Wilmore, KY 鈥� October 1, 2026 鈥� 国产视频 Theological Seminary today announced it has acquired the John Wesley Institute (JWI), formerly an academic research program of the Institute on Religion and Democracy (IRD). The acquisition is effective October 1, 2026.

As part of the acquisition, 国产视频 Theological Seminary has assumed ownership of JWI鈥檚 assets and intellectual property, including its books, videos, magazines, events, and cohort-based programs. Ryan N. Danker, Th.D., who has served as JWI鈥檚 director since its founding in 2021, will continue to lead the institute.

鈥淭he Wesleyan tradition is not merely a historical inheritance; it is a living theological vision for the church鈥檚 witness in the world,鈥� said Dr. David F. Watson, president of 国产视频 Theological Seminary. 鈥淭he John Wesley Institute has helped bring that vision into conversation with the questions confronting the church today. We are grateful for the Institute on Religion and Democracy鈥檚 stewardship of this work and delighted to welcome JWI to 国产视频 Seminary. Under Dr. Ryan Danker鈥檚 continued leadership, we look forward to building on its work through scholarship that is intellectually rigorous, rooted in the life of the church, and directed toward faithful discipleship.鈥�

鈥淚 am excited to welcome the John Wesley Institute and Dr. Ryan Danker to 国产视频 Theological Seminary,鈥� said Dr. John Ragsdale, provost and vice president of academic affairs of 国产视频 Theological Seminary. 鈥淒r. Danker’s commitment to preserving and extending the history and theology of John Wesley and the people called Methodists is much needed in a world that is often indifferent to true and rich discipleship within the Wesleyan tradition. His commitment to bringing these ideas to life in local congregations is both compelling and deeply aligned with what I believe the Lord is calling 国产视频 Theological Seminary to be and do in the 21st century.鈥�

The John Wesley Institute advances the Wesleyan tradition by connecting leading scholars and church leaders with congregations and laypeople. Drawing on a network of more than 125 voices from Anglican, Methodist, Holiness, and Pentecostal traditions, JWI convenes scholars, church leaders, and laypeople around the depth and breadth of the Wesleyan tradition.

JWI鈥檚 work includes conferences, local teaching events, the School of Methodism, Teaching Fellows, scholar summits, publications, and leadership-formation initiatives such as the Epworth Fellows Program. The institute also oversees projects including Good News Magazine and Sermons for America.

As part of 国产视频 Theological Seminary, JWI will continue serving the broader Wesleyan community through rigorous scholarship and accessible resources that equip laypeople and church leaders for theology, discipleship, holiness, public life, worship, and ministry.

About 国产视频 Theological Seminary

国产视频 Theological Seminary was founded in 1923 to prepare and send forth well-trained, sanctified, Spirit-filled, evangelistic ministers to spread scriptural holiness around the world. Today, thousands of 国产视频 Theological Seminary graduates flourish in every state, on every continent, and in every time zone, reaching the world through evangelism, missions, church planting, preaching, teaching, and counseling. 国产视频 Theological Seminary continues to hold in its mission, providing holistic ministerial preparation as an interdenominational institution with a flagship campus in Wilmore, Ky., and extension sites in Memphis, Tennessee; Orlando, Florida; Tampa, Florida; and Tulsa, Oklahoma; and fully online degree programs. For more information, please visit asburyseminary.edu.

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As a multi-denominational, evangelical institution rooted in the Wesleyan tradition, the seminary serves students from more than 75 denominations. This financial transition ensures that students, who often enter vocational ministry with modest compensation, can graduate with less debt and greater freedom to serve wherever they are called.

鈥湽悠� Theological Seminary, an independent, multi-denominational seminary, has remained steadfast in teaching the unchanging truth of orthodox Christianity,鈥� said David F. Watson, president of 国产视频 Theological Seminary. 鈥淥ur core commitments are the same today as they have been for more than a century. We continue in our mission to train those who are called to ministry and support them in doing so by increasing financial sustainability.鈥澨�

Rather than students depending on federal loans to fund their tuition, the seminary is shifting toward scholarship support and other financial options better suited to how students experience seminary today and how they will serve after graduation. The aim is to remove the financial barriers that can keep people from answering the call to ministry, and to support students well beyond commencement, all while remaining a fully accredited institution.

