Leading. Serving. Teaching. Counseling. In other words, mattering.

The stories of our students, alumni and faculty demonstrate the impact this school has on the church and the world.

Rev. Dr. Eugene Blair (’82), Flint District superintendent for the United Methodist Church, got all the tools he needed for effective ministry during his time as an MTSO student. More from Eugene Blair.

Rev. April Blaine (’09), co-pastor of Summit on 16th UMC, valued the opportunities here to discuss the “messy” work of social justice in the real world. More from April Blaine.

MTSO student Brian West is energized by the shared passion and collegiality between students and faculty. More from Brian West.

Rev. Susan Kyser, a 1986 MTSO graduate, found a place that welcomes many theologies. More from Susan Kyser.

As a Christian ethics educator, Dr. Yvonne Zimmerman works to open the space for her students – and herself – to consider new perspectives.

Jon Peterson’s studies at MTSO influenced his work as a member of the Ohio Legislature. More from Jon Peterson.

Once a corporate executive, Rev. Sandra Selby (’04) now works in community ministry, serving “people who do really, really tough work.” More from Sandra Selby.

Professor Diane Lobody has found it’s not the difficulty of the work that gives new students pause. It’s something more profound. More from Diane Lobody.