2011 commencement
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Asbury Theological Seminary's 2011 Commencement ProgramTRANSCRIPT
a s b u r y t h e o l o g i c a l s e m i n a r y
the eighty-eighth commencement
Kentucky Campus
Saturday, May 21, 2011Wilmore, Kentucky
The eighTy-eighTh CommenCemenT
may 21, 2011
asbury TheologiCal seminary
The Luce Physical Activities CenterWilmore, KenTuCKy
The PresidenT’s CabineT
PresidentTimoThy C. TennenT, Ph.d.
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provostleslie a. andreWs, Ph.d.
Vice President for Finance and Administrationbryan P. blanKenshiP, m.b.a.
Vice President for Advancement and CommunicationsJay e. mansur, C.F.s.
Vice President of the Florida Dunnam Campus geneva silvernail, ed.d.
Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student ServicesKevin e. bish, m.ed.
Vice President for Community Life and Dean of the ChapelJohn david WalT, Jr.
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aCademiC oFFiCers
Dean of the School of Urban Ministries Dean of the School of Practical Theology Zaida maldonado PéreZ, Ph.d. CaTherine sTonehouse, Ph.d.
Dean of the School of Biblical Dean of the School of Interpretation and Proclamation Theology and Formation david r. bauer, Ph.d. James r. Thobaben, Ph.d.
Dean of the E. Stanley Jones School Dean of the Beeson International Center of World Mission and Evangelism for Biblical Preaching and Church Leadership Terry C. muCK, Ph.d. Thomas F. Tumblin, Ph.d.
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Marshal of the Academic Procession Student Marshals dr. W. allan CoPPedge ChrisTy Wade
ralPh Waldo beeson ProFessor oF masTer oF diviniTy sTudenT ChrisTian Theology
sTanley John
The Cross Ph.d. sTudenT
bob Thomson assoCiaTe direCTor oF admissions Director of Music William C. goold, d.m.a. The Bible dWighT m. and luCille s. beeson
daWn beamish ProFessor oF ChurCh musiC; Ph.d. sTudenT William earle edWards
ProFessor oF ChurCh musiC
Assistant to the Marshal sheryl voigTs, m.a. Organist regisTrar and albin C. WhiTWorTh, d.Cm. direCTor oF enrolled sTudenT serviCes visiTing ProFessor oF musiC and organisT oF The ChaPel
The aCademiC ProCession
The Marshal
The Cross
The Bible
The Student Marshals
The Candidates for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy
The Candidates for the Degree of Doctor of Ministry
The Candidate for the Degree of Master of Theology
The Candidates for the Degree of Master of Divinity
The Candidates for the Degree of Master of Arts
The Golden Graduates
The Faculty of the Seminary
The President’s Cabinet
The Trustees of the Seminary
The Platform Party
The eighTy-eighTh CommenCemenTSaturday, the twenty-first of May
Two Thousand and ElevenTwo o’clock in the afternoon
The Luce Physical Activities CenterOn the campus of Asbury University
PresidenT TimoThy C. TennenT, Presiding
ProCessional .................................................Rigaudon ..................................Dr. Albin C. Whitworth Campra Visiting Professor of Music and Organist of the Chapel
Words oF WelCome ............................................................................... Dr. Timothy C. TennentPresident of Asbury Theological Seminary
invoCaTion .............................................................................................Rev. Dr. Lal Chungnunga Principal of Serampore College, India
hymn oF Praise .......................................And Can It Be .......................................... Dr. Bill Goold Charles Wesley (Sagina) Dwight M. and Lucille S. Beeson Professor of Church Music; William Earle Edwards Professor of Church Music
1 And can it be that I should gain 3 Long my imprisoned spirit lay, An interest in the Saviour’s blood! Fast bound in sin and nature’s night; Died he for me? who caused his pain! Thine eye diffused a quickening ray; For me? who him to death pursued? I woke, the dungeon flamed with light; Amazing Love! How can it be My chains fell off, my heart was free, That thou, my God, I rose, went forth, Shouldst die for me? And followed thee.