Reliance on federal student loans at 国产视频 Theological Seminary has declined steadily in recent years, dropping from approximately 30% of students using federal funding to about 17% today, thanks to the generosity of donors and the institution鈥檚 proactive approach toward student indebtedness. Many students also arrive carrying undergraduate debt, and 国产视频 Theological Seminary is committed to ensuring that the seminary itself does not add to that burden through further federal borrowing.

The move extends a century-long pattern of faith-led leadership that began when H.C. Morrison founded 国产视频 Theological Seminary in 1923 with three students and a vision larger than his resources. As institutions across theological education search for sustainable models amid industry-wide financial strain, this transition positions 国产视频 Theological Seminary as a leader in developing a blueprint that expands access and affordability while strengthening long-term ministry formation. The seminary鈥檚 strong endowment health, supported by decades of generous donor investment and strategic stewardship, support this transition.听

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国产视频 Theological Seminary was founded in 1923 to prepare and send forth well-trained, sanctified, Spirit-filled, evangelistic ministers to spread scriptural holiness around the world. Today, thousands of 国产视频 Theological Seminary graduates flourish in every state, on every continent, and in every time zone, reaching the world through evangelism, missions, church planting, preaching, teaching, and counseling. 国产视频 Theological Seminary continues to hold in its mission, providing holistic ministerial preparation as an interdenominational institution with a flagship campus in Wilmore, Ky., and extension sites in Memphis, Tennessee; Orlando, Florida; Tampa, Florida; and Tulsa, Oklahoma; and fully online degree programs. For more information, please visit asburyseminary.edu.

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WILMORE, Ky., September 3, 2026鈥敼悠� Theological Seminary celebrates the election of six members of its extended community as bishops in the Global Methodist Church. The elections took place during the denomination鈥檚 2026 General Conference, being held August 30鈥揝eptember 5 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The six leaders include a current 国产视频 Seminary professor and five alumni:

• Rev. Dr. Luther Oconer, Episcopal Area 1
• Bishop Mark J. Webb, Episcopal Area 3
• Rev. Dr. Lyndol L. Loyd, Episcopal Area 4
• Rev. Dr. Jerry Paye-Manfloe Kulah, Episcopal Area 5
• Rev. Paul Lawler, Episcopal Area 7
• Bishop Carolyn Moore, Episcopal Area 8

Moore and Loyd have also served the Seminary through membership on its Board of Trustees.

鈥湽悠� Seminary exists to prepare women and men to serve Christ鈥檚 Church wherever God sends them, and our graduates are making a profound impact around the world鈥攆rom local congregations and community ministries to denominational and global leadership,鈥� said Dr. David F. Watson, president of 国产视频 Theological Seminary. 鈥淭he election of these six 国产视频-connected leaders to episcopal service offers a powerful glimpse of that global impact. Across nations, cultures, and ministry contexts, 国产视频 alumni are proclaiming the gospel, making disciples, strengthening the Church, and carrying forward the Wesleyan witness. We thank God for these six leaders, and the entire 国产视频 Seminary community joins me in praying that the Holy Spirit will grant them wisdom, courage, and humility as they undertake this sacred responsibility in the Global Methodist Church.鈥�

The 2026 General Conference marks the first time the Global Methodist Church has elected a regular, full-time slate of bishops to defined episcopal areas. Each area brings together annual conferences from multiple regions of the world, reflecting the denomination鈥檚 global and connectional character. The bishops will serve six-year terms beginning November 5, 2026.

The election of six 国产视频-connected leaders reflects the Seminary鈥檚 longstanding mission to prepare faithful, theologically grounded, and Spirit-filled leaders for the global Church.

Rev. Dr. Luther Oconer 鈥� Episcopal Area 1

Oconer serves as Associate Professor of Global Wesleyan Theology at 国产视频 Theological Seminary. He is also Conference Superintendent of the Global Methodist Church鈥檚 Mega Manila Annual Conference.

