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Meet Yoorhee. Reflecting upon her experience in Central’s Korean Master of Divinity program, she said “One especially meaningful experience was hearing alumni preach during the opening and closing chapel services. Seeing them stand as preachers in the school’s official worship gathering gave me a sense of strength and encouragement. Their presence reflected how Central’s mission is being lived out in real ministry, and it inspired me to grow-both in spiritual maturity and academic preparation-as someone being equipped for God’s calling.”

We are thankful you are part of the Central community, Yoorhee!

Faculty Retreat 2026! We learned so much together today about Generative AI and Theological Education!

Birthday party on campus in Overland Park!!

Join us in-person to celebrate 125 years of theological education, mission, and ministry. On August 20, 1901, the charter was signed to establish what is now Central Seminary. 125 years later, let’s gather for some refreshments, fellowship, and a short program.

Thursday, August 20, 2026
4:30pm – 6:00pm (CT) with a short program at 5:30pm
8620 W. 110th Street, Suite 200
Overland Park, KS 66210

Please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdV0TeHeyoMZq8BVczTw63Atrkfk-GUjd1fLhwQzq_ltJgfoQ/viewform

Additional 125th anniversary event details and opportunities at www.central125.com

Proudly celebrating 125 years of Central Seminary by looking back at the people and partnerships that helped shape our history.

In 1973, the American Baptist Women of Kansas, through their Special Project, made a remarkable gift of $11,044.01 to help provide audio and visual media resources for the classroom at Central Seminary. Their generosity also helped complete a special laboratory where faculty and students could develop media-assisted teaching tools—an innovative vision for theological education at the time.

The Multi-Media Center was the dream of Dr. Robert V. Unmack and the Multi-Media Task Force, whose commitment to equipping future ministry leaders embraced emerging technology decades before it became commonplace.

🚨 Today is the final day.

We are closing in on our $40,000 goal to help launch Central Seminary's bilingual Master of Arts in Ministry program, in either Chin and English or Kachin and English.

Every gift made today helps equip leaders, remove barriers, and strengthen churches across generations.

If you've been considering a gift, now is the time.

Give before midnight!

Giving link is in the first comment below.

You're invited to a free gathering on Zoom to explore the power of questions with Rev. Dr. J.R. Briggs. In "Asking Better Questions," Briggs will look at the power of questions and what keeps us from asking them. We’ll also explore how Jesus used questions and how we can learn to ask questions like he did. And finally, we’ll look at specific ways we can grow in our question-asking.

Thursday, August 6, 12:00-1:30pm (CT)

Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/wh_6Gm9RQtWd_U5gf1uS7w #/registration

📅 Only a few days left.

The future leaders who will benefit from the Chin and Kachin Master of Arts in Ministry program are already answering God's call.

Now we need to ensure they have access to the education they need.

Your gift today helps launch a program that will impact churches and communities for years to come.

Join us before July 31!

Find the giving link in the first comment below.

For 125 years, Central Seminary has prepared leaders to serve wherever God calls—and that has always included the churches at the heart of rural America.

During the 1960s, Central offered a specialized program in Town and Country Church Leadership, equipping pastors for ministry in rural communities and small towns. Under the leadership of C. R. McBride (pictured with his family), students were prepared to understand the unique opportunities and challenges facing these congregations.

The curriculum explored rural sociology, community analysis, leadership in small churches, church development, evangelism in agricultural communities, and faithful ministry amid changing demographic and economic realities.

At a time when many denominations were recognizing the vital role of rural and small-town churches, Central was helping shape pastors who could lead with wisdom, compassion, and a deep understanding of the communities they served.

⏳ Just one week remains.

We're working to raise $40,000 to launch Central Seminary's bilingual Chin and Kachin Master of Arts in Ministry program.

Every gift helps remove barriers to theological education and equip leaders to serve faithfully in their communities.

Will you help us close the gap?

Give today! Look in the first comment for the giving link.

Engaging youth and families in church is hard work.

The Antioch Center at Central Seminary is proud to host Rev. Jessica Asbell Oravecus as she guides participants through a conversation that explores how we can use resources in our churches and our communities to reach younger generations.

July 23, 2026, 7:00pm (CT)

Register for this free Zoom gathering here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/g816NwMtQp-244wAj-Ut9w