In Depth:  WEST

16 May was a full day for WEST staff and students as the morning saw an Open Day for prospective students and the afternoon the end of term Thanksgiving Service.

The service was led by the principal, Jonathan Stephen, and Mike Reeves read Ephesians 3. 7-13 and 4.25 – 5.5 and prayed. Jonathan commented on the happy atmosphere and the pleasing spiritual development of the students. He noted recent trends in training that had seen the closure of three campuses of mainstream theological colleges and declining numbers. It was not the case that fewer men were being called to preach but that the system for their training needed reforming.

WEST has announced the appointment of Dr. Michael Reeves to the full-time faculty from September 2013.

As Theologian-at-Large, Mike will spearhead a major new initiative to make theology more accessible to all. This innovative project will put quality theological education within the financial and geographical reach of all who need it.