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From the Vice President for Development
Callie Picardo, Vice President for Development
Hope.
It is this incredible gift we have as Christians, not because we see the world as eternal optimists, but because of our faith in the resurrected Jesus Christ. We believe in a God of miracles, a God who overcame the grave, and a God who still makes a way where there seems to be no way even today.
God is a God of Hope, and we see God at work in this place called United Theological Seminary and through its vast network of students, donors, alumni/ae and friends throughout the world. Through this 2021-22 Annual Report, we wanted to share some beautiful stories of hope that are just a sample of what God is up to lately:
You will meet Camisha Chambers, a Doctor of Ministry student bringing hope and healing through music. You will hear about a dramatic increase in new master’s students through the creation of Houses of Study to meet felt needs in the Church, including a Hispanic House of Study that allows students to complete their Master of Divinity completely in Spanish.
You will encounter some of the adventurous leaders pioneering fresh expressions of the Church to reach those who do not know the love of Jesus Christ.
You will get a taste of the new things God is doing through the Bishop Bruce Ough Innovation Center, meet some of the new faculty God is bringing to United, and hear about an incredible opportunity United now has, thanks to The Shepherd’s Fund, to come alongside retired clergy and their spouses in times of financial need.
As you read, we want you to hear the words, “Thank you!” God is working through you — the donors, alumni/ae and friends of United — who are sowing seeds of hope through generous gifts, referring potential students, praying and sharing what God is doing.
