The Mentoring Initiative - Phoenix Seminary
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The Mentoring Initiative - Phoenix Seminary
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ACADEMICS
The Mentoring Initiative
At Phoenix Seminary
Shepherding Students Through
Intentional
Discipleship
At Phoenix Seminary, we believe that intentional discipleship is vital for students as they progress through their degree program. Ideally, students should be in a mentoring relationship, perhaps with their pastor, elder or other mature believer who can encourage them towards greater Christlikeness and ministry effectiveness. Phoenix Seminary is committed to preparing men and women to be leaders with integrity—leaders who recognize their calling to live exemplary lives for His glory—leaders who know that such a calling requires purity and godly character. And growth in godly character and Christlikeness does not happen in isolation.
The Mentoring Initiative at Phoenix Seminary is designed to encourage students, especially those who may not currently be in a mentoring relationship, to engage in discipleship that is focused on continuing formation for ministry.
Mentoring groups, led by various seminary faculty and staff, are offered every semester. They are not required for students to be part of, rather they’re simply something the seminary offers students who would like to engage in this kind of discipleship and community. Mentoring groups are set at a maximum of 10 participants, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thoughtfully engage and benefit from group discussion and prayer. Students have the opportunity to sign up for a mentoring group ahead of each coming semester.
Meet Your Mentors
Christian Cordova
Hispanic Studies Director
Christian Cordova
Hispanic Studies Director
Christian Córdova is the Director of Hispanic Studies at Phoenix Seminary and is passionate about equipping leaders for ministry in the Hispanic church. In his mentoring group, students will read selected chapters from Wayne Grudem’s
Christian Ethics
, share personal reflections to deepen relationships, and spend time in prayer for personal decisions and growth.
Grant Flynn
Assistant Professor of New Testament
Grant Flynn
Assistant Professor of New Testament
Dr. Flynn is Assistant Professor of New Testament at Phoenix Seminary. He enjoys hiking with his wife and two sons, running early in the morning, and watching baseball. Join this group to discuss life, pray together, and be encouraged by reflections on Scripture.
Jamie Mitchell
President's Office
Jamie Mitchell
President's Office
Jamie Mitchell serves as the President's assistant at Phoenix Seminary and will be finishing her MABTS here this spring. Join this group to dialogue with other female students about the encouraging /challenging things you're learning in class, and to share with one another how our seminary education can bless our families, local churches, and the other ministry contexts in which God has placed us. We'll also meditate on a Psalm and pray together each week.
Jim Santeford
Librarian
Jim Santeford
Librarian
Jim Santeford has served as a librarian for Phoenix Seminary for 25 years. He loves to spend time with his wife and daughter, and he enjoys the forests of Arizona's high country. Join this group to enjoy a time of fellowship, prayer, and encouragement from God's word.
Paul Serban
Pastor in Residence
Paul Serban
Pastor in Residence
Paul Serban is the Pastor in Residence at Phoenix Seminary. He enjoys hiking with his family and lively conversation about C.S. Lewis. Join this group to slow down, pray through a psalm, and reflect with others. We will think together about life, ministry, and what the Lord is teaching you through your coursework.
Steve Duby
Professor of Theology
Steve Duby
Professor of Theology
Dr. Duby teaches systematic theology and hermeneutics at Phoenix Seminary. He enjoys soccer and spending time with his family. Join his group to discuss matters of spiritual growth, church life, and theology.
Christian Cordova
Hispanic Studies Director
Steve Duby
Professor of Theology
Grant Flynn
Assistant Professor of New Testament
Wayne Grudem
Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus of Theology & Biblical Studies
David Hogg
President, Professor of Church History
Jamie Mitchell
President's Office
Jim Santeford
Librarian
Paul Serban
Pastor in Residence
Join a Mentor Group
If you're a current student trying to sign up for a mentoring group, be sure to log in to the website with your Phoenix Seminary student credentials, and return to this page. The sign up form will be accessible once you sign in.
Sign In
Programs
Master of Arts - Ministry
Master of Arts - Biblical &
Theological Studies
Master of Divinity
Master of Theology
Doctor of Ministry
Graduate Diploma in Biblical & Theological Studies
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Contact
info@ps.edu
602-850-8000
7901 East Shea Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
CARES ACT and CRRSAA GRANTS (HEERF)
Phoenix Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its policies, programs, and activities.
Read Phoenix Seminary's Statement on Nondiscrimination
.
