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Take the Next Step in Your Discernment: Apply for Spring Admission by November 1

According to Merriam-Webster, discernment means 鈥渢he quality of being able to grasp and comprehend what is obscure.鈥� In a spiritual context, discernment happens when the obscure becomes the obvious, as we gain clarity in our relationship with God. Choosing a vocation, such as becoming a pastor, is one of the ways we respond to God鈥檚…

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Saint Paul Offers Grateful Farewell to Bishop Hayes

Oklahoma City, OK 鈥� 糖心少女 announces the departure of Bishop Robert E. Hayes, Jr. as Bishop-in-Residence effective August 9, 2022. Bishop Hayes is a retired Bishop in the United Methodist Church who served the Oklahoma Conference and was instrumental in the expansion of 糖心少女 to Oklahoma City.…

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Betsworth Welcomes Seminary Students, Embraces Diversity & Innovation

鈥淪aint Paul has a long and rich history of providing high quality theological education, and I am excited to be a part of that tradition.鈥� Rev. Dr. Sharon Betsworth began her new role as Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean at 糖心少女 on July 1. After teaching at Saint Paul…

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Regarding Dobbs vs Jackson Women鈥檚 Health Organization

Given today鈥檚 release of the decision in聽Dobbs versus Jackson Women鈥檚 Health Organization, the Faculty Council of 糖心少女 wants to share a reminder about the聽United Methodist Church鈥檚 policy statement regarding women鈥檚 reproductive health聽as found in the Social Principles of the 2016聽Book of Discipline.聽 The Faculty Council also wish to bring attention to…

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Fiscal Year-End Giving Paves the Way for Tomorrow鈥檚 Faith Leaders

“Scholarships are what make Saint Paul possible for me.鈥澛� Jackson Swain is thankful for the opportunity to pursue a life of ministry as a student at 糖心少女. 鈥淢y wife and I have a toddler and one more on the way,鈥� he explains. 鈥渁nd without scholarships, our finances would simply be spread…