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The Asbury Journal The Asbury Journal publishes scholarly essays and book reviews written from a Wesleyan perspective. The Journal’s authors and audience reflect the global reality of the Christian church, the holistic nature of Wesleyan thought, and the importance of both theory and practice in addressing the current issues of the day. Authors include Wesleyan […]

Three Streams, One Mission I want to invite you to our Convergence Conference this Fall at Asbury Seminary! Convergence is a two-day event (October 11-12)  designed to help church leaders recover ancient pathways for formation and mission in contemporary ministry by bringing together Scripture, Spirit, and Sacrament. This event will feature guest Speakers Bishop Todd […]

Rev. Douglas Gene Fraley (B.Div., 1955), 85, passed away on May 25, 2016. Devoted husband of Carolyn (nee Bergman), for 60 years. Admired father of Wendy (Alfredo) Cintron, Michael D. Fraley, Sarah (Charles) Faupel, and Philip (Giuditta) Fraley. Grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Brother of Donald (Phyllis) Fraley. Also loved by many other relatives, friends, […]

Do you remember the film, Saving Mr. Banks about the background to the making of the famous film, Mary Poppins? When I saw it, I didn’t log onto Rotten Tomatoes, and look at any reviews on the simple grounds that any film starring Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson is well worth seeing. Tom Hanks already […]

By Tammy Hogan The Holy Spirit is bringing about an act of convergence on God here at Asbury Theological Seminary. The word convergence denotes the act of converging and especially moving toward union or uniformity. It can also mean a coordinated movement of two eyes so that the image of a single point is formed […]

Towel & Basin The Towel and Basin Award is an award presented by the Alumni Department of Asbury Seminary to a graduating student who has shown throughout their time at the Seminary a loving attitude, and caring actions toward others. Their example has proven that they have a heart to serve the people around them. […]

In addition to hosting the Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2016, Asbury Theological Seminary was proud and blessed to host some returning graduates and their spouses from the seminary’s class of 1966. There were six Golden Graduates in all, consisting of the Rev. James Powell, Rev. Clayton Harriger, Rev. David Dyer, Dr. Victor Hamilton, Rev. Daniel McFarland, […]

“Be a blessing today.” That was how Jay Dargan ended many of his conversations. That is how he lived his life – being a blessing to everyone he encountered. He was truly a blessing to Asbury Seminary. Jay Dargan was born in Canada, the son of a Free Methodist pastoral couple. His formal education, though […]

LLSP has come of age! In the Latino culture, turning 15 is a momentous occasion. It is a time to remember the first 15 years of life, and to anticipate the future. Last month, we celebrated 15 years of service. It was a night full of joy and excitement as professors, students, alumni, and friends gathered to […]

Creation care is a hot topic these days. The passage of time and the degradation of our landscape and general health makes the grandchildren of the Baby Boomers keenly aware that Christians must join in proactively investing the talents God left in our charge. We have been burying them for far too long, perhaps under […]