Student & Alumni Stories
Grace in Action
From transforming inner-city communities in Houston, Texas, to planting churches in the mountains of Nepal, Grace School of Theology students and alumni are creating ripples of grace in over forty nations, teaching and living out the love of Christ, a love that cannot be earned and cannot be lost.
Undergraduate
Being Prepared to Fulfill God’s Calling in the Ministry
“I do not know how God is going to use me, but I know that I will be well-prepared thanks to Grace and the knowledgeable staff at the school.”
Roland Wade Peete, BABS
Texas, USA
A Relentless Pursuit of Theological Education
“I thank God for sending me to Grace. It has been a great experience for me. I have grown so much, and I have learned more about God!”
Dinah Byrd, AABS, BABS
Texas, USA
A Student’s Desire to Grow in His Study of the Word
“In my country, El Salvador, my motivation was to be a professor and teach people. But due to life circumstances, I was unable to finish my degree. I am happy and thankful that Grace allowed me to follow my dreams.”
Jimmy Escobar, BABS
El Salvador | Texas, USA
Graduate
A Shared Calling: Jerome and Beatriz Lagman’s Journey with Grace
“The flexible schedule at Grace has been particularly beneficial for me, allowing me to manage both employment and studies. I complete assignments during breaks, type them on my phone, and review recordings of classes I couldn’t attend. The accessibility and flexibility of the setup are perfect for my situation.”
Jerome John Lagman, MDiv
Beatriz Lagman, MABS
Philippines
From Longing to Learning: How Grace Fulfilled Yanine’s Call to Serve
“For me, Grace is a tremendous blessing. It is a longing of my heart fulfilled, thanks to God. I wanted so much to study in order to gain knowledge and to be able to share the gospel. This master’s degree has given me balance in my life with my family; it has been beautifully coupled. I feel very blessed, and I am very happy.”
Yanine León Espinoza , MM
Xalapa, Mexico
Empowered by Grace to Make Disciples of Jesus
“The impact of Grace on Steph’s life is immeasurable. She utilized every lesson, interaction, and note during her studies to develop teaching materials for her disciples and life group leaders. For Steph, the relevance and richness of Grace’s education continue to shape her ministry.”
Stephanie Sayson, MM
Philippines
Doctorate
A Passion for Preaching Grace to Kids
“I decided on Grace because I knew it would ground me further in grace doctrine and provide a solid education. I haven’t been disappointed!”
Janine McNally, DMin
Florida, USA
A Missionary to the World Benefits from the Doctor of Ministry Program of Grace
“My path to seminary was spurred by realizing that I needed help to better understand Scripture. My path to missions was realizing that the biggest needs for academic ministry are found in the majority world.”
Joshua Crank, DMin
Philippines
Leaders are Learners
“I enjoy all the professors because they really make me think about my theology. The discipline of research is emphasized.”
Erwin Amador, DMin student
Philippines
Quality Education for Lifelong Learners
“I believe that Grace is a beacon of light in a world that desperately needs to hear the good news of the gospel of grace.”
Dr. Kenny Hodges, DMin
Texas, USA
Leading the Youth with the Love of Christ
“I believe in grace because that’s what sets us apart from how the world thinks and operates. I believe in grace because if I don’t, then what makes me a Christian?”
JP Kabuhat, DMin Student
Philippines
“I am a wife, a mother, a pharmacy technician, and I also lead a women’s Bible study. With most of us working full time vocational jobs while pursuing further education, Grace’s online learning platform allows us to interact with professors and other students.”
Kristi Russell, BABS
Alabama, USA
“What drew me to Grace was its accessibility, affordability, and small family atmosphere. Having been out of school for a while, seminary seemed pretty intimidating but at Grace, I began to see it as possible.”
David Hill, MM
Texas, USA
“Part of my journey into a formal education was just the dissatisfaction I had of not having my own developed answers to very difficult questions. I’d like to be able to stand in front of a group and be able to give a strong biblical answer to tough questions.”
Josh Lindblom, MDiv
USA
