“ We continue today with the same generous evangelical vision that Charles Spurgeon himself had to offer training for mission and ministry that is both relevant and practical”
Dr Nigel Wright, Principal
It is just over 150 years since Charles Spurgeon founded the College. We continue today with the same generous evangelical vision that prompted him to start the College in the first place. People smile when I talk of Spurgeon's College training “attractive, evangelical” ministers and leaders for the twenty-first century. It is the word ‘attractive’ that raises the smile. By ‘attractive’ I mean men and women who will attract others to the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is was what Spurgeon had in mind throughout his remarkable ministry which attracted thousands of people to his church in London. Our intention is to see people prepared for a ministry that will be evangelical to its core and relevant to the challenges and opportunities that our modern culture offers. So there has to be a blend of practical training for mission and ministry with theological teaching that is both spiritual and biblical. This is the ethos of Spurgeon's College where our community is centred on God’s word, rooted in our daily worship and expressed in practical service. Spurgeon's is also accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) for Independent Further and Higher Education as an Independent Higher Education Institution. The BAC inspectors commented in their report that, 'This is an excellent institution which provides top-rate academic and professional theological education'. As you look through this web site I am confident you will find a course to suit your needs. Some of our students keep the day job, and come to College one day a week to take advantage of our part-time training. Others have the opportunity to serve in a church whilst they train, and there are those for whom the college-based course is the right way forward. But for those who cannot attend in person we offer the Online Learning programme with courses that are both practical and theological. Postgraduate opportunities abound at Spurgeon's College. From our Centre for Continuing Development in Ministry, to a good range of Master’s courses, to research for a Doctorate the same care is taken to provide a blend of support and lifelong learning to those wishing to enhance their training. Above our hope is to see Spurgeon's College offering students the opportunity to fulfil the words of Jesus,
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.
If you feel that God is calling you to mission and ministry I invite you to come to College either for one of our Open Days or on some other occasion to chat to one of our staff. You will always be welcome. DR NIGEL G WRIGHT Principal Spurgeon's College is a registered charity no. 1096721 and a company limited by guarantee no. 04418151.