Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
2015 - 2016
President’s Report
2015-2016 President’s Report We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum of life and history, there “is” such a thing as being too late. This is no time for apathy or complacency. This is a time for vigorous and positive action.
As I reflect back on this academic year, the domestic and world news, and our plan for the year to come, I am reminded of this quote from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In the pages of this report, you will see the tremendous amount of work we have accomplished thanks to each of you, our faculty, staff, students, trustees, alums, and friends. With the adoption of the GarrettEvangelical Theological Seminary Strategic Plan in October 2015, we are blessed with a clear road map for our future. We will continue our efforts with the “urgency of now,” recognizing that the church and the world need our “vigorous and positive action,” while ensuring we remain true to our rich history, grounded in our mission statement, and propelled by the strategic planning vision statement. You do not have to look far to see the world’s suffering. We continue to witness religious and racially motivated violence, the struggle of the poor, enmity and strife, and the lack of welcome to those whom we perceive as different. GarrettEvangelical’s answer to this suffering is seen in the vision statement of our strategic plan. We are determined to be a servant seminary that prepares leaders who can “proclaim the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a religiously pluralistic 1 | president’s report
~ Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
world,” who “collaborate as public theologians for the wellbeing of all persons and creation,” and who “lead transformative change for the sake of community and the global world.”
demands of the church and the world. And, we need to do this with an eye to living within our means and to being faithful stewards of our resources, both fiscal and human.
As you may recall, the core purpose of the plan is generational stewardship as the vehicle to securing a vibrant, healthy seminary for future generations through:
We have made significant strides in the areas we noted in the strategic plan as “new initiatives and work receiving priority.” We share these highlights below.
• Ensuring a robust and diverse student enrollment • Delivering a relevant curriculum, competent faculty, and transformative religious leaders • Creating a dynamic student life program that nurtures authentic Christian community • Valuing the administration and staff • Cultivating creative partnerships with clergy, laity, churches, colleges, and seminaries • Building a strong endowment and a sustainable business model We can only be successful in our work if there is transparency between groups and departments and if we involve those persons experienced, educated, and engaged for the tasks at hand. We need the insight and wisdom of those inside and outside of our walls to ensure that each part of our work is built upon the foundation of our mission and is innovative and nimble enough to meet the rapidly changing
• In the fall, we began our Public Theology Study to: 1) determine the level of commitment for this initiative from faculty, staff, students, trustees, alums, local church representatives, and members of Evanston and Chicago community organizations, and 2) establish a plan for how our Public Theology work could be organized to serve these constituencies. The results of the study have shown strong, positive support across the board. We now begin the work of sharing these results in greater detail within the seminary community and determining how best to support degree work, certificate options, lifelong learning opportunities, and lay education. Our public theology work is currently focused in the areas of child advocacy, racial equity/diversity inclusion and non-violence, and environmental sustainability. • In January, we announced The Center for Music and Worship in the Black Church Experience. This fall, we will celebrate the launch of the center with programming beginning in January 2017.
• In January, our application for the GarrettEvanston Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools Program was approved. This highquality, literacy-rich program will be provided in partnership with Friendship Baptist Church for free to 50 underserved children in the Evanston community, fifth ward, beginning Summer 2016. • In April, we celebrated the installation of the Cátedra Paulo Freire affirming our commitment to Hispanic/Latin@ theological education. Freire’s widow, Dr. Ana Maria Araújo Freire, travelled from Brazil to lecture and to add her blessing. • The executive committees of Garrett-Evangelical and Methodist Theological School in Ohio Boards met several times in the Fall to consider the opportunities of “one school, two campuses.” At this time, the schools have decided to continue collaboration especially on the Faith and Ecology Midwest Initiative but not pursue formal structural changes. We are actively seeking funding for this initiative and hope to launch it in the next year. To more fully integrate a commitment to environmental sustainability into our seminary community, we also recently established “sustainGETS,” a group of faculty, students, and staff working to increase the community’s engagement and education of green practices. • This spring, I began conversations with Bishop Hee-Soo Jung of Wisconsin and church leaders in Iowa about partnering with their annual conferences to pilot initial expanded lifelong learning opportunities beyond the campus. This
is in response to the feedback we received from our alums during 2015 Annual Conferences about the need for professional support and lifelong learning near their homes. We recognize it is difficult for alums to shoulder the time and expense of traveling to Evanston. We are working on our 2016-2017 plan for expanded lifelong learning opportunities. We hope to communicate the plan by the end of the summer. • This academic year, I have continued conversations with trustees, alums, and faculty to develop a new leadership program for alumni and others. We have been exploring the best practices of other theological schools, assessing the needs of the church, and determining the programming that is necessary for our constituencies. Analysis is ongoing and I hope to share more information in the fall. In looking ahead, I anticipate: • Attention to building corporate partnerships with the seminary. Trustee Anne Driscoll has accepted our invitation to lead a representative group that will consider how Garrett-Evangelical may provide some initial programming to the corporate sector (e.g. ethics and value consultation). • With continued work on our lifelong learning opportunities, the design for a leadership program, and programming for the corporate sector, we can begin to consider an “operating entity” under which Garrett-Evangelical could gather and serve professionals in the field.
