Pastors College Class of 2025
This year, we joyfully celebrate the Sovereign Grace Pastors College Class of 2025—a group of nine faithful men representing two countries and five different states. Their commitment to servant leadership, rigorous theological training, and Gospel-centered ministry has been both inspiring and humbling. As they now return to their home churches and communities, they do so equipped to shepherd, teach, and extend the love of Christ with boldness and compassion. This page honors their journey and calling, and invites you to join us in praying for their ongoing ministry as they serve their churches for the glory of God.
Leyton Adams
Cornerstone Church, Knoxville, TN
“At the Pastors College, we prioritize watching our lives and teaching, and our professors have modeled that before us so well. I have had the privilege of seeing men who are brilliant in their understanding of God's Word and genuinely pious in their posture to it. As John Owen said, they are men whose "... heart is cast indeed into the mold of the doctrine that the mind embraceth ... [and] have communion with God in the doctrine [they] contend for." Their combination of doctrine and life, head and heart, is a model which I want to imitate.”
Leyton will be…
Asher Donohue
Covenant Fellowship Church, Glen Mills, PA
“This year at the Pastor's College, God has taught me to rely on him in new ways. I have learned that my own ability or understanding cannot lead me, but must be surrendered to the one who is sufficient for every task. Through the training, fellowship, and discipleship of this year, I approach ministry opportunities in the future knowing that God's grace is sufficient in my weakness. My job is simply to follow in the footsteps of the Savior and of those who have gone before me. As Proverbs 3:5-6 says, ‘Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.’”
Asher will be leading the youth ministry at Covenant Fellowship, serving as an assistant editor at Sovereign Grace Publishing, and pursuing ordination.
Austin Loke
Sovereign Grace Church, Wahroonga, Australia
“Three themes that marked the entire year are: the surpassing preciousness of God's Word, the cruciform nature of the Christian life and pastoral ministry, and the fact that the Pastors College is custom-designed to be a training ground for faith. Coming into the Pastors College, I thought my life was pretty Word-centered, but class after class left me with a sense of my under-appreciation and under-application of His Word in my life, and has rekindled a burning desire to know and live off every word that comes from the mouth of God. Also, the cumulative effect of instruction from many pastors has left a distinctly cross-shaped understanding of pastoral ministry.”
Austin will be returning to Sovereign Grace Wahroonga, Australia, and working part-time as a Pastoral Candidate and overseeing discipleship and preaching.
Titus Miller
Sovereign Grace Church of Louisville
“The Pastor’s College was a life-changing gift that strengthened my heart and mind for gospel ministry, as well as my marriage, friendships, and personal faithfulness to Christ. It provided rich theological training, wise mentorship, and deep friendships that I will carry with me into future ministry. God used that season to clarify my calling and cultivate humility and joy in serving His church. I’ll always look back on it with gratitude and awe at God’s kindness in giving us this last year in the PC.”
Titus will be
Brayden Peterson
Cross of Grace Church, El Paso, TX
“One thing that the Lord has taught me this year is that my love for others must flow from my love for Him—my primary call is to love Him with all I have, and then through that, my love for His people should overflow.”
Braden Peterson will be serving as a Pastoral Intern at Cross of Grace church, leading the young adults and young professionals groups
Mikey Roman
Covenant Fellowship Church, Glen Mills, PA
“The PC was a year of intense study as well as intense growth. The classes were often theologically dense, which challenged me and pushed me to study God’s word. They were also pastorally rich, which prepared my heart and mind to go back to Covenant Fellowship. The friendships made through the whole year were such blessings and I believe will last a lifetime time.”
Mickey will be returning to Covenant Fellowship Church in Glen Mills, PA where he will enter into a two-year pastoral residency with the intent of planting a church or serving in international missions when his residency is completed.
Erik Schmaltz
Sovereign Grace Church, Midland, TX
“I have longed to attend the Sovereign Grace Pastors College for over a decade, but God saw fit for me to wait until I was 42 years old. What an incredible experience my family and I have had this year at the PC! Erin's and my marriage has been greatly strengthened, equipping us to love and support each other as we head back into ministry. We've watched my four kids mature in their love for God and His church. I now have a much deeper love for God, a greater desire to understand His Word, and the confidence to serve His people. We will forever be grateful for the dear friends we've made this year with the other PC families and the members of Sovereign Grace Church of Louisville.”
Erik will be returning to Sovereign Grace Church in Midland, TX where he will continue to serve on staff and complete his elder ordination.
Joel Seric
“This year of studying at the PC has been profoundly impactful for my family and I. God has used the church community of Louisville to encourage us. God has used the teaching of the PC to provoke my thinking and humble me before Him. God has used our time here in the States to grow our marriage. God has grown our affection for Sovereign Grace and its emphasis upon partnership.”
Joel will be
Zach Taylor
Living Hope Church, Fayetteville, AR
“Though I had had a solid theological education prior to coming to the PC, I feel significantly more equipped for pastoral ministry because I attended Pastors College. God used the PC to deepen my hunger for God's Word. My wife and four kids would tell you that God has grown me as a husband and a father. I feel so much more prepared to apply the Word to my life and the lives of those whom God has called me to pastor. Lastly, my time at the Pastors College has grown me to be more like Christ, not only through the regular, intentional instruction I received, but also the close friendships that were forged during our 10 months in Louisville.”
Zach will be returning to Living Hope Church in Fayetteville, AR, where he will serve as the worship pastor and attend to other pastoral duties.