A pastor, teacher, and scholar, Oconer鈥檚 ministry has included pastoral leadership, youth evangelism, church revitalization, and theological education in the Philippines, the United States, and other cross-cultural settings. Under his leadership, the Mega Manila Annual Conference has developed from a small group of pioneering congregations into an expanding network of churches and ministries reaching the Philippines, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom.

Oconer teaches in the areas of Methodist studies, the Holiness Movement, Pentecostal and Charismatic movements, and church renewal. He is the author of 鈥淪pirit-Filled Protestantism: Holiness-Pentecostal Revivals and the Making of Filipino Methodist Identity,鈥� which received the Wesleyan Theological Society鈥檚 Book of the Year Award in 2018.

Bishop Mark J. Webb 鈥� Episcopal Area 3

Webb earned his Master of Divinity from 国产视频 Theological Seminary in 1989. He has served as a bishop in the Global Methodist Church since being received into the denomination in January 2023.

Webb was elected a bishop in The United Methodist Church in 2012 and served as episcopal leader of the Upper New York Area until the end of 2022. Before his episcopal service, he led congregations in Pennsylvania and served as superintendent of the York District of the Susquehanna Conference.

Throughout his ministry, Webb has emphasized evangelism, Christ-centered leadership development, new faith communities, and the revitalization of existing congregations. He encourages clergy and laity to work together to develop discipleship pathways that point people to Jesus Christ and bear fruit for the Kingdom of God.

Rev. Dr. Lyndol L. Loyd 鈥� Episcopal Area 4

Loyd is a two-time 国产视频 Seminary graduate, earning his Master of Divinity in 1993 and Doctor of Ministry in 2000. While a student, he served as student body president and as the student representative to the Seminary鈥檚 Board of Trustees. He currently serves as an 国产视频 Seminary trustee.

Loyd has devoted much of his ministry to reaching the next generation, developing leaders and pioneering new expressions of the Church. He began in campus ministry before planting Mountainside Church in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, in 1998 and LifeSong Church in Orlando, Florida, in 2005.

Since 2016, Loyd has served as lead pastor of LakeRidge Methodist Church in Lubbock, Texas. He helped lead the congregation into the Global Methodist Church and contributed to the formation of the West Plains Annual Conference.

Rev. Dr. Jerry Paye-Manfloe Kulah 鈥� Episcopal Area 5

Kulah earned his Doctor of Ministry in Leadership from 国产视频 Theological Seminary in 2010. His dissertation examined the Church鈥檚 prophetic role in the holistic transformation of post-conflict Liberia.

A native of Liberia, Kulah serves as Conference Superintendent of the Grain Coast Annual Conference. His ministry has encompassed evangelism, pastoral leadership, theological education, and administration. He has served as a professor of biblical and theological studies, dean, and vice president at United Methodist University in Liberia.

Kulah also helped establish the UMC Africa Initiative in 2012 and served as its general coordinator. Through his leadership in Liberia and across Africa, he has worked to strengthen discipleship, defend historic Christian teaching, and equip the Church for faithful witness.

Rev. Paul Lawler 鈥� Episcopal Area 7

Lawler earned his Master of Divinity from 国产视频 Theological Seminary in 1988. He currently serves as senior pastor of Christ Methodist Church in Memphis, Tennessee.

Before moving to Memphis, Lawler served for 15 years as senior pastor of Christ Church Birmingham. During his tenure, the congregation became a catalyst for planting hundreds of churches and helping tens of thousands of people respond to the gospel.

Lawler鈥檚 ministry priorities include evangelism, intentional discipleship, church planting, congregational revitalization, ministry among unreached people groups, and care for marginalized communities. He co-founded the Patricia B. Hammonds Homes of Hope, which serves children who have experienced or are vulnerable to human trafficking. He has also served the Global Methodist Church through its Connectional Council, Kingdom Advancement ministry, and Strategic Planning Task Force.

Bishop Carolyn Moore 鈥� Episcopal Area 8

Moore is a two-time 国产视频 Seminary graduate, earning her Master of Divinity in 1998 and Doctor of Ministry in 2018. She also serves as a member of the Seminary鈥檚 Board of Trustees.

