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  • Iorg to Gateway grads: Engage hurting people
    by Katherine Chute, posted Monday, May 20, 2019 (5 years ago)

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    ONTARIO, Calif. (BP) -- Gateway Seminary President Jeff Iorg is commissioning 142 Gateway Seminary graduates at five commencement ceremonies across the seminary's multi-campus system this spring to fulfill the mission of Jesus by engaging hurting people.

    Commencement for Gateway's main campus in Ontario, Calif., was held May 17 at Immanuel Baptist Church in Highland, Calif. At that ceremony, 72 graduates from 16 states and four countries received certificates, diplomas, master's and doctoral degrees. Read More

  • FROM THE SEMINARIES: Convocations at Gateway & SBTS
    by SBC Seminary Staff, posted Wednesday, February 06, 2019 (5 years ago)

    In today's From the Seminaries: In spring convocations, Gateway Seminary's Jeff Iorg cautions 'Who do you follow?' can be a divisive question; R. Albert Mohler Jr. of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary distinguishes God's "secret things" from "things revealed." Read More

  • TRUSTEES: Gateway sees 8.2% growth, remembers key vote
    by Kathie Chute, posted Thursday, October 11, 2018 (5 years ago)

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    PORTLAND, Ore. (BP) -- Enrollment increased 8.2 percent during the fall 2018 semester at Gateway Seminary's new Southern California campus over the combined fall 2017 enrollment that included its former campus in Brea.

    Gateway President Jeff Iorg relayed the enrollment news to trustees during their Oct. 8-9 meeting in Portland, Ore.

    The Brea location closed in July 2018 and its academic operations were moved to the new main campus in Ontario, Calif., about 24 miles from Brea. Read More

  • EDUCATION DIGEST: Cumberlands to lower tuition by 57%; Iorg at convocation: 'The Gospel marches on'
    by Kentucky Today, Gateway Seminary & BP Staff, posted Thursday, September 06, 2018 (6 years ago)

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    WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (BP) -- Tuition rates will be cut 57 percent at the University of the Cumberlands for the 2018-2019 academic year under a plan known as "The Cumberlands Commitment."

    Tuition for on-campus undergraduate students will be reduced from $23,000 to $9,875 at the university affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention.

    "We are making this change because we are committed to putting our students and families first by addressing the most significant hurdle to a college education -- affordability," Cumberlands President Larry L. Cockrum said. "We want all students to know that with Cumberlands there is a clear and affordable path to a college degree." Read More

  • Gateway move increased assets, streamlined staff
    by David Roach, posted Thursday, September 22, 2016 (7 years ago)

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    NASHVILLE (BP) -- Thanks to the move of Gateway Seminary of the Southern Baptist Convention's main campus to Southern California, the seminary has more financial assets and an employee structure more focused on theological education.

    That's the report Gateway President Jeff Iorg delivered to the SBC Executive Committee Sept. 20 in Nashville. Read More

  • Gateway convocation leads inaugural semester
    by Kathie Chute, posted Tuesday, September 06, 2016 (8 years ago)

    ONTARIO, Calif. (BP) -- Launching a series of events opening the new campus of Gateway Seminary of the Southern Baptist Convention, President Jeff Iorg warned students of "unintended consequences" of a seminary education.

    The Aug. 29 convocation and first day of classes will be followed by celebratory events Oct. 5-8, including a dedication service, a gala featuring contemporary hymnists Keith and Kristyn Getty and a festival complete with food trucks, tours and other activities at the new Southern California campus in Ontario. Read More

  • Golden Gate trustees hold last Mill Valley meeting
    by Kathie Chute, posted Friday, April 15, 2016 (8 years ago)

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    MILL VALLEY, Calif. (BP) -- Meeting for the last time on the Mill Valley campus, Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary trustees approved five new faculty members, heard progress on the seminary's new campuses and prayed for personnel transitioning to Ontario in Southern California and Fremont in the Bay Area.

    In describing the faculty selection process, President Jeff Iorg emphasized the board's role in making high-quality faculty additions possible, including setting long-range goals for improvement in faculty compensation in 2010. Read More

  • Iorg: Seminary's relocation 'has no parallel'
    by Kathie Chute, posted Friday, February 12, 2016 (8 years ago)

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    MILL VALLEY, Calif. (BP) -- Jeff Iorg, president of Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, said he didn't lose sleep over the decision to build two new campuses and relocate the seminary.

    "What caused many sleepless nights was the personal changes I was asking you to make," Iorg told an audience of students, faculty, staff and seminary supporters Feb. 4. Read More

  • Relocation of Golden Gate campuses moving forward
    by Kathie Chute, posted Wednesday, January 20, 2016 (8 years ago)

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    MILL VALLEY, Calif. (BP) -- Construction is progressing rapidly at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary's two new campuses, and more than 40 new jobs have been posted on the seminary's website, President Jeff Iorg reported in mid-January.

    Iorg, speaking to the seminary's staff and students, said the new campus in Ontario, Calif., is still on target for the June 2016 move from Mill Valley even though there have been minor setbacks. Read More