• At the May Board of Trustees meeting, we shared the proposed structure and future work of the faculty on the new MDiv curriculum. We have secured the Board’s support and we will be able to take the next steps on expanded delivery formats for the MDiv degree and on proposing new MA offerings, including one in basic theological education for laity with a certificate option embedded, and another in spiritual direction, with an embedded certificate. Beyond these new initiatives, much good work has been completed in the six areas of the plan: 1) enrollment, 2) academic affairs, 3) student life, 4) administration and staff, 5) strategic partnerships, and 6) finance and development (The highlights are on pages 5-12). We look forward to partnering with you in our continued work guided by our vision statement and our commitment to “prepare skilled, bold and articulate leaders who share the transforming love of Jesus Christ.” n Cordially,
Lallene J. Rector
President and Associate Professor of Psychology of Religion and Pastoral Psychotherapy
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President’s Activities June 2015 June 6: Western Michigan Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, MI June 8: Iowa Annual Conference, Des Moines, IA June 13: Wisconsin Annual Conference, Madison, WI June 14: Rev. Michael Nabors Installation at Second Baptist Church, Evanston, IL June 15: Northern Illinois Annual Conference, St. Charles, IL June 18: New England Annual Conference, Manchester, NH June 25: University Senate, Atlanta, GA
July 2015 July 9: GBHEM Legislative Committee, Nashville, TN July 26: NASCUMC Semi-Annual Meeting, Williamsburg, VA
September 14: All Employee Meeting September 15:
Accepted Distinguished Alumna Award at Boston University School of Theology, Boston, MA
September 21:
Attended Walter Brueggemann Faith in the City event at St. Chrysostom’s Episcopal Church, Chicago, IL
September 25: ACCCA, Atlanta, GA September 29: Student Conversations with President Rector
October 2015 October 8: AUMTS, Iliff School of Theology, Denver, CO
August 5: GBHEM Board of Directors, Nashville, TN August 31: Faculty Retreat
September 2015 September 1: Greetings at New International Student Orientation September 9: Preached at Opening Chapel Service: “Who do You Say that I am?” September 11: G-ETS/MTSO Meeting, Chicago, IL September 11:
Visionary Care: Black Mental Health and Economic Justice at Third Baptist Church, Chicago, IL
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December 4: Chicago Leadership Prayer Breakfast with Trustee Ted Yi, Chicago, IL December 5: G-ETS/MTSO Meeting, Columbus, OH December 7: All Employee Meeting December 8: Student Listening Session regarding curriculum revision December 10: Employee Holiday Party December 16:
Preached at UMC Board of Pensions Christmas Service, Glenview, IL: “Called Against the Grain”
January 2016
February 21: Small Information Gathering with Cynthia Wilson and David Heetland, Phoenix, AZ February 24: GBHEM Board of Directors, Nashville, TN
March 2016 March 7: Trip to Israel with Interfaith Partners for Peace Mission to the Holy Land March 16: EUB Heritage Symposium and ETS Reunion, Naperville, IL March 21: All Employee Meeting
April 2016
October 12: ACTS meeting at Mundelein Seminary, Mundelein, IL
January 20: Town Hall Meeting
April 6: Meeting with Consul General of Israel to the Midwest, the Honorable Roey Gilad, Evanston, IL
October 15: CBE Board of Visitors Meeting
January 27: AUMTS, Atlanta, GA
April 7: Cátedra Paulo Freire, Evanston, IL
January 28: University Senate, Atlanta, GA
April 7: Meeting with U.S. Jewish Leaders Located in the Chicago Area
October 12: All Employee Meeting
November 2015
August 2015 August 4: GBHEM Legislative Committee, Nashville, TN
December 2015
November 9:
Gave Interfaith Luncheon Address at Northwestern University: “Believing is Seeing: Who Owns the Righteous Ground?”
November 9: Attended Styberg Dinner November 10: Student Conversations with President Rector November 13: Central Baptist Theological Seminary Event, Kansas City, MO November 14: G-ETS/MTSO Meeting, Evanston, IL November 16: All Employee Meeting November 20: American Academy of Religion PhD Event in San Diego, CA
February 2016 February 3: Preached at the Black History Month Opening Chapel Service: “Listen to Him” February 5: Attended Father Michael Pfleger lecture with Trustee Anne Driscoll, Chicago, IL February 8: All Employee Meeting February 9: Ecclesial Leadership in the Black Church Panel, Evanston, IL February 16: Student Conversations with President Rector
April 10: Small Information Gathering and Preaching at Barrington UMC, Barrington, IL April 11: All Employee Meeting April 12: Student Conversations with President Rector April 13: Service of Farewell for Rev. Dr. Mark A. Fowler, Evanston, IL April 22: Visit with Clint Twedt-Ball of Matthew 25 Ministry, Cedar Rapids, IA
May 2016
February 19: Small Information Gathering with Cynthia Wilson and David Heetland, Tucson, AZ
May 2: All Employee Meeting
February 20: Small Information Gathering and Preached at Prescott UMC, Prescott, AZ: “The Crazy Things We do... In the Name of the Lord”
May 11: Class of 2016 President’s Luncheon
May 9: Interfaith Luncheon at Northwestern University May 13: 159th Commencement May 13: General Conference of the UMC
2016-2021 Strategic Plan Update 3. Serve with culturally sensitive competence; 4. Collaborate as public theologians with others for the wellbeing of all persons and creation; 5. Lead transformative change for the sake of the world. Though the 2016-2021 Strategic Plan was approved by the Board of Trustees just eight months ago, we have already made significant progress. You can read the highlights of our progress on pages 5-12 of this document. You can also read the entire 2016-2021 Strategic Plan on the seminary’s website at www.Garrett.edu/about-us. While significant progress has been made, there is still much to do. We are ready to go! n Initiatives Updates Vision Statement for the Strategic Plan Process We are sensitive to the changing landscape of theological education. These are exciting and challenging times that are truly historic in terms of the innovation necessary to respond to the shifting needs of the church and the world. In October 2015, the 2016-2021 Strategic Plan was approved by our Board of Trustees with this in mind. All of our strategies require sustained attention to embody our call as a servant seminary to the church, the world, and the academy, to attract students, and to provide relevant and robust theological education in this century. The following is our vision statement that guides this work: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary is a servant seminary dedicated to preparing spiritually grounded and prophetic leaders for the church, the world, and the academy who are well equipped to: 1. Proclaim the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a religiously pluralistic world; 2. Guide others in a life of deep spiritual formation and commitment;
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Garrett-Evangelical is a servant seminary dedicated to partnership with the global church. (page 5) Garrett-Evangelical is a servant seminary dedicated to benefitting its surrounding community. (page 7) Garrett-Evangelical is a servant seminary dedicated to hospitality and inclusive welcome. (page 9) Garrett-Evangelical is a servant seminary embodying care for the future through generational stewardship. (page 11)
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A Servant Seminary Dedicated to Partnership with the Global Church 2016-2021 Strategic Plan New MDiv curriculum that is relevant, contextual, and innovative in ways that are responsive to the needs of today’s church and the world. The curriculum revision process started in 2014. President Rector began her presidency with the creation of a President’s Assessment Task Force with representatives of students, faculty, staff, trustees, alums, and Evanston and Chicago church and community leaders. This group set about conducting interviews of various constituencies to inform President Rector of how people viewed Garrett-Evangelical and, more importantly, what people hoped for the future of the school. This report, along with reports from individual listening sessions President Rector held with students, staff, faculty, trustees, the UM North Central Jurisdiction of Bishops, the Evanston Pastors Fellowship, and more, helped inform the work of the Curriculum Revision Committee. In April 2016, the faculty approved the proposed new MDiv program grid. It is because of our gifted and competent faculty that we have a framework for a new, relevant curriculum that will create transformative religious leaders. The new MDiv curriculum was designed in part to address the concerns of existing and potential students. The curriculum has fewer required credit hours and more elective opportunities, providing students with the ability to specialize in a particular area of interest. The Admissions Office is confident this revised curriculum will appeal to potential students. n The Center for Music and Worship in the Black Church Experience (CMWBCE) announced in January 2016 CMWBCE will attract new students to Garrett-Evangelical with its emphasis in training musicians (vocal and instrumental), worship leaders, choral directors, pastors, audio/visual personnel, and others for the Black church. Courses will be specific to the re-creation and revitalization of the distinctive musical and liturgical heritage found in Black church contexts; strengthening 5 | president’s report
