By fulfilling these purposes, the Washington Baptist Theological Seminary Alumni Association plays a vital role in sustaining the seminary’s community, enhancing its impact, and ensuring its continued relevance and success in the years to come.

The Washington Baptist Theological Seminary Alumni Association serves this seminary with its rich history, which is approaching it’s 100 year Anniversary serves several essential purposes aimed at fostering a lifelong relationship between the institution and its graduates. These purposes includes:

1. Strengthening Community and Networking: To cultivate a robust network among alumni, providing opportunities for professional and personal connections that can support their ongoing ministry and career development.

2. Preserving Tradition and Legacy: To honor and uphold the seminary’s long-standing traditions and values, ensuring that the legacy of nearly a century of theological education and spiritual formation is celebrated and perpetuated.

3. Supporting Institutional Advancement: To contribute to the growth and development of the seminary through fundraising, volunteering, and promoting the institution’s mission and vision within broader communities.

4. Facilitating Lifelong Learning: To offer continuing education opportunities, workshops, and resources that support alumni in their ongoing theological, pastoral, and spiritual development.

5. Encouraging Engagement and Service: To motivate alumni to engage in the seminary’s activities, including mentoring current students, participating in events, and serving on committees or advisory boards.

6. Providing Recognition and Awards: To acknowledge and celebrate the achievements and contributions of alumni in various fields of ministry and service, thereby fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment.

7. Enhancing Communication and Outreach: To maintain effective communication channels that keep alumni informed about seminary news, events, and developments, ensuring a continuous connection between the institution and its graduates.