Faces of Austin Seminary

Reflection from Catherine Wicker, MDiv student, who had the opportunity to experience the classroom on the road this summer in new places and with new faces!

Reflection from Rev. Dr. Patricia Bonilla, Assistant Professor of Christian Education, who recently taught in the 2026 HSP summer session/intensive held at Villanova University, which was also attended by a cohort of Austin Seminary students. 

Reflection from Rev. Erin Walter, DMin student who walked as part of a 45-mile pilgrimage from Crystal City to Dilley, TX, to call for an end to child and family detention this past June. 

Reflection from Rev. Cecie Suknaic-Saulnier, Associate Director of Congregational Innovation, who had the opportunity this summer to visit Taizé, France and experience its eclectic worship life and community.

Reflection from Rev. Dr. Cristal Silva-McCormick, Assistant Professor of Missions and Evangelism and Director of Latinx Studies, who shares her opportunities to bear witness this summer amidst profound heartbreak and gratitude.

Reflection from Emmanuella Ugwu, MDiv student completing her CPE program at Houston Methodist this summer as part of Austin Seminary’s academic and experiential requirements in helping today’s students become tomorrow’s bridge builders and faith leaders.