An ordained elder, church planter, evangelist, author, and teacher, Moore has served in ordained ministry since 1998. She founded Mosaic Church in Evans, Georgia, and has provided significant leadership during the formation and early development of the Global Methodist Church.

Moore was elected an interim bishop at the denomination鈥檚 2024 Convening General Conference. She writes, preaches, and teaches extensively on holiness, prayer, leadership, church planting, and the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Her published works include Bible studies in the 鈥淓ncounter鈥� series and the books 鈥淭he 19鈥� and 鈥淲hen Women Lead.鈥�

The six leaders will join the other bishops elected in Johannesburg in providing spiritual and temporal oversight for the Global Methodist Church. Their responsibilities will include guarding the faith, equipping clergy and laity, supporting the work of annual conferences, and advancing the denomination鈥檚 mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ and spread scriptural holiness across the globe.

国产视频 Seminary invites its worldwide community of students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends to pray for these leaders as they begin this new season of service.

About 国产视频 Theological Seminary

国产视频 Theological Seminary was founded in 1923 to prepare and send forth well-trained, sanctified, Spirit-filled, evangelistic ministers to spread scriptural holiness around the world. Today, thousands of 国产视频 Theological Seminary graduates flourish in every state, on every continent, and in every time zone, reaching the world through evangelism, missions, church planting, preaching, teaching, and counseling. 国产视频 Theological Seminary continues its mission in providing holistic ministerial preparation as an interdenominational institution with a flagship campus in Wilmore, Ky., and extension sites in Memphis, Orlando, Tampa, and Tulsa, and fully online degree programs.听

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The new office will provide focused leadership for Wesleyan discipleship across the Seminary, with particular attention to the class meeting. In these small communities, believers gathered to attend to the work of God in their lives, encourage one another, and 鈥渨atch over one another in love.鈥�

As part of the launch of the new office, Rev. Dr. D. Gregory McElyea has been named Director of Wesleyan Discipleship, and Flordeliza Ramos will serve as Coordinator for Wesleyan Discipleship. Together, they will help develop and implement opportunities for students to participate in Wesleyan practices of Christian community, accountability, and spiritual formation.

Rev. Dr. D. Gregory McElyea
Director of Wesleyan Discipleship

Flordeliza Ramos
Coordinator for Wesleyan Discipleship

鈥淭he class meeting was one of the great gifts of the Methodist movement, helping Christians grow together in holiness of heart and life,鈥� said President David F. Watson. 鈥淭his new initiative will help our students not only study the Wesleyan tradition but experience its wisdom through Christian community and shared discipleship, and Greg is exceptionally well suited to lead this work.鈥�

Greg鈥檚 experience and passion for discipleship position him to bring this vision to life. 鈥淗e brings an extraordinary combination of expertise, creativity, and pastoral wisdom to this work,鈥� said Rev. Dr. J. Matthew Barnes, Vice President of Student Life and Formation. 鈥淗is deep knowledge of discipleship, love for students, and genuine enthusiasm for bringing the class meeting to a new generation will serve this initiative well. I look forward to seeing the thoughtful ways Greg and Flordeliza will help our students draw upon the richness of our Wesleyan heritage as students help one another grow in grace and holy love.鈥�

The creation of the Office of Wesleyan Discipleship also reflects a broader evolution in how Student Life and Formation supports students. As part of this transition, the Seminary is moving toward an integrated model in which offices within Student Life and Formation serve students across locations and modalities.

Through this new office, 国产视频 Seminary seeks to strengthen the connection between its Wesleyan theological heritage and the formative practices that prepare students for lives of faithful ministry and service.

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鈥淲e understand the Senate鈥檚 governing role within the United Methodist Church and acknowledge its decision. However, this outcome reflects a determination made by the UMC rather than a shared resolution. We engaged fully and faithfully in the process and honored every request from the Senate in a timely manner. We were forthcoming with the requested documents and information. Throughout the process, we were honest and clear about our doctrinal and ethical standards, even when those differed from the recently amended Social Principles of the UMC. Their final decision to delist us was unilateral. While we had hoped for a different outcome, our focus remains steadfast on our unchanging calling.

