When Felix Gilbert joined Denver Seminary’s faculty in 2013, he brought with him a passion for connecting the Seminary with Denver’s urban communities. As the founder and director of the Urban Initiative—now the Black Church Programs—he pioneered a year-long Lay Ministry Program to equip lay leaders in urban Denver communities. His visionary leadership helped bridge…
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…
Littleton, Colo. – Denver Seminary has announced Dr. Michell Temple, assistant professor of Counseling, as the Dr. Vernon C. Grounds Endowed Chair of Christian Counseling, effective Sept. 1. Dr. Temple joined Denver Seminary in 2021. She holds an Ed.D. in professional counseling and supervision from the University of West Georgia and a Ph.D. in counselor…
Progress toward deep and effective racial healing in the United States has become disturbingly slow across church and society, a Colorado faith leader said during a podcast hosted by Denver Seminary. “Frankly, I’m scared about where we are because I think the blaming and shaming is reaching a boiling point,” John Moreland, the seminary’s director of…
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…
Dr. David Robert Osborn, DMin, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 14, 2023, in Lone Tree, Colorado. David was born on March 30, 1941 to John Robert Osborn and Margaret Ethel Stout Osborn, in Windfall, Tipton County, Indiana. David completed a Master of Divinity at Denver Seminary, went on to earn…
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…
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…
Denver Seminary and its Counseling Division welcomed Dr. Krystal Clemons and Dr. Loretta Sanchez as assistant professors of Counseling. Dr. Eva Bleeker was named assistant professor of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care. “It is a pleasure to welcome Drs. Clemons and Sanchez to Denver Seminary and to include Dr. Eva Bleeker in our growing faculty,” said…
Littleton, Colo. – Denver Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Angie Ward as the director of the Doctor of Ministry program. Ward has over 30 years of leadership and teaching experience in church, parachurch, and Christian higher education ministry. She is the author of I Am a Leader: When Women Discover the…