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APRIL 2025
 
Onward Mission

 

 
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Welcome from the Dean
 
 
Dear Friends, 

As we continue Palmer’s journey of forming faithful leaders, we give thanks for God’s sustaining presence and the mission that propels us onward. In this issue, we are encouraged by Rev. Dr. Lori Banfield’s call to stand firm in Christ’s finished work, reflect on the life and ministry of alumnus Jim Oldham ’75, and celebrate the launch of our new Foundations of Theological Education Certificate. We rejoice with our graduating seniors preparing for Commencement and with alumni who remain connected in ministry around the world. Together, we embrace an onward mission—trusting God to lead and strengthen us for all that lies ahead.

Grace and Peace,

Rev. Dr. Kimberlee A. Johnson 
Dean, Palmer Theological Seminary
and College
 

 
 
 
Be It Resolved:
Standing Firm in
Christ’s Finished Work

 
Rev. Dr. Lori E. Banfield, MTS '14, DA '18, invites readers to rest in the unshakable hope of Christ’s finished work on the cross. With hearts anchored in His victory, we are called to live with bold resolve, trusting that God is faithful to complete what He has begun in us.
 
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News & Notes
 
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PALMER ACADEMICS
 
Launching 9-month Graduate Program to Develop Leaders
in Faith Communities
 
 
 
Palmer Seminary’s new Foundations of Theological Education Certificate equips working professionals with accessible, graduate-level theological training.
 
 
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PALMER PEOPLE
 
Jim Oldham ’75 Reflects on a Lifetime of Ministry and Reconciliation
 
 
 
From student leader to pastor and chaplain, Jim Oldham’s journey embodies Palmer’s tradition of thoughtful, relational ministry.
 
 
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NEWS & EVENTS
 
 
 
In the News
 
 
 
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Centennial 
Commencement
 
 
Join us for Centennial Commencement on May 15 with guest speaker Rev. Dr. Gina M. Stewart.
 
 
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Alumni Connect:
Virtual Meetup
 
 
The CARES office invites all alumni to join the next virtual Alumni Connect on July 8,
a space for fellowship.
 
 
ZOOM MEETUP
 
 
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Join Palmer’s Turkey Tour
 
 
Experience the rich history of Asia Minor on a 13-day journey tracing the paths of Paul and John.
 
 
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