{"id":19064,"date":"2024-06-14T15:00:03","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T20:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tiu.edu\/divinity\/?page_id=19064"},"modified":"2026-08-25T09:58:59","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T14:58:59","slug":"churches","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tiu.edu\/divinity\/churches\/","title":{"rendered":"Church Partnerships"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe church needs leaders who are biblically and theologically equipped to serve the needs of the 21st-century church. In response to the changing landscape of theological education and the need for more trained leaders, through our fully accredited Certificate Programs, churches and organizations around the world can partner with TEDS to prepare the Body of Christ for deeper engagement and participation in the mission of God. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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As a pastor and leader, I\u2019ve asked many of the same questions you are asking in regards to ministry, disciple-making, and leadership. And we’re listening!<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 At TEDS, we value biblical truth, personal spiritual transformation, and equipping men and women for real-life ministry. Our programs are rooted in scripture and taught by world-class faculty whose deepest desire is that each student gain a solid foundation in theology, biblical studies, and ministry skills.<\/p>

Partnering with you and your church, we can faithfully ensure\u00a0 emerging leaders have the deep understanding, adaptability, and critical thinking skills needed to navigate today\u2019s complex church and cultural landscape. Take a look at some of the new\u00a0ways we are engaging with pastors to make disciples fully equipped for the mission of the church.\u00a0 I look forward to hearing from you and getting to know you in the coming weeks, months and years. Together, we will seek God\u2019s direction for His church, and build stronger bridges between the local church and theological training here at TEDS.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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