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Professors of Pure Grace

30 of the most knowledgeable and prominent grace-centered ministers and educators

MEET THE FACULTY
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Welcome

With online learning, accessing a pure grace message is easier than ever before!  Our courses are self-paced, making a quality seminary education fit even the busiest of schedules. Through an ever-expanding network of students, alumni, and faculty, Global Grace Seminary is more than just a school.  It’s a community and family with opportunities for real-time engagement.

GGS AT A GLANCE
ADMISSIONS
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

CERTIFICATE

Non-credit/audit courses for those who wish to access the same Grace teachings without the stress of tests and writing papers.
Info & Enrollment

CERTIFICATE

Non-credit/audit courses for those who wish to access the same Grace teachings without the stress of tests and writing papers.
Info & Enrollment

BACHELORS

We currently offer Bachelor’s degrees in: Theology, Pastoral Ministry, and Biblical Counseling.
Info & Enrollment

MASTERS

We currently offer a Master of Arts degrees to those with Bachelor’s degrees from both Global Grace Seminary and other schools in: Theology and Biblical Counseling.
Info & Enrollment

All of our courses are completely self-paced and found entirely online, to afford our students the flexibility of earning their degree within their personal schedule. Students may take classes at any time, from anywhere! At Global Grace Seminary our degree programs are designed to be challenging, objective, and relevant for careers in ministry, but are not limited to such pursuits.