2 He left his Father’s throne above 4 No condemnation now I dread; (So free, so infinite his grace!), Jesus and all in him is mine; Emptied himself of all but love, Alive in him, my living Head, And bled for Adam’s helpless race, And clothed in righteousness divine, ‘Tis mercy all, immense and free, Bold I approach th’ eternal throne, For O my God, And claim the crown through It found out me! Christ my own.
solo .....................................................The Lord is My Light .............................Mr. Daniel Koehn F. Allitsen Bass-baritone
remarKs ......................................................................................................................Ms. Alice WardStudent Council President, MAWE and MAC Student
reCogniTion oF sPouses and golden graduaTes ............................ Dr. Timothy C. Tennent
sCriPTure reading ....................................Acts 8:14-24 ................Dr. Catherine M. StonehouseDean, School of Practical Theology
Orlean Bullard Beeson Professor of Christian Discipleship
address..................................... “The Heart of a Church Planter” ........................Rev. Bill CouchPastor, LakeRidge United Methodist Church, Lubbock, TX
Member of Board of Trustees, Asbury Theological Seminary
reCogniTion oF honors ..............................................................................Dr. Leslie A. AndrewsVice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
reCogniTion oF honor soCieTiesInternational Honor Society of Theta Phi
Eta Beta Rho Hebrew Honor SocietyLeitourgia et Homiletica Honor Society
PresenTing oF The CerTiFiCaTeChristian Studies
ConFerring oF aCademiC degrees*Master of Arts
Master of DivinityMaster of TheologyDoctor of Ministry
Doctor of MissiologyDoctor of Philosophy
ConFerring oF honorary doCToraTeDoctor of Humane Letters
*The graduate’s family and guests are invited to stand as the graduate proceeds across the platform.
The Service of Consecration for the Class of 2011Dr. Timothy C. Tennent
Presidential Charge to the Class of 2011
The Words of Affirmation and CommitmentThe Call to Ministry
President: Brothers and sisters of the 2011 graduating class of Asbury Theological Seminary, our call to discipleship is a call to love.
Graduates: Hear, O Israel! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.
President: We are called by Christ to embody all of the realities of the inbreaking kingdom as we preach the gospel, serve the poor, and live in holiness.
Graduates: The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; He has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; and to comfort all who mourn.
President: Though in Christ we are one body, we have many members, with gifts differing according to the grace given to us by the Holy Spirit.
Graduates: The gifts the Lord gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the Body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ.
President: Do you affirm in the presence of this company that you have heard God’s call to a vocation of ministry; that you have tested that call in reflection and ministry; and that you now stand ready to take further steps of faithful service and mission?
Graduates: This we affirm.
President: As our mission proclaims, “Asbury Theological Seminary is a community called to prepare theologically educated, sanctified, Spirit-filled men and women to evangelize and to spread scriptural holiness throughout the world through the love of Jesus Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit, and to the glory of God the Father.” Are you prepared to go forth as His ambassadors to spread scriptural holiness throughout the world?
Graduates: Trusting in the work of Christ, we are.
President: Will you give yourself to a life of: earnest piety and community formation; prayer, the study of the scriptures, and all the means of
grace; solidarity with the poor and marginalized, seeking justice and offering mercy; lifelong learning; concern for the whole of God’s creation; proclaiming the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ, our crucified and risen savior; and mission among those who have yet to call on the name of Jesus Christ?
Graduates: We will, the Holy Spirit being our helper.
President: Members of the faculty, members of the President’s Cabinet, and Trustees, you have heard our graduates affirm their call to active discipleship and ministry. Will you join me in their commission by standing with them?
(Faculty, President’s Cabinet and Trustees Stand)
President: We commission you as servants of our Lord Jesus Christ to serve Christ in all the world, to know Him and to make Him known, to embody in your lives the good news of the Kingdom of God, to be the church in the world and to build up the body of those who call Him Lord. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Let us pray. Almighty God, Father of all mercies, graciously behold these your servants. Without Your help, we are helpless. Empower us therefore with Your Holy Spirit, that we may be strong for the tasks which lie ahead; and in all our works may we glorify Your Holy Name, and advance Your blessed Kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The hymn oF dediCaTion .........Lord, You Give the Great Commission......................... Dr. Bill GooldJ. Rowthorn
1 Lord, you give the great commission: 3 Lord, you make the common holy: “Heal the sick and preach the word.” “This my body, this my blood.” Lest the church neglect its mission, Let us all, for earth’s true glory And the gospel go unheard, Daily lift life heavenward, Help us witness to your purpose Asking that the world around us With renewed integrity. Share your children’s liberty. With the Spirit’s gifts empower us With the Spirit’s gifts empower us For the work of ministry. For the work of ministry.
