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Asbury Seminary names the recently funded Chair of Theology the Timothy C. and Julie M. Tennent Chair of Theology in honor of President and Mrs. Tennent’s continued commitment to the mission of the Seminary and the global church. The endowed chair is a $2.5 million Hundredfold Campaign initiative and was funded by generous friends of the Seminary. […]

The Asbury Latino Center receives a Capacity Building Grant from Leadership Education at Duke Divinity in partnership with Asociación para la Educación Teológica Hispana (AETH). This yearlong project allows Christian organizations to strengthen and expand their current organizational capacities. “AETH and Leadership Education are making an investment to help the Asbury Latino Center expand the […]

Asbury Seminary mourns the passing of Dr. Leslie Andrews, who passed away due to COVID-19 complications on January 13, 2021. Dr. Andrews contributed significantly to the mission of Asbury Theological Seminary over the course of three decades, and the Seminary extends its gratitude for her service and condolences to her family and friends. “We are […]

Asbury Theological Seminary unequivocally condemns the assault Wednesday on our nation’s Capitol. It was not merely an assault on one of the most cherished buildings in our democracy, but it was an attempted insurrection against the democratic values which embrace a peaceful transfer of power. We lament not only this event, but all of the […]

Asbury Theological Seminary welcomes Dr. Jim Dunn as a new member to the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees ensures that all Seminary policies and procedures align with the Seminary’s mission to “prepare theologically educated, sanctified, Spirit-filled men and women to evangelize and to spread scriptural holiness throughout the world.” “I am delighted that […]

Asbury Theological Seminary congratulates Rev. Dr. Carolyn Moore on her election as chairwoman of the Wesleyan Covenant Association’s Global Council. Moore graduated from Asbury Seminary with her M.Div. in 1998 and her Doctor of Ministry in 2018. She is an author, speaker, church planter, and lead pastor at Mosaic Church in Evans, Ga. Moore is […]

Dr. Gregg Okesson, Dean of the E. Stanley Jones School of World Mission and Evangelism, received Christianity Today’s 2021 book award in the Missions/Global Church category for his book A Public Missiology: How Local Churches Witness to a Complex World.  “We are extremely proud of Dr. Okesson and honored to have such an esteemed professor on […]

After a 10-month search, Asbury Seminary is delighted to welcome Dr. Michael A. Salmeier as the new Registrar and Director of Enrolled Student Services. Since 2009, Salmeier has worked at Life Pacific University in San Dimas, Calif., first as academic dean and most recently as Vice President of Academic Affairs. He has experience advancing academic […]

Asbury Theological Seminary congratulates alum Dr. James Karanja on the commendation of “Bundesverdienstkreuz” or Federal Cross of Merit from the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Karanja received this commendation for his work with Home Care International, a Kenyan-German organization that provides accommodations, education, and health care to orphans in Africa. He also works with refugees, […]

Asbury Seminary invites you to join the virtual Advent Vespers Service, Sunday, December 6. Stream the service here or on the Seminary’s Facebook page at 6 p.m. Eastern Time. The service features the Seminary Singers, along with musical offerings from students and a cameo performance by gospel artist Callie Day. Although we can’t attend this […]