Bishop Kemper School for Ministry

Bishop Kemper School for Ministry BKSM provides theological education for Episcopalians in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa & beyond. Each course lasts a total of eight weeks.

The Bishop Kemper School for Ministry is a unique educational institution that provides high quality theological education in a local setting for people in the Episcopal Dioceses of Kansas, Western Kansas, Nebraska and West Missouri. Its courses and programs are open to individuals pursuing ordination as priests and deacons as well as to lay leaders. Classes typically take place the second weekend

of the month (August-May) at Grace Cathedral in Topeka, Kansas, and at the adjacent Bethany Place Conference Center, which also provides overnight accommodations. Courses include a combination of classroom instruction and independent study. Students devote the first four weeks to completing preparatory assignments before the class meets, After the weekend class meets, students complete any additional research and assignments over the next four weeks.

Would you like to receive the BKSM quarterly newsletter and messages from the Dean? Here's a link to our sign-up form if...
08/28/2026

Would you like to receive the BKSM quarterly newsletter and messages from the Dean? Here's a link to our sign-up form if you'd like to join or provide updated information in the event your email address changed.
https://conta.cc/4qLY7rU

08/28/2026

This week we pray for our seminarians and all those in the ordination process in the diocesan cycle of prayer:

Lord God, source and fulfillment of our call, hold those discerning and preparing for ministry in your steadfast love. Lift them up as they study, reflect on their formation, and articulate their faith. Grant them wisdom, peace, and strength in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

(Photo: 2026 Graduates of Bishop Kemper School for Ministry)

Priest-in-Charge Search: Grace Episcopal Church [Jefferson City, MO] is looking for a leader who will assist them in pr...
08/18/2026

Priest-in-Charge Search:

Grace Episcopal Church [Jefferson City, MO] is looking for a leader who will assist them in promoting the importance of Christian formation, community ministry, and diversity.

Explore their website: https://gracechurchjc.org/

Download their Community Profile: https://conta.cc/4x9EIn2

View their Sunday Services on their page. Grace Episcopal Church

Students, faculty, and staff gathered for our first Focus Weekend of the year, calling upon the same Spirit, the same Lo...
08/11/2026

Students, faculty, and staff gathered for our first Focus Weekend of the year, calling upon the same Spirit, the same Lord, and the same God. Please pray for us as we offer our gifts for the common good.

Today begins our final retreat of the summer as third year students prepare for the start of the academic year. Over th...
07/24/2026

Today begins our final retreat of the summer as third year students prepare for the start of the academic year. Over the past two weekends, first year students were welcomed to the campus in Topeka, Kansas, and second year students, with those pursing lay certificates, experienced the serenity of nature as they learned Contemplative Prayer practices.

We are delighted to announce that Sarah J. Harbaugh is the new Director of Communications and Engagement. She brings dec...
07/09/2026

We are delighted to announce that Sarah J. Harbaugh is the new Director of Communications and Engagement. She brings decades of experience in communications, marketing, and human resources, along with her commitment to ministerial formation and the Episcopal Church. Welcome, Sarah!

We celebrated eight graduates (five in absentia) on May 15, with a rousing sermon by Bp. Betsy Monnot from the Diocese o...
05/27/2026

We celebrated eight graduates (five in absentia) on May 15, with a rousing sermon by Bp. Betsy Monnot from the Diocese of Iowa. We are grateful for the ongoing generosity of Grace Cathedral for sharing their space with us. Our thanks to the wonderful Michele Moss for capturing the wonderful moments.

Come celebrate our eight 2026 graduates with us! If you haven't registered to attend Saturday's commencement service at ...
05/10/2026

Come celebrate our eight 2026 graduates with us! If you haven't registered to attend Saturday's commencement service at Grace Cathedral, Topeka, here's your friendly reminder! Kindly let us know by the end of the day on Tuesday so that we can include you in the lunch count. If it's after Tuesday, no problem. There is always room for a few more.
https://www.bishopkemperschool.org/rsvp-for-commencement.html

Dean Bahr was invited to attend the House of Bishops meeting this week at lovely Camp Allen, along with other seminary l...
03/20/2026

Dean Bahr was invited to attend the House of Bishops meeting this week at lovely Camp Allen, along with other seminary leaders from across the Episcopal Church. Photos swiped from our friend, Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce 🙂 

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701 SW 8th Avenue
Topeka, KS
66603

Telephone

(816) 217-4053

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