Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary

08/10/2026

✨Meet Our Teachers Day 6: Brent Weaver ✨

Originally from New Zealand and with many years' experience in mission and church planting, Brent brings an invaluable set of experiences and skills straight from the mission field.

🌍 More than 25 years as a missionary with One Mission Society in places like Russia and Ukraine have given him a broader understanding of how to share the gospel in a culturally sensitive and effective way.

At BMTS, Brent teaches:
📖 Discipleship;
📖 Introduction to the Theology of Mission;
📖 Foundations of Church Growth;
📖 Theological and Practical Foundations of Church planting;
📖 Mission Practicum.

Brent's classes bring together real-life experience doing missions, the passion that drives church planting, and the warm heart of a shepherd. His aim is to provide students with the kind of learning that doesn't just stay on paper, but will transform communities!

While our BA studies have already begun, you can always join our continuing education courses that open throughout the year! 👉 https://koolitused.emkts.ee/

05/10/2026

🧐🤔 Have you got a handful of free Saturdays this fall with nothing much going on? Feel a growing call to bring people to Jesus?

We invite you to our Evangelism course with pastor Rando Kangro!

Join us this Saturday at 11 and two more in November and December in learning how to evangelize and begin to disciple people in today's society 🌱✝

Sign up here: https://koolitused.emkts.ee/en/courses/


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02/10/2026

✨Meet Our Teachers Day 5: Colleen Weaver! ✨

We at BMTS believe that the best learning experiences are born where knowledge meets a loving heart and commitment. Colleen is the kind of teacher that brings, not only deep knowledge about her subject into each session, but also a sincere care for her students. 💛

Colleen has a PhD in Theology from the Nazarene Theological College at the University of Manchester, prior to which she received her MA at Asbury Theological Seminary. She also has many years of experience as a missionary, pastor, and lecturer, having served and taught in North and South America, as well as in many European countries, like Spain, Ukraine, and now Estonia.

Colleen teaches the following courses:
🍂 Spiritual Formation;
🍂 Inductive Bible Study: Gospel of Mark;
🍂 Inductive Study: Letter to the Romans;
🍂 Inductive Bible Study: Exodus;
🍂 Identity in Christ;
🍂 Walking Together: Soulcare in Difficult Times

You don't walk out of her classes with merely a new set of notes– Colleen has a knack for crafting an environment where every question is welcome and every thought valued. With her inspiring attitude and open heart, she helps her students find their strengths and grow academically and spiritually.

Thank you, Colleen, for bringing so much light, wisdom, and warmth into our Seminary family! ☀️

While our BA studies have already begun, you can always join our continuing education courses that open throughout the year! 👉 https://koolitused.emkts.ee/

30/09/2026

One week to go til Dr Collins' course on Wesleyan Theology! 🤩
Have you put your name down yet?

Courses From 120,00 € – 150,00 €Price range: 120,00 € through 150,00 €Foundations of Wesleyan TheologyPre-registration open! Session hours to be specified. From October 7th to 10th BMTS will be visited by Dr. Kenneth J. Collins, under whose guidance we will explore the history and theo...

29/09/2026

Ecumenical Cooperation in Denominational Studies ✝️⛪️

Last week we were paid a visit by the archbishop of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church Urmas Viilma.
Archbishop Viilma gave 3 lectures on Lutheranism as part of the 3rd Year Denominational Studies course, which aims to provide an overview of the main Christian denominations active in Estonia.

Throughout this semester, the students will also get to hear from bishop Philippe Jourdan of the Roman Catholic Church, archpriest Mattias Palli of the Estonian Apostolic Orthodox Church, bishop Robert Tšerenkov of the Estonian Methodist Church, and bishop Alur Õunpuu of the Estonian Pentecostal Church, as well as a representative of the Union of Free Evangelical and Baptist Churches of Estonia.

This course is an important part of our BA curriculum, as we:
🍁 discover the origins of different denominations and delve into their doctrine, practices, identity, and ways of worship;
🍁 compare and analyze the similarities and differences between denominations;
🍁 learn to value the rich variety we have within the Christian tradition.

