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Wilmore, KY — November 10, 2025 — The Asbury Theological Seminary Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in conjunction with the inaugural celebration of President David F. Watson. During the quarterly meeting, the board recognized significant milestones and transitions pertaining to members of the board. Peter J. Marra Elected as Board Member […]

Wilmore, KY — November 7, 2025 — Asbury Theological Seminary has received a $15 million gift from The Paul S. and Jean R. Amos Family Foundation to establish a new Ph.D. program in Theology with a focus on Wesley Studies.  This gift will also enable us to name an Endowed Chair in Wesleyan Theology. This […]

WILMORE, Ky., November 6, 2025—Asbury Theological Seminary is pleased to share that David J. Gyertson, Ph.D., Affiliate Professor of Leadership Formation and Renewal, Distinguished Leader in Residence and former Interim President of the Seminary, has been appointed as a Senior Fellow of the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), as approved by the ABHE Board of […]

WILMORE, Ky., October 22, 2025—Asbury Theological Seminary is pleased to announce a series of events commemorating the inauguration of Dr. David F. Watson as the Seminary’s ninth president. The inaugural committee has prayerfully planned a four-day program of activities centered around the theme Faith and Fire: A Spirit-filled Seminary for a Changing World. This program […]

WILMORE, Ky., September 23, 2025—Asbury Theological Seminary recently welcomed three new members to the Board of Trustees: Rodney B. Adams, Robin Lim, and Lyndol L. Loyd. Our latest members were on the Kentucky campus from September 2–3, to take part in board orientation, meet with the Executive Leadership Team, and worship in chapel. The members […]

WILMORE, Ky., August 13, 2025—Asbury Theological Seminary is delighted to announce Dr. Scott Kisker as Associate Provost, beginning September 1, 2025. Dr. Kisker brings significant experience in academic administration, serving most recently as Associate Dean at United Theological Seminary for 12 years. During his time at United, he developed the seminary’s house-of-study programs, the certificate […]

WILMORE, Ky., July 23, 2025—Asbury Theological Seminary is pleased to welcome Rev. Dr. Tesia Mallory as its new Dean of Chapel, beginning this summer. She succeeds Rev. Dr. Jessica LaGrone, who will now serve as Executive Director of the Seminary’s Beeson Center for Biblical Preaching and Leadership. An ordained elder in the Global Methodist Church, […]

WILMORE, Ky., July 22, 2025—As part of Asbury Theological Seminary’s ongoing Optimizing Mission Effectiveness initiative, the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) of Asbury Seminary is announcing a strategic realignment of the Beeson International Center for Preaching and Leading. This realignment is designed to expand the Beeson Center’s service to the church in the United States and […]

WILMORE, Ky., July 22, 2025—This morning, Asbury Seminary grieves the loss of David Russell, the husband of Dr. Sue Russell, Professor of Mission and Contextual Studies, who passed away last night. The Seminary extends heartfelt condolences to Dr. Russell and her family, and we invite our community to join us in prayers of peace and […]

WILMORE, Ky., June 26, 2025—Asbury Theological Seminary announces the full and independent launch of Seedbed, Inc., marking a significant milestone in the maturation of a visionary initiative that was birthed within the Seminary more than a decade ago. This moment celebrates a commissioning, a graduation of sorts, for Seedbed to thrive as a fully independent […]