About
Our Mission
To serve as a catalyst and resource for spiritual transformation by working with and for the church to equip men and women for strategic ministry roles.
Our Commitment
To uphold the authority of Scripture and gospel-centered education.
Our Vision
To see the body of Christ edified and the Good News of Jesus Christ spread to every corner of the globe through servant-leaders who are thoroughly equipped in the Word and ways of God.
Our Students
44
States
23
Countries
39+
Denominations
“Western Seminary is preparing current and future leaders in ministry roles to bring spiritual transformation throughout God’s Kingdom. Your donation strengthens the work of these leaders to transform lives and communities. Please join us in furthering the work of the Gospel.”
-Vicki Niebrugge, Chair, Board of Trustees,
Global Leadership Development
Executive Leadership Team
Chuck Conniry
President
Dan Kimball
VP of Church Mission and Strategy
Robert Jones
VP of Advancement
Keane Collins
VP of Operations and Support Services
Jonathan Gibson
VP of Finance and Business
John Kwak
Interim VP of Academic Affairs / Dean of Faculty
Board of Trustees
Vicki Niebrugge
Leadership Development
Ann Arbor, MI
Linda Miller
Semi-Retired Executive Coach
The Ken Blanchard Companies
Tempe, AZ
Steve Austin
Managing Partner, Swenson Advisors
Solana Beach, CA
Jim Sweeney
VP, Western Seminary, retired
Wilsonville, OR
Wing-Kit Chung
VP, Portland Community College, retired
Portland, OR
Taylor Turkington
Director, Bible Equipping
Portland, OR
Laurie Schlaepfer
Professor & Speaker
Santa Cruz, CA
Dave Whitaker
President, Venture Church Network
Greenville, SC
Ken Wilmot
Branch Manager, LPL Seasons Financial Group
Happy Valley, OR
Wayland Wong
Business owner/operator, retired
Los Angeles, CA
Gary Combs
Managing Director and Vice Chairman, Campbell Global, retired
Lake Oswego, OR
Chuck Conniry
President, Western Seminary
Portland, OR
Bob Gebhardt
COO, Brenner & Co LLP
Salem, OR
Eric Moore
Pastor, Tree of Life Bible Fellowship
Professor, Moody Bible Institute
Redford, MI
Greg Prow
Attorney, retired
Discovery Bay, CA