SEMINARY EXPLORES PARTNERSHIP

The faculties of ABSW and Central Baptist Theological Seminary will journey to Nicaragua and Costa Rica in January to explore the mission of the church and the nature of theological education in Latin America.

The trip is also part of ongoing conversations between ABSW and the Kansas City seminary about cooperative ventures.

This summer the faculties of the two seminaries met in Denver with leaders of the American Baptist Churches of the Rocky Mountains to explore continuing education opportunities for pastors west of the Mississippi.

Other partnership possibilities under consideration include a common M.Div. program and a joint doctor of ministry degree.

The mission trip to Nicaragua and Costa Rica will provide further opportunity for reflection on cooperation.

“This mission/educational trip will give the faculties a common experience even as they consider the next steps that need to be taken for cooperation here at home,” says ABSW President Keith Russell.
The trip is sponsored in part by the Board of International Ministries, American Baptist Churches USA. Faculty will meet with pastors, church leaders, and theological educators in Nicaragua and Costa Rica.