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Ministry Leaders Forum

Thursday and Friday, October 1-2, 2026

Join ministry leaders for a unique two-day experience hosted by Ashland Theological Seminary.

Engage with renowned New Testament scholar Scot McKnight, connect with faculty and doctoral students, explore today’s ministry challenges, and build relationships with fellow pastors and church leaders.

Whether you’re exploring a Doctor of Ministry, master’s degree, graduate certificate, or simply considering what the next step in your ministry development might look like, this event offers an opportunity to experience the Ashland Theological Seminary community firsthand. Discover how advanced theological education can strengthen your leadership, deepen your biblical understanding, and expand your ministry impact.

Throughout the event, you’ll have opportunities to ask questions, hear from current students, connect with faculty, and learn how graduate programs are designed to serve working ministry leaders.

Your registration includes:

  • Networking dinner with seminary faculty and current students
  • Fellowship and community-building activities
  • Full-day lecture and Q&A with Scot McKnight
  • Networking lunch with seminary faculty and current students
  • Opportunities to learn about graduate programs and admissions pathways
  • Faculty and student conversations focused on ministry leadership and vocational growth
 
 
Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 6-8:30 p.m.

Networking Dinner and Fellowship
Ashland Theological Seminary

Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.

Start your experience on the Ashland Theological Seminary campus with a dinner designed to foster connections with fellow ministry leaders. You will have the opportunity to openly discuss the seminary experience with faculty and current students.

After dinner you will enjoy time to connect with others through conversations, games, and community building activities.

Friday, October 2, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Full Day Lecture Featuring Scot McKnight
Park Street Brethren Church

Join Scot McKnight for a day of teaching and discussion focused on Rethinking the New Testament. Throughout the day Scot will address topics related to Paul, the Sermon on the Mount, and Pharisees. There will be ample time for breaks and an engaging Q&A. You will be provided coffee, snacks, and lunch.

Park Street Brethren Church is just a few minutes walk from the seminary campus.

About Scot McKnight:
Scot McKnight

Scot McKnight is a visiting professor at Houston Theological Seminary and at Westminster Theological Centre. He is the author of more than ninety books, and has specialized in the Synoptic Gospels in his forty plus years as a professor of the New Testament. He is author of the recent Jesus, People, Pharisees (Fortress, 2026) and is working on a Matthew commentary for Black’s New Testament commentaries. He and his wife of more than five decades have two children and two grandchildren. Scot’s hobbies include long walks with Kris, birdwatching, travel, and golf. They are proud fans of the Cleveland Guardians.

 

Travel Information:

If you are traveling to Ashland and need a hotel, we have an exclusive Ashland University discount through the Hampton Inn. Please contact us if you have any questions about hotel accommodations.

Directions:

  • Ashland Theological Seminary (910 Center Street, Ashland)
    Take US-42 or I-71 (Exit 186) toward Ashland, then follow US-250 West as it turns into East Main Street. Turn left onto Center Street (OH-60); the campus will be on your right.

     

  • Park Street Brethren Church (619 Park Street, Ashland)
    Take US-42 or I-71 (Exit 186) toward Ashland, then follow US-250 West as it turns into East Main Street. Turn left onto Center Street (OH-60) then right onto College Avenue. The church is on the corner of College Avenue and Park Street.

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