2 Lord, you call us to your service: “In my name baptize and teach.” That the world may trust your promise, Life abundant meant for each, Give us all new fervor, draw us Closer in community. With the Spirit’s gifts empower us For the work of ministry.
benediCTion ........................................................................................... Dr. George G. Hunter, III Distinguished Professor of Communication and Evangelism
reCessional ..........................................Trumpet Tune in C ..............Brass Ensemble and OrganClarke
CandidaTes For The degree oF
Master of arts
CandidaTe For The CerTiFiCaTe inChristian studies
PATRICIA ANNE CARDINHarpursville, New York
A.A., Broome Community College, 1991B.S., Binghamton University, 1993
*Theta Phi ◊Eta Beta Rho †Lit. et. Hom. +August Candidate ^Officer in Student Council
Biblical Studies
+JOHN ASHER ADAMSCap-Haitien, HaitiB.Th., Portland Bible College, 2007
AARON C. AMESOklahoma City, OklahomaB.A., The University of Oklahoma, 2006
DONALD S. CAULLEYPerry, GeorgiaB.S., University of Alabama, 1996
MELISSA LEIGH FERGUSONBurlington, KentuckyB.A., King College, 2008
+^JILL ANN GREENWAYTulsa, OklahomaB.S., Oklahoma Wesleyan University, 2001
◊ADRIAN PETER REYNOLDSChiredzi, ZimbabweB.A., Kentucky Christian College, 2001
*+DANIEL JAMES WYLLYSWilmore, KentuckyB.A., John Wesley College, 2009
Christian Education
JENNY LYNN DORFTilden, IllinoisA.A., Southwestern Illinois College, 2002B.A., Greenville College, 2004
TIMOTHY G. HURDNicholasville, KentuckyB.G.S., Indiana University, 1999
ROCHELL AMANDA MANUELGreenville, AlabamaA.A., Faulkner State Community College, 1998B.S., Southern Christian University, 2006
BRANDON LEE MCGINNISFlemingsburg, KentuckyB.A., Asbury University, 2003
+MONROE DAVE PARKERBentol City, LiberiaB.S., Zion Bible College, 2007
REBEKAH ANNE STRAUBDaniels, West VirginiaB.S., Mountain State University, 2004M.A., Asbury Theological Seminary, 2010
+LESLIE ALYNNE WESTONWashington, North CarolinaB.A., University of North Carolina, 2008
LISA MICHELLE WILSONLexington, KentuckyB.S., College of Biblical Studies - Houston, 2008
Christian Leadership
JOEL DAVID LEININGERClearfield, PennsylvaniaB.S., Northern Michigan University, 1996
+TIFFANY NICOLE MALLOYColumbia, MissouriB.S., University of Missouri, 2005
*Theta Phi ◊Eta Beta Rho †Lit. et. Hom. +August Candidate ^Officer in Student Council
+AMY MICHELLE SEIFERTSt. George, UtahB.M.E., Baker University, 1993
Christian Ministries
SARA NICOLE COBBLytle, TexasB.A., Howard Payne University, 2001
ELISSA CORRINE HAYWOODIndependence, IowaB.S., Indiana Wesleyan University, 2005
+STEPHEN GARY MANNDecatur, AlabamaB.A., Oral Roberts University, 1981
ROBYN MARTYN SCOTTAlbuquerque, New MexicoB.G.S., Texas Tech University, 1999
+MCKENZIE MORGAN SEFASpringfield, KentuckyB.A., Stetson University, 2001
*+JONI B. WAYLouisville, KentuckyCert., Odessa College, 1976B.S., University of Central Oklahoma, 1980
Counseling
ROBIN BROWN-GORTONLexington, KentuckyB.A., University of Kentucky, 1981M.S., University of Kentucky, 1986
+RANDA LEIGH BUSHWilmore, KentuckyB.A., Georgetown College, 2008
RHEALYNN COOKVersailles, KentuckyB.A., Asbury University, 2005
+BRETT ALAN LOWRYLexington, KentuckyB.A., University of Kentucky, 2006
ROBERT LEE MEEKSEden, North CarolinaB.A., Bethany Bible College, 2006
+VIRGINIA MARGARET OWENSWilmington, DelawareB.A., University of Connecticut, 2008
