Siburt Institute for Church Ministry

06/08/2026

Our GST colleague Dr. Myles Werntz has just released a new resource for churches produced by Mercer University! Called "Theology for the People," this 4-session series is designed to support and enrich the theological work and conversation already happening among ministry leaders. Learn more at https://baughcenter.mercer.edu/initiatives/christian-leadership-formation/clf-classes/theology-for-the-people/

06/05/2026

ACU's Faulkner Center has launched "Love That Lasts," a new podcast to help relationships grow and thrive, and its first guests include Bob Goff and Tish Harrison Warren! We're grateful for our colleague Dr. Heidi Morris and all her work to help marriages. https://open.spotify.com/show/3I5n75NDKcL3q6Lgruwcv0

06/04/2026

These unsung heroes followed in the steps of Christ and in so doing, kept the flame of the Gospel burning. May God send us more leaders like them. | Pablo Sanabria

These unsung heroes followed in the steps of Christ and in so doing, kept the flame of the Gospel burning. May God send us more leaders like them.

06/04/2026

Hot off the presses, it's our Year in Review booklet: https://www.siburtinstitute.org/YIR2026! It's a great way to see and read about what's been happening in Siburt over the past year!

06/03/2026

Today we are happy to tell you about Missio Dei Journal, an open-access journal that explores the heritage of and current mission practice among Stone-Campbell churches. Its executive editor (Dr. Chris Flanders) and many writers and board members are ACU faculty or alumni, and they've just released their latest issue! You can find it all at https://missiodeijournal.com.

06/02/2026

Our ACU colleague Dr. Heather Gorman will serve as the Anchor Point speaker at Summit this fall! Learn more about Dr. Gorman and our other speakers at https://www.siburtinstitute.org/summit-worship/ . We are looking forward to her address, which will focus on our theme text of Romans 12.

06/02/2026

If you pray for the lost, God will answer. He will send you people, and you will share Jesus. God will give the increase, more than you can ask or imagine. | Steve Ridgell

If you pray for the lost, God will answer. He will send you people, and you will share Jesus. God will give the increase, more than you can ask or imagine.

06/01/2026

Summer means a slower rhythm in Siburt, but the Looking Team continues to operate behind the scenes, and the MinistryLink job board remains active. If you are a minister looking for a job or a church looking for a minister, we are here to help you. Check out our ministry transition resources at https://www.siburtinstitute.org/transition.

05/29/2026

It's monthly newsletter time! You can subscribe to our newsletters at https://www.siburtinstitute.org/subscribe. You can get this month's edition at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uAEHsIe6U34NzWeg5b-U4xnLJKRI0Iwg/view?usp=sharing.

05/28/2026

We regularly consult with church about their elder selection processes. If you would like help with yours, please contact us! In the meantime, we hope that this resource can be helpful to you.https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b8d5b123917ee05c8efd0fa/t/636131b3f12cca20979d2a8c/1667314100002/Siburt+Institute+Elder+Selection+Process_+A+Guide.docx.pdf