GRTS is a graduate school that prepares biblically and culturally informed ministry leaders for service through Christ’s church. The seminary exists to achieve the following six purposes: 1. To advance biblical, theological and ministry knowledge and skill. 2. To nurture theological, spiritual and leadership formation. 3. To encourage the development of critical thinking and worldview formation governed by biblical teaching. 4. To nurture a global ministry perspective. 5. To enhance the cultural relevance of ministry practice within the bounds of a distinctively Christian theological framework. 6. To encourage lifelong and collaborative learning.