After almost 170 years of ministry, Spurgeon’s College in the UK has closed its doors, citing financial challenges and declining student numbers. According to Premier Christian News, historic artefacts — including Charles Spurgeon’s study bookcase, antique theology books, and even the trowel he used to lay the college’s foundation stone — are being auctioned this month.
For us in Africa, this story is sobering. It shows that even the richest heritage cannot sustain an institution without adaptability and wise stewardship. Many of our own seminaries and Bible schools face similar pressures. The question is: how do we prepare for the future so that gospel training remains strong, affordable, and relevant?
The closure reminds us that buildings and artefacts may fade, but the mission of Christ continues. Our call is to invest not just in structures, but in people — men and women equipped to carry the gospel with depth, conviction, and resilience.
(Source: Premier Christian News, 3 Sept 2025)