Year: 2025

Lori Mack Appointed Vice President of People and Culture

At Denver Seminary, our people are our greatest resource, and the ongoing formation of a deeply Christ-centered culture is one of our most enduring strengths. We are thrilled to announce that Lori Mack has been appointed as Denver Seminary’s first Vice President of People and Culture, effective July 1, 2025. In this role, Lori will…

Dr. Sam Kurien Appointed Chief Information Officer and Vice President of Technology

At Denver Seminary, innovation is not only about technology—it’s about equipping students and the broader Church with tools that amplify mission and deepen discipleship. As we expand our reach and deepen our commitment to excellence in theological education, we are pleased to announce that effective July 1, 2025, Dr. Sam Kurien will serve as our…

Profile of a Bible-Lover: Dr. Joey Dodson, Dr. Craig L. Blomberg Endowed Chair of New Testament 

If you ask Dr. Joseph “Joey” Dodson, Denver Seminary’s Dr. Craig L. Blomberg Endowed Chair of New Testament, what drew him to concentrate on the New Testament, he instantly answers, “Jesus.”   “All of the New Testament is about Him,” he says. He points out that the Old Testament is about Jesus, too, and that he loves…

The parachurch: How did we get here?

The article was publish by Baptist News Global as an excerpt from Dr. Angie Ward‘s book, Beyond Church and Parachurch. Before the Reformation, there was not a Catholic Church in the Roman Catholic sense we think of today. It was just the church. There were no denominations. There was one central authority, the pope. (Unless you count…

Old Testament Scholar Dr. Tremper Longman to Lead Shannon Preaching Lectureship | Denver Seminary, June 2-5 

Littleton, Colo. — Denver Seminary is pleased to welcome Dr. Tremper Longman—renowned Old Testament scholar, professor, and author—as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Shannon Preaching Lectureship and Seminar to be held June 2–5 on its Littleton campus. This 3.5-day event will focus on Big Idea Expository Preaching from the Book of Psalms.  Dr. Longman,…

Denver Seminary Welcomes a New Director and New Faculty for the PhD Program

Denver Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of two distinguished leaders in counselor education: Dr. Elisabeth Suárez, who joins as Director of the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision Program and Professor of Counseling, and Dr. Vanessa Snyder, who has been named Associate Professor of Counseling. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Suárez and…

Faithful Leadership, Enduring Legacy

Denver Seminary finds itself at a poignant yet promising threshold as we prepare to bid farewell to leaders whose faithful service has shaped our community. We trust that the same Lord who is at work in the lives of dear colleagues, will help us both to honor their significant contributions and position Denver Seminary for…

In Perspective: Ways Technology Shapes Us

Technology profoundly shapes us as we go about our daily lives. From how we communicate with others to how we access information, technology influences how we think, interact, and make decisions. The impact is even more pronounced in the next generation as children grow up immersed in a digital world. Navigating the digital world with…

Equipping the Church to Heal: Denver Seminary Launches Trauma-Informed Ministry Track

More than ever, the Church must be known for healing, not hurting. We live in a world where trauma is no longer the exception as it weaves through every layer of society, from families and congregations to institutions and communities. Ministry leaders today are increasingly called to serve in spaces shaped by suffering and unhealed…

Carrying the Story Forward: Dr. Eva Bleeker’s Vision for Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care at Denver Seminary  

Following in the footsteps of a legend, Dr. Eva Bleeker steps into her role as the Rev. Dr. Jan McCormack Endowed Chair, bringing a passion for storytelling, mentorship, and equipping students for transformative ministry.  The saying goes: You don’t want to follow a legend. But when Dr. Eva Bleeker was announced as the Rev. Dr….