the spiritual formation and leadership skills of full-time and volunteer worship staff in Black churches, as well as other faith communities; and the recovery and preservation of the rich musical and liturgical heritage found in Black church worship contexts. CMWBCE programming would not be possible without its rich Board of Advisors with representatives from colleges, seminaries, and churches across the United States. n Hispanic-Latino/a theological education program The Cátedra Paulo Freire was installed in April 2016. It is the first cátedra in the United States dedicated to Paulo Freire emphasizing the influence of his theoretical and practical insights to the field of theology and religious studies. The Latin word “cathedra” (which originates from the Greek word for “seat”) refers to a particular discipline that an outstanding professor teaches within an educational institution. This designation reflects the superior accomplishments of such a professional in imparting and advancing knowledge in his or her field. A cátedra is also an academic body intended to stimulate debate around someone who has excelled in any field of knowledge and whose merits and accomplishments deserve to be remembered not only through the preservation of his or her intellectual work, but also by offering opportunities to contextualize his or her ideas according to current reality, challenges, and epistemological advances. The Cátedra at Garrett-Evangelical aspires to promote educational events, encourage research activities, and contribute to the enrichment of dialogue among students, faculty, religious leaders, and community members. The Cátedra seeks to be a resource for Latino/a communities encouraging their engagement and interaction with their realities and contexts as Latino/a population in the United States, and at the same time enhancing their relationships with the Garrett-Evangelical community. n
2016-2021 Strategic Plan Strengthening scholarship and financial aid policies and practices The Admissions Office spent time this spring with faculty and the Evanston community to begin to explore new scholarship opportunities. They are continuing to work on “ad-hoc, value based” scholarships. The cost of education is a major factor in a student’s decision to come to Garrett-Evangelical. We are fortunate to have wonderful scholarship opportunities to offer students from our generous donors, yet we need to continue to think creatively about how we spend our scholarship dollars to ensure maximum support for all of our students. The Admissions Office is working in partnership with faculty members to provide fellowships to students specifying curricular and co-curricular requirements to deepen their scholarship with hands-on experience. The Admissions Office will also be updating the Garrett-Evangelical website with more outside scholarship information to increase the visibility of the scholarship opportunities available outside of Garrett-Evangelical.
Members of the Hispanic-Latino/a Center and the seminary community with Dr. Ana Maria Araújo Freire (front row, center) at the inauguration of the Cátedra Paulo Freire. Araújo Freire is the widow of Paulo Freire and was the keynote speaker at the inaugural event.
Mr. Jason Gill, Director of Financial Aid, created a new Financial Aid Handbook designed to be one place that contains all of the information regarding federal financial aid policies, Garrett-Evangelical financial aid policies, internal and external scholarship opportunities, student loan repayment information, and budgeting assistance. n
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A Servant Seminary Dedicated to Benefitting its Surrounding Community 2016-2021 Strategic Plan Possible master of arts and certificate options in public ministry/theology In Fall 2015, a Public Theology Task Force of faculty and staff was formed to determine the role of public theology at the seminary. Consultants surveyed faculty, staff, students, trustees, and alums to gather data and determine the interest in public theology initiatives of child advocacy, race/non-violence, and environmental sustainability. In February 2016, the study was completed. There is overwhelming support for this work to continue. Findings from the study will help inform faculty curricular decisions about new degree and certificate programs in public theology, including the possible creation of a master of arts in public ministry/theology and a public theology certificate program for clergy and laity. n In the 2015-2016 academic year, the President’s Office sponsored a Public Theology Lecture Series in honor of the 45th Anniversary of the Center for the Church and the Black Experience. This lecture series focused on racial equity and diversity inclusion and providing education and support for religious leaders committed to promoting understanding, dialogue, and justice in their communities. Pictured here is Dr. Gregory C. Ellison, II of Candler School of Theology at Emory University, whose lecture title was “Conversations with Country Dark: The Craft of Creating Space for Fearless Dialogues.”
Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools® Program sponsorship with Evanston community leaders The Garrett-Evanston Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools Program application was approved in December 2015. This high-quality, literacy-rich program will be provided free to 50 underserved children in the Evanston community beginning Summer 2016. Faculty members Drs. Virginia Lee and Reginald Blount have worked tirelessly to make the Garrett-Evanston Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools Program a reality. Their work is an excellent scholarly contribution that promotes competence in teaching in a multicultural classroom and is missions grounded. This program will bring Garrett-Evangelical faculty and students, Friendship Baptist Church, and other Evanston community organizations together to offer literacy enrichment to underserved children in Evanston. n
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2016-2021 Strategic Plan Faith and Ecology Midwest Initiative This year we worked in partnership with the Methodist Theological School in Ohio to seek funding for a Midwest Faith and Ecology Initiative. We continue to seek funding for this important work. As one of our public theology areas of focus, we also hope to use a portion of any public theology funding to support this initiative. Dr. Timothy Eberhart is the assistant professor of theology and ecology, jointly appointed at Garrett-Evangelical and Methodist Theological School in Ohio. Dr. Eberhart offers courses in ecotheology, permaculture, and other topics relevant to the care of Earth. He also serves as the faculty advisor to the sustainGETS student group and was instrumental in determining the vision for the Midwest Faith and Ecology initiative. Beyond this initiative, this spring we offered numerous opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to increase their awareness and knowledge of environmental sustainability practices. Our activities included: A viewing of Inhabit: A Permaculture Perspective; a Spring Convivium at Tim and Becky Eberhart’s home for dinner and a garden/yard tour; bike/walk to school week with a blessing of the bikes; a lecture by Dr. Eberhart, titled, “Eco-Theology for the Heartland: A Bioregional Approach;” an eco-justice centered communal prayer chapel service, and a Wonderful Wednesday Community Meal with Kumar Jensen, acting sustainability manager, from the City of Evanston sharing a brief summary of the City of Evanston’s sustainability effort. n
Members of the newly formed group SustainGETS joined with the Evanston community for a city-wide clean up project on Arbor Day. In addition, SustainGETS held a number of events during Earth Week in April 2016.
