{"id":14,"date":"2012-07-11T20:41:00","date_gmt":"2012-07-11T20:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asburyseminary.edu\/about\/"},"modified":"2025-02-07T09:57:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T14:57:39","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/asburyseminary.edu\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>国产视频 Theological Seminary was founded in 1923 by H.C. Morrison with a class of three students and an audacious seal that said, \u201cThe Whole Bible for the Whole World.\u201d One hundred years later, we\u2019re still a multi-denominational graduate school committed to teaching the unchanging truth of orthodox Christianity. The Seminary has more than 13,000 graduates serving in every time zone around the world through social justice initiatives, government, art, mission organizations, education and the church. Today, 国产视频 Theological Seminary enrolls more than 1,700 students, representing more than 80 denominations and 40 countries.<\/p>\n<p>In 2020, the Seminary launched 国产视频 Theological Seminary Global, a new initiative that creatively combines online and short, targeted, residential experiences at convenient, church-based locations into a new hybrid educational platform. In addition to its main location, the Seminary has extension sites in Memphis, Tulsa, and Colorado Springs. The Seminary plans to continue opening new sites across the U.S. and around the globe to extend its legacy of training and equipping students who have been underserved in theological education.<\/p>\n<p>Since its founding, the Seminary has been led by eight presidents: Henry Clay Morrison, Julian C. McPheeters, Frank B. Stanger, David L. McKenna, Maxie D. Dunnam, Jeffrey E. Greenway, J. Ellsworth Kalas and Timothy C. Tennent. Interim President David J. Gyertson currently leads 国产视频 Theological Seminary in its mission \u201cto prepare theologically educated, sanctified, Spirit-filled men and women to evangelize and to spread scriptural holiness throughout the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class='iframe-container'><iframe src='https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/952502311?h=db478dc58b&amp;title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen'><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>The seminary&#8217;s history is rich with stories of God&#8217;s provision and guidance as the institution has continued to grow and prosper. Each president has proved to be a strong, godly leader, well suited for the time and life of the seminary during which they were appointed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9907 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/ats-edu.storage.googleapis.com\/uploads\/asbury-presidents_0007_Layer-1.png\" alt=\"asbury-presidents_0007_Layer-1\" width=\"136\" height=\"136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ats-edu.storage.googleapis.com\/uploads\/asbury-presidents_0007_Layer-1.png 136w, https:\/\/ats-edu.storage.googleapis.com\/uploads\/asbury-presidents_0007_Layer-1-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 136px) 100vw, 136px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Henry Clay Morrison<\/h3>\n<p>President Morrison, who led 国产视频 Theological Seminary&#8217;s founding in Wilmore, Ky., had felt God&#8217;s call to start a seminary. Friends had counseled against the idea because it wasn&#8217;t known where the money would come from or how many students would respond. Yet Morrison declared in the spring of 1923, &#8220;We will start the first class in September.&#8221; The seminary had its beginning with the enrollment of three students in the fall of that year. Morrison was an orphaned farm boy who turned aside opportunities to pursue a career as a military officer or statesman in order to respond to a call to preach, a profession that in his first year paid him 25 cents a day. After traveling across America and overseas as a Methodist evangelist for three decades and serving as editor of the &#8220;Pentecostal Herald&#8221; for 20 years, Morrison responded to an invitation in 1910 to become president of 国产视频 College, where he continued the emphasis on theological education and in 1923 established the seminary as a graduate school. Morrison led the seminary in its initial stages of growth and in becoming a separate graduate institution with its own campus and trustees. The seminary&#8217;s president until his death in 1942, Morrison wrote, &#8220;We are believing and undertaking to build up a Seminary for the training of a ministry that will bring millions of lost souls through Christ to salvation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9908 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/ats-edu.storage.googleapis.com\/uploads\/asbury-presidents_0006_Layer-2.png\" alt=\"asbury-presidents_0006_Layer-2\" width=\"136\" height=\"136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ats-edu.storage.googleapis.com\/uploads\/asbury-presidents_0006_Layer-2.png 136w, https:\/\/ats-edu.storage.googleapis.com\/uploads\/asbury-presidents_0006_Layer-2-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 136px) 100vw, 136px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Julian C. McPheeters<\/h3>\n<p>President McPheeters, a successful evangelist and pastor, led 国产视频 Theological Seminary from 1942 to 1962, guiding new successes in areas such as construction and development of new departments. McPheeters&#8217; friendship with the Beeson family contributed to the donation of many millions of dollars that positioned the seminary to become one of the most technologically advanced and best-endowed graduate schools in the United States. McPheeters&#8217; leadership was characterized by prayer, exuberance and faith, and the visions he had for 国产视频 Theological Seminary became realities in the years to come.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9909 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/ats-edu.storage.googleapis.com\/uploads\/asbury-presidents_0005_Layer-3.png\" alt=\"asbury-presidents_0005_Layer-3\" width=\"136\" height=\"136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ats-edu.storage.googleapis.com\/uploads\/asbury-presidents_0005_Layer-3.png 136w, https:\/\/ats-edu.storage.googleapis.com\/uploads\/asbury-presidents_0005_Layer-3-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 136px) 100vw, 136px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Frank B. Stanger<\/h3>\n<p>President Stanger, a Methodist pastor before coming to 国产视频 Theological Seminary as executive vice president in 1959, was president from 1962 to 1982, overseeing an unprecedented period of increase in construction, enrollment, administrative restructuring, innovative curricular offerings and a strong spirit of campus community. Faculty positions were created, endowed lectures were formed, the curriculum was reorganized and degree programs were added. Stanger&#8217;s focus on spiritual formation and model of servant leadership helped shape the seminary to become the world-renowned school that it is today. He also labored to fulfill McPheeter&#8217;s vision for establishment of a world mission and evangelism school.