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Dr. Philip Meadows—New Professor of Evangelization Studies

We are delighted to welcome Rev. Dr. Philip Meadows to the community as Professor of Evangelization Studies on the Kentucky Campus. Dr. Meadows has taught as an adjunct professor at Asbury Seminary since 2010 and will join the community as a full-time faculty member on July 1, 2017. “I am delighted that Rev. Dr. Philip […]


Asbury Seminary mourns the passing of Marietta Coleman

Asbury Theological Seminary extends condolences to the family of Marietta Coleman. Marietta is the wife of Robert “Clem” Coleman, Distinguished Senior Professor of Discipleship and Evangelism at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. Dr. Colman is a prolific author and has published many books and articles, including The Master Plan of Discipleship, The Master Plan of Evangelism […]


Asbury Seminary renews partnership with Seoul Theological University

Asbury Theological Seminary renewed its global partnership with Seoul Theological University (STU) on December 8, 2016. The partnership seeks to equip pastors, church planters and leaders through theological education and program collaboration.  “Christians are a covenant people who believe in the power of relationships,” Dr. Tom Tumblin, Associate Provost for Global Initiatives & Academic Affairs, […]


Asbury Seminary Alum Tim Johnson Named 2016 Distinguished Alumni of the Year

Asbury Theological Seminary announces Tim Johnson, M.Div. ’01, as the 2016 Distinguished Alumni of the Year. Each year, Asbury Seminary recognizes a graduate whose ministry exemplifies faithfulness, servant-leadership, sacrifice, holiness and Kingdom vision. “The nominations allow us to see the fruit of a ‘well-trained, sanctified, Spirit-filled evangelistic ministry spreading scriptural holiness throughout the world,” Tammy […]


Asbury Seminary students awarded at the Asbury Project, Nov. 10-11

Asbury Seminary co-hosted the Asbury Project with Asbury University, Nov. 10-11. With keynote guest speakers, panel discussions and a student business plan competition, the Asbury Project drew a record attendance, with more than 250 registered guests.  Keynote speakers included Dwight Gibson, The Exploration Group; Chris Horst, Hope International; Lonnie Riley, Meridzo Center Ministries; and John […]


New Testament Scholar Craig Keener Speaks at Korea Evangelical Theological Society & Korea New Testament Society

Dr. Craig Keener, FM and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Seminary recently spoke at this year’s Korea Evangelical Theological Society and at the Korea New Testament Society on October 29,2016. “It was a great honor to be invited as a plenary speaker at the Korea Evangelical Theological Society on the conference topic […]


Asbury Theological Seminary hosts the Asbury Project Nov. 10-11

Asbury Theological Seminary’s Office of Faith, Work and Economics co-hosts the Asbury Project on the Kentucky Campus, Nov. 10-11, 2016, with Asbury University’s Howard Dayton School of Business. The Asbury Project encourages business and theology to come together to effect creative change in the world. As part of the Asbury Project, Rev. Lonnie Riley of […]


Ken and Barbara Larson donate 27th Torah Scroll to Asbury Seminary

Ken and Barbara Larson had no idea that God was calling them to donate Torah scrolls to seminaries around the world when they said yes to Him. Originally, they said yes to a mission trip to Tajikistan. When that trip was cancelled, they realized that God had other plans. They kept saying yes, and to […]


Faculty Publications Fall 2016

Books Arnold, Bill. The World around the Old Testament: The People and Places of the Ancient Near East, edited with Brent A. Strawn. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Academic, 2016 Bevins, Winfield. A Sower’s Guide to Church Planting. Seedbed Publishing, 2016 Kalas, J. Ellsworth. The Story Continues: The Acts of the Apostles for Today. Abingdon Press, […]


Asbury Seminary dedicates Archaeology and Israel Studies Learning Lab

Asbury Theological Seminary dedicates the G. Herbert Livingston Archaeology and Israel Studies Learning Lab, September 26 at 4 p.m. The lab serves as a museum, learning laboratory, research resource and enhanced classroom on the third floor of Crary-McPheeters. “The learning lab focuses on the real-life dimension of the biblical story,” Dr. Lawson G. Stone, Chair […]