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A Servant Seminary Dedicated to Hospitality and Inclusive Welcome 2016-2021 Strategic Plan to Power, Action, and Justice” video, a project that features 36 interviews with key leaders from many Christian (and Muslim) communities in America who are “called” to be excellent practitioners of ministry. In February, Black History Month included worship services, an ecclesial panel, and a daytime Bible study on the CBE 45th Anniversary theme: “Black Lives: God’s Children Transforming the Church and the World.” The April issue of Aware was dedicated to the CBE 45th Anniversary and we are excited to highlight 45 of our outstanding Black alums at www.CBE45.com. As noted on page 20, during this academic year, the President’s Office sponsored the Public Theology Lecture Series in honor of CBE’s 45th Anniversary. n
Rev. Dr. Karen Mosby (G-ETS 1985 and 2014) preaching at the worship service and kickoff celebration for the 45th Anniversary of the Center for the Church and the Black Experience. Mosby’s sermon was titled “Then You Shall Say.”
The Center for the Church and the Black Experience’s 45th Anniversary “Black Lives: God’s Children Transforming the Church and the World” Garrett-Evangelical has a rich heritage in CBE and is blessed with talented Black faculty and alums. Garrett-Evangelical’s Black faculty members are: Drs. Cheryl Anderson, Reginald Blount, Gennifer Brooks, Angela Cowser (CBE Director), Larry Murphy, and Stephen Ray. As of July 1, we also welcome Dr. Trina Armstrong to our school and the Black faculty. These faculty members are respected scholars in their fields and challenge students to extend their education beyond the classroom by engaging in the critical social issues of our time. The CBE 45th celebration began with an opening worship service in September 2015. Each week since, we have shared a CBE, “Stirring Up the Gifts: Paths 9 | president’s report
Complete racial equity and diversity inclusion audit In June, the YWCA of Evanston will complete their racial equity and diversity inclusion audit addressing seminary-wide culture based on race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. We will use the assessment to create a Garrett-Evangelical Racial Equity and Diversity Inclusion Team as a standing structure in our organization and provide specialized training to faculty, staff, and students. You can see from our enrollment data on page 15 that we have a diverse community and we hope to see an increase in our diversity. Garrett-Evangelical currently has the highest percentage of international students among UM seminaries at 14%. It is our goal to continue to expand this international footprint. To this end, it is important that our community is culturally competent and trained to understand and provide equitable and inclusive exchanges thus ensuring outstanding hospitality for all of our students. Our current students are the best recruiters of future students. n
2016-2021 Strategic Plan Circles of Trust® conversations for LGBTQ+ inclusivity In Spring 2015, President Rector invited consultants to conduct Parker Palmer’s Circles of Trust® conversations with Garrett-Evangelical faculty, staff, students, and trustees regarding LGBTQ+ inclusivity at the seminary. Based on these conversations, the consultants provided President Rector with a report of their findings including five recommendations. President Rector shared the recommendations with the Board of Trustees at their May 14, 2015 meeting and the trustees affirmed “continued work on the Circles of Trust recommendations.” This work was incorporated into the special projects section of the strategic plan. In November 2015, a Circles of Trust Task Force was created that includes representatives from faculty, staff, students, and trustees. The purpose of the Task Force is to review the recommendations, research potential changes/actions based on the recommendations, and then propose and take actions with Leadership Team and/or Board of Trustees approval. Our mission states, “Our teaching and learning settings will be places of hospitality where we pursue respect and reconciliation in all encounters.” We welcome all potential students and want to ensure our seminary is a safe and hospitable space regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. This spring, the Task Force held a listening session with Sacred Worth, the student LGBTQ+ group. Based on the Circles of Trust® conversation recommendations and this listening session, we have taken steps to create a welcoming Christian community. This has included soon-to-be updated restroom signage, creating plans to update our mental health counseling process, organizing a safe space for Sacred Worth to meet, helping Sacred Worth organize time during orientation to meet with LGBTQ+ students, and more. n
Retain talented and diverse students in an environment that supports spiritual and physical health, cares for student needs, and values diversity Our greatest recruiters are our current students. Two major areas students were concerned about this academic year were the meal and housing plans. This is an area that affects our current students, but also our incoming students who want to stay in our housing and participate in the meal plan. In the spring, we announced a new three-tier meal plan that will provide our students with more flexibility when staying in our dormitories. As part of a more comprehensive plan to retain students in our housing, we made a minimum increase to our housing. These changes take effect for the 2016-2017 academic year. This year we continue to emphasize the importance of physical health for our students. The Student Life Office helped fund Northwestern gym memberships for interested students, organized a yoga course in the spring, and worked with our café to provide more healthy meal options. We cared for students’ spiritual needs with a new religious life schedule. We will continue to review and revise the Chapel programming. In addition, we provided two student led Spiritual Formation Retreats, held a Lenten Retreat designed and led by Bishop Linda Lee and Dr. Cynthia Wilson, and offered Stations of Justice (modeled after Stations of the Cross) throughout the Lenten season and Holy Week. The Student Life Office invited three of our prominent community leaders to be in conversation with our community: Rev. Dr. Timothy Stephens, Northwestern University Chaplain; Venerable Dr. Shaku Mui Shin Shi Dai Ajari, Director of the Hongaku Institute for Buddhist Studies and Spiritual Director for Hongaku Jodo; and Rabbi Andrea London from Beth Emet Synagogue. The theme for this event was “A Sawubona Encounter: We See You.” Our goal was to create a rich dialogue about ways to extend extravagant grace, justice, and equity in our communities while acknowledging the atmosphere of increased violence, blatant racism, and intolerance in the world. n president’s report | 10
A Servant Seminary Embodying Care for the Future through Generational Stewardship 2016-2021 Strategic Plan
Retain and support development of our talented faculty and dedicated staff As with any organization, the employees are among our greatest resources. We are committed to cultivating and nurturing these resources. Faculty and staff are also excellent recruiters. When students come to campus, they enjoy visiting classes and/or meeting individually with faculty. The students also interact with staff in various departments and their experiences impact their decision to attend Garrett-Evangelical.
Mr. Jason Gill, director of financial aid, meeting with a current student, Jong Deok Park, to discuss financial aid options in the coming year.
