Northern Seminary

06/02/2026

We are proud to celebrate Northern Seminary faculty member Rev. Dr. Marshall Hatch, who recently joined a Chicago delegation traveling to the Vatican to meet with Pope Leo XIV.

A respected pastor, community leader, and professor, Dr. Hatch continues to model the kind of courageous, faithful leadership that engages both the church and the world. His participation in this historic visit reflects a commitment to justice, peace, and the dignity of all people.

Read more: https://www.seminary.edu/press-releases/rev-dr-marshall-hatch-joins-vatican-delegation-to-support-pope-leo-xiv/

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Prominent Chicago Westside Pastor Joins Mayoral Vatican Delegation to Rome: Calls for Courage “For Such a Time as This” Chicago, IL – Rev. Dr. Marshall Hatch will join a delegation traveling to Rome, Italy, accompanying Mayor Brandon [...]

06/02/2026

What does the Bible really say about patriarchy, power, and the role of women in God's mission?

In this thought-provoking article, The Bible and the End of Patriarchy, Northern Seminary explores how Scripture points beyond systems of domination toward God's vision of shared leadership, mutual flourishing, and the full participation of women and men in God's kingdom. The article highlights how the voices and stories of women throughout Scripture challenge assumptions and invite us to see God's redemptive plan more clearly.

📖 Read the article: https://www.seminary.edu/center-for-women-in-leadership/the-bible-and-the-end-of-patriarchy/

At Northern Seminary, we're committed to equipping and encouraging women called to lead, teach, and serve in every area of ministry. Learn more about the work of our Center for Women in Ministry and discover resources, events, and opportunities designed to support women in their calling.

➡️ Learn more about the Center for Women in Ministry: https://www.seminary.edu/apply/center-for-women-in-ministry/

This piece has also been reposted at the Junia Project. Here is a link to the original article. By: Beth Felker Jones Gentle reader, God loves all creation. God made and loves us women.   “The s*x of a woman [...]

06/02/2026

Excitement is building around the Northern Seminary offices this week as we prepare for our 111th Commencement Ceremony this Saturday!

Our team is hard at work finalizing details, preparing diplomas, and getting everything ready to celebrate this incredible milestone with our graduates, their families, and friends.

We are grateful for the dedication, perseverance, and faithfulness of each student who has reached this moment. Congratulations, Class of 2026! We can't wait to celebrate all that God has done in and through your journey.

See you on Saturday! 🎓🎉

05/29/2026

Last night our professor, Rev. Dr. Marshall Hatch, taught his class "Christian Worship," from Rome!

Dr. Hatch joined Chicago leaders as part of a delegation to meet and pray with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican.

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Joining our Chicago faith community and His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, for a multi-faith prayer at the Vatican, yesterday, was one of the most awe-inspiring and humbling experiences of my life.

05/28/2026

How does the church's often limited understanding of family hold us back from supporting single mothers and children in need?

🎙️ This episode of Hear Women explores Jamie Lam’s call to become a single foster and adoptive mom, as well as the challenges, joys, and surprises she has encountered as she continues to build her family.

Her story of courage, hospitality, and openness to God’s leading shows us how the church can be a village that welcomes children, supports single parents, and reimagines what family can truly look like in God’s kingdom.

Listen now!

05/28/2026

What does Scripture really say about women in ministry?

In this powerful reflection, Dr. Nijay Gupta shares his personal journey and the biblical convictions that led him to support women serving and leading in ministry. Through Scripture, theology, and thoughtful reflection, this article invites readers to consider how God has consistently called and equipped women throughout His story.

At Northern Seminary, we believe in encouraging, educating, and equipping women to lead faithfully and boldly in ministry and the church.

📖 Read the article here:
https://www.seminary.edu/center-for-women-in-leadership/why-i-believe-in-women-in-ministry/

✨ Visit our Center for Women in Ministry page to learn more about this work:
https://www.seminary.edu/apply/center-for-women-in-ministry/

Part 1 I (Nijay Gupta) have been an egalitarian/mutualist for over 15 years. So, I am definitely long overdue for expressing my views in an extended, written format. There will be a large number of posts in this series, so [...]

05/28/2026

🔥 This June, join us at Northern Seminary for Missional Theology: The Anti-Greed Gospel with Dr. Malcolm Foley during our June Intensives.

In a world shaped by consumerism, inequality, and the pursuit of power, this course challenges students to explore how the Gospel calls the church to resist greed and embody justice, generosity, and faithful witness. Drawing from Scripture, theology, history, and the Black church tradition, Dr. Foley will help students wrestle with what it means to live missionally in today’s cultural moment.

📚 Learn alongside ministry leaders from around the country and engage timely conversations that matter to the church today.

🔗 Learn more and register today: https://www.seminary.edu

05/27/2026

Why choose Northern Seminary? 🙏🏾📚

At Northern, students are spiritually formed, biblically grounded, and equipped for real ministry impact. In this powerful testimony, Justin Luttrull shares how Northern helped shape both his calling and leadership journey.

🎥 Watch Justin’s story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkGfvYFTN6k

👉 Learn more: https://www.seminary.edu/apply/

For 110 years, Northern Seminary has been helping pastors and those in ministry contexts to lead the church and engage the world. Here, Justin Lutrell, '25, ...

05/27/2026

📣 We’re Hiring at Northern Seminary

Northern Seminary is seeking a relational, organized, and mission-driven Admissions Counselor to join our team. This position plays a vital role in guiding prospective students through the admissions process and helping them discern their educational and vocational calling.

If you are passionate about theological education, student engagement, and supporting future ministry leaders, we would love to hear from you.

📩 Interested candidates may send their resume to: [email protected]

05/21/2026

What if we’ve overlooked just how central women are to God’s story of redemption?

In her recent article, Dr. Ingrid Faro highlights how women throughout Scripture courageously advanced God’s mission through faith, wisdom, leadership, and obedience. From Genesis to the Gospels, women were never on the sidelines of God’s story — they were vital participants in it.

As Dr. Faro writes, “God’s Word shows us that women are vital to His mission.”

At Northern Seminary’s Center for Women in Ministry, women are being equipped, encouraged, and empowered to faithfully lead, serve, teach, and impact the Church and the world through theological education and spiritual formation.

📖 Read the article here:
https://faithgateway.com/blogs/christian-books/women-in-god-s-story-and-ours

✨ Learn more about the Center for Women in Ministry at Northern Seminary:
https://www.seminary.edu/apply/center-for-women-in-ministry/

Editor’s note: Enjoy this devotion written by Ingrid Faro, author of Redeeming Eden. * Have you ever noticed how rarely women are the main focus of sermons or teachings outside of women’s groups? For many of us, both men and women, this has left a blind spot in how we read the Bible and even see...