The Commons Online

News, Resources, and Stories from the WTS community

February 18, 2026

A new chapter is on the horizon for one of Holland’s longest-running services for unhoused and underserved neighbors. After more than three decades […]

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By Western Theological Seminary

February 16, 2026

Western Theological Seminary leadership is delighted to share that Dr. Keith Starkenburg has been appointed as the new Academic Dean and Vice President […]

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By Western Theological Seminary

February 10, 2026

“What does it mean to be Reformed?” That question has followed many of us, from seminary classrooms to pulpits, from our gatherings together […]

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By Western Theological Seminary

January 28, 2026

Western Theological Seminary honors the life and legacy of James V. Brownson (‘80), former Dean and the James and Jean Cook Professor Emeritus […]

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By Western Theological Seminary

October 10, 2025

My father has an old rototiller—think late 1970s: Craftsman, red, heavy, and built to last. My earliest memories of springtime include watching him […]

By Dr. Brent LaVigne

August 21, 2025

We all have dreams and expectations regarding our roles in our communities. For some, spouse and/or parent will be among those roles. Whether […]

By Jessica Stovall