It is our priority to continue to develop a diverse faculty recognized by its scholarly contributions, competent to teach in multicultural classrooms, equipped to increase distributive/distance learning offerings, and sufficient in size to support degree and non-degree programs that are missionally grounded and financially viable. This year, we created a Staff Council comprised of administrators and staff. The Staff Council met monthly with its main focus on identifying its mission, objectives, and governance. In the Fall and Spring, we provided fellowship opportunities for the staff to get to know one another better. The staff in turn offered the Earth Day/Arbor Day Evanston Clean Up Volunteer activity as a fellowship opportunity with faculty and staff. As part of the Valued Employee section of the strategic plan, work on revising the Staff Handbook has begun. Staff are also creating task-based job descriptions, and we held focused discussions with staff about the seminary’s organizational and interpersonal communications. n
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2016-2021 Strategic Plan Consider an “operating entity” under which Garrett-Evangelical gathers and serves clergy and laity through lifelong learning, leadership training, and partnership with the corporate sector
New programs in leadership, lifelong learning, and corporate training will broaden the reach of the seminary with new kinds of students. We will explore these avenues for appeal to alums, laity, and Evanston and Chicago social service and corporate organizations.This initiative will enable us to expand our Christian community both on campus and in a variety of work settings. The success of these programs relies heavily on effective partnerships that will introduce new people to Garrett-Evangelical. We anticipate connecting with alums, other clergy, laity, and with the corporate sector. n Strong endowment and sustainable model
Rev. Dr. David Heetland, vice president for development, with Rev. Alka Lyall (G-ETS 2000), who is being honored by the seminary in a Ministry Sunday at Bethany Fox Valley United Methodist Church in Aurora, Illinois.
Our endowment is one of the primary ways we provide scholarships for our students. Strong financial support enables us to help those students who would otherwise be unable to afford theological education. The seminary continues to explore revenue growth potential in the form of new master of arts degrees with certificate options, lifelong learning, new delivery formats, leadership training, and corporate partnerships. We have developed a five-year projected budget that will attain a balanced operating budget by 2018/19 and a balanced GAAP budget by 2020/21. You can read more about our Development and Financial Highlights on page 16. n
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Faculty Highlights Waters Named Recipient of the 2016 Paul Ramsey Award Dr. Brent Waters, the Jerre and Mary Joy Stead professor of Christian social ethics, and director of the Jerre L. and Mary Joy Stead Center for Ethics and Values, received the 2016 Paul Ramsey Award for Excellence in Bioethics from the Center for Bioethics and Culture Network and the Paul Ramsey Award Nominating Committee. The Paul Ramsey Award honors those who have made an outstanding contribution to the bioethics discussion and are actively engaged in society, facing the challenges of the 21st century, profoundly defending the dignity of humankind, and enthusiastically embracing ethical biotechnology for the human good. n Brooks and Lee Receive Exemplary Teaching Award Dr. Gennifer Brooks, the Ernest and Bernice Styberg professor of preaching, and Dr. Virginia Lee, associate professor of Christian education and director of deacon studies, received the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry’s Exemplary Teaching Award. This program expresses the church’s support of and appreciation for faculty who have demonstrated exemplary leadership, excellence in teaching, service to students, and commitment to education. President Lallene J. Rector and Academic Dean Luis R. Rivera reviewed course evaluations which testified to their strengths as educators whose teaching and scholarship significantly impacted the lives of their students. n Cowser Receives First Decade Award from Alma Mater Dr. Angela Cowser, assistant professor of the sociology of religion and director of The Center for the Church and the Black Experience, received Louisville Seminary’s First Decade Award. This award is presented to recent graduates who have made a significant impact in the first five to nine years of their ministry and service. n 13 | president’s report
Cosgrove Named President of CSBR Dr. Charles Cosgrove, professor of early Christian literature, was elected president of the Chicago Society of Biblical Research (CSBR). CSBR is one of the oldest societies of biblical scholarship in the nation. It was organized in 1892 by faculty in the Chicago area schools, and three Garrett Biblical Institute professors were founding members. n Chung Appointed to the Board of Directors for the American Theological Library Association Dr. Jaeyeon Lucy Chung, assistant professor of pastoral theology and director of the United Library, was appointed to the ATLA Board of Directors. Members are chosen for their contributions, accomplishments, and leadership abilities in theological libraries in North America. n Armstrong Named Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology and Pastoral Care Beginning July 1, Dr. Trina Armstrong will serve as assistant professor of pastoral theology and pastoral care at Garrett-Evangelical. With her prior teaching experience, commitment to the church, and her clinical work, Armstrong will bring a wealth of knowledge to the classroom and the seminary community at-large. n Rivera Elected Chair the HTI Consortium Board Dr. Luis R. Rivera, vice president for academic affairs and academic dean, has been elected chair of the Board of the Hispanic Theological Initiative Consortium (HTIC). The HTIC consists of 23 PhD granting institutions seeking to increase Latino/a PhD students and faculty in theological and religious studies in seminaries, schools of theology, and universities. n
Staff Highlights In the 2015-2016 fiscal year, we welcomed seven new staff members to Garrett-Evangelical. Though they have only been with us for months, they have already made significant contributions to the seminary. Ceciley R. Akins Director of Stewardship My role here at GarrettEvangelical brings me joy. I am the maestro of planning and management of resources for donors, students, and staff. Débora B. Junker Assistant Dean of Students, Director of International Student Life, and Director of the Hispanic/Latino/a Center It is truly a blessing to be part of such a diverse, creative, and caring community where we learn to walk with others who think different from us, but together seek the well-being of humans and the earth. Draźen “Doug” Lovrinovic Assistant Maintenance Mechanic I take great pride in every project that I work on and I enjoy a sense of accomplishment with each completed task. Tremayne Porter Maintenance Technician I like the opportunity I was given to perform my general duties and also the chance to learn about new areas.
Katherine L. Fahey Director of Residential Ministries I love advocating for students and coming up with creative solutions to make life on campus better! Tércio B. Junker Dean of the Chapel and Director of the Course of Study and Escuela del Curso de Estudio Programs We are all called to be means of God’s grace to each other. As Dean of the Chapel and Course of Study Regional Director, I love to work helping Garrett-Evangelical to continue to be a safe place for God’s mission and human transformation. Brian E. Smith Assistant Director of Development I consider my work in the development office as an extension of my ministry. I appreciate the opportunity to establish relationships with friends and alumni while sharing the powerful narrative of GarrettEvangelical’s mission to train Christian servants for ministry service.
