Bethlehem College and Seminary

We are excited to announce the theme and dates for Godward Life 2026! This year’s conference will be held September 25–26 and will focus on the theme “Knowing Jesus.” Plenary sessions will feature @JohnPiper, @jaredmcompton, @5tevenLee, and @davidcmathis. godwardlife.com #goinggodward

We loved diving into the theme “Christ in All of Scripture” this weekend at Theology for Everyone, celebrating how the Old and New Testaments cohere and climax in Christ.

“Most Christians would indeed be more usefully educated if they spent those hundreds and hundreds of hours memorizing the Bible instead of learning it in the original languages. But for Christians called to focus their lives on studying and teaching the Bible, the time spent on the languages is abundantly worth it.” Dr. John Beckman bcsmn.edu/unnecessary-wo…

“By Faith: A Better Country” by Pastor Tyler Mykkanen (M.Div. ’18) | Heb. 11:13–16 Full sermon is available at: youtu.be/getrFQIQ9e4

Just 10 seats remain to join Chancellor @JohnPiper, President @BJTabb, and Dr. @jaredmcompton for a workshop on Christian preaching as worship in Houston, TX on April 24. bcsmn.edu/expository-exu…

It’s not too late to join us at Spring Preview Day and Theology for Everyone Weekend ‘26 this Friday and Saturday! bcsmn.edu/preview bcsmn.edu/everyone

Seven weeks remain for you to take advantage of a double-your-money, dollar-for-dollar match of your gifts in support of The Serious Joy Scholarship until May 31, 2026. $301,451 of matching funds remain. To God be the glory! bcsmn.edu/contribute

It was our pleasure to host this year’s Undergraduate Bible and Theology Conference. Since 2005, several schools in the greater Twin Cities area have joined together to hear papers from students and enjoy inter-institutional fellowship. Thank you to those who presented! @NorthwesternMN @CrownCollege @NorthCentral_MN

Pastors are being sent. Classical educators are being trained. Missionaries are being equipped. Join us in building the kingdom through the Serious Joy Scholarship. bcsmn.edu/contribute

The spring edition of “Serious Joy Quarterly: a Report to Friends of Bethlehem College and Seminary” is now live, featuring Chancellor @JohnPiper, President @BJTabb, and @BCS_MN alumni and current students. View the full report online at: bcsmn.edu/seriousjoymar26

“Don’t you expect anything from God if you’re just passive.” Chancellor @JohnPiper at #SeriousJoy bcsmn.edu/conference

"Jesus’s great parable in Mark 12 prepares us for the expectant 'Hosanna' of Palm Sunday, the shocking 'Crucify him' of Friday, and the wondrous 'He is not here' of Easter morn." President @BJTabb bcsmn.edu/a-holy-week-pa…

This past weekend at Global Cities in the Twin Cities, @RTMinistries, @BCS_MN, and Matt Boswell gathered to promote working together for God's glory and healthy churches in global cities around the world. Would you join us in praying that hearts were stirred to reach the nations?

“Keep praying and trust in the Keeper, who will be our help as we look up at the seemingly insurmountable hills, and who is waiting with the crown of righteousness.” Nate Thorne, VP of Admissions Full prayer letter: bcsmn.edu/running-with-t…

Seminary education must not be viewed as the simple transfer of knowledge. At Bethlehem Theological Seminary, we seek to shape and form whole people—both mind and heart—to glorify God in all of life, and to prepare pastors for the rigor of ministry in local churches. And we firmly believe that this formation happens best in-person, in classrooms and churches. In this video, Pastor Steven Lee (M.Div. '12) explains the deep importance of in-person pastoral training for faithful ministry. Learn more at bcsmn.edu/seminary

We were blessed to have the Bethlehem College and Seminary choir open our chapel service last week!

Bethlehem College and Seminary alumni have now fully funded 54 Serious Joy Scholarships to continue the Education in Serious Joy which they received. Would you join them in furthering this mission through the “Make It a Million Match” before May 31? bcsmn.edu/contribute

If you sense a call towards pastoral ministry or currently serve as a pastor or elder, join Chancellor @JohnPiper at “Expository Exultation,” a workshop on Christian Preaching as Worship. This workshop will be held in Houston, TX on April 24. Event is free, RSVP required. bcsmn.edu/expository-exu…

Double the impact of your contributions to the Serious Joy Scholarship through the remaining $419,773 of available matching funds in the “Make it a Million Match” campaign! bcsmn.edu/contribute