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    Curious about theological education at CTS? Let's talk!

    One of the best ways to discern the next steps in your call is to meet with a member of the CTS community. Below you will find links to schedule a one-to-one conversation with someone from our team. Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with further instructions.

    Note that these are for informational purposes only. Admissions interviews are scheduled once your application is submitted.

    Please let us know if you have any questions at admissions@ctsnet.edu. 
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    Sarah Kate Bumgarner
    Connector, MAPT '18

    Sarah Kate is a lifelong Presbyterian, growing up as a PK (preacher’s kid) in churches throughout North Carolina and Southwest Florida. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Christian Education from Presbyterian College in 2012 and a Master of Arts in Practical Theology from Columbia in 2018. After a decade serving Atlanta-area churches in children’s ministry, Sarah Kate recently returned to Columbia as a Connector. She relishes the opportunity to continue serving in ministry and connecting with others while also devoting more time to her family as a full-time mom. Sarah Kate adores her husband Robert, whom she met while at Presbyterian College, and their two little girls. As a former student at Columbia, Sarah Kate experienced first-hand this warm, engaging, and diverse place and hopes to use that to support new students in their own seminary journey.

    Maci Sepp
    Director of Vocational Outreach

    Since joining the Team in August 2024, Maci is thrilled to be part of the Columbia community and eager to engage with prospective students like you. Holding a BA in Chemistry and Public Relations from Greenville University as well as an MDiv and ThM from Princeton Theological Seminary, Maci knows very well that ministry is ever-changing and takes many different forms. A self-proclaimed theological mutt, Maci now has the honor of being a discernment partner to those who are paving their own vocational paths. When not traveling on behalf of Columbia, Maci can be found puzzling at home and listening to biographical audiobooks.

    Rev. Matt Rich
    Director of Admissions & Enrollment Operations

    A love for the transformational possibilities in theological education and his own seminary experience led Matt from congregational ministry to Columbia in 2011. As a do-it-all admissions professional, Matt enjoys both the technical side of day-to-day operations and being a pastoral presence for colleagues and prospective students. With roots in the Baptist churches of North Alabama and South Tennessee, Matt studied Religion, Congregational Studies, and Classics at Samford University before completing his MDiv at Emory University's Candler School of Theology. Matt loves nature photography, gadgets, and is an armchair meteorologist. His days at home are full of outside play, reading, and making music with his wife Deedra and their two young daughters.