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PREVENIENT GRACE: GRACE THAT GOES BEFORE
One dynamic or expression of God's grace is prevenience or "preventing" grace.

Rob Duncan, President
Aug 30, 20243 min read


What is Competency-Based Theological Education
Competency-based theological education (CBTE) represents a paradigm shift in theological education.

Rob Duncan, President
Aug 28, 20242 min read


Why is NTS an ecumenical seminary?
Northwind Theological Seminary is an ecumenical, online seminary serving many denominations

Rob Duncan, President
Jul 16, 20241 min read


Guided Education
Guided Education is our new teaching method
This method was developed by our Faculty who worked together in 1996
to launch Drew Theologica

Rob Duncan, President
Jul 10, 20241 min read
Not goodness, but grace
“The quality that should mark the Christian church is not goodness, but grace, not merit, but mercy, not moralism, but forgiveness, not...

Len Sweet
Jul 4, 20241 min read


Be not too confident
"Be not too confident in thine own opinion, but be ready also gladly to hear the opinions of others. Though thine own opinion be good,...

Len Sweet
Jun 20, 20241 min read


Do you hear God calling?
God is calling each of us to different vocations, and to keep our hearts safe in God by each one of us cultivating the diverse...

Rob Duncan, President
Jun 14, 20241 min read


Are you a last-zero person?”
Are you a last-zero person?”

Peter Newbury
Jun 13, 20241 min read


John Wesley & Christian Perfection
In my mind, there is only one perfection to seek - Christian Perfection.

Rob Duncan, President
Jun 12, 20243 min read


New Approaches to Theological Education
This Blog series is not just about sharing Northwind Theological Seminary’s new approaches to theological education but also about the...

Rob Duncan, President
Jun 12, 20243 min read


Dr. Thompson Blog #2
After teaching for 20 years in a multicultural college with a historic mission to American Indians, I came to understand that all...
Dr Leroy Thompson
Jun 6, 20242 min read
Blog #1
In this first blog post, I want to introduce myself, my passion for ministry, and my commitment to it. I am a fourth-generation...
Dr Leroy Thompson
Jun 6, 20242 min read


Theological Education in a Big Tent
What does a Big Tent Mean? The first “Big Tent” I remember seeing was a circus tent, the Big Top. There were many entrances to the tent,...

Rob Duncan, President
Jun 4, 20242 min read


What has changed in Theological Education?
My experiences in Theological Education started with my Dad. He completed his Bachelor of Divinity (Now a Master of Divinity) at Drew...

Rob Duncan, President
May 30, 20243 min read


Using Student Groups
NTS has designed several student groups, which can be accessed from the STUDENTS Page or the MORE button on the MENU. These groups serve...

Rob Duncan, President
May 16, 20241 min read
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