The Good News
Accreditation News from MTS
Dear MTS Family, I am pleased to announce that last week our accreditation was reaffirmed by SACSCOC for ten years without any stipulations! In addition, we are approved for accreditation by ATS through 2025. Both of these accrediting bodies have also approved Memphis...
Alumni Spotlight: Diane Harrison
In 2007, Rev. Diane Harrison began planting Grace Place United Methodist Church at what is now the Women's Therapeutic Residential Center (WTRC) near Henning, Tennessee. Grace Place remains one of only two United Methodist congregations in the world located within a...
Alumni Spotlight: Kelcey Johnson, Executive Director of Hospitality Hub
We are pleased to share with you this month the work of Kelcey Johnson. Kelcey graduated from MTS in 2013 with an M.A. (Religion) including a Graduate Certificate in Addiction Counseling. He was on staff with the downtown Memphis Hospitality...
“Be Gentle With Yourself,” an essay by Dr. Christy Woodbury Moore
It is safe to say that this year has brought with it many adjustments, from navigating being sequestered at home to learning how to build community over zoom and other video conferencing platforms. This year has been nothing short of challenging. As a Christian who is...
Notes on Ordination by Rev. Steve Garcia
Rev. Steve Garcia Rev. Steve Garcia was ordained on Nov 1, 2020, at First Congregational Church. Located in Midtown (Memphis), First Congregational is part of the St. Louis Association of the Missouri Mid-South Conference of the United Church of Christ. "I am...
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday!
Tomorrow, December 1st, is Giving Tuesday! Every year on Giving Tuesday, people come together to support communities and causes around the globe. We hope you will consider supporting Memphis Theological Seminary in our work forming faith leaders across the...