Donor Spotlight: Grace Gilliam (MTS ’10)

In this Donor Spotlight, meet Grace Gilliam, a devoted scholar whose journey from practitioner to Associate Director of Community Engaged Learning at PSR reflects her profound commitment to holistic education. Grace’s deep immersion in Buddhist teachings, combined with her academic pursuits, drives her passion for contributing to the formation of spiritually rooted leaders in seminary education through her support of PSR.
This I Believe: Rev. Dr. Monica Joy Cross (MDiv ’10, DMin ’21)

The Alumnx Council of PSR meets bi-monthly. As a practice, they take turns sharing “This I Believe.” This month’s post is from Rev. Dr. Monica Joy Cross (DMin ’21)
Alumnx Rev. Dr. Christy Newton Becomes Executive Director of Disciples Seminary Foundation

Please join us in celebrating Rev. Dr. Christy Newton (MDiv ’00) who was just announced as the new executive director of Disciples Seminary Foundation (DSF)!
Alumnx Debra Haffner Awarded Gold Medal for Lifetime Achievement from the World Association for Sexual Health

Join us in congratulating alumnx Rev. Debra Haffner (DMin ’16) on being awarded a Gold Medal for Lifetime Achievement from the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) — their highest honor!
This I Believe: Dr. Daniel Rodriguez Schlorff (DMin ’19)

The Alumnx Council of PSR meets bi-monthly. As a practice, they take turns sharing “This I Believe.” This month’s post is from Dr. Daniel Rodriguez Schlorff (DMin ’19).
Alumnx Ryan Cassata Interviewed for U.S. Health and Human Services Summer of Pride Series!

Musician, LGBTQI+ advocate, and PSR alumnx Ryan Cassata shares how he combines advocacy and music and the importance of life-saving, gender-affirming care with Assistant Secretary for Health, ADM Rachel Levine.
Donor Spotlight: Jacob Perez (MTS ‘21)

In this Donor Spotlight, we’re pleased to introduce you to Jacob Perez, the vice president of PSR’s Alumnx Council, Youth Education Coordinator of First Christian Church in Concord, CA, and founder of the boutique digital advertising and marketing agency, VOLUME Branding.
Meet PSR’s 2023 Distinguished Alumnx!

Learn more about the work and ministries of these five remarkable individuals who are emblematic of PSR’s mission to create a world where all can thrive!
Donor Spotlight: Stan Watson (MA ‘90)

As we begin our new series, “Donor Spotlight,” we are delighted to introduce you to PSR alumnx and former board member, Stanley Watson.
This I Believe: Jacob Perez (MTS ’21)

The Alumnx Council of PSR meets bi-monthly. As a practice, they take turns sharing “This I Believe.” We’ll post these inspiring testimonials as they are created. This month’s post is from Jacob Perez (MTS 2021). I believe that one of the most important responsibilities of spiritual leaders is nurturing the theological formation of our…