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Join us for a virtual summer series that centers the voices, vision, and vitality of the Black Church. Each week, we'll be in conversation with pastors, scholars, creatives, and community leaders who are doing the work, living the truth, and shaping the future.

Join us on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, for an engaging evening with Dr. Kilen Gray, a trusted voice in Black Church leadership, formation, and theological education. In this session, Dr. Gray will share reflections drawn from his experience and ministry, offering insight and encouragement to those serving in the church and community.

Whether you're a seminary student, faith leader, or lifelong learner, this conversation will be both inspiring and thought-provoking as we continue to explore faith, purpose, and the work of ministry in today’s world.

Pull up to the screen. Tune into the truth. Engage the tradition

Join us for a virtual summer series that centers the voices, vision, and vitality of the Black Church. Each week, we'll be in conversation with pastors, scholars, creatives, and community leaders who are doing the work, living the truth, and shaping the future.

Join us for a special two-part Faith Talks series, Black Church Studies at 51ÊÓƵ Seminary Q&A, taking place on Tuesday, July 15 and Tuesday, July 29. Led by Dr. Perzavia Praylow, Director of Black Church Studies at 51ÊÓƵ Seminary, these open conversations are designed to introduce participants to the mission, vision, and offerings of the Black Church Studies program.

This is an opportunity to engage directly with Dr. Praylow and the BCS staff, ask questions, and learn more about how we equip and empower Black religious leaders for impactful ministry in the church and broader society. Whether you’re a prospective student, alum, clergy member, or community partner, these sessions will offer insight into current initiatives, upcoming events, and the expanding work of Black Church Studies at LPTS.

Pull up to the screen. Tune into the truth. Engage the tradition

Join us for a virtual summer series that centers the voices, vision, and vitality of the Black Church. Each week, we'll be in conversation with pastors, scholars, creatives, and community leaders who are doing the work, living the truth, and shaping the future.

Join us on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, for a powerful Faith Talks session featuring Dr. Nicole McDonald, who will guide us through a conversation on Preaching and an Inclusive Theology in the Black Church. Together, we’ll explore how inclusive theology informs the preaching moment, shapes pastoral care, and empowers congregations to reflect the radical love and justice of God.

This conversation will challenge us to think deeply about who is included in our sermons, our pulpits, and our pews—and what it truly means to preach the liberating gospel in a way that uplifts every voice.

Pull up to the screen. Tune into the truth. Engage the tradition

Join us for a virtual summer series that centers the voices, vision, and vitality of the Black Church. Each week, we'll be in conversation with pastors, scholars, creatives, and community leaders who are doing the work, living the truth, and shaping the future.

Join us for a special two-part Faith Talks series, Black Church Studies at 51ÊÓƵ Seminary Q&A, taking place on Tuesday, July 15 and Tuesday, July 29. Led by Dr. Perzavia Praylow, Director of Black Church Studies at 51ÊÓƵ Seminary, these open conversations are designed to introduce participants to the mission, vision, and offerings of the Black Church Studies program.

This is an opportunity to engage directly with Dr. Praylow and the BCS staff, ask questions, and learn more about how we equip and empower Black religious leaders for impactful ministry in the church and broader society. Whether you’re a prospective student, alum, clergy member, or community partner, these sessions will offer insight into current initiatives, upcoming events, and the expanding work of Black Church Studies at LPTS.

Pull up to the screen. Tune into the truth. Engage the tradition

This immersive, in-person experience is designed for all LPTS students - whether you’re joining us on campus or learning remotely during the year - along with other LPTS constituents. The centerpiece is a 1-credit intensive course (Aug 26–28) developed by our faculty to explore faith, justice, and identity in our current cultural moment. Join us for a week of embodied learning, shared meals, artistic reflection, fieldwork, and connection across all degree programs.

More details coming soon. We can't wait to welcome you to campus!