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Asbury Theological Seminary has received a grant of $1,225,460 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help develop and implement a learning community titled, “Growing Families,” using digital teaching resources, experiential learning at home, and small group accountability. The project is being funded through Lilly Endowment’s Christian Parenting and Caregiving Initiative. The aim of the initiative is […]

On July 17, 2023, during President Timothy C. Tennent’s visit to Australia, Asbury Seminary signed a partnership agreement with Logos Academy of Ministry and Mission (LAMM) in Malvern East, Victoria. Per the agreement, Asbury Seminary and LAMM will collaborate to provide theological training to both clergy and lay members of local churches. This training will occur […]

Asbury Seminary welcomes Rev. Chriss Rooney as the new Director of Student Services. She joined the Enrollment Management team on June 1, 2023.  Chriss is passionate about academic and spiritual growth in the body of Christ. She has served in diverse educational and ecumenical contexts. She worked in the field of education for 20 years […]

Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton has announced Dr. Stephanie Raglin, Asbury Theological Seminary alumna and Board of Trustees member, as chair of the Opioid Abatement Commission, according to a June 14 article in the Lexington Herald Leader. Major resources to fight the opioid epidemic will come from the National Opioid Litigation settlement, and the Opioid Abatement […]

Asbury Seminary announces the hiring of Dr. Kenneth L. Waters, Sr., to serve as Professor of Homiletics; Dr. Chris Bounds to serve as Professor of Theology; Dr. Leanne Dzubinski to serve as Professor of Christian Leadership and Director of the Beeson International Center for Biblical Preaching and Church Leadership; Dr. Ken Myers, to serve as […]

Reverend Professor Michael D. Matlock has been named the fourth rector of Christ Anglican Church in Cashiers, North Carolina. Matlock joined the Asbury Theological Seminary faculty in 1998. He is co-director of Anglican Studies and Formation as well as professor of Inductive Biblical Studies, Old Testament, and Early Judaism and affiliate professor of Anglican History […]

Dr. Christine Pohl passed away in hospice care the morning of June 5, 2023, after battling pancreatic cancer. Dr. Pohl was beloved Professor Emeritus of Christian Ethics at Asbury Theological Seminary. Her special work in the areas of hospitality, community and friendship helped the church rediscover these central practices. Her contributions included her groundbreaking books, […]

Asbury Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kevin M. Watson as Director of Academic Growth & Formation at the Tulsa Extension Site. “My calling is to raise up the next generation of leaders for the church,” Dr. Watson said. Associate Provost of Academic Affairs John Ragsdale remarked, “This is just the […]

Asbury Seminary student Melissa Wagner was recently awarded the Kentucky Counseling Association (KCA) summer scholarship for 2023. Recipients of this scholarship receive a tuition waiver from their college or university for one summer class. In addition, recipients receive a complimentary year of membership in KCA and a $200 stipend from KCA for books, materials and […]

What was formerly known as Asbury Institutes is taking the name The Center for Formational and Missional Training (CFMT). The CFMT offers nine certificates, including two new ones effective September 2023: the Certificate in Worship Leadership and the Certificate in Discipleship in a Digital Age. The Center for Formational and Missional Training is partnering with […]