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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 […]

WILMORE, Ky., June 17, 2025—Asbury Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that the Board of Commissioners of the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (tATS) met June 6–3, 2025, and reaffirmed the accreditation of the Seminary’s degree programs. tATS reaffirmed the accreditation for a period of ten years, through July 31, 2035, […]

WILMORE, Ky., May 2, 2025—Asbury Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Torrance Clark as its new Director of Facilities & Security. Mr. Clark will begin his employment on May 19, 2025, to overlap with the Seminary’s retiring Director, Mr. Brian U’Ren. On June 2, 2025, the Director transition will be complete […]

WILMORE, Ky., March 22, 2025—The Board of Trustees of Asbury Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the unanimous election of Dr. David F. Watson as the Seminary’s next president. The Seminary has been engaged in a vigorous nationwide presidential search over the past year. Dr. Watson will take up his new duties at Asbury Seminary […]