Year: 2023

2023-24 Engage Magazine

In the 2023-2024 edition of Engage magazine, Denver Seminary faculty and staff reflect on the power and impact of Redemptive Relationships. In addition to these articles, you will also find stories about students and alumni, news about Denver Seminary events and initiatives, and other resources from Denver Seminary….

The Good News of Christmas: 2023 Advent Devotional

This year, Denver Seminary faculty, staff, and Board members wrote these twenty-five devotionals focused on the hope of the gospel to guide you from December 1, through the days of anticipation, all the way to Christmas morning. We pray this gift from Denver Seminary draws you and those around you closer to Jesus as you…

In Perspective: Fostering a Mentoring Culture amid an Epidemic of Loneliness

Have you ever wondered how mentorship profoundly impacts lives? Does this relational interplay have the potential to multiply generationally? Why should someone consider mentorship over coaching or discipleship?  Creating and sustaining deep and meaningful relationships has become increasingly difficult in our society. Research reveals over half of adults in the United States are lonely; this…

Building a Career from Training and Mentoring

Dr. Liz Selzer, a Denver Seminary alumna, joins for Engage360 episode 121 to discuss her career journey which has been deeply impacted by her experience with Denver Seminary’s Training and Mentoring program. She also shares about her PhD work, which was focused on the effectiveness of the Mentoring program. Dr. Selzer’s career has spanned multiple…

In Perspective: The Place and Power of Liturgy

The word liturgy originates from a Greek term meaning “work of the people.” In today’s day and age, what does liturgy truly mean? How can we practice liturgy within our communities and everyday lives? Together, we will explore the richness and limitations of liturgy, as well as its intentionality and purpose. Join us as we…

Addressing Critical Questions: The Church and Christian Nationalism, Fri., October 13

In recent years the phrase “Christian nationalism” has been widely used to describe evangelical partisan participation in politics. What is Christian nationalism and how can Christians and non-Christians think about Christian nationalism, listen to one another carefully, and have productive dialogue about this controversial topic?  Join The Gospel Initiative at Denver Seminary for an opportunity…

Disability and a Different Perspective on Miracles

Are miracles just God doing exactly what we ask for, or is there a different way to understand them? Dr. J.D. Kim, assistant director of the Doctor of Ministry Korean Global Campus and adjunct faculty in Theology, shares about his book, From Walking to Wheeling: How God Reconstructed One Man’s Dreams, and his story of suffering and…

A Rallying Call to Evangelicalism: “A Burning House”

“I’ve come to believe that we are integrating into a burning house.” These words from Martin Luther King Jr. describe how some may feel about the current state of evangelicalism in the United States. With many walking away from the evangelical movement, it’s important to earnestly engage in the conversation of why and examine the…

Feedback and Personal Transformation

In an exploration of the significance of feedback in personal growth and development, Training and Mentoring faculty Prof. Debra Anderson, Dr. Teri Elliott-Hart, and Prof. Nathan Scherrer, joined for Engage360 episode 118 to discuss how feedback contributes to increased self-awareness, and to provide insights into the dynamics of giving and receiving feedback effectively. They also highlighting that…

Theology for Everyone

With such a wide array of translations, languages, and historical context, studying and understanding Scriptures can be overwhelming. In Engage360 episode 117, author Ellen Wildman, MA, Biblical and Theological Studies, shares a bit about her journey at Denver Seminary, where she found her voice and was encouraged by professors and fellow students. Ellen emphasizes that…