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Asbury Seminary Signs MOU with African Methodist Episcopal Church, 13th Episcopal District

WILMORE, Ky., Mar. 14, 2024—Asbury Theological Seminary signed an MOU with the 13th Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church on March 7, 2024. Their partnership offers ongoing training and support for African American women clergy and lay leaders within the district. Dr. Gregg A. Okesson, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic […]


Dr. Wilmer Estrada Carrasquillo named E. Stanley Jones Associate Professor of Evangelism

WILMORE, Ky., Mar. 4, 2024—Asbury Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Wilmer Estrada Carrasquillo to an endowed chair position as the E. Stanley Jones Associate Professor of Evangelism. Dr. Estrada has most recently served as the Associate Professor of Missions and Evangelism at Asbury Seminary. Prior to this, he was the […]


Asbury Seminary Appoints Interim Provost and Interim Dean to Navigate Transition Period

WILMORE, Ky., Feb. 29, 2024 – Asbury Seminary announces the appointment of Dr. John Ragsdale as Interim Provost and Dr. Jonathan Powers as Interim Dean of the E. Stanley Jones School of Mission and Ministry. These appointments come as the institution enters a period of transition, aiming to maintain continuity and excellence in its academic […]


Asbury Seminary Announces Presidential Search

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 […]


Dr. Ivan Filby Becomes President and CEO of Seedbed

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 […]


Dr. Gregg Okesson Transitions to Teaching

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 […]


Asbury Seminary Announces New Director of Admissions and New Director of Financial Aid

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 […]


Asbury Seminary Mourns the Passing of Dr. Meesaeng Lee Choi

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 Joins Board of Directors of In Trust Center

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 Wins 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award

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 […]