2015 Staff Recognition Awards In 2015, President Lallene J. Rector created the Staff Recognition Award as a way to recognize and reward two staff members each year that are exemplary in their performance. Our 2015 recipients were Shane A. Nichols and Joseph A. Oliphant. Shane A. Nichols Director of Communications Nichols, a 2002 graduate of Garrett-Evangelical, returned to the seminary in 2004 and worked in the alum relations office. Three job titles later, Nichols has served as the director of communications since 2010. Upon receiving this award, he said, “As both an alum and employee of Garrett-Evangelical, my love for this institution runs deep. There are alumni serving church and society in every state and in 37 countries around the world. To be a part of that global effort is truly my honor and I give thanks for being recognized for my contributions to the seminary’s mission.” Joseph A. Oliphant Administrative Support Clerk Oliphant came to GarrettEvangelical in 2001 as a temporary house keeper through Evanston’s Y.O.U. program. In 2003, he was hired full-time as the mailroom coordinator and promoted in 2013. A graduate of Evanston Township High School, Oliphant has loved working for the seminary. Upon learning he was the recipient of the 2015 Staff Recognition Award he said, “I am shocked and so appreciative! So much of my work can easily go unnoticed and it is really nice to see it has mattered to so many.” president’s report | 14
Student Body: Facts and Figures Student Enrollment Summary
New Students in 2015-2016
163 34 19 53 68 18 13 6 41
Master of Divinity Master of Arts Master of Theological Studies Doctor of Ministry Doctor of Philosophy BGTS/Deacon Studies UMC Certification Advanced Course of Study Special Students
46% 54%
Male Female
53% 25% 14% 7% 1%
White African-American/Black Asian/Asian-American Hispanic Two or More Races
415
Total Enrollment
Denominational information UMC: 65% Lutheran: 2% Nondenominational: 3% Presbyterian: 3%
131
New Students
Field Education
students by region
In 2015-2016, 77 students participated in a field education placement.
Northwest: 2%
14% health-related chaplaincy and clinical pastoral education (CPE)
Baptist: 7% Pan-Methodist: 7%
4% non-profit settings
4% university chaplaincy 78% participated in a church placement
[32 denominations are represented in the student body]
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Northeast: 5%
Southeast: 10%
Southwest: 2% Midwest: 67%
14% of our students represent the countries of China, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Liberia, Malawi, Mexico, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, North Korea, South Korea, and Tanzania
Development and Financial Highlights We are grateful for the many alums, friends, trustees, churches, foundations, and corporations who have supported Garrett-Evangelical this year with their prayers, wise counsel, and generous financial gifts. As of March 31, 2016, GarrettEvangelical had received $3.3 million in outright gifts for the 2015-16 fiscal year. The following is an update on the three areas of gift support: Gifts to Current Operations Gifts to the current operations totaled $1,493,023 as of March 31, 2016. We are especially pleased to note that alum support to current operations achieved a five-year high, as did support from the Ministerial Education Fund and support from planned gifts. n Gifts to Forging Our Future: The Final Lap Garrett-Evangelical made good progress on the seminary’s $100 million Forging Our Future campaign, with commitments growing from $89.7 million on March 31, 2015 to $92.7 million on March 31, 2016—an increase of $3 million. These commitments are designated as follows: Unrestricted Support Garrett-Evangelical is extremely fortunate to have surpassed its original goal of $45 million in unrestricted support, with a total of $46.4 million received to date. We hope that unrestricted support will continue to grow in the final lap of the campaign, as unrestricted gifts give the seminary the greatest flexibility to address new and emerging goals and to stay on the cutting edge of theological education.
Scholarship Support Garrett-Evangelical has received $35.9 million toward its $40 million goal for endowed scholarships. Several new scholarships were started this year by alums, friends, and churches, and many gifts were also received for existing scholarships. Faculty Support Garrett-Evangelical has received $8.1 million toward its $12 million goal for endowed faculty support. We hope to reach the $12 million goal before the conclusion of the campaign by endowing at least two more faculty chairs. Program Support Garrett-Evangelical has received $2.3 million toward its $3 million goal for endowed program support. The seminary hopes to raise at least $1 million to enhance the viability and visibility of The Center for the Church and the Black Experience. Successfully reaching this goal will put the program support goal over the top. n Planned Gift Commitments A total of $1,680,402 was received in new planned gift commitments as of March 31, 2016. The seminary is now aware of 858 planned gift commitments, with an estimated value of $36.6 million. This bodes well for the future of GarrettEvangelical as planned gift commitments are essential for the seminary’s long-term financial well-being. We hope that many more alums and friends will include Garrett-Evangelical in their estate planning in the months and years ahead so that Garrett-Evangelical can continue to fulfill its mission of preparing bold Christian leaders well into the future! n
Garrett-Evangelical Financial Highlights Fiscal Year 2014-2015 | Ending June 30, 2015
Expenses 7,554,897 2,399,393 3,097,910 2,409,698 15,461,898
Compensation & Benefits Financial Aid General Operations Auxiliary Expenses Total Expenses
Revenues 4,403,866 7,051,693 2,240,104 2,006,335 15,701,998 3,747,724 (8,676,267) (4,928,543)
Student Tuition & Fees Endowment and Investment Income Gifts, Grants, and Bequests Auxiliary and Other Revenue Total Operating Revenue Restricted Gifts Received Restricted Endowment Investment Income Total Non-Operating Revenue
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The Year in Review | 2015-2016 Highlights Garrett-Evangelical PhD Candidate, Andrew Wymer, Named First Recipient of the Styberg Preaching Institute Teaching Fellowship
Garrett-Evangelical President Lallene J. Rector Recipient of the Boston University School of Theology Distinguished Alumni/ae Award
July 2015 – The Styberg Preaching Institute at Garrett-Evangelical announced the selection of PhD candidate, Andrew Wymer, as the first recipient of the Styberg Teaching Fellowship. As a Teaching Fellow, Wymer will gain hands-on classroom experience and will have the opportunity to develop skills in teaching, course planning, and syllabus design. Sponsored by the Lilly Endowment Inc., this fellowship is awarded to a promising PhD candidate or post-doctorate PhD in Liturgical Studies with an emphasis in homiletics at Garrett-Evangelical. n Reginald Blount Co-Authored CEB Student Bible August 2015 – Rev. Dr. Reginald Blount, assistant professor of formation, youth, and culture at Garrett-Evangelical, served as contributor to the new CEB Student Bible (Common English Bible). Blount wrote discussions for the books of Joel and James, which include questions, activities, and “Reading Differently” exercises for youth groups and small groups. Targeted toward students ages 13 and up, the CEB Student Bible includes: multiple prayers and reflections written by students and for students; more than 400 articles by a diverse group of biblical scholars and youth ministers from over a dozen different denominations; and numerous discussion questions and activities. n 17 | president’s report
August 2015 – President Lallene J. Rector was named the recipient of the Boston University School of Theology’s Distinguished Alumni/ae Award. Rector was nominated for the award by GarrettEvangelical President Emeritus and Senior Scholar in Theology, Neal F. Fisher. Among the many reasons Rector was nominated for the Distinguished Alumni/ae Award, she was commended for being the first woman and the first lay person to serve as president of GarrettEvangelical in its over 160 year history. In addition to serving as president, she was praised for her work with the Association for Theological Schools Advisory Committee for Chief Academic Officers, the Association of United Methodist Seminaries, the American Academy of Religion, the Center for Religion and Psychotherapy of Chicago, the Board of Directors for the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of The United Methodist Church, and more. n
