Originally published in Engage Magazine, 2023-24 The concept of redemptive relationships captivated me shortly after arriving at Denver Seminary, where redemptive relationships are firmly rooted as a core commitment. Here, we move toward others believing they themselves are new creatures in Christ, rousing humbleness, accepting brokenness, and gaining a willingness to evaluate themselves honestly based…
Debra Anderson, assistant professor of Training and Mentoring, chair of the Training and Mentoring Curriculum Originally published in Engage Magazine, 2023-24 After teaching a class on mentored formation, my colleague relayed to me a student’s question, “What if my mentor asks me to reveal my deeper thoughts?” They had been in discussion about how to…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has a complex legacy that affected evangelicalism in the United States in profound ways. In episode 116 of Engage360, Terry Mattingly, journalist and founder and editor of GetReligion.org, provides insight into Carter’s presidency, the impact it had on U.S. evangelicalism, and the role of faith in public life. Carter’s presidency lasted…
Is evangelicalism in the United States at a crisis point? In Engage360 episode 115, Australian New Testament scholar Dr. Constantine Campbell, author of Jesus V. Evangelicals: A Biblical Critique of a Wayward Movement, highlights the challenges facing American evangelicalism, including the dangers of politicizing the movement, and the need for self-reflection and honest feedback from…
Below are recent publications from some of Denver Seminary’s faculty members. Dr. Craig BlombergProfessor Emeritus of New Testament Jesus the Purifier: John’s Gospel and the Fourth Quest for the Historical Jesus Dr. Craig Blomberg advances the idea that the Gospel of John is a viable and valuable source for studying the historical Jesus. Blomberg writes…