©
2026
Phoenix Seminary. All Rights Reserved
SACRED TASK | SUPER EARLY BIRD rate of 30% OFF any ticket type, auto-applies until midnight 5/10
SACRED TRUTHS 2024
–
Save 20%
on Registration
Through November 30th
ACADEMICS
The Mentoring Initiative
At Phoenix Seminary
Shepherding Students Through
Intentional
Discipleship
At Phoenix Seminary, we believe that intentional discipleship is vital for students as they progress through their degree program. Ideally, students should be in a mentoring relationship, perhaps with their pastor, elder or other mature believer who can encourage them towards greater Christlikeness and ministry effectiveness. Phoenix Seminary is committed to preparing men and women to be leaders with integrity—leaders who recognize their calling to live exemplary lives for His glory—leaders who know that such a calling requires purity and godly character. And growth in godly character and Christlikeness does not happen in isolation.
The Mentoring Initiative at Phoenix Seminary is designed to encourage students, especially those who may not currently be in a mentoring relationship, to engage in discipleship that is focused on continuing formation for ministry.
Mentoring groups, led by various seminary faculty and staff, are offered every semester. They are not required for students to be part of, rather they’re simply something the seminary offers students who would like to engage in this kind of discipleship and community. Mentoring groups are set at a maximum of 10 participants, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thoughtfully engage and benefit from group discussion and prayer. Students have the opportunity to sign up for a mentoring group ahead of each coming semester.
Meet Your Mentors
Christian Cordova
Hispanic Studies Director
Christian Cordova
Hispanic Studies Director
Christian Córdova is the Director of Hispanic Studies at Phoenix Seminary and is passionate about equipping leaders for ministry in the Hispanic church. In his mentoring group, students will read selected chapters from Wayne Grudem’s
Christian Ethics
, share personal reflections to deepen relationships, and spend time in prayer for personal decisions and growth.
Grant Flynn
Assistant Professor of New Testament
Grant Flynn
Assistant Professor of New Testament
Dr. Flynn is Assistant Professor of New Testament at Phoenix Seminary. He enjoys hiking with his wife and two sons, running early in the morning, and watching baseball. Join this group to discuss life, pray together, and be encouraged by reflections on Scripture.
Jamie Mitchell
President's Office
Jamie Mitchell
President's Office
Jamie Mitchell serves as the President's assistant at Phoenix Seminary and will be finishing her MABTS here this spring. Join this group to dialogue with other female students about the encouraging /challenging things you're learning in class, and to share with one another how our seminary education can bless our families, local churches, and the other ministry contexts in which God has placed us. We'll also meditate on a Psalm and pray together each week.
Jim Santeford
Librarian
Jim Santeford
Librarian
Jim Santeford has served as a librarian for Phoenix Seminary for 25 years. He loves to spend time with his wife and daughter, and he enjoys the forests of Arizona's high country. Join this group to enjoy a time of fellowship, prayer, and encouragement from God's word.
Paul Serban
Pastor in Residence
Paul Serban
Pastor in Residence
Paul Serban is the Pastor in Residence at Phoenix Seminary. He enjoys hiking with his family and lively conversation about C.S. Lewis. Join this group to slow down, pray through a psalm, and reflect with others. We will think together about life, ministry, and what the Lord is teaching you through your coursework.
Steve Duby
Professor of Theology
Steve Duby
Professor of Theology
Dr. Duby teaches systematic theology and hermeneutics at Phoenix Seminary. He enjoys soccer and spending time with his family. Join his group to discuss matters of spiritual growth, church life, and theology.
Christian Cordova
Hispanic Studies Director
Steve Duby
Professor of Theology
Grant Flynn
Assistant Professor of New Testament
Wayne Grudem
Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus of Theology & Biblical Studies
David Hogg
President, Professor of Church History
Jamie Mitchell
President's Office
Jim Santeford
Librarian
Paul Serban
Pastor in Residence
Join a Mentor Group
If you're a current student trying to sign up for a mentoring group, be sure to log in to the website with your Phoenix Seminary student credentials, and return to this page. The sign up form will be accessible once you sign in.
Sign In
Programs
Master of Arts - Ministry
Master of Arts - Biblical &
Theological Studies
Master of Divinity
Master of Theology
Doctor of Ministry
Graduate Diploma in Biblical & Theological Studies
Get Started
Compare Programs
Financial Aid
Apply Now
Contact
info@ps.edu
602-850-8000
7901 East Shea Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
CARES ACT and CRRSAA GRANTS (HEERF)
Phoenix Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its policies, programs, and activities.
Read Phoenix Seminary's Statement on Nondiscrimination
.
©
2026
Phoenix Seminary. All Rights Reserved