Garrett-Evangelical Launches New Doctor of Ministry in Community Organizing Degree August 2015 – Garrett-Evangelical launched a new Doctor of Ministry track in Community Organizing. This track will equip clergy and community leaders with the knowledge and skills to analyze the power dynamics within a community, develop strategic relationships, and direct and focus the physical, theological, spiritual, and moral energies of the people within a community to create extraordinary changes for good. n Renowned Theologian and Alumna Emilie M. Townes Delivered the 2015 Academic Convocation Address
September 2015 – The Rev. Dr. Emilie M. Townes, renowned womanist theologian and Garrett-Evangelical alumna, was the keynote speaker at Garrett-Evangelical’s 2015 Academic Convocation. Townes, an ordained American Baptist clergywoman, currently serves as dean of the Vanderbilt University Divinity School and holds the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Chair in Womanist Ethics and Society. n
Emerita Professor, Phyllis A. Bird, Named Inaugural McCarthy Chair in Biblical Studies at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome September 2015 – Dr. Phyllis A. Bird, professor emerita of Old Testament interpretation at GarrettEvangelical, will hold the inaugural McCarthy Chair in Biblical Studies at the Pontifical Biblical Institute (PBI) in Rome, beginning October 2015. This inaugural chair is believed to be the first chair at PBI to be held by a woman. n
to foster a sense of community and to build the partnerships necessary for Latino/a youth leadership development and vocational discernment by partnering with local churches and pastors, church agencies and community leaders. n Garrett-Evangelical Announces Publication of Educating for Redemptive Community - Essays in Honor of Jack Seymour and Margaret Ann Crain
July 2015 • 15th National Association of Filipino American United Methodists Biennial Convocation Hispanic-Latino/a Center September 2015 • Visionary Care: Black Mental Health and Economic Justice Center for the Church and the Black Experience October 2015 • Preaching Advent Hope in the Midst of a Storm Styberg Preaching Institute Workshop November 2015 • Graduate Theological Conference Office of Academic Affairs
Garrett-Evangelical Young Clergy Initiative Hosts Hispanic Youth Leadership Academy
September 2015 – The Young Clergy Initiative (YCI) at Garrett-Evangelical hosted a fellowship and mentoring session with Latino/a high school students, pastors, and Garrett-Evangelical seminarians. It was a time to pray together and to share stories. The YCI at Garrett-Evangelical aims to help Latino/a youth discern and nurture their vocation and leadership skills so that they can be effective and bold leaders for the church and the world. It will continue to meet on a regular basis
Conferences and Workshops
November 2015 – Educating for Redemptive Community - Essays in Honor of Jack Seymour and Margaret Ann Crain was published on October 1, 2016. Seymour, Crain, and eight of their PhD advisees lay out their vision of a redemptive community. Each contributor proposes ways in which Jesus’ vision of redemptive community can become reality in churches and congregations, and in our larger world. Their fresh and creative ideas extend Christian education to directly address issues of our common life: helping young adults claim vocation, developing coalitions for ministry and mission, and empowering persons to address violence, incarceration, economic injustice, and racism. n
March 2016 • 31st Annual PANAAWTM Conference: Social Transformation in Urban Context Asian/Asian-American Ministries Center • Finding our Way Forward: Learning from our EUB Heritage and Discerning the Future Offices of the President and Development April 2016 • North Central Jurisdiction Sacred Sisters Gathering: Stewards of God’s Possibilities Center for the Church and the Black Experience • Cátedra Paulo Freire: Critical Pedagogy as an Act of Faith, Love and Courage Hispanic-Latino/a Center • Racialized States and Popular Resistance: From Chicago to Jerusalem Office of Academic Affairs • Reading the Bible for Preaching: New Strategies for New Struggles Styberg Preaching Institute Workshop
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The Year in Review | 2015-2016 Highlights New Concentration in LGBTQ Studies in Partnership with Chicago Theological Seminary December 2015 – Garrett-Evangelical and Chicago Theological Seminary (CTS) have entered into a new partnership that enables GarrettEvangelical students to complete a concentration in LGBTQ studies and CTS students to complete a certificate in United Methodist Studies. GarrettEvangelical master of divinity students wishing to complete the concentration will take a minimum of five courses that CTS has identified as an LGBTQ concentration elective. Courses will be offered in a mix of online, intensive, and regular semester courses on the CTS campus in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago. Completed concentrations will be reflected on GarrettEvangelical transcripts. n New Center for Music and Worship in the Black Church Experience
center is to provide training in the sacred music of the Black church and beyond to musicians and worship leaders for the enrichment of congregational worship in diverse contexts. Courses will be specific to the following objectives: the re-creation and revitalization of the distinctive musical and liturgical heritage found in Black church contexts; strengthening the spiritual formation and leadership skills of full-time and volunteer worship staff in Black churches, as well as in other faith communities; and the recovery and preservation of the rich musical and liturgical heritage found in Black church worship contexts. Additionally, the center will partner with organizations and individuals to create an archive or repository of music and scholarship that will preserve and promote the rich history of Black church music. Rev. Dr. Cynthia A. Wilson, assistant vice president of student life, dean of students, and PhD alumna of Garrett-Evangelical, will serve as director of the center. n Master of Divinity Student, Katie Steele, Selected for The United Methodist Ecumenical and Interreligious Training Young Adult Network
January 2016 – Garrett-Evangelical announced the founding of The Center for Music and Worship in the Black Church Experience, a oneof-a-kind in North America. The mission of the 19 | president’s report
February 2016 – Garrett-Evangelical master of divinity student, Katie Steele, has been chosen for the newly formed Young Adult Network of The United Methodist Ecumenical and Interreligious Training ministry. Steele joins a small group of United Methodist young adults between the ages of 21 and 31 who will be trained in group leadership skills, the history and theology of the ecumenism,
and the unique importance of Christian unity and interreligious relationships in The United Methodist Church. n Gregory Coates Named 2016 John Wesley Fellow by A Foundation for Theological Education
March 2016 – PhD candidate Gregory Coates has been awarded the John Wesley Fellowship from A Foundation for Theological Education (AFTE). Coates was one of three doctoral students to receive the fellowship in 2016. “I am extremely grateful for the investment that AFTE has entrusted to me for the remainder of my research and writing here at Garrett-Evangelical,” said Coates. “Not only will this fellowship provide my family and me with much needed financial support, but as a John Wesley Fellow I will also benefit greatly from the network of United Methodist scholars that I will be introduced to during each annual Christmas Conference. The scholarship will enable me to devote more time to my research into the counter-cultural character of early American Methodism in the late eighteenth century.” n
EUB Heritage Symposium and Evangelical Theological Seminary Reunion
Founder of Children’s Defense Fund, Marian Wright Edelman, to Deliver 159th Commencement Address March 2016 – Marian Wright Edelman, awardwinning advocate and president of the Children’s Defense Fund, will be the keynote speaker at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary’s 159th Commencement on May 13, 2016. Mrs. Edelman will also be awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters.
