Mission
A Heart for the World
PRTS serves as a central point of connection and empowerment for a worldwide network of churches and seminaries.
Because the great commission is to go and teach all nations, we believe Grand Rapids is just one part of a greater whole. We desire to heed Paul's exhortation to Timothy when he wrote, "And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also." Instead of creating an institutional dependency, we desire to "train the trainer," empowering individuals in their local contexts to preach the whole counsel of God.
Global Locator
Our Worldwide Reach
This interactive map showcases where many of our alumni and partners are currently serving.
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Partnership Pillars
Our staff members coordinate with each global partner to ensure professional excellence in every aspect of our global mission.
Reformed Seminaries Globally
We partner with institutions worldwide to provide a core theological training that is biblical, Reformed, experiential, and practical.
Global Summit
We meet regularly with our partners every two years to collaborate, strategize, fellowship, and problem solve.
Collaborative Research & Translation
Through our Translation Center, we overcome barriers of language and distance, making our courses and resources accessible to learners in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, and Russian.
Team
Global Liaison & Coordination
Our team works with our partners to train and empower them to thrive. Instead of creating dependency, we treat the Grand Rapids campus simply as one part of a greater whole.
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A Global Education
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Consistent Theological Core
No matter the location or context, we supply training with the same theological core.
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Cultural Exchange and Engagement
Becuase cultural contexts bring different needs and challenges, we supplement the theological core with region-specefic practical theology courses
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Joint Research Opportunities
Partners can access the full extent of our theological resources and online library services offered through the William Perkins Library and the research Centers.
Faith in action
Testimonials
Boris (Global Partner)
Our students and staff alike profit from the solid biblical grounding and the pastoral heart that permeates every aspect of PRTS's teaching and partnership. We are grateful for the mutual enrichment that comes from this collaboration.
MaryGrace (MABC Student)
In all aspects—course lectures, required readings, research, and school-wide prayer meetings—my experience at PRTS has been both devotional and intellectually enriching. The professors and staff deeply love the Lord and are personally invested in the students’ spiritual, personal, and academic growth.
