April 21, 2025 | Dr. Mark Husbands
Dr. Mark Husbands returns to Engage360 to reflect on his first 100 days as president of Denver Seminary. He discusses the purpose of theological education, emphasizing that it’s not about abstract ideas but about shaping lives for practical ministry and faithful living. In particular, he highlights the importance of helping students develop a faith that endures life’s challenges while remaining grounded in Scripture and Christ. He also shares the significance of participating in God’s work of renewal by equipping students to join in God’s mission to bring healing, restoration, and salvation to the world—especially within a community like Denver Seminary, where every action becomes part of God’s larger story.
" What Vernon Grounds was pushing us toward was how to hold firm convictions grounded in Scripture and the truth of Christianity, and at the same time have a very high commitment to demonstrating humility, grace, and a deep love for… Share on X " An increasingly secular or divided culture requires a new posture of engagement. Denver is well positioned to be a place that is able to be a source of joy and hope in the lives of people who might not fully grasp that… Share on X " People appreciate it when you come alongside and take an interest in them and seek to understand what gives them purpose and meaning. . . that's a good foundation for what I think is a kind of new apologetic, where it's… Share on X " [It's important to] think in careful and compassionate ways for the challenges that students have. They're wrestling with the pain and brokenness of the world, the pain that they've experienced as individuals. And yet, they've… Share on X " The church is a global phenomenon, and it's wonderful that Denver Seminary has this commitment to the global reach of the gospel. And quite frankly, the more we commit to this, both domestically and overseas, the richer… Share on X