WILMORE, KY (January 23, 2024) – Asbury Seminary announces the hiring of Cindy Dean as the new Director of Admissions and Rev. Blaine Prewitt as the Director of Financial Aid.

Cindy Dean, Director of Admissions

Cindy Dean currently serves as the Director of Student Success at Asbury Seminary. She brings to her new role a considerable amount of experience in higher education graduate admissions and marketing that will enable her to hit the ground running. Her current work in academic advising, in conjunction with her new role is providing an additional benefit to the transition, by bringing applied expertise in helping onboard new students and assisting them through Admissions to the Registrar and academic advising transition. Cindy holds a B.B.A. in Marketing from the University of Georgia, as well as an M.B.A. from Asbury University. In 2021, Cindy successfully earned a Certificate in Leadership Development for Enrollment Professionals (LDEP) through the North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals (NACCAP) in collaboration with Geneva College.

Rev. Blaine Prewitt, Director of Financial Aid

Rev. Blaine Prewitt, currently the Associate Director of Admissions, brings with him vast experience in enrollment management and student care as it relates to student retention and the overall student experience. Previously, Blaine has served as an Enrollment Counselor at Campbellsville University and as a Children and Youth Minister in the Baptist church. Blaine holds a B.A. in Biblical Studies at Campbellsville University, where he met his wife, Allyson. They now eagerly await the arrival of their first child, Eleanor, in April. He is currently pursuing an M.A. in Theological Studies at Asbury Seminary. 

Additionally, the work of Student Success will now be structured under the Registrar’s Office.  The Academic Advisors will work with the Registrar, who will directly oversee the continuation of Cindy’s work to streamline information to Asbury Seminary students.