50th Anniversary Celebration
Missio has reason to celebrateāand celebrate all year long. As of 2021, MISSIO is celebrating 50 years of faithful ministry to the Philadelphia region (1971-2021). The Holy Spirit is alive and well and will not be quarantined.
Our celebration will look back but also look forward. We will recognize the foundation that was laid by our two founders: Dr. Allan MacRae and Dr. Jack Murrayāone was a scholar and the other an evangelist. Ā Together they embodied a spirit that joined serious Bible study a with a missionaryās zeal to share the Gospelābut always with a gracious and respectful understanding of the cultural contextā”theirs was a Gospel with legs.”
One of the signs of a healthy organization is growth. I am not talking about numerical growth (although that has happened). I am talking about spiritual growth.Ā We have grown in our self-understanding; we have grown in our understanding of Scripture; and we have grown in compassion, grace, and love of God and neighbor. We have recommitted ourselves to metro Philadelphiaāurban and suburban.
Nothing demonstrates that growth better than the missional turn nearly 20 years ago. Dr. David Dunbar led what was then Biblical Seminary to become one of the first seminaries in the US to embrace a full throttled missional theology. It has been my privilege to continue the missional emphasis by changing our name to reflect better our missional commitment and then to move into the city to live out Godās mission. We have tried our best to be strategic, wise, and faithful to the original vision of MacRae and Murray as we seek to serve Philadelphia and the North East corridor from New York City to Washington DC. It has been quite a ride even if it has been bumpy at times. Today, we still stand on the shoulders of remarkable leaders. And we intend to celebrate.
Join me in celebrating Godās blessings upon MISSIO Seminary for the last 50 years with a view to how He will bless in the next 50 years.
Frank A. James III, DPhil, PhD
President and Professor of Historical Theology
Missio Seminary
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Missio Events
August 20 Webinar: Sexism and Racism
Join us as we continue our discussion on racism, with an emphasis on sexism as manifested in the workplace and the church.
July 30 Webinar: Racism and the American Church
On Thursday, July 30, 2020 from 7:30-9 PM, Missio Seminary will foster authentic discussion on the history of racism within Americanā¦
July 15 & 16 Events: Virtual Open Houses
You are invited to virtual open houses for the Graduate School of Counseling and Bible/Theology programs.
July 9 Webinar: African Americans and Asians Together
This forum seeks to explore how the two branches of the church can speak the truth in love for the sake of a common work of shalom in theā¦
June 25 Webinar: Becoming an Authentic Ally
This panel will explore this critical issue at the heart of what it means for us to be one body in Christ at this time in our history.
June 11 Town Hall: Courageous Conversations on Race Relations
On Thursday, June 11, 2020 from 7-8:30 PM, Missio Seminary will foster authentic discussion on racial reconciliation.
June 18: Faith & Leadership When Lives Are on the Line
On June 18, 7-8:30 PM Major Marcus Millen of the United States Army will share helpful strategies to navigate through this season andā¦
June 6: Missio Seminary’s 49th Commencement
Missio's 49th Commencement will be live-streamed from this page.
Faith in the Marketplace 2020: Faith & Work During COVID-19
In this online Faith in the Marketplace Conference, local business professionals & leaders talk about the integration of faith & workā¦
January 23: Connection & Conversation Night
Join Dr. David Lamb, fellow alums, students and friends for some fun, laughter, learning, prayer and light dinner.
Faculty & Alumni Blog
Self-Care Amid Scary, Uncertain Days
Missio graduates will be facilitating free online groups, āSeeking Hope During Covid-19ā through Cornerstone Counseling Ministries.
Friday Mornings: Come Pray With Us
Knowing that prayer is the primary work of the people of God,Ā we will be hosting a prayer call via Zoom each Friday morning at 9 AM.
Interview with alum author Rebecca Price Janney
When asked if her studies at Missio (DMin, 2000) influenced her writing, Rebecca enthusiastically responded, āYes. Absolutely."
No One Came For Us
In recognition of Black History Month, founding board member of Biblical/MISSIO Seminary, Rev. Lin Crow, offers his reflections on theā¦
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Journal of Urban Mission 5:1
Welcome to volume 5, issue 1 of the Journal of Urban Mission, which finds a new institutional home here at Missio Seminary.
What if the Church Continued On With Business as Usual?
