Barbara Isaman-Bushart, M.Div. '08

"I consider it a privilege and joy to support Northeastern Seminary because the education and rich experiences I received at Northeastern have left an indelible influence on my life and ministries. I appreciated the way the programs and courses were arranged to introduce seminarians to theologians and Christian leaders across different historical eras and geographic locations. As we learned about the questions and circumstances those faithful men and women wrestled with in their times, we were simultaneously encouraged to creatively and confidently address the pressing needs of our own world with the transformational love and power of Christ."

Laverne Bates, MAT '01

"Opportunity for significant spiritual and professional enrichment for people of all ages seeking direction and preparation for serving and making a difference in our communities is priceless. After thirty years in ministry, the invitation to be a part of the second cohort became the capstone of my journey in life-long learning. The chronological development of theological thought, the synergy of historical developments and the discussions of practical applications and times of prayer together, elicited a deeper respect for other traditions as well as affirming and enriching studies of the past.

It is a privilege to continue to support the ongoing development of Northeastern Seminary to meet the ever changing needs of a hurting world."

Eddie Wilson, Advisory Board

"Having studied next to and befriended many seminary students during my time as a full-time professional and a full-time seminary student, I saw first hand how expensive seminary is, how taxing it all can be on families and drove me to contemplate my financial responsibility as it relates to helping those men and women who are ultimately called to serve me, my family and the church at large as a full-time minister. The question that I could not get over was, 'If all of this is expensive and the called person takes on debt just to come back to the church, isn’t that on the church and its members to help alleviate the burden of that education and training?'  Many seminarians in other denominations pay nothing or very little for their ministry training. But there are some denominations that leave it to the competitive college landscape to provide educated ministers...and college is expensive. Add to that, many seminarians are married with families! To that end, I believe we have a moral and spiritual responsibility to do whatever we can to financially support seminary students."