Dearest Sattler Stakeholders,

I am thrilled to share Presidential Newsletter #11. Onward to power, love, and sound minds/discipline (2 Tim 1:7).

Celebrations and Prayer

• We’ve had a few students reporting exciting news and answers to prayer requests. In particular, one international student got a work visa approved, and two others were connected with “world class” internship opportunities this summer—one in the Boston area and the other in Baltimore.
• Pray for our students as they approach finals season. There is always a lot of knowledge to recall and put to use. (See photo below of students meticulously preparing for finals.)

Commencement

• May 17, 2025 — This special event will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our graduating class and to recognize their accomplishments. Join us for a day of joy and inspiration as we commemorate this significant milestone in the lives of our graduates. Our commencement speaker will be Dr. Carlos Eire.

• Below is a picture from last year’s commencement. We hold our commencement in Converse Hall at Tremont Baptist Temple. If it is any enticement, speeches have been given at the same spot by Frederick Douglass, Charles Sumner, Abraham Lincoln, Charles Dickens, Dwight Moody, and Billy Graham (only the latter two would have spoken from the exact same stage, due to fires in the 1870s and 1890s).

Therefore Go

• Our community took a day off from academics and hosted Therefore Go: Ambassadors for Christ, centering around 2 Corinthians 5 and the theme of being ambassadors of reconciliation. To my knowledge, we logged the most guest speakers in a single day at the college. It was probably too packed into a short time period, but it was an inspiring day nonetheless! Be on the lookout for the same event next spring.
• Here are the recording for the two keynote talks:
  • Dr. William McCoy – “Ambassadors of Reconciliation”
  • Mr. Dwight Nisly – “Incarnational Ambassadors”

• It’s been illuminating to watch the “Therefore Go” event grow and evolve over the years. Here’s a photo from the 2023 gathering, titled Therefore Go: Christians and Cities. 

Sattler Choir Program

• A regular highlight in the Sattler Community is the Sattler Choir Program. If you’re in town, you won’t want to miss it. This spring, their program will be on May 3, at 7:30 pm, at Ruggles Baptist Church in Boston. Check back on our events page for more details to come. 

Discover Boston

• July 9-11, 2025 — Join us for Discover Boston, Sattler College’s 2nd annual summer camp for teens ages 14–18! Explore iconic landmarks, ride the harbor ferry, visit world-class museums, and experience life in one of America’s most historic and vibrant cities. Spots are limited and already quickly being taken.
• Below is one of our students on Acorn Street in Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood where our campus is located. It is often called the “most photographed street in America” due to its charming cobblestone path and historic brick row houses.

Board Meetings & Accreditation Update

• We hosted an Evaluation Team from TRACS on March 4–7, 2025, for our Reaffirmation of Accreditation. We will appear before the commission in October in Anaheim, CA, for the next step in the reaffirmation process.
• Our next board meeting will be May 16, just before our 4th commencement.

Spring Break

• Our students and faculty enjoyed a well-deserved week-long spring break during the middle of this month. A few highlights included visiting a fellow student’s church, traveling to NYC, biking long distances, relaxing by the coast, and enjoying the beauty of Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts.

Quote Bank Challenge

• Did you know one of our alumni created a Sattler Quote Bank? It’s filled with memorable moments from our staff, faculty, students, and alumni. Each month, we’ll award Sattler merchandise to the first three people who correctly guess the origin of a featured quote!

This Month’s Quote: