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A Minute from the Rector
Dear friends of EuNC,
The Faculty Assembly 2026 of European Nazarene College was more than an annual meeting; it was a moment of shared discernment. The Assembly gathers faculty, Learning Centre leaders, and General Administration colleagues. In the context of EuNC’s 60th anniversary, we gathered to give thanks for the past, to face present realities with honesty, and to look ahead with renewed clarity. The theme, Grow in Truth, shaped not only our worship but our conversations, decisions, and hopes.
Truth, grounded in the unchanging character of God, is not passively held but faithfully lived. It is embodied and cultivated in community. In theological education, truth is not merely the transmission of content but participation in God’s transforming work. It forms who we are becoming as teachers, leaders, pastors, and servants of the Church.
The opening service expressed this vision with depth and conviction. Rev. Hans-Günter Mohn called us back to the central purpose of our lives and teaching: the formation and transformation of Christlike disciples—people set apart by God and sent into the world in mission. He described sanctification and mission as inseparable realities, declaring, “Sanctification and sending are inseparable twins. Without sanctification, there can be no effective mission; and without mission, sanctification somehow loses its credibility.” Scripture, he reminded us, does not send disciples into a protected “Christian bubble,” but into the world—where sanctified people are called to exercise redemptive influence rather than be shaped by their surroundings. This vision culminated in his definition of education itself: “Purpose-driven education promotes the formation of Christlike character in students—producing sanctified people who allow themselves to be claimed 100% by God and who allow themselves to be sent out to make Christlike disciples, who in turn are empowered to make Christlike disciples.”
Faculty development sessions deepened this calling. Revisiting EuNC’s Educational Philosophy and exploring Wesleyan perspectives on knowledge and formation strengthened our theological foundations. Conversations around adult learning theory challenged us to teach in ways that honour the lived experience of those already engaged in ministry. Practical engagement with digital tools, including Moodle and responsible use of AI, encouraged intentional and thoughtful pedagogy. These were not isolated workshops, but expressions of our shared commitment to holistic formation.
At the same time, Learning Centre administration and institutional conversations reminded us that our mission requires structure, clarity, and coherence. Accreditation processes, quality assurance cycles, syllabus discipline, and curriculum redesign are not technical exercises; they are forms of stewardship. Our work was understood as stewarding trust, credibility, and mission across diverse contexts.
EuNC’s decentralised model continues to call us into a dynamic balance: unity without uniformity. Our Learning Centres operate in varied cultural and ecclesial environments, yet we remain one College, shaped by a shared Wesleyan theological identity. Maintaining this balance requires dialogue, humility, and courage, particularly as we address questions of sustainability—academic, structural, and financial. These conversations were honest and at times demanding, yet marked by hope. Sustainability is not about mere survival; it is about long-term faithfulness.
Celebrating sixty years of EuNC’s history reminded us that we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us. Their vision and sacrifice created the pathways we now walk. To honour them is not to freeze structures in place, but to carry forward the heart of the mission in forms that speak to today’s realities.
Perhaps the most tangible gift of the Assembly was the sense of community. Around tables, in prayer, in worship, and in thoughtful disagreement, we were reminded that faculty life, administration, governance, and learning are not separate spheres. They are interwoven expressions of one calling: to grow in Truth together.
As we move forward, may we continue to grow in Truth—not only in what we teach, but in how we listen, discern, lead, and serve. Trusting in God’s ongoing faithfulness, we step into the future with gratitude, responsibility, and hope.
With gratitude and joy,
Rev. Mária Gusztinné Tulipán
Rector, European Nazarene College
Thomas Vollenweider (*1955) graduated from EuNC in 1980 with a B.A. in Religion in Affiliation with Midamerica Nazarene College and received an M.A. in Social Sciences with an emphasis on leadership studies from Azusa Pacific University in 2000. He served as pastor and church planter for the Church of the Nazarene in Berlin, as District Superintendent for a total of 20 years; member of the General Board and Chairman of the EuNC Board of Trustees (1993-97). Today he is retired from the active ministry and continues to live in Berlin with his wife Esther.
During FA 2026, EuNC faculty gathered for a focused Faculty Development programme on the theme “From Principles to Good Practices”. The sessions provided space for shared reflection on how our theological stance, learning theories, and institutional priorities shape faithful teaching across diverse contexts.
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