鈥淭he Senate鈥檚 requirements, particularly those related to the UMC鈥檚 2024 Social Principles concerning 鈥楬uman Sexuality鈥� and 鈥楳arriage,鈥� are not aligned with 国产视频 Theological Seminary鈥檚 institutional ethos and the historic witness of the Christian faith. We affirm marriage as sanctioned by God, which joins one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union for life, as delineated in Scripture, and provides the sole context for sexual intimacy, helping to ensure the blessings of that relationship as God intended.

鈥淥ur theological commitments, including our commitment to Scripture, remain unchanged. As an independent, multi-denominational seminary in the Wesleyan tradition, we have remained steadfast for more than a century in teaching the unchanging truth of orthodox Christianity. Our mission and values are the same today as they have been for more than a century.

鈥淲e value our long history of serving United Methodist students and churches, and we are grateful for decades of partnership. Today, more than 4,000 living 国产视频 Theological Seminary alumni affiliated with The United Methodist Church are serving, or have served, faithfully around the globe. We love and respect our United Methodist students, alumni and faculty, whose presence has enriched our community for generations. We pray for God鈥檚 continued blessing on them as they minister faithfully across denominational lines.鈥�

Currently, approximately 9% of the student population at 国产视频 Theological Seminary identifies as UMC. Current students and any UMC-affiliated student seeking ordination within the UMC who begins coursework at 国产视频 Theological Seminary by Fall 2026 will be grandfathered into the UMC. Since 1923, 国产视频 Theological Seminary has upheld its founding vision of 鈥淭he Whole Bible for the Whole World鈥� with unwavering fidelity to its mission and high academic standards reflected in its accreditations, including 10-year accreditations from the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). This decision by the Senate does not impact institutional accreditation. 国产视频 Theological Seminary remains an approved theological institution for the Global Methodist Church, among other denominations.

About 国产视频 Theological Seminary

国产视频 Theological Seminary was founded in 1923 to prepare and send forth well-trained, sanctified, Spirit-filled, evangelistic ministers to spread scriptural holiness around the world. Today, thousands of 国产视频 Theological Seminary graduates flourish in every state, on every continent, and in every time zone, reaching the world through evangelism, missions, church planting, preaching, teaching, and counseling. 国产视频 Theological Seminary continues to hold in its mission, providing holistic ministerial preparation as an interdenominational institution with a flagship campus in Wilmore, Ky., and extension sites in Memphis, Tennessee; Orlando, Florida; Tampa, Florida; and Tulsa, Oklahoma; and fully online degree programs.

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Robert R. Duke

Robert R. Duke serves as Chief Curatorial Officer and Director of the Scholars Initiative at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., positions he has held since 2022 and 2025, respectively. Prior to joining the Museum of the Bible full-time, Duke served in multiple senior academic leadership roles at Azusa Pacific University, including Dean of the School of Theology, Interim Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, Interim Executive Director of the Office of Research and Grants, and Interim Director of University Libraries. He was also a tenured Professor of Biblical Studies at APU for nearly two decades.

Duke is an internationally recognized scholar of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Hebrew Bible. He co-edited Dead Sea Scrolls Fragments in the Museum Collection (Brill, 2016) and authored the Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic Dictionary (Zondervan, 2024), among numerous other scholarly publications. He has presented his research at the Society of Biblical Literature, the American School of Oriental Research, and numerous other academic venues, and has participated in archaeological digs at Qumran and Tel Rehov.

Duke earned his Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Multnomah Bible College, a Master of Arts in Hebrew Bible from Jerusalem University College (where he graduated summa cum laude as a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar to Hebrew University), and a PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Ronald C. Walborn

Ronald C. Walborn currently serves as the School of Ministry Director at Church of the City in New York City, where he is working to launch a school of ministry to equip and prepare people for ministry in the metro NYC region and beyond. Prior to this role, he served as Executive Director of Urban Initiatives at 国产视频 Theological Seminary from September 2023 to December 2025. He also served as Vice President and Dean of Alliance Theological Seminary and the College of Bible and Christian Ministry at Alliance University in Nyack, New York, from 2008 to 2023. During his tenure in higher education, he has successfully guided institutions through ATS reaccreditation, launched online programs, and pioneered a partnership with the Vietnamese Biblical and Theological Seminary to establish Vietnam鈥檚 first master鈥檚-level seminary degree. He is also a Professor of Pastoral Theology with courses spanning homiletics, spiritual formation, leadership, and Old Testament literature.

