BTS Student Testimonials
Whether you’re considering enrolling or simply exploring our community, we invite you to hear firsthand how BTS has impacted lives, strengthened ministries, and deepened faith. From pastors and church leaders to laypeople and missionaries, the experiences shared here reflect our commitment to biblically grounded, accessible, and affordable education for all who seek to serve God more effectively.
"When the opportunity came to pursue seminary while still being plugged into my local church, it was a tremendous blessing."
Trent Faircloth
Firefighter & Fire Department Chaplain
"When I came across BTS, offering classes at such an affordable price while still being theologically rigorous, it was a no-brainer."
Marcus Nobles
Campus Ministry Leader
"The opportunity to study God’s Word and become better equipped for ministry by attending BTS was a life changing experience for me. As a busy attorney with a challenging law practice and a husband and father with two children, I never imagined that it was possible for me to pursue a seminary education, although doing so had been on my heart for a long time. BTS was flexible enough to permit me to do the studies over a longer period of time than usual. In fact, it took me over a decade and a half to complete my studies for my degree, but it truly was a labor of love. I am so thankful to BTS for allowing me the opportunity to obtain a Bible-based, theologically sound seminary degree at my own pace, with the time that God gave me to do it. I will forever be grateful to BTS, its staff and professors for their patience and for their loving kindness and for enhancing my Christian walk in this way."
Michael E. Henderson
Associate General Counsel
Encompass Health Corporation
Encompass Health Corporation
"As a proud graduate of Birmingham Theological Seminary, my time there was nothing short of transformational. Through the guidance of outstanding faculty and the camaraderie of my colleagues, the Spirit of the Living God profoundly equipped and encouraged me for the work of ministry. The rich theological education I received fostered in me a passion, fervency, and great appreciation for the Word of God, shaping the foundation of my spiritual leadership and personal walk with Christ.
Today, as the Senior Chaplain at Wheaton College, I continue to lean on the lessons and experiences I gained during my time at BTS. The seminary’s emphasis on sound biblical teaching, theological integrity, and practical ministry has proven to be an enduring wellspring of strength and wisdom in my calling.
To anyone considering theological education, I strongly encourage you to prayerfully consider joining the BTS family. It is a place where your faith will be challenged, your mind sharpened, and your heart ignited for the glory of God. Thank you, BTS, for your unwavering commitment to equipping leaders for the Kingdom. Your faithfulness to the gospel has left an indelible mark on my life and continues to inspire countless others to live for the glory of our Savior."
Today, as the Senior Chaplain at Wheaton College, I continue to lean on the lessons and experiences I gained during my time at BTS. The seminary’s emphasis on sound biblical teaching, theological integrity, and practical ministry has proven to be an enduring wellspring of strength and wisdom in my calling.
To anyone considering theological education, I strongly encourage you to prayerfully consider joining the BTS family. It is a place where your faith will be challenged, your mind sharpened, and your heart ignited for the glory of God. Thank you, BTS, for your unwavering commitment to equipping leaders for the Kingdom. Your faithfulness to the gospel has left an indelible mark on my life and continues to inspire countless others to live for the glory of our Savior."
Rev. Dr. Angulus D. Wilson, PhD, D.Min
Chaplain
Wheaton College
Wheaton College
"Birmingham Theological Seminary has been a blessing to me as a student seeking a deep and transformative theological education that works perfectly with my schedule and budget. I have been able to pursue my Master of Divinity from this solidly Reformed/evangelical seminary without having to leave the local church where I minister. If you are looking for a seminary that is committed to academic excellence, offers a robust curriculum, and is affordable, then I would highly recommend BTS."
Mike Ruiz
Director of Shepherding
Columbia Presbyterian Church
Columbia Presbyterian Church
"I am so thankful for my BTS education! Although rigorous, each class has been worth the effort and immediately applicable to my ministry context. The faculty, staff, and administration are professional, biblically sound, and relentlessly kind. And to top it all off, BTS is affordable!"
Dr. Erik McDaniel
Pastor
Grace Presbyterian Church
Grace Presbyterian Church
"I found BTS through a Google search during a season in life when I was broken and seeking to know and understand the truth of God’s Word. BTS was attractive to me because it gave me the flexibility to take seminary courses while working as a business owner in the medical field. Now, four years into an MDiv in Public Theology, I cannot imagine studying anywhere else. BTS has been a place for me to learn and be discipled by people who feel like family. Now, my husband and I both get to have the flexibility to take classes and work in ministry while starting a family of our own. We are so grateful for the opportunities BTS has given us as we navigate seminary education with family and ministry life."
Amanda Peterson Leon
Women’s Ministry Administrative Assistant
Briarwood Presbyterian Church
Briarwood Presbyterian Church
"My experience as a seminary student at BTS was filled with a time of biblically based learning in a setting that enforced critical thinking for real world ministry settings. My professors worked to provide a culture of learning and growth by enabling me as a student to be both challenged in ministry and to practically apply the truths of Scripture in my ministry settings. I am thankful for BTS and the many ways they pour into making students lifetime disciples of Christ."
Adrianna Anderson
Director
Ministry Wives Network MBC
Ministry Wives Network MBC
"I want to send a special thanks to Ike Reeder and the Birmingham Theological Seminary for helping to equip me for the work of ministry. If you are a man seeking to prepare yourself for ministry in the PCA, you are missing the boat if you do not get trained at a Reformed seminary. You will need to work twice as hard as you won’t be getting the knowledge you need for ordination or ministry in that context. BTS gives you the tools you need to pass your Bible, Theology, BCO, Church History, and Sacraments exams without a problem!"
Chris Barrett
President
Barrett Process Service LLC
Barrett Process Service LLC
"The faculty and staff of Birmingham Theological Seminary are a knowledgeable and caring team of educators and administrators. I am honored to have received a masters and doctorate from BTS. I wholeheartedly recommend this amazing institution to those seeking an affordable, high-level biblical education."
Dr. Alonza Jones
Executive Director
Biblical Marriage Institute
Biblical Marriage Institute
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