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by Communications, Asbury Theological Seminary The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Justin Welby, is delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Dr Tory Baucum, Rector of Truro Church in Fairfax, Virginia, as one of the Six Preachers of Canterbury Cathedral. Dr Baucum will be installed as one of the Six Preachers during Evensong […]

by Heidi L. Lyda, Director LYN House,(2008, MA) “Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, to all the exiles whom I have sent into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: …For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future […]

By Heidi E. Heater, Editorial Assistant, Beeson International Center, Asbury Theological Seminary Although called to preach at age 12, Scott Frisbie, like Jonah, ran in the opposite direction. He didn’t end up in the belly of a big fish with seaweed wrapped around his head, but he sailed toward the proverbial Tarshish. As a teenager, […]

We are pleased to announce the first annual New Room Conference presented by Seedbed!  Join us in Franklin, Tenn. on September 18-19, 2014 for the joining of new voices and the start of new conversations as we collectively sow the whole gospel into the whole world. Visit  newroomconference.com for more information. Now to this month’s most […]

Tennent Tour Please join President Timothy C. Tennent as he shares the Asbury Seminary vision in your area.  Tennent Tours are well under way, so mark your calendar now!  At each of his stops, Dr. Tennent is honored to be speaking at various Saturday evening and Sunday morning services. March 7-9 New Covenant UMC The […]

Dr. Alfred Kalembo (2002, MDiv; 2009, DMin) has been contributing to the development of his homeland.  A recent article, The Post interviewed the Dr. Kalembo who serves as the President of the Council of Churches in Zambia. Chaplain Captain Robert W. Fry of the U.S. Army (1991, MDiv) was a recipient of the Witherspoon Award.  […]

The Journal of Inductive Biblical Studies by Dr. David Bauer (1980, MDiv) and Dr. Fred Long (1992, MDiv) Inductive Bible study has been a major emphasis at Asbury Theological Seminary for seven decades.  This month Dr. David Bauer and Dr. Fred Long have launched a new journal in connection with FirstFruits Publishing: The Journal of Inductive […]

ELLISON-Charles H., (1982, MDiv), 80, of Waynesville, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014 at his residence. A Korean Conflict veteran, Charles graduated from Wilmington College in 1959. He later received a Master’s Degree from Asbury Seminary in Wilmore, Ky. He was the pastor of New Burlington Friends Church for 15 years, and ministered at […]

 by J. Ellsworth KalasDuring this past fall term I had an exciting time teaching an elective course titled, “Homiletical Holiness.”  The course is intended to prepare Asbury students to develop and deliver sermons on holiness.  I’m sorry to tell you that this course hadn’t been offered in many years, so I’m trying to make up […]

by Sandra Blumanhourst, Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore Campus, Alumni Since its launch on February 1, 2013,  The HUB has been a place of reconnecting alumni with other alumni.  The Ministry Network helps to provide alumni with a way to mentor one another in one’s respected area of expertise.  This is a place where alumni can […]