The Society for the Advancement of Ecclesiological Theology

August 24, 2009 by Gerald Hiestand

First SAET Fellowship Opening

The pastoral calling too often isolates the pastor-theologian from the network of relationships so crucial to the theological task. Further, the demands and expectations of local church ministry seldom support the scholarly calling. In light of these hurdles, the SAET Fellowship was organized to provide a select group of pastor-theologians with the motivation, network, and resources necessary for the scholarly task.

Pulling together a diverse body of evangelical pastor-theologians from across the country, the Fellowship includes representation from the Lutheran, Pentecostal, Episcopal, Baptist, Messianic Jewish, Presbyterian, and independent Bible church traditions. The SAET Fellowship meets annually for a two-day working symposium at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park, Illinois, where Fellows present essays on a given theme. Additional Fellowship interaction takes place through quarterly conference calls, as well as informal communication between Fellows.

The SAET is looking to expand the Fellowship to include representation from the Methodist/Wesleyan tradition. The ideal candidate to the SAET Fellowship is:

• A vocational pastor who views the writing/publication of ecclesial theology as a significant ministry calling.
• Has a ThM or PhD.
• Has a demonstrated publishing record.
• Is a young(er) pastor who is in the early years of his pastoral and writing ministry.
• Is available to attend the Fellowship Symposium.

To download a Fellowship Prospectus, click here. To download a Fellowship Application, click here.

For more information regarding the SAET Fellowship, contact Gerald Hiestand at ghiestand[at]saet-online.org.

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