The Good News
Rev. Farris Blount, III to Join MTS Faculty
Rev. Farris Blount, III Rev. Farris Blount, III will join the Memphis Theological Seminary faculty as the new Assistant Professor of Theology. Rev. Blount is a PhD candidate in Practical Theology at Boston University School of Theology and the Executive Pastor of...
MTS Receives $1 Million Grant From Lilly Endowment
Memphis Theological Seminary has received a grant of $1,000,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish the House of Black Church Studies at MTS. “We are profoundly grateful for the trust that Lilly Endowment has placed in us with this grant. We are overjoyed to...
Thank you for helping us Meet the Match!
Dear MTS Family,At the beginning of December, I reached out with the news that the estate of Dr. Clinton Buck, Professor Emeritus of MTS, had offered a $50,000 matching grant. Within two weeks, our generous supporters met that match. Inspired by your generosity, an...
Another $50,000 Matching Pledge!
Dear MTS Family,At the beginning of the month, we announced that the estate of Dr. Clinton Buck would be matching all gifts made to MTS in the month of December up to $50,000. I am grateful to share that we met that match in less than two weeks! Your...
Ways to Support Victims of Tornado Damage
Dear MTS Community, I have been filled with grief over the destruction caused by the tornadoes over the weekend in our region. Many members of our community live and minister in places like Mayfield, Bremen, and Dawson Springs, that have suffered tremendous...
Announcing the House of Black Church Studies at MTS
Memphis Theological Seminary is announcing a new initiative, the House of Black Church Studies at MTS. President Jody Hill said, “With the addition of the House of Black Church Studies, Memphis Theological Seminary can now celebrate that we have houses of study...