Congratulations, Dr. Lofquist!

Dr. Les Lofquist, who serves on the faculty of Shepherds Theological Seminary, has been appointed Executive Pastor of The Shepherd’s Church. Dr. Lofquist will succeed Dr. Dave Burggraff who is stepping down from this position to focus on his roles at STS after 14 years of faithful service. Dr. Lofquist has served as Pastor of Membership and Assimilation at The Shepherd’s Church since 2019. Prior to his positions with The Shepherd’s Church and STS, he served for 20 years as the Executive Director of IFCA. Dr. Lofquist will continue in his role as Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at STS.

Graduation 2025

Shepherds Theological Seminary invites you to join us for our 22nd Commencement Ceremony on May 18, 2025 at 6:00pm in the chapel of The Shepherd's Church in Cary, NC. This year, we will be celebrating the accomplishments of 49 graduates. A celebratory reception will...

18th Annual STS Golf Tournament

The 18th annual STS Golf Tournament will be held on May 19 at the Riverwood Golf Club in Clayton, NC. Shepherds Theological Seminary is grateful for those who have been faithful over the years to participate in this event by helping to bridge the gap, as every dollar...

Day at Shepherds – Summer 2025

This semester’s Day at Shepherds will take place on Monday, March 10 from 8:30am-1pm. This preview event offers an informative and enjoyable opportunity to experience Shepherds Theological Seminary! You’ll hear featured lectures from professors, meet current...

Key Elements of Dispensationalism’s Storyline

Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt from Dispensational Hermeneutics (Theological Studies Press, 2022) by Dr. Michael J. Vlach. You may purchase the book here Before considering the interpretation principles at the heart of Dispensationalism, it is helpful to have a...

The Problem of Evil

One of the most challenging questions to address is why God permits evil and suffering in the world. People everywhere are seeking answers about the presence of evil. How can a good God allow such injustices? How can a loving God permit murderers to kill, terrorists...

Opportunities, Obstacles, and Faith

Editor’s Note: This is the transcript of the address delivered at the 2024 Graduation Ceremony of Shepherds Theological Seminary by President Stephen Davey. When Marsha and I, along with our infant twins, arrived to plant a church, we had been able to raise $650...

Current Issues in Trinitarian Studies

Augustine, the great Western theologian and pastor, said: “There is no subject where error is more dangerous, research more laborious, and discovery more fruitful than the oneness of the Trinity [unitas trinitatis] of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.”1 ...

A Brief History of Fundamentalism

Back in the 1970’s when I was teaching at a Bible college, one of my students asked me, somewhat tongue in cheek, what descriptive terms he should use to describe his ministry views in order for him to be, in his words, “the top dog.” He meant, like “fundamentalist.”...

The Top Ten Attacks Against the Bible’s Historical Reliability — And How to Answer Them

How good is your word? A contract may be defined as an agreement that is intended to be enforceable by law. This is why such agreements are often described as being “legally binding.” Contracts may be written or spoken. Yet, as many of us have learned the hard way, an...