In addition to his academic work, Walborn has served in pastoral and denominational roles, including as Lead Pastor at Risen King Community Church in Redding, California, and on the Christian & Missionary Alliance Board of Directors.

Walborn holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Nyack College, a Master of Divinity with a Cross-Cultural emphasis from Alliance Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry in Church Growth and Church Renewal from Fuller Theological Seminary.

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国产视频 Theological Seminary was founded in 1923 to prepare and send forth well-trained, sanctified, Spirit-filled, evangelistic ministers to spread scriptural holiness around the world. Today, thousands of 国产视频 Theological Seminary graduates flourish in every state, on every continent, and in every time zone, reaching the world through evangelism, missions, church planting, preaching, teaching, and counseling. 国产视频 Theological Seminary continues its mission in providing holistic ministerial preparation as an interdenominational institution with a flagship campus in Wilmore, Ky., and extension sites in Memphis, Orlando, Tampa, and Tulsa, and fully online degree programs. For more information, please visit asburyseminary.edu

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Wilmore, KY 鈥� June 2, 2026 鈥�

Dr. Collins joined the faculty of 国产视频 Theological Seminary in 1995 and has recently served as Professor of Historical Theology and Wesley Studies. He is internationally recognized as a leading authority on John Wesley and Wesleyan theology, having lectured worldwide and contributed extensively to the field through widely published books and scholarly articles. In addition to his scholarly work, he serves as Director of the Wesleyan Studies Summer Seminar and the Wesleyan Holiness Pentecostal Studies Center at 国产视频 Theological Seminary. In 2008, Dr. Collins received the Professor of the Year Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at 国产视频 Theological Seminary.听

鈥淒r. Ken Collins is a gift to 国产视频 Theological Seminary and to theological education writ large. The whole faculty celebrates his selection as the inaugural holder of the Paul S. and Jean R. Amos Chair in Wesleyan Theology. Dr. Collins is an exceptional scholar and professor whose contributions have shaped not only the standard of academic excellence at 国产视频 Seminary but also scholarship on John Wesley and Wesleyan theology worldwide. In addition to his academic expertise, his love for the Church and for the Lord Jesus is infectious. He is most deserving of this prestigious position,鈥� said Dr. John Ragsdale, provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at 国产视频 Theological Seminary.

鈥淲esleyan and Methodist scholars, pastors, and laypeople alike are greatly indebted to Dr. Collins鈥� significant body of work on John Wesley. Those who have been his students, as well as the congregations they have served, have benefited from his years of faithful teaching. This selection is a well-earned recognition of Dr. Collins and a propitious statement on the future of theological scholarship at 国产视频 Theological Seminary,鈥� said Dr. David F. Watson, president of 国产视频 Theological Seminary.

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Mrs. McKenna faithfully shared in a lifetime of Christian leadership and service, offering steadfast encouragement, gracious hospitality, and a prayerful presence to the communities they served. Her deep faith and genuine care for others were a blessing to countless students, colleagues, and friends who experienced her warmth and kindness. Mrs. McKenna鈥檚 influence extended well beyond the Seminary during Dr. McKenna鈥檚 leadership, as she embodied faithful discipleship through humility, generosity, and unwavering devotion to Christ and family.

