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Asbury Seminary Campus Store releases second “Uniquely Asbury Seminary” keepsake What do you think about when you hear the words “Estes Chapel”?  For many, the spiritual “hub” of Asbury Seminary has been a place of transformation, and encounters with the Lord.  Whether it was receiving a call to ministry, an emotional healing, feeling the Spirit’s […]

A Sower’s Almanac for every alum! By virtue of your reading this article, it must be safe to assume you know about Seedbed and the New Room and the new ways our beloved seminary is trying to gather, connect, and resource the global and local church to sow for a great awakening.  Seedbed is a […]

  Plant: A Sower’s Guide To Church Planting In an ever changing cultural landscape many Christians are searching for fresh ways to reach the lost for Jesus Christ. Entering the timeless discussion, Dr. Winfield Bevins reintroduces a timeless method of evangelism and discipleship through his newest book, Plant: A Sower’s Guide to Church Planting. Drawing […]

Join us in celebrating the publishing of:  Advocating for Justice: An Evangelical Vision for Transforming Systems and Structures Lynne Hybels will moderate the panel discussion with the co-authors.  We are pleased this book celebration is hosted with the support of the 2016 Justice Conference. Consider participating in the pre-conference track Poverty in America June 3, co-led by Bread […]

Rev. Doyle C. Dennings ( M. Div., 1968), 73, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 24, 2016. Cremation has taken place.  Doyle was born on April 14, 1943 in Gladwin to Clayton and Viola (Buzzell). Dennings was a resident of the Flint area since 1978. He married to Margaret Van Wagner on June 7, […]

By: Dr. Timothy Tennent, President of Asbury Theological Seminary  When we think about the legacy of the 16th century Reformation our minds quickly go to such sublime themes as justification by faith and the priesthood of all believers.  However, if you actually lived in the 16th century the biggest “felt” impact of the Reformation was in the […]

Recently I saw a social media post from an Army Chaplain who was forced into retirement due to injuries sustained in Afghanistan. The chaplain was struggling with the loss of his health, and his dream career in the Army. He was also worried about where support for his transition would come. Would this support come […]

In Office StaffTammy Cessna, Director of Alumni & Church Relations, is a graduate of Asbury Theological Seminary and spends her days at Asbury loving on the alumni community. She has three grown kids and a fuzzy dog, not to mention a great sense of fashion. The best thing about Tammy is her generosity and gentle spirit. […]

By: Ginny Proctor, Manager, Lifelong Learning Since 1945 the seminary has enjoyed hosting the annual Ministers’ Conference, known in later years as Ministry Conference. With the exception of a three-year hiatus, it is considered to be the longest-running annual conference in the history of Asbury Seminary. The week-long commencement celebrations of President H. C. Morrison were […]

by: David Goss, (M.Div., 2007), Alumni Council Member Last night was a harrowing experience to say the least, as my oldest son, Noah, had a terrible reaction to a macaroon that sent him into anaphylactic shock.  As we approached the Emergency Room window, Noah vomited all over the entry mat, then twice in the hallway […]