KATELYN IRENE PATTERSONHorseshoe Valley, CanadaB.A., Bethany Bible College, 2006
+LISA NANCY TELFORDClarksville, TennesseeB.A., Berea College, 2008
STEWART CRAIG THOMPSONLexington, KentuckyB.A., Asbury University, 1991
+ANNA MARIE VAN FLEETShallowater, TexasB.A., Baylor University, 2008
+ANGELA MICHELLE WHITEOrlando, FloridaB.A., Asbury University, 2001
Mental Health Counseling
ERIN MATHENA CAMACHOMansfield, TexasB.M., Trinity University, 1999M.A., Trinity University, 2000
+EASTON MARK FALKEThorndale, TexasB.A., Concordia University, 2008
JOY ANN HARRISGeorgetown, KentuckyB.A., Midway College, 2007
+^DORIS N. KHALAFBeirut, LebanonB.A., Haigazian University, 2000
+BRYAN LEE MANNINGLexington, KentuckyB.A., Asbury University, 2007
LISA GAY WITHAMAlton, New HampshireB.S., University of New Hampshire, 1988
Intercultural Studies
+AMANDA DYANN COFERSearcy, ArkansasB.A., University of Arkansas, 2009
DUSTIN BLAYNE COVINGTONFloydada, TexasB.S., Texas Tech University, 2007
*MALLARY LLOYD COVINGTONDalhart, TexasB.A., Texas Tech University, 2007
+ANDREW TERENCE ERBELEScotland, South DakotaB.A., Houghton College, 2002
DOROTHY GRAY MILLERBirmingham, AlabamaB.S., Auburn University, 2007
+ZONIA LUANN MITCHELLWest Monroe, LouisianaB.A., Anderson University, 1986M.A., The University of Louisiana at Monroe, 1988
MICHAEL LOGAN NELSONBrentwood, TennesseeB.A., Samford University, 2009
KACI NICOLE SMITHZanesville, OhioB.S., University of the Cumberlands, 2007
+NATTAYA SWASDIPANBangkok, ThailandB.A., Assumption University, 2004
+JONATHAN BOYCE TODDRichmond, KentuckyA.A., Florida Community College at Jacksonville, 2004B.S., University of North Florida, 2007
+JOSHUA RYAN TOEPPERManhattan, IllinoisB.A., Governors State University, 2007
TIMOTHY MICHAEL WIXWilmore, KentuckyB.S., University of the Cumberlands, 2008
Pastoral Counseling
SHIRLEY LANHAM CHUPPGuntersville, AlabamaB.S., Berry College, 1981
+GEOFFREY RAYMOND EGBERSEdgewood, KentuckyB.S., The Ohio State University, 1978
JANICE RENA HUBERNicholasville, KentuckyA.S., Edmonds Community College, 1998M.A., Asbury Theological Seminary, 2006
+BRADLEY RICHARD KIRKWichita, KansasB.A., Friends University, 2006M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, 2009
+KAREN DENISE ROBERTS MCKINNEYBerea, KentuckyB.A., Berea College, 1991
*נKAREN LYNN TUCKERWilmore, KentuckyB.A., Spring Arbor University, 1984
Theological Studies
JESSE T. ALEXANDER, IVLexington, KentuckyB.A., Western Kentucky University, 2007
AARON C. AMESOklahoma City, OklahomaB.A., The University of Oklahoma, 2006
+JOHN ROBERT CARTERLexington, KentuckyB.A., King College, 2004Dipl., Defense Language Institute, 2006M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, 2010
*Theta Phi ◊Eta Beta Rho †Lit. et. Hom. +August Candidate ^Officer in Student Council
MATTHEW JOSEPH GRAHAMMarion, IndianaB.S., Taylor University, 2004
PAUL KIBIRECH KORIREldoret, KenyaDipl., St. Paul’s United Theological College, 1993B.Div., St. Paul’s University, 2007
ISAAC CHARLES LANGRoseau, MinnesotaB.S., Moorhead State University, 2004
SADIE ANN MCGEE MCNAMARAWilmore, KentuckyB.A., University of Cincinnati, 2004
◊ADRIAN PETER REYNOLDSChiredzi, ZimbabweB.A., Kentucky Christian College, 2001
*CRAIG JOSEPH SEFASpringfield, KentuckyA.A., Valencia Community College, 1999B.F.A., American Intercontinental University, 2005
JAMES EDWARD SZARSZEWSKINiagara Falls, New YorkA.A., North Hennepin Community College, 2003B.A., Metropolitan State University, 2006
