Shepherds Celebrates Graduating Class of 2022

Shepherds Theological Seminary held its 19th commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Faculty, friends, and family gathered at The Shepherd’s Church to celebrate the accomplishments of the 34 graduates. Three of the graduates (Michael Bell, Paul Schirmer, and Hunter Hays) also received academic distinction awards. President Stephen Davey encouraged the graduates by expositing Paul’s prayer and thanksgiving found in Philippians 1:3-9. Additionally, graduates Gabriele Blahnik (MTS, The WEST Institute) and Dillon Frazier (MDiv) shared their seminary testimonies.

Shepherds Theological Seminary exists to impact the world for Christ by equipping servant leaders for life and ministry through strategically shaping both intellect and character. Shepherds’ graduates are now serving the Lord in 30 states and 19 countries. Students from both Shepherds’ main campus and extension site in Laramie, WY made up this graduating class.

Dr. Clayton Schultz and The WEST Institute Class of 2022 (Laramie, WY)

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