News

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With new courses and special events releasing every month, be sure to sign up for the GGS mailing list so you never miss an opportunity to encounter pure, radical, unapologetic GRACE! (Link in the comments)
We are thrilled to welcome Dale Hill, Associate Professor of Coaching! A GGS alumnus, Prof. Hill's long experience as a minister and coach is a much needed addition. Stay tuned for his course, 'Coaching Fundamentals', set for release in our ALL NEW graduate major in Professional Coaching!
REGISTRATION OPEN! This first-of-its-kind encounter is bringing the grace community together like never before. Speakers, worship, small group workshops, and wonderful fellowship! Join us in-person in New Philadelphia, Ohio, or online. Special 'early bird' pricing available for a limited time! To learn more or register, visit www.graceexplosion.info
GGS faculty bring not only academic and theological skill, but real-world ministry experience. If you’d like to learn from professors unconditionally committed to the universality of God’s love, then Global Grace Seminary is for you!
The GGS Campus Store is a great place to show your school spirit…and find unique gifts designed to push just the right buttons. 😜 Link in the comments!
Judas Iscariot...the Betrayer...the Friend Within the Christian tradition there is a measure of debate as to what exactly occurred when Christ Jesus died. While some hold to the belief that His state of death was some form of 'unconscious ether', a cognitive non-existence while awaiting His resurrection, the majority view - at least from the 4th century onward - has been that He was actively engaged in the proclamation of the Gospel to the inhabitants of hades in order to deliver them from their imprisoned captivity in-and-through the resurrection. A focal point of both the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds, this is the accepted understanding of the vast majority of the Church; east and west alike. The scriptural support for this is certainly present, although admittedly it is not as concrete as one may wish; hence the debate. Here is a sampling for brief reference... Matthew 12:40 - Jesus' time in the grave is compared to Jonah's time within the belly of the great fish; and the Jonah narrative reflects an alert, active, engaged experience. Mark 3:27 - The purpose of binding the strongman (a metaphor for death/evil/satan/etc.) is for the express purpose of plundering his house (hades) of it's possessions (souls). Ephesians 4:8-10 - His descent into the place of the dead preempts His ascent to heaven, the latter of which leads captivity itself captive, resulting in Him 'filling all things' with Himself. 1 Peter 3:18-20 - Jesus, having died, is described as making 'a proclamation' to those imprisoned who 'did not obey God' in their natural life. (1 Peter 4:6 clarifies this theme, asserting that the aforementioned 'proclamation' was specifically the gospel message!) Colossians 2:13-15 - The cross was the means by which all power to dominate and imprison was disarmed. And through His resurrection (i.e., death being unable to hold Him), He openly mocked His defeated foe (depending upon your faith tradition: either death itself or alternately the principalities and powers who had dominion over death). Hebrews 2:14-15 - Jesus' death destroyed the power of death, the accuser, thus liberating all those who had been in bondage to the fear of death (a fear which ultimately functions as a self-fulfilling prophecy, for as Job learned, that which we fear - and thus empower - often comes to pass). It was from this vantage point that my thoughts wandered to, of all people, Judas Iscariot...the disciple who was first to encounter the crucified Christ. What follows is equal parts theology, history, prophesy, and parabolic allegory. It reflects what I perceive happened but, admittedly, cannot prove by proof texting alone.
Imagine entering a city to the temporal praises of its inhabitants, knowing full well that in only five short days they will, like a swinging pendulum, redirect that same ferocity seeking your death. The all-too-human feelings of rage and frustration would be both palpable…and understandable. And yet, in that very situation, Jesus sees only through eyes of compassion. As He arrives at the crest overlooking Jerusalem, the hypocritical, two-faced throngs largely behind Him, He weeps. Not for what He must shortly endure. Not from the exhaustion of this arduous spiritual journey which will soon prompt Him to sweat blood. Not from visceral anger at their perpetual pattern of disobedience. He weeps FOR them, not because of them. In this moment, He looks ahead to the troubles that will come upon these people in roughly 40 years’ time. He sees the siege of the city, the exploitation of the most vulnerable, the slaughter of the defenseless. The misery of these same people who today praise Him, and who shortly will be complicit in His murder, is all He can see. With deep longing He bemoans their difficulty encountering the peace at hand but to which their traditions and prejudices have blinded them. That’s Jesus. Full of COMPASSION and MERCY, even for those who are, by every human metric of rightness, justice, and self-preservation, least deserving of it. Compassion is given not because the recipient is worthy of it but because the One who releases it is.
The administration and faculty of Global Grace Seminary are proud to announce the FIRST graduate of the Doctor of Theology program, Dr. Robin Smit! Dr. Smit is a gifted author and teacher, committed to the message of the Finished Work of Jesus Christ. Her dissertation, ‘Behold the Lamb: The Finished Work of Sin’ will be available for purchase shortly. Residing in California with her husband Steve, Dr. Smit is an unparalleled voice in the message of grace through a wide array of contributions including her work with The Writer’s Society and the all-new Grace Awakening Network. Congratulations Dr. Smit!
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🚨CONTEST TIME🚨 Now through February 29, we will be giving ONE lucky winner FREE ACCESS to the Certificate of Grace Studies program at Global Grace Seminary! To enter: 1. LIKE the Global Grace Seminary Facebook page. 2. COMMENT below with what God’s unconditional love means to YOU. 3. SHARE this post on your own page (set to public). A winner will be selected by random draw and announced on March 1! Here’s some info about the program… 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 If you are interested in obtaining a solid foundation in grace but do not have the time to commit to a full degree program, the Certificate of Grace Studies is for you! Created with life-long learners in mind, this unique opportunity grants students access to all 10 Core Courses of the GGS curriculum without tests or per-course writing assignments. Students can review the course lectures at their own pace, review the recommended reading, and then, if they so choose, submit a final writing assignment which, upon acceptance, will fulfill their requirements for the Certificate of Grace Studies! A link to the full description is in the comments.
Love may indeed cover a multitude of sins. But it never looks away. Never. ❤️‍🔥
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Testimony