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In Defense of Missional Theology: A Response to Mark Galli
Mark Galli, editor-in-chief of Christianity Today, has devoted a four-part series in Christianity Today to critiquing missional theologyā¦
New Perspective(s) On Paul
Hot off the press and well worth the read is this book that does a masterful job of laying out the topography of āperspectivesā on Paul andā¦
The Living Gospel
It is a powerful testimony to the watching world when Christians live out the Gospel amid tragedies such as in hurricane Katrina, theā¦
Happenings & News
March 17: Virtual Student Hangout
Join us for a night of exciting fellowship, fun trivia, an inspiring interview with Dr. Lamb, and an informative virtual Missio tour.
Arthur R. White Scholarship
As a seminary with a missional commitment, we are honored to join in aiding African American students in receiving the education theyā¦
Feb 25 Webinar: We’ve Come This Far By Faith
Contributions of Missio's black students, alumni, staff, faculty and board members will be highlighted for Black History Month.
March 2, 4, and 11: Virtual Open Houses
You are invited to virtual open houses for the Graduate School of Counseling, Bible/Theology, and Diploma programs.
Feb 11 Webinar: The Meaning of Missional
It has been nearly 20 years since Biblical Seminary took the missional turn and reconfigured its identity and curriculum.
Join Us in Celebrating 50 Years
As of 2021, MISSIO is celebrating 50 years of faithful ministry to the Philadelphia region (1971-2021).
Exciting news from Dr. Larry Anderson
Congratulations to Dr. Larry L. Anderson Jr. who was elected the national president of the State Directors of Evangelism.
Virtual Campus Tours with Dr. James
You are invited to gather as alumni and ministry leaders for a virtual campus tour from our President, Dr. Frank James.
On the Tragic Events in Washington, DC
Please join us for prayer Wednesday, January 13th at 1 PM.
CARES Act Student Portion Report
Missio Seminary received funds under the CARES Act, and intends to distribute more than half to federal aid-eligible students.
Newsletter Archive
New Opportunities for the Missio Community: Highlighting Collaboration and Our Commitment to the Church
Missio Seminary has been richly blessed with remarkable opportunities as we follow Jesus into the world, and we are thrilled to share that even more promising possibilities are on the horizon! At its summer meeting, the Board of Trustees of Missio Seminary unanimously voted to deepen our collaboration with Kairos University. Read More.
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Summer 2024
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Winter 2021
- February 22 – Missio Update
- January 25 – 50th Anniversary Announcement
- January 7 – Message from Dr. James
Fall 2020
- December 22 – Missio Update & Christmas Message from Dr. James
- November 24 – Missio Update
- October 22 – Missio Update
- September 2 – Missio Update
Summer 2020
- August 19 – Missio Update
- August 5 – Missio Update
- July 22 – Missio Update
- July 8 – Missio Update
- June 24 – Missio Update and Letter from the President
- June 17 – Missio Update
- June 9 – Missio Update
- June 3 – Missio Update and Letter from the President
Spring 2020
- May 27 – Missio Update
- May 20 – Missio Update
- May 13 – Missio Update
- May 7 – Video Message
- April 29 – Video Message
- April 22 – Video Message and News
- April 21 – COVID-19 Update from Missio
- April 16 – Video Message from President Frank James
- April 8 – Update from Missio
- April 1 – Update from Missio
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Interview: Former Missio Board Chair Richard Yeskoo
As Missio continues celebrating 50 years of faithful ministry, Former Missio Board Chair (1992-1999), Richard Yeskoo shares historicalā¦
Journal of Urban Mission 7:1
Volume 7 Issue 1 is dedicated to the theme of #churchtoo. Abuse of power and leadership failures may be nothing new in churches, but thatā¦
Recognition of Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a recognition of Black American life and resilience, and honors the contributions of Black Americans to this country.
June 17: 2021 Korean Missional Conference
In this Korean-language webinar, Rev. Lee highlights the importance of missional churches becoming engaged in the local community.
June 11: Faith in the Marketplace 2021
Hear from Dr. R. Todd Mangum and local business leaders as they discuss how to build upon our faith to move forward from crises, includingā¦
June 5: Missio Seminary’s 50th Commencement
Missio's 50th Commencement will be live-streamed from this page.
Dr. Heath on Self-Care
Rev. Dr. Heath reminds us that self-care is not selfish, but important for our mental, physical, spiritual and emotional care so we canā¦
Introducing the Diploma Program
We are pleased to announce the launch of our Diploma Program starting September 2, 2021. This is a non-degree program oriented to thoseā¦
Statement on the Chauvin Verdict
The video of the death of George Floyd still haunts us today. Seeing George Floyd slowly and painfully lose his life, has left usā¦
May 13 Webinar: Participating with Our Missional God
The purpose for this webinar is to pause, recognize, and celebrate the ways in which God has and is working through Missio counselingā¦