DEREK VANCE TROUTPerryville, KentuckyB.S., Indiana Wesleyan University, 2009
World Mission and Evangelism
OLIVIA MILLER COFFMANStanford, KentuckyA.S., Somerset Community College, 1981B.A., University of Kentucky, 1984M.A., University of Kentucky, 1986
ANGELYN COSTON FINLEYRio de Janeiro, BrazilB.S.E., Dakota State University, 1987
ASHLEY GORDON KENNEDYChattanooga, TennesseeB.A., Georgia College, 2004
CHRISTOPHER GARRETT WILLIAMSClay, AlabamaB.S., University of North Alabama, 2008
Youth Ministry
+JONATHAN JAMES MOEHLIGClarkston, MichiganB.A., Bloomfield College, 2008
ROBERT G. MULYEBaldwinsville, New YorkB.A., Houghton College, 2007
+EARL EDWARD ROOPLexington, KentuckyB.S., East Tennessee State University, 2002
*Theta Phi ◊Eta Beta Rho †Lit. et. Hom. +August Candidate ^Officer in Student Council
CandidaTes For The degree oF
Master of divinity
+RAYMOND WALTER AMOS, JR.Kingsport, TennesseeB.A., East Tennessee State University, 1995
SETH NATHAN ASHERTulsa, OklahomaB.A., Oral Roberts University, 2006
+MARY ALICE BALDWINWilmore, KentuckyB.A., Oral Roberts University, 1990M.A., Southern Nazarene University, 2005
SHANNON LEE BLOSSERWilmore, KentuckyB.S., West Virginia University, 2002
CHAD DAVID BROOKSAlexandria, LouisianaB.A., Louisiana Tech University, 2005
+JEREMY REID BUCHANANLexington, KentuckyB.B.A., University of Kentucky, 2005
TIMOTHY SCOTT BULLINGTONConway, ArkansasB.S., Kansas State University, 1995
KRISTAL RACHELLE CARSONVancouver, WashingtonB.A., George Fox University, 2003
CHARLES LEE CHRISTENSENNew Orleans, LouisianaB.A., American Intercontinental University, 2002M.B.A., American Intercontinental University, 2004
MATTHEW GLENN COLELexington, KentuckyB.A., Trevecca Nazarene University, 1999M.A., Trevecca Nazarene University, 2005
MICHAEL EUGENE COPPERSMITHNancy, KentuckyA.A., Lindsey Wilson College, 2005B.A., Lindsey Wilson College, 2006M.A., Lindsey Wilson College, 2010
†KENNETH EUGENE CORDERLouisville, KentuckyB.A., Western Kentucky University, 1991M.A., University of Louisville, 1993
*STEPHEN MATTHEW DAMPIERLexington, KentuckyB.S., University of Kentucky, 2005
DOUGLAS SCOTT DEPRIESTChattanooga, TennesseeB.S., Tennessee Technological University, 1999
+MELISSA MARIE DODDNixa, MissouriB.S., Missouri State University, 1990
+BRADY JON FELTZWilmore, KentuckyB.A., Asbury University, 2007
+LEMUEL JOSEPH FITZGERALDDalton, GeorgiaB.F.A., University of Georgia, 1998
*+ALICE ANN FOWLERBirch Tree, MissouriB.M., Nebraska Wesleyan University, 1981
KARLA EMILY FULLWOODFort Thomas, KentuckyB.S., Kent State University, 2005
GABRIEL ARTHUR GIBITZWilmore, KentuckyB.A., St. Louis University, 2006
*DAVID MARSHALL GRANTChattanooga, TennesseeB.S., Tennessee Technological University, 1990M.S., East Tennessee State University, 1997
SCOTT DANIEL GROWCorpus Christi, TexasB.A., Texas Tech University, 2006
SUSAN KAY HARESSaline, MichiganB.S., University of Michigan, 1977M.A., Regent University, 2008
LINDA GRACE HARRISONPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaB.A., University of Pittsburgh, 1981M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh, 1985
JONATHAN BRANDON HARTDaphne, AlabamaB.A., University of Mobile, 2007
JACOB WILLIAM HERRONAthens, TennesseeB.S., East Tennessee State University, 2007
PHILLIP GREGORY HOEFLINGERHarlingen, TexasB.A., University of Texas, 2003
*Theta Phi ◊Eta Beta Rho †Lit. et. Hom. +August Candidate ^Officer in Student Council