March 2016 - From a hymn sing in Koten Chapel to a discussion of the theology of piety and Evangelical United Brethren (EUB) history and mission, “Finding our Way Forward: Learning from our EUB Heritage and Discerning the Future” brought together friends – old and new – to explore how the history of the EUB Church offers guidance for the future. Co-sponsored by Garrett-Evangelical and North Central College, this symposium and Evangelical Theological Seminary reunion was held at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. n Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary to Offer Children’s Defense Fund Summer Program in Partnership with the Evanston Community March 2016 – Garrett-Evangelical is now an official partner of the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools® Program and, in partnership with the Evanston community and Friendship Baptist Church of Evanston, will be offering this high-quality, literacy-rich program free to underserved children in the Evanston community. n
Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), has been an advocate for disadvantaged Americans for her entire professional life. Under her leadership, CDF has become the nation’s strongest voice for children and families. n Forty-Five Alums in Honor of Forty-Five Years of the Center for the Church and the Black Experience April 2016 - In honor of the 45th Anniversary of the Center for the Church and the Black Experience, the seminary has recognized forty-five outstanding Black alums who were nominated by their fellow alums, peers, and the administration. The fortyfive alums were chosen for their character, their outstanding ministries, and their heart for justice. To learn more about each of our outstanding Black alums, visit the website www.CBE45.com. To read more about any of the highlights listed on pages 17-20, go to Garrett.edu/news.
Public Theology Lectures Sponsored by the Office of the President, the 20152016 Public Theology Lecture Series was held in honor of the 45th Anniversary of the Center for the Church and the Black Experience. The lecture series focused on racial equity and diversity inclusion and provided education and support for religious leaders committed to promoting understanding, dialogue, and justice in their communities. To watch any of these lectures, go to Garrett.edu/publictheology. September 2015 Ferguson at the Intersection of Faith and Justice Dr. Leah Gunning Francis Eden Theological Seminary November 2015 Freedom in Blackness: Exploring Theology and SelfIdentity in the Midst of Activism Rev. Dr. Pamela Lightsey Boston University School of Theology February 2016 Race Matters through the Lenses of a Local Pastor Rev. Dr. Michael Nabors Second Baptist Church March 2016 Conversations with Country Dark: The Craft of Creating Space for Fearless Dialogues Dr. Gregory C. Ellison, II Candler School of Theology at Emory University April 2016 What to Make of White People: Theological Reflections on BLM Rev. Dr. Stephen G. Ray, Jr. Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary president’s report | 20
Leadership Team
Faculty
Lallene J. Rector
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Cheryl B. Anderson E. Byron Anderson Nancy E. Bedford Reginald Blount Gennifer B. Brooks Barry E. Bryant Jaeyeon Lucy Chung Charles H. Cosgrove
Angela R. Cowser Julie A. Duncan Timothy R. Eberhart Mark A. Fowler David A. Hogue Pamela J. Holliman Wonhee Anne Joh Anna M. Johnson
David L. Heetland
Affiliate Faculty
Faculty emeritI
Dale R. McClain
Diane M. Capitani Hwa-Young Chong Diane W. Hogue Stephanie Perdew VanSlyke René Such Schreiner
Phyllis A. Bird Alva R. Caldwell Donald F. Chatfield Margaret Ann Crain Ruth C. Duck Dwight H. Judy Taylor McConnell
President and Associate Professor of Psychology of Religion and Pastoral Psychotherapy
Rebecca J. Eberhart
Vice President for Development
Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer
Erin B. Moore
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Luis R. Rivera
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean
Cynthia A. Wilson
Assistant Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students
Frederick W. Schmidt Jack L. Seymour Mark R. Teasdale Osvaldo D. Vena Brent P. Waters Khiok-Khng Yeo
Larry G. Murphy James N. Poling Rosemary Radford Ruether K. James Stein Richard Tholin Barbara B. Troxell Kenneth L. Vaux
Dwight W. Vogel Linda J. Vogel James E. Will Douglas E. Wingeier Henry J. Young
Draźen “Doug” Lovrinovic April McGlothin-Eller W. Vincent McGlothin-Eller Krista J. McNeil J. Lauren Mondala Mechelle Moore Michael P. Moser Robert J. Morris Shane A. Nichols Joseph A. Oliphant Tremayne Porter
Benjamin Reynolds Mary-Carol E. Riehs Kimberly Russaw Judith C. Russell Tanya J. Saeed Tasha Sargent Tina N. Shelton Brian Smith Robert H. Sutton Douglas W. Vernon
Administration and Staff Ceciley R. Akins Jacqueline Azpeitia Richard C. Barker II Lynn Berg Kevin J. Blazek Stephanie Bliese Bonnie S. Brantley Carla B. Burgess Jones Eduardo Canchola Jean R. Crawford Kenneth Ehrman
Katherine L. Fahey Jason M. Gill Zdravko Grahovac Débora B. Junker Tércio B. Junker Mahalakshmi Khallapiraan Wendy H. Kneer Kathleen M. Kordesh Cheryl L. Larsen Linda Lee Andrea M. Leftwich
The 2015-2016 President’s Report is produced by the President’s Office and the Communications Office of GarrettEvangelical Theological Seminary under the direction of Lallene J. Rector, president, Erin B. Moore, director of strategic initiatives, and Shane A. Nichols, director of communications.
2015-2016 Retirements
Photography: Burlingham Productions, Sean Crews, and Shane A. Nichols.
Barbara B. Adams Twenty Years of Service
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Karla M. Kincannon Virginia A. Lee G. Brooke Lester James L. Papandrea Hendrik R. Pieterse Stephen G. Ray, Jr. Lallene J. Rector Luis R. Rivera
Elizabeth P. Campbell Twenty Years of Service
James A. Noseworthy Five Years of Service
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