By Beth Ludlum on
 This spring I took a class – “Becoming Church” – at the Church of the Saviour’s Servant Leadership School. We talked about some radical basics of authentic church. The class reminded me of the Covenant Discipleship model from my first year (2000-01) as an MTS student at Wesley. I was not terribly enthused about this requirement. Although it was a nice way to learn about others’ approaches to prayer and devotion, I didn’t think much about how such groups – with their openness, intentionality, and accountability – could deeply shape spirituality and community.
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By Beth Ludlum on
Buenos Dios! My trip to teach in the Yucatan was an amazing experience! The Theological Seminary of the Yucatan is a mission project of the South Korean Methodist Church and supported by Wesley Theological Seminary.
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By Beth Ludlum on
I have officially survived my first year at seminary. It is almost unreal now, nearly ten months removed from the start of my fall courses, when I remember the fears and anxieties I had during my first week. Reading through my written journal dated the evening before Orientation Day 2007, I was struck by my peaceful countenance in these words: “Starting tomorrow, things will never be the same. But I know this is where God has called me, and I rest on that promise.”
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By Beth Ludlum on
I still vividly remember my first day at Wesley. I was so excited by the professors’ and students’ warm greetings, full of heart-felt concern and eager to begin deep friendships with other students.
Now, I am preparing my next step – a PhD. After studying here, I have decided I want to teach in a seminary because I think theological education is the key to transforming the church.
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By Beth Ludlum on
 One thing I am really enjoying about Wesley is how I get a new outlook on things during nearly every class.
Last semester, in my Old Testament class, we were talking about Job. Our professor brought up the phrase "There, but for the grace of God, go I."
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By mltwigg on
As the admissions director at Wesley, I have the honor of witnessing the very amazing things that are daily, irrefutable evidence of the Holy Spirit moving people to do more for Christ in the world. Every time I open the mail, answer the phone, read an email or a fax, I am privy to inspiring stories of how God is calling people to serve for the rest of their lives. A young man emails me and says God is calling him to be an ordained pastor. A successful lawyer calls me up and says the Holy Spirit as been whispering to her for years to go into the ministry. A mother with teenagers writes me a letter that says she and her family are willing to make the time and financial sacrifices necessary for her to be able to serve God’s church.
These people are coming from Sunday schools, Emmaus Walks, Disciple Bible studies, youth groups, choirs, and praise bands. Often they’ve been leading a program, course, worship or a group in their church.
Every person w
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