Bridging Divides Across Christians for the Flourishing of the City
Are you worn out from a demanding year of ministry and longing for a space to retreat? Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary invites you to Shepherding with Resilience, a two-day event designed for campus ministry staff, adult ministry leaders, and student leaders. The retreat on our Hamilton, MA campus offers a thoughtful blend of fellowship and rest, […]
Music is often called “the universal language” but digging deeper, we can see how music helps us communicate values, deeply felt needs, complex feelings, and core identities. At church, when we sing, sing a certain way, fund and defund singing, or argue about singing, we’re conveying something about who we are or want to be. […]
All seminary students and pastors are familiar with the dreaded phrase “out of context.” We all know that we should interpret each biblical passage in light of its historical and literary context, and a great deal of what we learn in seminary is how to do exactly that. But when we compare our own biblical […]
You’re invited! Join us Wednesday, March 25 to Thursday, March 26, 2026 for Fall Explore Seminary at our South Hamilton, MA residential campus. Come and learn about our different programs, participate in Life Together Wednesdays, sit in on classes, and meet with professors and current students. We’d love to have you! Gordon-Conwell provides complimentary campus housing […]
In recent decades, Christianity has witnessed meaningful expansion across East Asia, thoughtfully navigating persecution, cultural integration, and interreligious dialogue. The East Asian Christianity Conference aims to harness these experiences, offering a platform for comparative research and practical application in church ministry and mission. Through this collaborative endeavor, prominent scholars from the East and West, church […]
The Fall Ministry Forum is hosted by Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary's dean’s office, the Gordon-Conwell Institute, and the Haddon W. Robinson Center for Preaching. During these sessions we will take a close look at how not to be “branded” by discouragement. We will discuss how to embrace pain, disappointment, and failure as pathways to greater intimacy […]
Join us on Saturday, October 5, 2024 for a special banquet to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Justo and Catherine González. Justo Gonzalez has taught at theological institutions for over 50 years, written over 150 books, and has dedicated his life to bridging the Church and the academy, and promoting Hispanic theological education. […]
How can the Christian faith respond to the humanitarian crisis facing migrants and refugees in our modern world? Join us for our 6th annual Mygration Christian Conference, as we explore how the Christian tradition has responded to the needs of migrants and refugees in the past, what is being done in the present, and how […]
About the Conference: Leaders in ministry are pressured to produce large, famous things as fast as possible. But the things that matter most in the lives of those we serve require small, mostly overlooked graces over a longer period of time. Pastoring and preaching are best when seen as acts of love and wonder hovering […]
None of us are immune to the impact of racism. Sadly, racial struggles abound on the very campuses where young Christian leaders are being raised up to serve the Lord. It's important that racism be addressed in these formative spaces so emerging leaders can learn how to faithfully follow Jesus in a multiracial world. Gordon-Conwell […]
As a “spirit of division” permeates the church, leaders must replace the “demonization of difference” with a spirit of love, humility, and unity. Come hear how pastors and specialists alike have effectively employed the “gift of dialogue” to “keep the peace” and bring healing to communities in crisis. Guest Speakers: Rev. Joyce Scherer-Hoock (MDiv ’80) is […]
Join us for a dramatic performance of Mark's Gospel: Mark His Word with pastor and actor Hunter Barnes. This event happens in the Kaiser Chapel on our Hamilton campus. Come experience the life and passion of Jesus. “Hunter’s presentation of the Gospel of Mark is moving and edifying. It’s not too much to say that […]
In the spirit of C.H. Spurgeon's effective school for training preachers, the Center for Preaching is pleased to provide Preachers' College. This workshop teaches the basics of sermon preparation and delivery, specifically to encourage and support lay members who occasionally preach. Register: https://preacherscollege2020.eventbrite.com Date: July 15 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Cost: $100
Interested in pursuing theological education? We invite you to come experience Gordon-Conwell’s campus in South Hamilton, MA at our Explore Seminary event March 3-4, 2020. For guests who register by Friday February 21st, we can provide complimentary on-campus housing, transportation to/from Boston Logan airport or the Hamilton commuter train station, and all meals throughout the […]
Con Dr. Joanne Solis-Walker & Dr. Pablo Jimenez ofremos Foro de Pastores: Liderazgo & Redención, porque estamos apasionado por y aboga por la hispana pastoraleducativa. El almuerzo está incluido en el costo. El ladrón solo viene a robar, matar y destruir. Vine para que tengan vida y la tengan en abundancia. Yo soy el buen […]
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. I am the good shepherd. (John 10:10-11a) With speakers Rev. Dr. Nicole Martin and Dr. Joanne Solis-Walker we are please to invite you to a Pastors' Forum deepening your connection with the Good Shepherd as […]
As debates about human sexuality dominate classrooms, coffee shops, and social media, youth ministers committed to a traditional Biblical ethic may struggle to find their voice. Some may wonder if there is a safe space in which to form a theologically informed and nuanced approach to these charged and complex issues. Join Dr. Walt Mueller […]
Your project, our Gordon-Conwell Hamilton campus, and faculty-guided lunch sessions. A perfect retreat to map your 2020 initiatives.
The Shoemaker Center for Church Renewal and the Dean's office at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary are please to welcome Carrie Boren Headington, Canon Evangelist, Episcopal Diocese of Dallas for a combined Pastor's Forum/Dean's Forum on November 5, 2019. Carrie will speak on 'Sharing the Uniqueness of Jesus in our Pluralistic Culture.' Lunch is free for Gordon-Conwell […]
The Pastor's Retreat and Study Week is an invitation from the Shoemaker Center for Church Renewal to bring your own project to Gordon-Conwell and join pastors from around New England and beyond for a week-long study leave. With a little help from us, you can enjoy the beauty of the Gordon-Conwell campus and take advantage of […]