A tribute to Gordon Bridger
Following the news that former Oak Hill Principal Gordon Bridger went to be with the Lord just before Christmas, we asked one of his students, Mike Smith, now vicar of St John’s Hartford, to share some memories of him.
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It’s Grand and it’s Central – introducing Primer Issue 12 on the Incarnation
Issue 12 of Primer marvels at the incarnation of the Son of God with help from Greg Lanier, Suzanne McDonald, David Shaw, Chris Stead, Nathan Weston, Garry Williams, and something old from John Owen.
A new start
The sun is shining. New students are settling in. And our chapel services are back to being in person. It has been a wonderful first week back at College in many ways.
As we start a new year, we'd love your prayers and support in training deeply-formed and theologically-minded missionaries, evangelists, pastoral workers, and ministers.
Ministry Minestrone: How globalisation spices up our students’ future ministry contexts
'Life is a minestrone' sang 10cc, ‘… a mixture of everything we pile in there.’ In this blog piece Oak Hill's Director of Global Mission David Baldwin evaluates globalisation, how it might complicate ministry, and how it could help us embrace new possibilities.
Serpents, Evil, and the Bible’s Great Hero
Eric Ortlund reviews Andrew Naselli's book: The Serpent and the Serpent Slayer, which traces that theme across the Bible's storyline, describing it as the reality to which every other dragon-slaying, evil-conquering epic points.
Introducing Primer 11
The latest issue of Primer is now available, tackling a very timely topic: the doctrine of humanity.
Introducing our new Access Bursary
As Oak Hill College continues to provide deep-rooted theological training for all who are called to ministry, we long that our life together at College reflects the breadth of God’s people and plans. Our new Access Bursary is designed to provide support for those from under-represented or disadvantaged groups.
We are for… Postgraduates
We are for postgraduates. Whether you are seeking continuing professional development in ministry or an advanced degree in preparation for ministry, our postgraduate programme provides a home that fosters sharp, resilient, and integrative pastor-scholars for Christ and his kingdom.
New Light from Old Books
In the eighth part of our series, Alden McCray, Lecturer in Systematic Theology and Church History, reviews the significant role old books have in broadening modern theological education.
Less is not more. Theological education and mission attrition
In the seventh part of our series, David Baldwin, Director of Global Mission at Oak Hill, reflects on how broad and rigorous theological training is vital to sustaining the work of a cross-cultural missionary.
Getting to know the neighbours. Theological education in context
In the sixth part of our series, Tim Ward, Lecturer in Homiletics, explores the role full-time residential training for Christian ministry has in deepening evangelical convictions and unity.
Character and the classroom: some reflections
In the fifth part of our series, Tim Ward, Lecturer in Homiletics, reflects on the importance of character within academic study and how that applies to daily ministry.
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