Olivet Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary announced a formal partnership in the preparation of ministry leaders. 

 “In 2011, Olivet received a generous gift from Drs. Fay and Walter Quanstrom in order to establish the Reverend Dr. Fay Quanstrom Endowed Chair of Pastoral Ministry," said Mark Quanstrom, chair of the School of Theology and Christian Ministry at Olivet.  “We are pleased to announce that Dr. Carla Sunberg, president of Nazarene Theological Seminary, will be the recipient of the Fay Quanstrom Chair for the next two years.  During this time, there will be ongoing development of programs of collaboration between the institutions.  Several special events with NTS will be held on the campus of Olivet and funding for the chair will continue to honor Rev. Dr. Quanstrom by providing opportunities for an emphasis on women clergy and leaders.”

In addition, beginning in May 2016 Olivet and NTS will begin offering a number of courses that will offer cross-registration between the two institutions. 

“I am honored to serve as the honorary member of the Quanstrom Chair at Olivet," Sunberg said. "Both Olivet and NTS bring excellent faculty and resources to the table when it comes to ministerial preparation. The partnership between the two institutions represents an intentional investment in the development of Kingdom leaders for the future.”

--Nazarene Theological Seminary