Category: Announcements

Cindy Dean Named Vice President of Enrollment and Student Success at Denver Seminary

At Denver Seminary, leadership transitions are moments to reaffirm our mission and renew our vision. With a strong history of advancing theological education rooted in Scripture and service, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Cindy Dean as Vice President of Enrollment and Student Success, effective September 2025. Dean brings extensive experience in transforming…

Denver Seminary awarded $500,000 from Lilly Endowment to help pastors and ministry leaders thrive for the sake of Christ and His Church

Littleton, Colo. – Denver Seminary has received a $500,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to continue cultivating opportunities for pastoral leaders to thrive in ministry through the Soul Care Initiative. “The Soul Care Initiative was established in 2017 to meet a critical need for personal transformation and ongoing spiritual care for pastoral leaders amid the…

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…

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…

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…

Dr. Mark Husbands to Speak at Colorado State Capitol during Colorado’s 2025 Religious Freedom Day Ceremony on April 10

Littleton, Colo. — Denver Seminary President Dr. Mark Husbands will be among the distinguished speakers at Colorado Religious Freedom Day, taking place on Thursday, April 10, at 11 a.m., in the South Wing of the Colorado State Capitol. This annual event brings together faith communities, civic leaders, and the public to celebrate the constitutional freedom…

Photo of Dr. Eva Bleeker, Rev. Dr. Jan McCormack Endowed Chair of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care

Denver Seminary Names Dr. Eva Bleeker the Rev. Dr. Jan McCormack Endowed Chair of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care

Littleton, Colo. – Denver Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Eva Bleeker, assistant professor of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care, as the Rev. Dr. Jan McCormack Endowed Chair of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care, effective January 1, 2025. Dr. Bleeker joined Denver Seminary in 2019, bringing a wealth of expertise and experience to her…

Honoring Jimmy Carter’s Legacy of Faith and Service: A Message from Denver Seminary

By: Dr. Mark Husbands, Denver Seminary President As we observe the National Day of Mourning for President Jimmy Carter, Denver Seminary stands with our nation in honoring a remarkable leader whose Christian testimony transcended political, social, and religious divides. Across his 99-plus years, President Carter exemplified what it looks like to respond to biblical call…