Birmingham Theological Seminary

The Reeder Center
for Pastoral Studies

Pastoral Studies for the church, by the church, and in the church. On mission, on message, and in ministry.

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Shaping the Shepherds of Tomorrow

The Reeder Center for Pastoral Studies is poised to extend Dr. Reeder's legacy, empowering the next generation of pastors with teachings that have shaped lives and ministries worldwide.

"Like many, Harry left an indelible mark on my life and ministry. Now, through the Reeder Center at BTS, men will have the opportunity to be discipled by Harry Reeder for generations to come, and pastors around the world will have access to biblical training for ministry"

Derrick Brite

Senior Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Aliceville, AL

"Pastor Harry Reeder’s philosophy of leadership and preaching is a must for anyone desiring to grow in leadership and biblical preaching. Pastor Reeder’s insight about staying on message that will continue to be taught at BTS is a timeless truth that all pastors need in this 21st century generation."

Alton Hardy

Senior Pastor, Urban Hope Community Church

“Harry was not only my pastor, he was also my mentor, my friend, and a personal hero of the faith. The greatest legacy he leaves behind is not that which is written on paper but on hearts. Hearts of those he shepherded and cared for, hearts that were challenged, championed, and changed for eternity."

Jason Ellerbee (BTS Alumnus)

Senior Pastor, Christ Covenant church, Cullman, AL

Extending Dr. Reeder's legacy through content projects

Our Content Projects embody the heart of the Reeder Center mission: to extend and enrich the legacy of Dr. Harry Reeder's forty years of transformative ministry through a dynamic range of resources and initiatives for generations to come.

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Student Opportunities for Missional Impact

Research assistants are offered the unique opportunity to blend traditional learning with Dr. Reeder's extensive ministry legacy to contribute their own insights to future pastoral research.  

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Affordable excellence in ministry training

Birmingham Theological Seminary is dedicated to offering an affordable pathway to pastoral education. Through generous scholarships, a supportive endowment, and a model designed for financial accessibility, we’re committed to equipping you for effective leadership in the church.

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The role of our Endowment

Our endowment not only secures the future of ministerial training but also underpins scholarships, innovative book projects, and cornerstone conferences that deepen and disseminate pastoral wisdom for future generations.

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The Life and Legacy of Dr. Harry L. Reeder, III

Watch the documentary on Dr. Harry Reeder, in partnership with Birmingham Theological Seminary, Christ Covenant Church, and Briarwood Presbyterian Church. A Product of Lantern Vision.

Our Guiding Principles

At the heart of the RCPS are five guiding principles that represent the very essence of Pastor Reeder’s ministry:

Biblical Preaching

Gospel-centered, Trinitarian, Christological.

Church Vitality

Focused on health, revitalization, and planting.

Shepherding the Flock

Pastoral, biblical counseling, evangelism training and missions.

Replicating Leaders

Discipleship, mentoring, education.

Personal and Family Spiritual Formation

Intentional, accountable.

Transforming Communities
with Truth and Love

"Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
(Matthew 6:33)

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