About Reimagining Theological Education Together (RTET)
Through the Reimagining Theological Education Together Podcast, Michael Ortiz engages theological educators, ministry leaders, and church practitioners in conversations about how theological education can more faithfully strengthen God’s people for God’s mission.
Whether you are leading a seminary, shaping a church-based training program, or building pathways between formal and non-formal education, you’ll find practical insights and global perspectives to inspire innovation, collaboration, and faithfulness in theological education.
The Importance of Story Telling in Theological Education | Ray Neu
In the west, we’re taught efficiently and systematically, always aiming for the clearest possible point. But what if this isn’t the best way to learn? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ray Neu, who draws on his years of experience teaching in oral cultures to talk about the importance of orality and story telling in theological education.
Timestamps:0:00 – Intro1:34 – What is orality?15:34 – Local proverbs & storytelling33:34 – Teaching contextualization35:34 – Orality in Western education42:34 – Future of oral theology44:06 – Outro/closing remarks
20 Oct 2026
Flexibility in Theological Education: How This Seminary is Adapting to the Times | Dr. Eldy Eldhouse
The world is changing faster than ever and theological education is trying to keep up. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Eldy Eldhouse, academic dean at Evangelical Theological Seminary in India, to discuss how ETS is adapting and changing with the times, how he develops faculty and leaders at his school, and what it takes to form men and women to lead the church today.
Links
• ETS https://www.ets-india.org/
• DTS https://www.dts.edu/
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:52 - Academic development and changes
7:04 - Navigating institutional change at ETS
9:53 - Why formal theological education matters
13:06 - Preparing students for Indian cultural shifts
22:29 - Faculty retreat purpose and structure
35:02 - Eldy’s personal journey to academic dean
13 Oct 2026
The Future of Formal and Non-Formal Education | Paul Clark
Are formal, non-formal and informal models of theological education compatible? In this episode, I sit down with Paul Clark of Mesa Global to talk about his lifetime of experience in theological education and how these modes can collaborate to better form future church leaders.
Links:
• Mesa Global: https://www.mesaglobal.co/
• Context-Rooted Curricular Engagement Impact Team: https://icete.info/resources/impact-teams/
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction & guest welcome
2:09 - Overseas Council's team of regional experts
7:03 - Common challenges facing seminaries worldwide
9:42 - The Nepal story: reaching pastors in remote villages
18:47- Best practices for seminaries staying connected to local churches
34:38 - Building trust and collaboration across organizations
45:05 - Advice for the next generation of leaders
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