WILLIAM EDWARD HOGANNicholasville, KentuckyB.S., University of Missouri, 1985M.Ed., South Dakota State University, 1994M.S., Air University, 2003
MELINDA KAY HOUSESioux Falls, South DakotaB.A., Oklahoma Wesleyan University, 1994
REBECCA NICOLE HUBERBentonville, ArkansasB.S., University of Arkansas, 2005
ERIK L. IRELANDPresque Isle, MaineB.A., Houghton College, 2003
TAMMY LINETTE JACKSONGlencoe, AlabamaB.G.S., Samford University, 1992
MARK DANIEL JOHNSONBellefonte, PennsylvaniaB.A., Pennsylvania State University, 1987
*◊JOHNATHAN ADAM JORDINGWilmore, KentuckyB.A., Asbury University, 2007
DUK-YOUNG JUNWilmore, KentuckyDipl., Kang Nam University, 1985M.A., Hong-Ik University, 1997
KEITH LYLE KATTERHEINRICHMackville, KentuckyB.S., Eastern Kentucky University, 1998
AARON B. KESSONBlissfield, MichiganB.A., Spring Arbor University, 2003M.A., Spring Arbor University, 2006
CHAN GYU KIMSeoul, South KoreaB.A., Oakland City University, 2008
YOON KI KIMSeoul, South KoreaB.Th., Methodist Theological Seminary, 1997M.Th., Methodist Theological Seminary, 2001
CHRISTOPHER CLAYTON KLINGENFUSPetal, MississippiB.A., University of Kentucky, 1992
*RYAN MICHAEL KOCAKWilmore, KentuckyA.S., Park University, 2006A.S., Community College of the Air Force, 2006B.S., Park University, 2006
+STEVEN JOHN LAGANWilmore, KentuckyB.S., United States Military Academy, 2001
JOHN GABRIEL LAWSONNicholasville, KentuckyB.A., Asbury University, 2007
◊THERESA LYNNE LIEBLANGWilmore, KentuckyB.A., Asbury University, 2006
◊THOMAS FRANK LUSITANASpringfield, IllinoisA.A., Lincoln Land Community College, 2005B.A., Mid-America Christian University, 2007
CRAIG MICHAEL LUTTRELLMarshalltown, IowaB.A., Iowa State University, 2001Dipl., University of St. Andrews, 2004
DAVID AUSTIN MCCLAINWilmore, KentuckyB.A., Asbury University, 2004
PAUL JAEWOONG MUNKenosha, WisconsinB.A., University of Wisconsin, 2005
RYAN MATTHEW PAIGEPort Jefferson Station, New YorkB.A., Gettysburg College, 2004
SAMANTHA ANN PARSONProsper, TexasB.A., Texas A & M University, 1992
*Theta Phi ◊Eta Beta Rho †Lit. et. Hom. +August Candidate ^Officer in Student Council
WILLIAM LEONARD PASIECZNYTishomingo, OklahomaB.A., California State University, Sacramento, 1994
†+JOLITA PIECIAITETaurage, LithuaniaDipl., Vilniaus Kolegija, 2004
TIMOTHY RAY PUCKETTHanover, MichiganCert., Jackson Community College, 1981A.G.S., Jackson Community College, 2005B.A., Spring Arbor University, 2007
+CAMERON SCOTT RASHElkhorn, KentuckyB.A., Lindsey Wilson College, 2007
+LESLIE RALPH RYEClarksville, TennesseeB.B.A., Austin Peay State University, 1982
+ANNA KRISTEN CHIPLEY SCHRICKELCarthage, MississippiB.S., Mississippi University for Women, 2008
*MATTHEW BENJAMIN SCRAPERStroud, OklahomaB.A., Rogers State College, 2005
*CRAIG JOSEPH SEFASpringfield, KentuckyA.A., Valencia Community College, 1999B.F.A., American Intercontinental University, 2005
+MCKENZIE MORGAN SEFASpringfield, KentuckyB.A., Stetson University, 2001
+CLINTON RICHARD SHEETS, IIChillicothe, OhioB.S., Ohio University, 2008
+ANTHONY SHANE SMITHWilmore, KentuckyB.A., Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 2002
+THOMAS LYNN SNYDERDexter, MichiganB.S., Michigan State University, 1975M.S., Michigan State University, 1977
+WILLIAM VAUGHN STAFFORDMontgomery, AlabamaB.A., Anderson University, 1994
+JOSHUA RYAN TOEPPERManhattan, IllinoisB.A., Governors State University, 2007
