Truett Seminary

Through partnerships with churches, denominations, and educational institutions, Truett Seminary is committed to fostering and facilitating life-giving, long-lasting ministries and is working to support pastors and ministry leaders at every stage of their journey. The Ministry for Life initiative is helping to expand this work not only in Texas but also across the United States, by creating opportunities for emerging leaders to discern their particular callings, by educating ministers-in-training, by expanding networks for faithful, fruitful gospel service, and by providing substantive support for those already working the Church. 

How does Jesus Christ relate to today's Church? Enduring theological questions like this shape how Christians understand worship, discipleship, and their callings in the world. At Baylor’s Truett Seminary, faculty and local church leaders recently gathered to explore these questions through ecumenical dialogue, considering what it means for the Church to live faithfully in relationship with the risen and ascended Christ. 

As a reflection, Jason Vickers, PhD, professor of Christian Theology and holder of the Wesleyan Endowed Chair of Christian Theology, wrote the following. 

At Truett Seminary, faculty are intentional about creating opportunities for students to connect a strong foundation in Scripture and theology with the practical responsibility of pastoral ministry. While theological knowledge is essential, serving a congregation also requires the ability to navigate complex relationships, lead with wisdom, and respond to the everyday challenges of ministry.  

What does it look like to serve a rural Texas congregation? For Truett Seminary alumnus Chris McLain, senior pastor of First Baptist Church Bandera, it means building relationships, serving his community, and embracing the everyday work of pastoral ministry. A 2014 Master of Divinity graduate, he shares how Truett shaped his calling and continues to influence his ministry in the Texas Hill Country.