Jeff Foster
(Certificate of Achievement in Theological Studies)
For nine years I felt the leading of God to ministry. I began my academic journey thinking that I had God all figured out. This journey began at Moody Bible Institute for several semesters, where I gleaned perspective on missions and evangelism. Because of a full-time missionary role, I suspended Moody classes to concentrate on raising support. During that time God began to speak to me about the overall disunity in our Christian church. I came to the conclusion that unity within the body of Christ is the best way to reach lost souls with greater depth. I started exploring the Anabaptist teaching and specifically the way the Church of the Brethren strives toward this vision of unity and reconciliation.
I applied to Bethany Theological Seminary's CATS program, which will allow me to complete a Master of Divinity degree at my own pace. I found enthusiasm and encouragement from Bethany's staff and faculty--each dedicated to this place of love and learning. Theologically, I am gaining a balanced perspective on conservative and progressive biblical positions.
I can say with confidence that this seminary is God- and people-focused, and at the same time, follows Christ's teaching in Matthew 6:33. With several weekend intensives and online classes to complete, I'm grateful to call Bethany my home away from home.