Perspective

  • Testimony HQ: Embedding God Stories into the Heart of Congregational Life

      The Testimony HQ initiative at Perkins School of Theology has made a lasting impact on congregations by helping them embrace testimony—sharing personal stories that reflect God’s work—as a central part of their church communities. Through three cohorts, congregations of all sizes, contexts, and denominations within a 350-mile radius of Dallas have learned to use…


  • Perkins School of Theology Launches Fresh Expressions House of Studies

    Perkins School of Theology at SMU is preparing to launch a transformative new program, the Fresh Expressions House of Studies, on June 1, 2025. The initiative is designed to provide innovative theological education that equips students to lead ministries both inside and outside traditional church settings. Michael Beck, a trailblazer in the Fresh Expressions movement in…


  • Dr. Robin Lovin receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Christian Ethics

    Dr. Robin Lovin receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Christian Ethics Dr. Robin W. Lovin, who served as Dean of Perkins School of Theology from 1994 to 2002, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Society of Christian Ethics on Jan. 10. The award was presented at the society’s annual meeting in…