Keith Reed

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COVID-19, Shiloh, and a Sovereign God

President Mark Wessner offers a reflection on COVID-19, ancient Shiloh (1 Samuel 4) and our God who remains in control.

Connect – Winter 2020

MB Seminary’s Winter 2020 newsletter is available for you to download. The features in this edition include: A Message from Mark Wessner – MB Seminary’s President provides a summary of the 2019 year and looks ahead to 2020. A Missional Training Program – an overview of a new global curriculum that’s being used to train […]

MB Seminary Releases “In His Footsteps”

Following Jesus requires more than intention—it demands direction. And it’s typically easier to stay the course when you have others travelling beside you and everyone can see the intended destination. Choosing to journey together is one reason why MB Seminary has developed another devotional book for the upcoming season of Lent. In His Footsteps is […]

How a Bad Day of Tree Planting Taught Me to Work Smarter in Ministry

Hard work is not the same as smart work. Years ago, I spent a summer tree planting in northern British Columbia. One day, I decided that I would plant as many trees as fast as I could. I was flying across the planting area! At the end of the day, my boss checked my work. […]

Public Lecture: Gifts in the Darkness

MB Seminary and the ACTS Chaplaincy Program will host a public lecture on Thursday, December 5. Ann Thakkar, DMin, will speak on “Gifts in the Darkness: Suffering and Spiritual Formation.” Her presentation will be followed by two brief faculty responses. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 with the lecture scheduled to begin at 7:00. This […]

How Church Leaders Can Build Greater Trust

We all know a leader who has made a major mistake. Perhaps this very thought reminds you of the story of your former pastor. Or maybe the leader of a well-known organization. Perhaps you instinctively think of what’s happening in your church right now. Or you might consider the regret that you’re currently trying to […]

Church as Community – The Great Collective

In biblical teaching about Christian discipleship, we are accustomed to hearing about the Great Commission (Matt. 28) and the Great Commandment (Matt. 22). These two great teachings identify the inner and outer directions of obedience to Christ. I’d like to introduce a third great teaching into your theological consciousness – the Great Collective. It is […]

Connect – Annual Report 2019

MB Seminary’s 2019 Annual Report is available for you to download electronically. This special edition shares how your donations have been put to use. The features include: A Message from Mark Wessner – MB Seminary’s President highlights the past year. Opening Doors to Seminary Education – more than 100 students have already enroled in the […]

4 Signs You Might Be Running Away

I’m fascinated by the story of Jonah and it has nothing to do with the fish. Don’t get me wrong; I have nothing against the fish—it plays a critical role in the story. I just find that scene too hard to relate to. Jonah, on the other hand, is easy to relate to. He’s more […]

How to Prepare for a Successful Pastoral Search

Looking for a new pastor can be a daunting challenge. Many churches can feel overwhelmed by the urgent need and can easily forget critical elements in the search process. Here are a series of tips I recommend to help your church prepare for a successful pastoral search. Pray much We cannot underestimate the incredible importance […]