Has the growth of the seminary contributed to the rapid growth of the denomination? Undoubtedly. It is not the only reason but it has added to the relevance of a denomination willing to challenge its excuses and to ask the probing question, ‘How does this benefit the people we are trying to impact?’ as opposed to ‘How does this benefit us?’ Steve Smith completed his term as Director of Ministries at the end of 2006. His initial five-year term had been extended by a year, after which both he and the