Asia Biblical Theological Seminary - ABTS

Thank you for the overwhelming response to the MA in Counseling (MAC) Chiang Mai cohort.

As we have received more applications than the cohort size we were planning for, admissions are now closed.

We are grateful to God and to every applicant for the trust placed in ABTS.

Applications are currently under review, and selected applicants will be informed soon.

If you have already started your application and wish to be considered, please complete the process at the earliest.

The first MA Counseling cohort in Central Asia has completed Introduction to Christian Counseling.

Beyond academic content, the course is shaping how students engage people in real-life contexts. Many describe a shift from offering quick solutions to listening more carefully and seeking to understand the deeper experiences behind people’s struggles.

Even at this early stage, there are signs of impact in how students are approaching conversations, relationships, and ministry settings.

🔗 Read more in our latest Beacon (link in the comments)

Over the past few days, we’ve been reflecting on something many of us experience—

People trust us with their stories.
We listen. We care.

But sometimes, we wonder how to help better.

The MA in Counseling (MAC) at Asia Biblical Theological Seminary is designed to equip you with practical skills and a strong theological foundation to care well for others.

📍 Chiang Mai cohort
⏳ Applications close in June

Learn more or apply: https://abts.cornerstone.edu/mac/

Wanting to help is important.

But learning how to help well… matters just as much.

There are moments when you want to respond well…
but you’re not always sure how.

You want to help—but you also want to help wisely.

If you’ve felt this, you’re not alone.

Stay with us this week.

People are carrying more than we often realise.

Behind quiet smiles are stories of anxiety, loss, and questions that go unspoken.

And often, they turn to someone they trust…

Maybe that someone has been you.

Stay with us this week.

A new quarter begins today, and it’s good to know you’re part of a learning community that stretches across countries and contexts.

To those joining ABTS for the first time, welcome 🎉.
We’re glad you’re here 😊.

👇 Take a moment to introduce yourself:
• Your course
• Your country
• What led you to join

Registration for ABTS Quarter 2 courses closes in 4 days.

Continue your studies from the comfort of your home while balancing your current commitments.

Deadline: 10 April
https://mailchi.mp/d2c1faf613db/q2_apr-jul2026

The resurrection of Jesus is a truth that could not be silenced.

Though some tried to deny it, the truth endured.
The disciples proclaimed it boldly.
And the Church was born through their witness.

Resurrection hope still lives today.

In a world of uncertainty, we are invited to stand in what is true:

Christ is risen.
What does it look like for you to live as a faithful witness today?

🔗 Read the full devotional: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nvtFxUzIMgiXrbs1Rjx2vxjXv_s1I9Qo/view?usp=share_link

Reflection by Nelson Estrada, Associate Professor of New Testament | ABTS

Today, we stand at the foot of the Cross.

Here we see the depth of our sin
and the depth of God’s love.

Jesus bore what we could not,
and offers what we do not deserve.

Grace. Forgiveness. New life.

Good Friday invites us not only to remember, but to respond.

What might it mean for you today to lay down pride and receive His grace?

Pause. Reflect.

🔗Read the full devotional: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nvtFxUzIMgiXrbs1Rjx2vxjXv_s1I9Qo/view?usp=share_link

Reflection by Jonathan Agarwal, Director of Business Affairs | ABTS

Students gathered in Iloilo for the in-person portion of the Wisdom Literature course, studying together with Dr. Greg Vruggink.

Through Scripture, discussion, and shared life, students explored what it means to live wisely in a complex and often broken world.

“Wisdom is meant to be lived, not just understood.”

At ABTS, theological education seeks to form leaders who embody God’s wisdom in their daily lives and ministries, within their communities and contexts across Asia.