrating 35 Years of Mitchell Lecture Scholars & Preachers

The last 35 years have attracted larger-than-life preachers and expositors of black theology, multiculturalism, and social justice advocacy. The main ...