Our Mission
Settled Word Leadership and Theological Institute challenges Christian leaders to develop
deeper faith in God and higher standards of ministry. Theological education at our Institution is
characterized by:
Integration: Settled Word Leadership and Theological Institute challenges Christian leaders to
integrate spiritual growth, ministry experience, and rigorous teaching.
Formation: Settled Word Leadership and Theological Institute challenges Christian leaders to
pursue spiritual maturity and the virtues and skills required for theological reflection.
Faithfulness: Settled Word Leadership and Theological Institute challenges Christian leaders to
seek and follow God through the careful study of scripture and to pursue truth in the context of
the historic Christian faith.
Community: Settled Word Leadership and Theological Institute is committed to serving
Churches of Christ, and the larger faith community, by providing ministerial and leadership
training and scholarly resources.
Witness: Settled Word Leadership and Theological Institute challenges Christian leaders to
proclaim and live out the diverse ministry opportunities that are available in an urban and global
context.