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9910 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/ats-edu.storage.googleapis.com\/uploads\/asbury-presidents_0004_Layer-4.png\" alt=\"asbury-presidents_0004_Layer-4\" width=\"136\" height=\"136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ats-edu.storage.googleapis.com\/uploads\/asbury-presidents_0004_Layer-4.png 136w, https:\/\/ats-edu.storage.googleapis.com\/uploads\/asbury-presidents_0004_Layer-4-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 136px) 100vw, 136px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>David L. McKenna<\/h3>\n<p>President McKenna&#8217;s era was distinguished by big dreams and achievements from 1982 to 1994. McKenna, who came to 国产视频 Theological Seminary as a leader in the Free Methodist Church, visualized the seminary as the leading world center for Wesleyan theological education. During his tenure, the seminary underwent vast technological change and other innovative structures. He oversaw the opening of the E. Stanley Jones School of World Mission and Evangelism in 1983. His work as a writer, editor and administrator complemented his pastoral gifts of Christian leadership. McKenna shepherded the Beeson gift and presided over the construction of a number of new buildings and the establishment of the Beeson Program&#8217;s Doctor of Ministry tracks for pastors and international leaders.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9911 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/ats-edu.storage.googleapis.com\/uploads\/asbury-presidents_0003_Layer-5.png\" alt=\"asbury-presidents_0003_Layer-5\" width=\"136\" height=\"136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ats-edu.storage.googleapis.com\/uploads\/asbury-presidents_0003_Layer-5.png 136w, https:\/\/ats-edu.storage.googleapis.com\/uploads\/asbury-presidents_0003_Layer-5-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 136px) 100vw, 136px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Maxie D. Dunnam<\/h3>\n<p>President Dunnam, previously a United Methodist pastor and world editor of &#8220;The Upper Room&#8221; devotional guide, led the seminary as president from 1994 to 2004, fostering emphases on prayer, spiritual formation in community, and global vision. He oversaw the establishment of the online campus for extended learning as well as the dedication of the Beeson International Center for Biblical Preaching and Church Leadership. The Florida Dunnam campus in Orlando, which bears Dunnam&#8217;s name in honor of his leadership, was launched and founded in the late 1990s.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\" style=\"height: 15px;\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9912 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/ats-edu.storage.googleapis.com\/uploads\/asbury-presidents_0002_Layer-6.png\" alt=\"asbury-presidents_0002_Layer-6\" width=\"136\" height=\"136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ats-edu.storage.googleapis.com\/uploads\/asbury-presidents_0002_Layer-6.png 136w, https:\/\/ats-edu.storage.googleapis.com\/uploads\/asbury-presidents_0002_Layer-6-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 136px) 100vw, 136px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Jeffrey E. Greenway<\/h3>\n<p>President Greenway, during his service from 2004 to 2006, brought to 国产视频 Theological Seminary leadership skills developed through ministry as a pastor and district superintendent of the Pittsburgh East District of the Western Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church. Initiatives to develop the Ph.D. program in Biblical Studies\u00a0began during his tenure through a gift from Dan Amos.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9913 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/ats-edu.storage.googleapis.com\/uploads\/asbury-presidents_0001_Layer-7.png\" alt=\"asbury-presidents_0001_Layer-7\" width=\"136\" height=\"136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ats-edu.storage.googleapis.com\/uploads\/asbury-presidents_0001_Layer-7.png 136w, https:\/\/ats-edu.storage.googleapis.com\/uploads\/asbury-presidents_0001_Layer-7-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 136px) 100vw, 136px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>J. Ellsworth Kalas<\/h3>\n<p>J. Ellsworth Kalas, who had served as a United Methodist pastor for 38 years and joined 国产视频 Theological Seminary with the opening of the Beeson Program in 1993, served as interim president in the fall of 2006 and was named president in the spring of 2008. Kalas transferred the presidency to Timothy Tennent in July 2009 and continued to serve with the seminary as Senior Professor of Homiletics for many years. Kalas led the seminary forward through a time of building and transition with his wisdom and enthusiasm for enriching the life of Christ in himself and others. He passed away in November of 2015.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9914 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/ats-edu.storage.googleapis.com\/uploads\/asbury-presidents_0000_Layer-8.png\" alt=\"asbury-presidents_0000_Layer-8\" width=\"136\" height=\"136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ats-edu.storage.googleapis.com\/uploads\/asbury-presidents_0000_Layer-8.png 136w, https:\/\/ats-edu.storage.googleapis.com\/uploads\/asbury-presidents_0000_Layer-8-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 136px) 100vw, 136px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Timothy C. Tennent<\/h3>\n<p>President Tennent began his leadership of 国产视频 Theological Seminary in July 2009, having served 11 years as a professor of world missions and Indian studies at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Prior to that time he taught missions at Toccoa Falls College and was a United Methodist pastor. His extensive worldwide teaching experiences and authorship of several books brought excitement and anticipation to the 国产视频 Theological Seminary community as the seminary continued its mission of training Christian leaders for ministry worldwide. After 15 years of faithful service as president, Dr. Tennent returned to the classroom in July 2024, entrusting the leadership of the Seminary to Dr. David Gyertson, who now serves as interim president.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Array<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":208,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-14","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>About 国产视频 Theological Seminary<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/asburyseminary.edu\/about\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta 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