A Message from the Presidential Search Committee
TAs we rejoice in the implications of Christ’s resurrection, we look to the future with hope. To that end, the Presidential Search Committee continues to work together diligently and winsomely (!). We have been in conversation with exceptional candidates who we believe have many gifts to lead this seminary into the next chapter of its mission. I want to underscore the collective wisdom, insight, and gifts of the search committee as we move forward in this time to discern the next leader of this theological school and beloved community. As our work is nearing fruition, we hope to bring a recommendation of a nominee for President to the Board of Trustees sometime this summer. In the meantime, as we enter into this important and critical time in our discernment together as a committee, we covet your prayers, we ask for your continued support, and we join you with our gratitude for outstanding leadership these last twenty years, and more to come. If you have further questions about the search, please contact us at presidentsearch@austinseminary.edu.
Gratefully yours,
The Reverend Chris Currie
Chair, Presidential Search Committee
2022 Chidester Preaching Award given to Kevin Ireland
"Kevin preaches with sensitivity and imagination regarding how the text is still speaking into our lives today," says Dr. Carolyn Helsel, Associate Professor in the Blair Monie Distinguished Chair in Homiletics.
Kevin Ireland came to seminary from Emporia, Kansas, where he was a member of Emporia Presbyterian Church under the leadership of Austin Seminary alumna Phyllis Stutzman (MDiv’05). He is currently a pastoral intern at Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church in Austin, where he creates curricula and leadership for adult study hour and retreats, visits homebound members at long-term care facilities, writes liturgy, and preaches regularly in worship. Kevin will begin a pastoral residency at Westlake following his graduation this week.
Coming in June: Heal the Body, Heal the World
Do you feel an endless weight on your shoulders or in the pit of your stomach? Does going “back” into the world on this side of the pandemic leave you feeling unsettled or constantly clenching your jaw?
Whether you are a faith leader, community activist, justice seeker, peacemaker, or someone who often feels anxious, unsettled, or even enraged by the state of our world – all who wish to heal from within so that the work of collective wholeness may be possible are invited to join.
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My Seminary Spot
Our new campus banners were inspired by the reflections of students and alumni on special places around campus. This month's banner is courtesy of Layton Williams-Berkes (MDiv’14) who shared a special moment on the bridge.
Austin Seminary provides merit-based and need-based financial assistance to the vast majority of our students so that they can pursue their calling in ministry, wherever that may take them. This would not be possible without the generosity of our donors.
Please support the future leaders of the church by sending your gift to the Annual Fund today.
Support our graduates ....
My Seminary Spot
Our new campus banners were inspired by the reflections of students and alumni on special places around campus. This month's banner is courtesy of Layton Williams-Berkes (MDiv’14) who shared a special moment on the bridge.
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