I have been very blessed by the GGS family. I have found that the teachings speak not only to my academic hunger, but to my insatiable desire to explore the infinite Love of God. The amazing thing about the faculty is their ability to expose and challenge hidden doctrines that I didn’t even know were there. Through the freedom of self discovery, we as students have been shown the importance of boldly standing before the Divine Teacher, with an open willingness to experience Real Truth. The added benefit of this seminary is the student body. They have contributed so much wisdom, love, and critical thought in this process. They have been so instrumental to all that I am learning. It is inspirational and motivational to be surrounded by so many spiritual adventurers.
David McVeyBachelor's Student
All revelation is His and He revealed some truth to me that none of my circle of ministry friends agreed with. Although I am a student of the Word and well able to study the text, I am not a theologian. This left me with new beliefs that resonate richly within, but which I was unable to defend systematically. I have multiple secular degrees, but am not great at self-study. I was dry and needing something to help satisfy my hunger and it needed structure. I found Global Grace Seminary from FB posts. I still am not sure how I found them on FB. Could He have orchestrated it so wonderfully? I attended the first conference with my ministry friends and although I was well encouraged, they struggled and it was a difficult time for our group. I met with Dr. Cockerham and discussed the program. My parents had recently died and I received an inheritance which allowed me to enroll (beauty from ashes). One of the first lectures was No Sin Consciousness, something God had revealed to me. Heb 10. The High Priest HAD come that offered the sacrifice capable of removing sin, all sin, forever. There is, for us, no more sin consciousness. The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil had been uprooted and we now get to live with no consciousness of sin. To hear teaching on the very topic I was passionate about as I began the coursework, confirmed to me that I was in the right place. Since, my box is shaken often, more revelation is confirmed and one day soon I may be able to well-defend my beliefs.
Vicki FrydrychBachelor's Student
I’ve been a student since January (2017) & have really been impacted with the goodness and kindness and self-emptying love of God toward mankind. This is what came to mind first (when asked about the seminary) but there is so much more I have learned. GGS is such a blessing!
Kay SaundersBachelor's Student
The Father introduced me to GGS in my search for a more complete understanding of the pure gospel of grace. I had begun to recognize that the questions I had had all of my life were actually inspired, legitimate and directional in my search for truth. Questions as simple as: Why do I need to ask the Holy Spirit to come into my heart every morning? – I didn’t ask him to leave when I went to sleep! Questions as complex as: Why do I feel so “less than” as a woman in the church when God created both Adam and Eve in his image and likeness and gave them (together) the instructions to govern, reign and have dominion of the earth? (I’m learning that the secret to getting the right answers is to ask the right questions) GGS speaks to my questions and does it in a positive, affirming and graceful manner without the pressure-filled, shame-based approach that I have been so accustomed to all my life. For this I praise God and am so very thankful to these wonderful instructors! The glorious gospel is way better than I ever dared to dream and I am so blessed to have this opportunity to learn and grow in my understanding and articulation so as to be able to share it with others in the same confident and gracious manner it is being shared with me. Cheers to all of you at GGS for making this possible.
Rose WebbBachelor's Student
My paradigm shift has not been so much of a what, but rather a who! GGS has given me a community of support and encouragement. For quite a while I thought I was an ‘inclusive outsider’ sitting inside the ‘exclusive church’. Now I have an ‘inclusive choir’ that is preaching to me what my soul has known for years!
Bill ThrasherBachelor's Student
Just been more of a confirmation to this point that I have heard His voice clearly all along since I met Him.
Don MadereBachelor's Student
I cannot stress enough how important, necessary, and life-giving the education from GGS is. If you are contemplating where to continue your faith journey and education, look no further. GGS is not just head knowledge and revelation - it is truly family. Every class, assignment, and book is thought provoking and empowering. You will graduate as an entirely different person. If you want to know the Father's Heart towards you - enroll today. It may be the best decision of your life."
Cory RiceGraduate and Current D.Min. Student
Before discovering GGS, my faith journey was marked by endless striving for God's favor, filled with uncertainty and inconsistency. GGS changed everything. They revealed that Christ's finished work on the cross wasn't just a distant promise but a present reality. It wasn't merely about what Jesus did for me, but as me. Through GGS's courses, I learned to rest in the completed work and embrace the truth that everything the Father has is already mine. GGS not only changed my life but transformed my family's as well. Enrolling in GGS was the best decision I ever made. Many who still struggle with striving wonder why resting in grace seems so effortless in my life. I have one answer for them—GGS!
Robin Smit
I cannot say enough good things about GGS. The theological education here is the best! If you’re looking for a finished work, pure grace teaching that is truly Trinitarian from start to finish, then GGS can provide that for you. I know there are many options for a Seminary degree out in the world today but for me it was a no-brainer because I know I am going to get an education that truly aligns with my beliefs. I am truly grateful that GGS exists today. GGS has changed my life and I have no doubt in my mind it will for you as well!
Mario AndradeGraduate & Current Student
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