Dr. Karen Hollie-Smith President & Founder, Grace International Seminary

 

Dear Prospective Student, Esteemed Partner, or Friend of the Seminary,

It is with profound joy and heartfelt gratitude that I welcome you to Grace International
Seminary. Since our founding in 2007, this institution has stood as a testament to what God can
accomplish when women are empowered, equipped, and released into their divine purpose. What
began as a vision shared by my three sisters and me has grown into the only women’s seminary
in the Southwest, a thriving community where academic excellence and spiritual formation
walk hand in hand.

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As a clinical psychotherapist and international pastor, I have witnessed firsthand the
transformative power of education—education that not only informs the mind but heals the heart
and strengthens the spirit. At Grace International Seminary, we are committed to cultivating
leaders who serve with integrity, compassion, and boldness. Whether you are called to ministry,
counseling, missions, leadership, or scholarship, this is a place where your calling is honored and
your gifts are nurtured.

Our faculty, staff, and Board of Regents share a unified commitment to excellence. We believe
that every woman who walks through our doors carries a unique assignment from God, and it is
our privilege to help her prepare for that assignment with confidence and clarity. Through
rigorous academic programs, practical ministry training, and a supportive sisterhood, we strive to
create an environment where women can grow, lead, and transform the world.

As you explore our programs and prayerfully consider your next steps, I encourage you to
envision the impact you are called to make. Grace International Seminary is more than an
institution—it is a movement, a legacy, and a launching pad for women who are ready to answer
God’s call.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. I look forward to the possibility of
welcoming you into our family and witnessing the incredible things God will do in and through
your life.

With grace and expectation, Dr. Karen Hollie-Smith President & Founder Grace International
Seminary