We're immensely grateful to the Lord that we have so many healthy ecumenical friendships with members of different denominations, and to our guest lecturers for taking the time to come speak to our students! 🙏

25/09/2026

✨ Meet Our Teachers Day 4: Rector Dr Laur Lilleoja ✨

Do you know who's at the head of the Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary helping to direct our school's academic and spiritual development?
Dr Laur Lilleoja initially joined the BMTS team as a teacher, and stepped into the role of rector in the fall of 2024.
Laur has a doctorate in Sociology from Tallinn University. He's worked as a lecturer and research fellow at universities in Estonia and beyond, and has made great contributions to the Estonian Council of Churches' studies in the field of Sociology of Religion.
Laur's vision is to keep the Seminary a place where biblical truth, academic study, and real-life practical experience go hand in hand– so that each student might have the opportunity to grow both in knowledge and their spiritual calling.

At BMTS, Laur teaches the Foundations of Scientific Research courses that help students prepare to write their diploma paper. 👩‍🎓🧑‍🎓

While our BA studies have already begun, you can always join our continuing education courses that open throughout the year! 👉 https://koolitused.emkts.ee/

18/09/2026

"Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you." Mt 28:19-20a, HCSB 📖

BMTS teacher and research-fellow Andrus Kask and student Danil Solomykov took a mission team to Albania in the second half of August. Teams from Estonia have been going to Albania for years. This year's team went representing 4 different congregations! ⛪

The aim of their 2-week trip was to support a local Pentecostal church in the capital Tirana, as well as another smaller town in Bilishti- 9km from the Greek border.
Their aim was to bring teaching and encouragement. During their time there, they shared the gospel on the streets, offered prayer, and organized three evangelic festivals! They were also able to help out with a children's event in the area. ✝️

Andrus and Danil have both been missionaries for years. It is a privilege to have been able to support them in their ministry! 🤍
Join us in praying for them that the Lord would continue to give them wisdom, guidance, and provision, and that their ministry would bear good fruit wherever He sends them! 🙏

08/09/2026

Have a little free time once a month during the week? Why not fill it with a class at the Seminary?

Open courses this Autumn:
📣 "Controversial Issues in the Church today" with Allan Kroll from Sept 16th
📣 "Empowering Congregations for Missions" with Dr. Ago Lilleorg from Sept 19th
📣 "Foundations of Wesleyan Theology" with Dr. Kenneth Collins from Oct 7th
📣 "Evangelism" with Rando Kangro from Oct 10th

All courses can be taken in English through an interpreter 💯
Registration for Controversial Issues and Wesleyan Theology has already begun 🤩

Find out more and register here: https://koolitused.emkts.ee/en/courses/

Let us know in the comments below, which course sounds the most interesting and tag a friend who should join you in class 🙋🙋‍♀️

24/08/2026

🌿Day 3 of introducing our beloved faculty: meet Tetyana!

Tetyana Radomska's path towards BMTS began in 2001 when she and her sister came to Tallinn to study Theology. From that point on, her life has revolved around the Word of God, teaching and ministry.

Tetyana is passionate about studying Scripture inductively, which is a method that she feels helps people become more deeply and personally familiar with it. She has taught both kids and adults, has organized family seminars for her church for over a decade, and been active in youth and kids ministry for years.

At the Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary, she will be teaching you:
- Inductive Bible Study: Mark
- Inductive Bible Study: Romans
- Inductive Bible Study: Exodus
- New Testament Greek
- New Testament Exegesis
- Old Testament Prophets

For Tetyana, teaching is not just an occupation—it's a calling to help people dive into the Word of God and grow spiritually❤️

✨ Come to BMTS and discover the depths of Scripture and grow in your calling!
Find out more at www.emkts.ee

23/08/2026

Enrollment for microdegrees has begun! 📚

Each of our three microdegree programmes can be completed within a year and are designed to be doable for those in full-time employment and ministry.👩‍🎓🧑‍🎓

Can't come to Estonia to study? No problem! All you need is a stable internet connection and you can study online and come to class over Zoom! 💻

Choose which area you want to focus on - Bible & Theology, Christian Ministry, or Methodist Identity - and take your spiritual growth journey to the next level! 👇👇👇

The goal of this micro-degree is to provide students with foundational knowledge of the Bible and Christian theology while developing the ability to interpret and analyse Scripture in a historically, theologically, and practically responsible manner. The programme also seeks to equip students to app...