Update on Membership Changes in the Presidential Search Committee
Published on 01.10.2025
WILMORE, Ky., January 10, 2024—The Presidential Search Committee at Asbury Theological Seminary would like to announce a few changes to its membership due in part to the changing of Officers of the Asbury Seminary Board of Trustees. On December 31, 2024, Karen Thomas completed her term as a board member and also completed her tenure […]
Presidential Search Committee Convenes to Review Candidates
Published on 11.11.2024
WILMORE, Ky., November 11, 2024—The Presidential Search Committee convened on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in the Windsor House at Asbury University to take the next step in the search process for the next president of Asbury Seminary. The applications received in response to nominations, invitations, and advertisements were significant in number and quality, as well […]
Presidential Search Enters Final Week of Accepting Applications
Published on 10.09.2024
WILMORE, Ky., October 9, 2024—The Presidential Search Committee at Asbury Theological Seminary would like to remind the Seminary community that the deadline for accepting applications for the next president of Asbury Seminary is Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Although applications will be accepted until the time that a new president is appointed, candidates who align with […]
Presidential Search Committee Completes Opportunity Profile for Next President
Published on 08.22.2024
WILMORE, Ky., August 22, 2024 – The Presidential Search Committee at Asbury Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the completion of the Opportunity Profile for the selection of the Seminary’s next president. This milestone was achieved through the collaborative efforts of over 200 alumni, faculty, board members, staff, students, and supporters who participated in Zoom […]
Asbury Seminary Hosts Ceremony to Welcome Interim President
Published on 07.01.2024
WILMORE, Ky., July 1, 2024 – The community of Asbury Theological Seminary gathered today for a ceremony in McKenna Chapel welcoming interim president Dr. David Gyertson and honoring the transition of leadership from Dr. Timothy Tennent. This ceremony marked a pivotal moment in Asbury Seminary’s history while underscoring the perseverance of its mission. The ceremony […]
Asbury Seminary Selects CarterBaldwin Search Firm for Presidential Search
Published on 06.04.2024
WILMORE, Ky., May 31, 2024–The Presidential Search Committee at Asbury Theological Seminary has chosen the renowned search firm CarterBaldwin as their exclusive partner in finding Asbury’s 9th president. CarterBaldwin is ranked among the Top 50 executive search firms in the United States and has been recognized on multiple occasions by Forbes as one of the […]
Asbury Theological Seminary Names Dr. David J. Gyertson Interim President
Published on 05.07.2024
Asbury Theological Seminary, a 100-year-old institution preparing men and women for worldwide Christian service, has named Dr. David J. Gyertson interim president.
Asbury Seminary Announces Presidential Search
Published on 02.27.2024
WILMORE, Ky., Feb. 27, 2024 – Asbury Theological Seminary, a leader in Wesleyan theological education, has officially launched the search for its next president. This search marks a pivotal moment in the institution’s history as it seeks a visionary leader to guide its future endeavors. “We are delighted that the current Presidential Search Committee at […]
Asbury Theological Seminary’s President Transitions to Professor of World Christianity
Published on 12.14.2023
WILMORE, Ky., Dec. 14, 2023—After 15 years of faithful service, Dr. Timothy C. Tennent will transition from the role of president at Asbury Theological Seminary to professor of World Christianity in the E. Stanley Jones School of Mission and Ministry. Dr. Tennent will remain a tenured faculty member at Asbury Seminary, a transition approved by […]