Equipped for Your Calling

Career and Ministry Development

At Southeastern Seminary we equip students to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission. Whether they feel called to pastoral leadership, biblical counseling, international missions, or service as a faithful church member, their studies here equip them with biblical and theological training for a lifetime of ministry.

While many of our graduates serve within local churches, non-profit organizations, and denominational entities, others run their own businesses, teach in higher education, and use their training as stay-at-home parents. Regardless of their callings or vocations, they all share the same heart: to make disciples who make disciples in their unique cultures and contexts. Their training at Southeastern equips them to do just that with skill, compassion, and biblical fidelity.

  • Southeastern prepared me to fulfill the mission by equipping me with the resources to help plant a healthy life-giving, gospel centered, and multiplying church.

    Jon Chasteen

    PhD, Biblical Theology

  • Southeastern is helping me fulfill the mission by teaching me how to raise up the next generation of disciple makers.

    Lissy Sandoval

    Alumna

  • I can't think of an area of ministry that in some way was not influenced by my time at Southeastern.

    Tanner Turley

    MDiv

  • My degree program at Southeastern was really impactful in how we did ministry in general and even how we raised our kids.

    Melanie Lenow

    MA in Biblical Counseling

    Melanie Lenow
  • Through the public theology and Christian ethics programs, I am equipped to participate in the academy with credibility while pastorally helping my local church to think through how to engage today’s world.

    RaShan Frost

    PhD with Ethics and Public Theology

    RaShan Frost, SEBTS alumnus
  • I absolutely loved studying in the Master of Theology program. After finishing a master’s degree, it was the perfect next step to dive deeper into my area of study.

    Rebecca Pate

    Master of Theology (ThM)

  • We’ve had CPAs and engineers who weren’t able to go to Southeastern but wanted more Bible training and were able to find that through the Equip network.

    Colonial Heights Baptist Church

    Equip Network

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Job Seeking Just Got Simpler - Employment at Southeastern

Looking for a Job?

Southeastern, in collaboration with local employment agency WorkerSpring, offers a place for our students, student spouses, and alumni to find employment opportunities. These partnerships include connecting with churches seeking qualified candidates for full- or part-time positions, internships, and residencies. Also available on the platform are full- and part-time marketplace work opportunities, ideal for students seeking to supplement their income while studying at Southeastern or alumni seeking to serve bi-vocationally or who sense their calling to full-time employment in the marketplace. Contact the office of Church and Convention Relations at (919) 761-2293 or [email protected].

Continue your Southeastern Story by Giving Back!

Because you give, we GO.

The Southeastern Fund is a vital financial resource designed to assist students by offsetting their tuition costs. By providing essential funding, the Southeastern Fund makes theological education more accessible and affordable for all students at the seminary. This support helps to alleviate the financial burden on students, enabling them to focus more on their studies and spiritual growth without the constant stress of financial constraints. The fund plays a crucial role in fostering an environment where students can thrive academically and spiritually, preparing them to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission.

“I graduated from Southeastern with a master’s in Christian education, but more recently we became involved as financial supporters when we heard about Southeastern’s solid theological training and missions focus. We hope our support encourages others, supports pressing needs, and enables the growth of the school and the fulfillment of its mission.” – The Davis Family

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Alumni Association and Resources

Our graduates leave Southeastern equipped to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission in whatever career or ministry path the Lord calls them to. From diving deep into theology in the classroom, building friendships on campus, and partnering with local churches, they are prepared to go out into the world to minister wherever God is calling them. Our alumni are serving as pastors, church planters, missionaries, educators, counselors, and more — all pressing toward the mission of advancing the global church by serving the local church.

Southeastern Equip Network

Thinking about building a residency or internship for your church?

The Equip Network can help! When these ministry-based courses are pursued in conjunction with the Student Support Office, students can fulfill their remaining degree requirements through integrative online, hybrid, and/or campus-based classes. Contact us at [email protected] for more information.

The Equip Network at Southeastern

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