+^MELONEE CLEONE TUBBAthens, AlabamaB.S., University of North Alabama, 2007
*נKAREN LYNN TUCKERWilmore, KentuckyB.A., Spring Arbor University, 1984
ADAM PHILLIP VODICKALexington, KentuckyB.A., Case Western Reserve University, 2005
DEBRA LEAH WACKERLoveland, ColoradoA.A., Aims Community College, 1986B.A., University of Northern Colorado, 1988
JOSEPH GRAHAM WHITEBerea, KentuckyB.S., Berea College, 1998M.In.Ed.,Clemson University, 1999
DUSTIN ELI WILHITEMuleshoe, TexasB.A., East Central University, 1997
*Theta Phi ◊Eta Beta Rho †Lit. et. Hom. +August Candidate ^Officer in Student Council
CandidaTe For The degree oF
Master of theology
*Theta Phi ◊Eta Beta Rho †Lit. et. Hom. +August Candidate ^Officer in Student Council
World Mission and Evangelism
+JANE WAIRIMU KAMAU LANG’ATNakuru, Kenya
Dipl., Kenya Highlands Bible College, 1988B.S., Wesley College, 2005
M.A., Wesley Biblical Seminary, 2008
CandidaTes For The degree oF
doCtor of Ministry
VITALIY VIKTOROVICH BAKMinneapolis, MinnesotaB.A., Odessa Theological Seminary, 1997M.Div., Samford University, 2003Dissertation Project: Curriculum For Preaching in the North Caucasus Bible Institute Mentor: Dr. Michael Pasquarello, II
BRIAN VOYGHT BRADFORDLittle Elm, TexasB.S., Indiana Wesleyan University, 2000M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, 2003Dissertation Project: Relational LeadershipMentor: Dr. Thomas F. Tumblin
BRENT HUNTER BURDICKQuezon City, PhilippinesB.A., University of Oklahoma, 1984M.A.R., Asbury Theological Seminary, 1990Dissertation Project: Coaching Pastors of Faith Evangelical Church of the Philippines Churches for Church GrowthMentor: Dr. Leslie A. Andrews
YI JOON CHANGCincinnati, OhioB.A., Methodist Theological Seminary, 1985Th.M., Methodist Theological Seminary, 1992M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, 2002Dissertation Project: Equipping the Laity Through Discipleship Training in a Korean ChurchMentor: Dr. Thomas F. Tumblin
OVIDIU IONEL DRAGANArad, RomaniaB.Th., Institutul Teologic Baptist, 2000M.Div., Central Baptist Theological Seminary, 2005Dissertation Project: Biblical PreachingMentor: Dr. Stacy R. Minger
DAVID ALLEN ESTEPHarrisburg, IllinoisB.S., Park University, 1995M.Div., Saint Paul School of Theology, 1998Dissertation Project: Walking to Emmaus: Strengthening Christian Religious FaithMentor: Dr. C. Milton Lowe
JEFFREY SCOTT HARPERUrbana, OhioB.A., Asbury University, 1988M.Div., Ashland Theological Seminary, 1997Dissertation Project: Confirmation and Ministry ParticipationMentor: Dr. James K. Hampton
MICHAEL KARL HOPPEDothan, AlabamaB.A., Ohio Northern University, 1999M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary, 2002Dissertation Project: The Unfinished Mission: Evaluating the Impact of the Global Outreach Seminar in the Local ChurchMentor: Dr. Brian D. Russell
PIUS NDUNGU KAGWIMombasa, KenyaCert., Nairobi University, 1988B.Div., St. Paul’s United Theological College, 1992M.A., Asbury Theological Seminary, 2004Dissertation Project: Social Transformation Through Transformational Leadership: A Case Study of Mombasa SynodMentor: Dr. Tapiwa Mucherera
CLAUDE JACKSON KAYLERAsheville, North CarolinaB.A., University of North Carolina, 1984M.Div., Duke University, 1989Dissertation Project: Clergy Stress: A Study of Stressors and Stress-Relieving Practices Among United Methodist Clergy in Three Districts of the Western North Carolina ConferenceMentor: Dr. Robert G. Tuttle, Jr.