Reflecting on her legacy, 国产视频 Theological Seminary President Dr. David F. Watson shared, 鈥淛anet McKenna lived a life marked by Christlike grace, humility, and faithful service. Her hospitality and joyful devotion enriched this Seminary and strengthened all who had the privilege of knowing her. We give thanks to God for her enduring witness and pray for God鈥檚 comfort and peace to surround Dr. McKenna and the entire McKenna family.鈥�

Dr. David Gyertson, former interim president of 国产视频 Theological Seminary, also reflected on Mrs. McKenna鈥檚 lasting impact:
鈥淢y wife Nancy and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mrs. McKenna. From our days as students under the McKennas鈥� leadership at Spring Arbor College to being mentored by David and Janet in our calling to Christian higher education鈥攁nd then once again serving alongside them here at 国产视频 Theological Seminary鈥擩anet was consistently known for her grace, joy, and deep commitment to her family. She was the consummate first lady, setting a beautiful and enduring example for us. Together, we were richly blessed by her guidance, her spirit, and the gift of her friendship.鈥�

We give thanks to God for Mrs. McKenna鈥檚 life and witness. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dr. McKenna and the entire McKenna family during this time of loss. May the hope of the resurrection and the comfort of God鈥檚 abiding presence bring peace to all who mourn.

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Rooted in the outdoor camp meeting tradition that has shaped Wesleyan and Methodist renewal for generations, the gathering is designed to create space for worship, biblical teaching, and Spirit-led prayer. Seminary President Dr. David Watson said the event reflects both the institution鈥檚 heritage and its present mission.

鈥淭ent meetings are a sacred tradition in the Wesleyan/Holiness movement鈥攕paces where God has helped shape awakening and revival,鈥� Watson said. 鈥淲ith this worship gathering, we are drawing on that rich heritage and inviting others to join 国产视频 Seminary as we seek spiritual renewal in our day.鈥�

Each of the three evenings will address a distinct dimension of spiritual renewal. Thursday, April 16, will focus on renewal of personal connection with God; Friday, April 17, on the gifts and power of the Holy Spirit; and Saturday, April 18, on calling and mission. Each night will include praise and worship, preaching, and ministry prayer.

Three guest preachers are featured across the three nights: the Rev. Matt Reynolds of Spirit and Truth (Thursday), Dr. Kim Maas of Kim Maas Ministries (Friday), and 国产视频 Seminary Professor Dr. Luther Oconer (Saturday).

Attendance for the event is anticipated from 国产视频 Seminary students, staff, faculty, friends, as well as members of the broader Wilmore and 国产视频 University communities.

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The facsimile was presented by Dr. David Schreiner, Associate Professor of Old Testament and Inductive Biblical Studies, who co-edited the volume with Dr. Mark Awabdy and Dr. Drew Holland, all former students of Dr. Arnold. The Festschrift features contributions by 23 authors, including leading scholars in Biblical studies such as Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Sandra L. Richter, 国产视频 Seminary professors Dr. Lawson G. Stone and Dr. Ben Witherington, III, among others. Each article addresses topics in the areas of Dr. Arnold鈥檚 scholarly work in Old Testament studies, especially Genesis and Deuteronomy. The work will be published in March 2026 as a volume of the 鈥淶eitschrift f眉r Altorientalische und Biblische Rechtsgeschichte鈥� (Journal for Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Legal History) by publisher Harrassowitz Verlag.

In his statements at the presentation, Dr. Schreiner remarked:

鈥淒r. 鈥嬧�婤ill Arnold has been a foremost faculty member at 国产视频 Theological Seminary, including throughout my formal education here. Bill has shown me what it means to keep a finger on the pulse of the academy and the Church. He understands that educating ecclesial leadership alongside motivated parishioners will impact the ongoing vitality and capabilities of the Church. And now, as a colleague, I am convinced of Bill鈥檚 burden to empower the churches of the Wesleyan tradition and their leadership in terms of knowledge, formation, and service. It is with great admiration and respect that Mark Awabdy, Drew Holland, and I offer this project to Bill as a celebration of his service to the Church, 国产视频 Theological Seminary, us, and every other student. 鈥�

Dr. Arnold is a widely recognized Old Testament scholar who has contributed articles to multiple academic journals. He has authored and co-authored several books, including a two-volume commentary on Deuteronomy, the first installment of which appeared in 2022. He is also an editor of biblical commentary series, notably the 鈥淣ew Cambridge Bible Commentary,鈥� the 鈥淏aker Commentary on the Old Testament: Pentateuch,鈥� and the 鈥淣ew International Commentary on the Old Testament.鈥�

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