Alumni eLink

The Alumni Link is a monthly e-publication provided to the alumni of Asbury Theological Seminary

Pearls of Wisdom: Paragraphs

By: Dr. Charles Killian,  Asbury Theological Seminary Professor 1970-2004 Although not confessing to be a Christian, Dr. Albert Einstein wrote this about the Church: “Being a lover of freedom, when the Nazi revolution came, I looked to the Universities to defend it, knowing that they had always boasted their devotion to the cause of truth; but no, the […]

Labor of Love: Hand of Hope

For this year’s ATS Service Day, we partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Jessamine Co. We prayerfully decided to focus on the local community in Wilmore. Over 120 people consisting of ATS Staff, Faculty, Students, and Families joined us to help. The volunteer team focused on three local houses, and was able to make some […]

Seedbed-May 2016

A Call to Travailing Prayer A few weeks ago we at Seedbed released a refreshed brand look, and version 3.0 of our website. It’s been a special time as we’ve reflected on our first four years and looked ahead to those to come.During this time of reflection we’ve also been refocusing our collective hearts on […]

Faculty Publications- May 2016

Impossible Love By: Dr. Craig Keener & Dr. Medine Keener What can happen when a shy, white New Testament doctoral student converted from atheism meets a shy, black African doctoral exchange student? And what happens when they find themselves separated not only by continents but by civil war, international politics and personal tragedies? A refugee […]

Publications- May 2016

Joseph: A Story About a Family By Dr. Stephen V. Elliott Home is where the story begins for each of us. The stamp of life was placed on us there. All we are today traces its way back to our parents and siblings, our contexts and circumstances, our sorrows and pains, and our joys and […]

Alumni Dinners for United Methodist and Wesleyan General Conference

   United Methodist General Conference  Alumni Dinner REGISTER NOW CLOSED! We will see you this evening! Wesleyan General Conference Alumni Dinner Come and join fellow alumni for an evening of dinner and discussion. June 6th from 5:00pm until 6:30pm for a wonderful dinner filled with fellowship and renewed friendship. Specific Room, Meal, & Speakers To Be Determined. Registration Link: asbury.to/wgc16ad  LAST […]

Events-May 2016

Annual Conference Alumni Gatherings It is conference season again! Listed below are conferences that will be holding an Alumni or Alumni & Friends gathering during conferences. Feel free to contact the host to get more information. General Conferences-Alumni Gatherings Are you going to be in Portland for the United Methodist General Conference 2016? We will […]

Homiletical Theology

Last month, I shared the experience of my very first appointment and the realization of the challenges I faced in teaching the Scriptures and the gospel of Jesus Christ to my congregations.  The idea of using your sermons to teach theology is known as homiletical theology. This means that you are particularly attentive to the […]

Alumni Dinners for United Methodist and Wesleyan General Conference

United Methodist General Conference Alumni Dinner Come and join fellow alumni for an evening of dinner and discussion with Dr. Timothy C. Tennent, President of Asbury Theological Seminary. Tuesday May 10th, 2016 7 pm-9 pm Ballroom 201, Oregon Convention Center MENU Grilled Chicken Breast with Couscous, Almonds, Dried Cherries, Cipollini Onion, and Honey Sauce Salad of […]

To GOD be the GLORY

Paul Utley is a husband, father, brother, and so much more; but most importantly a faithful servant of God. He wanted to be a missionary from his earliest recollection. His mother subscribed to the mission magazines of OMS and WGM and he loved reading them. He remembers the inspiration he gleaned at church camp every […]