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Join us for Tony Campolo Legacy Event on April 14

All are invited to attend “Reflecting on the Legacy of Tony Campolo’s Preaching and Ministry,” on April 14th from 7 – 9 pm in Templeton Hall.

Palmer & Kerygma Initiative to Host Preaching Event on April 28

On Tuesday, April 28th, the Kerygma Initiative at Palmer Seminary will host “Prophetic Preaching Today: Technology, Ecology, and Liberating Theologies.”

Online Information Session: May 21

Faculty and staff will be presenting information on Palmer Theological Seminary and answering questions related to the programs and application process.

New Foundations of Theological Education Certificate Launched by Palmer Theological Seminary

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University is excited to announce the launch of its Foundations of Theological Education certificate.

Remembering Rev. Dr. J. Samuel Escobar

It is with deep sorrow- and abiding hope- that we share the passing of Rev. Dr. J. Samuel Escobar, Emeritus Professor of Missiology at Palmer Theologi...

Eastern University Honors the Life and Legacy of Rev. Dr. Tony Campolo

On January 25, Eastern University hosted a Celebration of Life service in honor of the late Rev. Dr. Tony Campolo ’56, BD ’60, ThM ’61, HD ’06, one of...

Mitchell Lectureship to Feature Rev. Dr. Obery M. Hendricks

All are welcome to join Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University for the 44th Annual Mitchell Lectureship, which will take place on Friday, F...

Palmer Theological Seminary Launches 100% Online Doctor of Ministry in Contextual Leadership

Offered in Eastern's popular LifeFlex format, the entire degree costs only $11,880, making it an accessible, affordable, excellent option for anyone s...

Centennial Worship Kickoff Service: March 15

Eastern University is excited to kick off its year-long Centennial celebrations with worship and a reception coordinated by Palmer Seminary!

Palmer to host Dr. Emilie M. Townes

Dr. Emilie M. Townes will be speaking on Feb. 21st on the topic of Premeditated Indifference: Facing (In)Justice with the Power of Hope.

Christians for Social Action at Eastern University Joins National Storytelling Initiative on Christian Faith and Life

Eastern University has received a grant of $4,172,305 from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its National Storytelling Initiative on Christian Faith and Li...

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Tony Campolo

It is with both heavy hearts and deep appreciation that Eastern honors the passing of Rev. Dr. Tony Campolo, one of Eastern's most influential alumni ...

Eastern University’s Palmer Theological Seminary Makes History With Inaugural Cuba Cohort

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University recently celebrated a historic milestone, launching its first-ever cohort in Matanzas, Cuba for the ...

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Palmer Waymaker in Service and Ministry Award

Each year, Palmer Theological Seminary acknowledges alumni who are charting new paths in their calling and ministry, reflecting the reign of God in the world.

Innovation Rooted in Tradition

Pastoral ministry in 2026 can feel like sailing a ship on strange tides with no map or constellation. But the Gospel never changes. Palmer Theological Seminary is rising to the call.

EUnited, Everywhere!

Eastern University has turned 100 years old! After a full year of celebration, it’s bittersweet to close out this historic Centennial Year.

The Kerygma Initiative: Opening Eyes & Hearts

The Kerygma Initiative is equipping preachers to awaken imagination, deepen proclamation, and help communities see God at work in the world.

Palmer on Mission: Discerning God’s Call through Clarity and Community

Palmer Theological Seminary’s CARES/Flourishing Leader Project partnered with the MinstrElife team of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABH...

Palmer People: Bridging Scholarship and Service with Rev. Dr. Oluwafemi Adeyemi

The journey of Rev. Dr. Oluwafemi Adeyemi '25 (DMin), is one marked by deep spiritual conviction, rigorous academic pursuit, and a pragmatic approach...

A Legacy That Lives On: Palmer’s Centennial Celebration in West Virginia

Eastern University continued its centennial celebration with a special event held in conjunction with the West Virginia Baptist Convention’s Annual Me...

Palmer on Mission: Credible Witness

Christians for Social Action (CSA) and The Sider Center at Palmer Seminary recently launched a new resource in partnership with several others.

Palmer People: Dr. Harry Riggs II and the Call to Authentic Leadership

This month, Palmer News Network is honored to highlight Rev. Dr. Harry Riggs II, a Palmer Seminary alumnus who currently serves as Executive Minister ...

Psychology in the Pulpit: Rev. Dr. Ernest Flores '16

A common thread through many Palmer stories, and stories throughout the broader university community, is that our students and alumni are equipped in ...

Nurturing Wholeness in Ministry: New Fall Initiatives from the Flourishing Leader Project

This fall, the Flourishing Leader Project (FLP), an initiative of CARES at Palmer Theological Seminary, is introducing a range of new and renewed offe...

West Virginia Campus Centennial Banquet

One hundred years ago, the founding fathers of Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (EBTS) envisioned an academic institution where students could pur...

A Century of Calling: Honoring the Centennial Class of 2025

On May 15, 70 graduates walked across the platform of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church to receive certificates, diplomas, and master’s degrees.

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