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WILMORE, Ky., Feb. 27, 2024 – Asbury Theological Seminary, a leader in Wesleyan theological education, has officially launched the search for its next president. This search marks a pivotal moment in the institution’s history as it seeks a visionary leader to guide its future endeavors. “We are delighted that the current Presidential Search Committee at […]

Effective January 1, 2024, Dr. Ivan Filby has become President and CEO of Seedbed, a subsidiary of Asbury Theological Seminary. Ordained in the Free Methodist Church UK & Ireland and Assistant Pastor at Towerview Church in Bangor, Northern Ireland, Filby previously served as President of Greenville University in Illinois and as Professor at Trinity College […]

WILMORE, KY (February 9, 2024) – Dr. Gregg A. Okesson, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, will transition to a teaching role as Professor of Leadership Development in the E. Stanley Jones School of Mission and Ministry on June 30. Additionally, he will serve as the Ira Gallaway and D.M. Beeson Chair of […]

WILMORE, KY (January 23, 2024) – Asbury Seminary announces the hiring of Cindy Dean as the new Director of Admissions and Rev. Blaine Prewitt as the Director of Financial Aid. Cindy Dean, Director of Admissions Cindy Dean currently serves as the Director of Student Success at Asbury Seminary. She brings to her new role a considerable […]

Dr. Meesaeng Lee Choi, who served as Professor at Asbury Theological Seminary, passed away on January 11, 2023, after battling illness.  Dr. Choi served as Professor at Asbury Seminary from 2002 until her retirement in September 2023. She became a tenured faculty member in 2007. She taught courses in church history, historical theology, and the […]

Bryan Blankenship, Vice President of Finance & Administration and CFO of Asbury Seminary, joined the Board of Directors of In Trust Center, effective January 1, 2024, for a three-year term. In Trust Center for Theological Schools is a support system for board members and executive leaders in graduate theological education in North America. Through its […]

Bishop David E. Ramírez is the winner of Asbury Theological Seminary’s Distinguished Alumni award for 2023. Asbury Seminary’s Distinguished Alumni award is designed to honor graduates who, in their personal lives and public ministries, exhibit the Seminary’s values of preparing a theologically educated, sanctified, Spirit-filled evangelistic ministry to spread scriptural holiness across the world. Bishop […]

WILMORE, Ky., Dec. 14, 2023—After 15 years of faithful service, Dr. Timothy C. Tennent will transition from the role of president at Asbury Theological Seminary to professor of World Christianity in the E. Stanley Jones School of Mission and Ministry. Dr. Tennent will remain a tenured faculty member at Asbury Seminary, a transition approved by […]

Dr. Thomas McCall, along with Dr. Matt T. Friedeman and his son, Dr. Caleb T. Friedeman, won a Christianity Today 2024 Book Award in the Theology (academic) category. They authored “The Doctrine of Good Works: Reclaiming a Neglected Protestant Teaching” (Baker Academic). Dr. Thomas McCall is the Timothy C. and Julie M. Tennent Chair of […]

Watch the Livestream Recording Asbury Seminary’s annual Advent Vespers service of sacred Christmas music and candlelight returns, featuring the Asbury Seminary Singers with orchestra and the Kalas Kids’ Choir, all under the direction of Rev. Danny Key. This year’s theme, “The Yearning,” explores how all creation longs for the Messiah, who was born in Bethlehem, […]