Siburt Institute for Church Ministry

We're excited to welcome Willie James Jennings to Summit! Plan now for Oct. 6-7, when you can join this author and theologian for our Pre-Summit Workshop. Learn more at https://www.siburtinstitute.org/presummit-workshop

Churches need one another. Our shared goal should be to help each other become as effective as possible for the Kingdom. | Anessa Westbrook

Fostering Collaborative Partnerships between Large and Small Churches | Mosaic Churches need one another. Our shared goal should be to help each other become as effective as possible for the Kingdom.

Join us in welcoming Dr. Naomi Walters as a new GST professor and director of the D.Min. program. We look forward to working together, Dr. Walters!

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Naomi Walters to the Graduate School of Theology as assistant professor of Practical Theology and director of the Doctor of Ministry Program (D.Min.).

An ACU alumna (M.Div. ’10), Dr. Walters returns with a passion for ministry leadership, spiritual formation and equipping others to participate in the kingdom of God. We are excited for the future of the D.Min. program under her leadership.

Welcome back to ACU, Dr. Walters!

The Siburt Institute's offices will be closed today (Friday) in observance of Juneteenth, and we will re-open on Monday. In the meantime, did you know that churches played a part in the origins of Juneteenth—including this lovely Methodist chapel in Galveston? Learn more about the history of this observance at https://savingplaces.org/stories/historic-sites-story-of-juneteenth. 📸: https://www.galveston.com

To preach the resurrection of Jesus is to reaffirm our own resurrection and our own hope of life eternal. | Pablo Sanabria

Saul of Tarsus and His Preaching of the Risen Christ, Acts 9:1–19 | Mosaic To preach the resurrection of Jesus is to reaffirm our own resurrection and our own hope of life eternal.

The next chaplaincy webinar is just two weeks away! Featuring Dr. Paul Riddle and David Bearden, the webinar will focus on the topic "When a Chaplain Needs a Chaplain." Learn more and register at https://www.siburtinstitute.org/when-a-chaplain-needs-a-chaplain.

You know about our Selah certificate in spiritual direction, but did you know there's a directory of alumni from the program? Access it at https://www.selahspiritual.com/spiritual-directors-directory.

The Church is called to be the people united through the Spirit to bring about unity, peace, and reconciliation in a divided world. | Daniel McGraw

Mosaic | Siburt Institute for Church Ministry Mosaic is a blog that curates reflections on Christian leadership, spiritual vitality, and cultural engagement. Mosaic is part of the Siburt Institute for Church Ministry at Abilene Christian University.

Come join our team! The Siburt Institute is hiring a full-time administrative coordinator. Learn more and apply at https://www.siburtinstitute.org/hiring26.

We're proud of our team! Last week SEVERAL of them spoke at the Christian Scholars Conference at Pepperdine: Carson Reed, Shelby Pinson, Jennifer Schroeder, Brock Paulk, Tim Sensing, Wes Crawford, Mason Lee, and our Siburt Fellow Trey Shirley. Sorry, no pics, but—way to go, y'all!