Rev. Herminia Esqueda shares on Jesus, the Samaritan Woman, and the Beloved Community in the Northwest Nazarene University Chapel.

She will be co-leading a Praxis webinar with Rev. Irene Lewis-Wimbley. Learn more at ntspraxis.org/events

Rev. Herminia is the Multicultural Coordinator for the Nor...

A conversation with Dr. Susangeline Patrick on her new book, "Christians in the City of Shanghai" includes topics such as women in history, indigenization, translation, art, multiculturalism, urbanization, interreligious encounters, and house churches.

This wide-ranging conversation highlights t...

Dr. Dean Blevins interviews Armand Léon van Ommen on his book "Autism and Worship: A Liturgical Theology" in connection with the Nurturing Care grant.

In Autism and Worship, Armand Léon van Ommen offers an in-depth analysis of the absence and ignoring of, but also the presence of, autistic peopl...

Dr. Dean Blevins contributed a workshop on “Ministerial Entrepreneurship by Design” demonstrating how design thinking helps ministry practice.

Dean for Administration George Townsend hosted a panel discussion around “Faith Communities and Entrepreneurs: Exploring Possibilities and Overcoming Problems” which included exceptional panelists like business Chris Goode, founder of Ruby Jean's Kitchen and Juicery; Nazarene layman Mark Brinkley...

The seminary’s final session explored the “Social Venturing and the Future of Community Development” hosted by Heather Bryant, Dean of Marketing and Enrollment at NTS, but also previously Chief Development Officer at Mental Health Association of Oklahoma. Panelists included Father Justin Matthews...

Women leaders often struggle to identify viable and effective mentors. Pastor Dana Franchetti and District Superintendent Dale Schaeffer, however, present a hopeful example of collaboration, collegiality and long-term mentoring. Join us for this important discussion about best practices for deve...

The first session of the 2023 Hugh C. Benner Preachers' Conference featured Dr. Dawn Ottoni-Wilhelm preaching on Job 38 with a sermon entitled "The Voice from the Whirlwind" and worship led by Katie Rose Weissend. This was followed by a time of Q&A with Dr. Ottoni-Wilhelm on the content, structur...

Rev. Jacobi Campbell preached a sermon entitled "Ugly Gardens Bear Good Fruit" on Deuteronomy 20:19-20 with worship led by Katie Rose Weissend. This was followed by a time of Q&A with Rev. Campbell on the content, structure, and process of preaching.

Rev. Ruben Villarreal preached a sermon entitled "Get Your Feet Wet" on Joshua 3:1-17 with worship led by Katie Rose Weissend. This was followed by a time of Q&A with Rev. Villarreal on the content, structure, and process of preaching.

Dr. Mike Jackson preached a sermon entitled "Groaning for a New Creation" on Psalm 40:1-3, 6-8 & Luke 1:26-38 with worship led by Katie Rose Weissend. This was followed by a time of Q&A with Dr. Jackson on the content, structure, and process of preaching.

Dr. Dawn Ottoni-Wilhelm preached a sermon entitled "Preaching the Reign of God" on Matthew 6:24-33 with worship led by Katie Rose Weissend.

People are not merely shaped by ideas but through symbolic, experiential language. Theopoetics engages the imagination for the sake of embodiment and liberation. This workshop explores theopoetics and how it contributes to a holistic approach to preaching.

"The Kingdom of God is like..."
The purpose of this Seminar is to equip you with some tools that can be used in your ministry contest to help engage people in the truth of Scripture. This Seminar will demonstrate fun methods that are portable, pliable, and practical.

Most congregational engagement with scripture seems intended to reinforce certitudes and affirm the decisions people have already made in their lives. This seminar seeks to re-conceive preaching as a weekly crisis of meaning through which congregations can allow scripture to challenge those certi...

Vicki Copp and Mackenzie Wood explore the connection between art and preaching with Mackenzie drawing while Vicki preaches. This mother/daughter duo demonstrates what they do every Sunday in hopes it might stir the creativity of others.

This workshop is an invitation to shake up our means of theological conversation that often are so far removed from our experience and longings that they fail to connect with our lived lives in a meaningful way. This time is less about practical advice in sermon work and more about making a funda...

Rebecca Bass-Ching - a licensed LMFT, certified Daring Way™ coach, and host of The Unburdened Leader podcast who attends San Diego First Church of the Nazarene.

Rebecca Laird - an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene, a long-time spiritual director, Professor of Christian Ministry a...

Dr. Nell Becker- Sweeden and Dr. Josh Sweeden share a conversation about their book "Holiness in a Restless World."
Book Description:
"The Bible is filled with stories of wandering, restlessness, dispersion, and coming home—stories in which the people of God are looking for a place to belong in ...

Many pastors spend years preparing sermons, providing pastoral care for the members of their congregations, and organizing their church for worship, discipleship, and outreach. Fewer are able to spend as much time learning good financial management skills and guiding in best practices for the loc...