2021 Convocation Marks the Start of A New Academic Year

by Shepherds Media | Aug 11, 2021 | News, News and Events

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The STS Convocation is a time of celebration as we begin another academic year of theological education and ministry training. The Board of Directors, faculty, students, family, and friends of the seminary gather to worship and to hear what God has been doing in the life of the seminary, and to welcome new and returning students. Our mission at STS is to impact the world for Christ as we continue to equip servant leaders for life and ministry. Stephen Davey, President and Founder of Shepherds Theological Seminary, provided an excellent example of what a servant leader looks like as he spoke on the life and ministry of Hudson Taylor, a true servant leader who impacted the lives of thousands during his fifty years of ministry in China. As we kick off the 2021 academic year, we are pleased to welcome returning students along with 87 new students.

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