PEDRO PEREIRA MAGALHAESLambare, ParaguayB.Th., Seminario Teologico Bautista, 1991M.A., Asbury Theological Seminary, 2006Dissertation Project: Spiritual and Strategic Leadership in Pastoral MinistryMentor: Dr. Brian D. Russell
HAROLD FREDERICK MEADOWS, JR.Bourbonnais, IllinoisB.A., Anderson University, 1984M.A., Regent University, 2004Dissertation Project: Restoring Balance Between Doing and Being: The Functional Pastor and Adrian van Kaam’s Formative Spirituality Mentor: Dr. Stephen L. Martyn
BRIAN VANN MILLERMobile, AlabamaB.S., Auburn University, 1997M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, 2000Dissertation Project: Images of the Missional Church: Leadership, Culture, and Practices In ContextMentor: Dr. Thomas F. Tumblin
DAVID ALLEN MULLENSKokomo, IndianaB.S., Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, 1988M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, 1992Dissertation Project: Missional Spirituality: Invitation to ListenMentor: Dr. Brian D. Russell
THOMAS DAVID NICHOLSHouston, TexasB.S., Texas A & M University, 1977M.Th., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1984Dissertation Project: An Online Peer-Based Spiritual Mentoring Program for Field MissionariesMentor: Dr. Leslie A. Andrews
GEOFFREY KAMAU NJUGUNANyayo Stadium, KenyaB.A., Central Bible College, 1990M.A., Nairobi International School of Theology, 2002Dissertation Project: How to Overcome Ethnic Hostility in Kenya That is Fueled by Our Political Differences During ElectionsMentor: Dr. Terry C. Muck
ROBBIE DEWAYNE PHILLIPSJohnson City, TennesseeB.A., Pacific Christian College, 1991M.Div., Emmanuel School of Religion, 1999Dissertation Project: Seeing the Big Picture: A Study of Walk Thru The Bible’s Old Testament Seminar’s Impact on the Spiritual Health of ParticipantsMentor: Dr. Donald E. Demaray
MATTHEW DANIEL PICKERINGBeaver Dams, New YorkA.S., Community College of the Finger Lakes, 1990B.A., Houghton College, 1993M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, 1996Dissertation Project: The Picture of Health: A Study of Church Health in the Central New York District of the Wesleyan Church Mentor: Dr. Leslie A. Andrews
BRUCE ERIC PRATTFlower Mound, TexasB.A., University of Colorado, 1995M.Div., Iliff School of Theology, 2000Dissertation Project: You Are Fired: A Phenomenological Study of Pastoral Perspectives on Termination in a Particular County of North TexasMentor: Dr. Michael Pasquarello, II
KOK KHOON TANKuala Lumpur, MalaysiaB.Th., Malaysia Bible Seminary, 1980B.Div., Trinity Theological College, 1983M.A., Asbury Theological Seminary, 2002Dissertation Project: Current Knowledge, Practices and Desired Goals of Small Group Ministry for Training Implications in the Churches of the Trinity Annual Conference of the Methodist Church in MalaysiaMentor: Dr. C. Milton Lowe
JAMES HUDSON TAYLOR, IVTaipei, TaiwanB.A., Seattle Pacific University, 1982M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, 1987Dissertation Project: The Antioch of China: The Emerging and Maturing Indigenous Missionary Movement in ChinaMentor: Dr. Eunice L. Irwin
JOHN PAUL WALLACEWhitesboro, TexasB.A., Dallas Baptist University, 1988M.Div., Brite Divinity School, 1994Dissertation Project: A Study of the Effects of Family Systems Approach on the Staff, Leadership, and Congregation of First United Methodist Church PaulsboroMentor: Dr. Dale Hale
CandidaTes For The degree oF
doCtor of Missiology
RICHARD L. TWISSVancouver, WashingtonDissertation Project: Native-Led Contextualization Efforts in North America 1989-2009Mentor: Dr. Michael A. Rynkiewich
CORI MCMILLIN WAISANENLinton, North DakotaM.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, 1992Dissertation Project: Crossing the Great DivideMentor: Dr. Steven J. Ybarrola
CandidaTes For The degree oF
doCtor of PhilosoPhy
Evangelization Studies
SANGWOO CHOChinju, South KoreaB.S., Yonsei University, 1995M.Div., Korea Theological Seminary, 1999Th.M., Calvin Theological Seminary, 2006Dissertation Project: The Evangelization of Secular Young Adults in South Korea: Effective Principles for Conversion Growth Among Protestant ChurchesMentor: Dr. George G. Hunter, III
Intercultural Studies
SUH TAE YUNSeoul, South KoreaB.A., Seoul Theological University, 1992M.A., Seoul National University, 1999M.T.S., Drew University, 2003Dissertation Project: Mission Between Religious Pluralism and the Postmodern Claim of Truth: A Study of Young Korean Protestants’ Views of Other FaithsMentor: Dr. Lalsangkima Pachuau
reCiPienT oF The honorary doCToraTe
doCtor of huMane letters
JOHN L. EWING, JR.
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