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Apr 25

Online Information Session: May 22

Faculty and staff will be presenting information on Palmer Theological Seminary and answering questions related to the programs and application process.
Jan 30

Mitchell Lectureship to Feature Rev. Dr. Obery M. Hendricks

All are welcome to join Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University for the 44th Annual Mitchell Lectureship, which will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10 a.m.
Jan 24

Palmer Theological Seminary Launches 100% Online Doctor of Ministry in Contextual Leadership

Offered in Eastern's popular LifeFlex format, the entire degree costs only $11,880, making it an accessible, affordable, excellent option for anyone seeking a doctoral level education in ministry.

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Apr 26

Palmer to Launch 9-month Graduate Program to Develop Leaders in Faith Communities

Palmer Theological Seminary is delighted to announce the launch of the Foundations of Theological Education Certificate.
Apr 26

Palmer People: Jim Oldham ’75 Reflects on a Lifetime of Ministry & Reconciliation

Jim came to Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1975. He grew up in Staten Island, New York and attended Park Baptist Church, an American Baptist community.
Apr 26

Be It Resolved!

As we enter the final moments of contemplative remembrance of our Lord’s suffering, I am apt to write in the refrain of my culture’s time-honored homegoing tradition - be it resolved!
Mar 17, 2021

Returning Home to Rest

As the pandemic has forced us to slow our pace down, I wonder if we can hear God’s voice inviting us to return to a place of surrender and resting in ...
Mar 16, 2021

Joy Ike’s Cadence to Courage

With each word change, the slight tapping of feet, vocal agility, and a stern forward flowing demeanor, Joy Ike led the February Chapel with her “fier...
Feb 01, 2021

Join Us in Honoring Black History Month

Today begins Black History Month and I encourage us to engage with the many resources available. As we enter this new month, let us commit to learning...
Jan 21, 2021

Imagining Your Best Life

The Imago Dei in each of us means the beauty of God shines through us to the world. As God’s image bearers, we bring the Kingdom of God into our neigh...
Jan 19, 2021

The Foundation for Our Hope

My mind whirls when I reflect on all the transitions we have experienced over the past twelve months: personally, professionally, politically, and of ...
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...