Midwestern Women's Institute

Ministry can be filled with unique joys, questions, and challenges. The MBTS Seminary Wives Cohort provides a place to learn from experienced ministry wives, build lasting friendships, and gain wisdom for the road ahead. Through twice-monthly gatherings, participants are encouraged in their walk with Christ and prepared for faithful service alongside their husbands.

🌟 Testimonial
"The Seminary Wives Cohort at Midwestern was a great blessing to me. In a season where I am raising young kids and my husband recently accepted an associate pastor position at our church, it proved to be relatable and applicable many times.
From topics such as raising children that will be the 'pastor's kid' and how to best support your husband in ministry, the wisdom offered by Mrs. Edie Ross, Mrs. Julie Chipman, and Mrs. Karen Allen was invaluable. We have a unique calling as a pastor's wife, and these ladies were able to dissect complex feelings, blessings, and burdens that come with it.
I will take the lessons I learned from this cohort with me the rest of my life!"
— Regan Smith, 2025–2026 Cohort Member

✨ Applications are now being accepted for the 2026–2027 cohort. Participation is limited to 12 women.

Apply today: mbts.edu/seminarywives

Our ONLINE Biblical Parenting course offers encouragement from God’s Word and practical help for raising children in the nurture and instruction of the Lord. Together, students consider biblical foundations, different seasons of parenting, and ways to apply Scripture with wisdom and grace.

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Grow in your understanding of the Old Testament through our ONLINE Old Testament 1 & 2 courses. From the Pentateuch and historical books to poetry, prophets, and writings, these courses help women study Scripture, trace major themes, and apply biblical truth to life and ministry.

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Grow with MWI from wherever you are.
Our online courses give you structure without requiring you to be online at a certain time each week. You’ll move through weekly modules, study Scripture, and receive practical encouragement for your life and ministry—on a schedule that works for you.
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Join us for Theology 1 & 2 ON CAMPUS, and build a strong foundation in the truths that shape Christian life and ministry. These courses help women grow in understanding core doctrines—Scripture, the Trinity, humanity, sin, Christ, salvation, the Holy Spirit, the church, and our future hope—and learn how to apply those truths with wisdom and care.

Whether you are serving in women’s ministry, discipling others, or simply wanting to know God more deeply, Theology 1 & 2 will help you connect rich doctrine to everyday faithfulness.

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As a seminary wife, you are preparing for ministry too. The MBTS Seminary Wives Cohort is designed to connect, encourage, and equip wives of seminary students through mentorship, biblical encouragement, and meaningful community. Led by Mrs. Karen Allen and experienced ministry wives, this cohort meets twice monthly throughout the academic year and is limited to just 12 women.

🌟 Testimonial
"The Seminary Wives Cohort was a great place for camaraderie in this era of life where we're all preparing to be sent out into ministry in one way or another. It gave me practical ideas on ways to honor the Lord as a wife, mom, and church member. It was great to hear from faithful pastors' wives who have lived experience and were ready to answer all of our hard questions.
One of my most useful takeaways was hearing Mrs. Julie Chipman share the daily Scripture passages she reads to remind herself of her biblical role and priorities as a Christian, wife, mother, and church member.
We lived off campus through my husband's time in seminary, so this was a wonderful opportunity to connect with other women in this unique season of life and make sweet friends. I am so grateful!"
— Emily Dennison, 2025–2026 Cohort Member

Applications are now open for the 2026–2027 cohort. Learn more and apply: mbts.edu/seminarywives

The For the Church Conference Course gives women the opportunity to attend Midwestern’s annual FTC Women's Pre-Conference event and reflect on how Scripture shapes their lives, families, churches, communities, and ministries. Come be encouraged, equipped, and challenged to apply what you learn.

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Join us for our ON CAMPUS Hermeneutics 1 & 2 courses and learn practical tools for reading, interpreting, and applying God’s Word. These classes help women build a method for studying Scripture that they can use personally and share with others—all in an encouraging classroom community.

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This fall, MWI on-campus courses give women a place to grow in truth, ask thoughtful questions, and be encouraged in community. Whether you are studying theology, learning to handle Scripture faithfully, or joining the FTC Conference Course, you’ll receive biblical instruction and practical tools for everyday life and ministry.
Free childcare is available during on-campus classes.

More information: mbts.edu/mwi

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Nancy Guthrie and the Reformation of Women’s Ministry Over the last 20 years, women all over the world have started to dig into the Bible not just with their hearts but with their minds.