The Magazine of Wesley Theological Seminary | Fall 2024
Thriving In Place
“We stand on the edge of a new frontier.” Those words from John F. Kennedy’s acceptance speech at the 1960 Democratic Convention came to me as I prepared this report. And then, other lines from American political leaders started flowing: George H. W. Bush’s call for a “kinder, gentler nation” at the 1988 Republican Convention, Lyndon Johnson’s “Great Society,” Ronald Reagan’s farewell speech in which he referred to the nation as a “shining city on a hill.” He borrowed that phrase from preacher John Winthrop, who in 1630 was dreaming aloud of what the New World would be like in a sermon on the deck of a ship carrying Puritan colonists. And the words of another preacher, Martin Luther King Jr., whose ancestors came chained in the hold of a very different ship. Who nevertheless said, “I have a dream.”
I am no Jack Kennedy, (or Dr. King), but it is that kind of visionary leadership that drew me to this city as a seminary student intent on changing the world through the church. I think some version of that vision is why the people listed here in our report support us. And I hope the stories are testimonies of that mission.
Later in the speech, Kennedy spoke of the future as a “frontier of opportunities and perils.” Both are true of Wesley, and I want to share with you, our stakeholders, the perils and opportunities we face. The perils include a decline in American church life and a country divided. Our opportunity is to be a leading 21stcentury seminary. Thus, the Board has backed my proposal to use our precious reserves to enable us to surge through this period.
Our financial opportunity is the inherent value of our property on this beautiful campus in Northwest
Washington, DC. We are planning to build a new student residence hall which will not only make Wesley one of the finest physical campuses in the country, but it will also produce significant financial resources from the American University students who will occupy most of the building. The title for the Campus Master Plan, now pending approval, is “Thrive in Place.” It will allow Wesley to stay on this campus as an unparalleled base of operations. We have worked for five years to gain zoning approval. This fall, we will know if this can be achieved. If not, we will need to determine how to tap the value of this property and still thrive.
To “thrive in place” starts with our strong faculty and innovative leadership team who proclaim an inclusive and confident Christianity. And a theologically, culturally, internationally, and politically diverse student body committed to achieving a commune across our differences based on their common call to ministry. We utilize Washington as a laboratory to learn about community engagement and public theology and as a base for our international programs so we may fulfill Jesus’ commandment to love God and neighbor globally. We seek not just to do good, but to do good well in ministry practices. This is why we established the Lewis Center for Church Leadership, becoming one of the few seminaries that can be called a “research seminary.” But to thrive means we also recognize leadership is an art, more than a science. As JFK said at another time, “If more politicians knew poetry and more poets knew politics, I am convinced the world would be a better place.”
What gives us the confidence to thrive in this time rather than simply survive? It begins with our substantial human and capital resources. We
are a trusted and favored institution for those individuals and foundations that fund seminaries. We have no pension obligations and no deferred maintenance in buildings we occupy. And we have a vast network of grateful alumni in 50 states and 20 countries. Our master’s enrollment is growing again, and our dorms are full. Beyond that, here are some astounding indicators of strength. Nearly 162,000 unique individuals accessed the Lewis Center’s “Leading Ideas” resource in the last 12 months. Our podcast had 18,000 plays and our YouTube channel had more than 35,000 views. We have 30 people in three intensive Fellows programs. And in our new Pathways portal for non-degree programs, over 100 people have already registered for courses. Success is not certain. We stand on the edge of a new frontier. At other times of uncertainty, Christians have drawn on the Psalms for guidance, “Sing to the Lord a new song,” and the final promise of God in the Bible, “Behold, I make all things new.” I am confident in the wise leaders in our community and grateful for the support of the generous people listed in these pages.
COMMUNITY
Amidst the beauty of a sunny spring day in Washington, D.C., Wesley Theological Seminary gathered at Washington National Cathedral to celebrate the 142nd Commencement Service—a momentous occasion filled with reflection, gratitude, and celebration.
“Our graduates exemplified resilience and achievement, embodying the spirit of Wesley…”
Wesley Theological Seminary Celebrates Commencement 2024
Eucharist for the Master’s degree candidates was held on Thursday, May 2 in Oxnam Chapel and was followed by a reception in Kettler Courtyard.
On the morning of Monday, May 6 before the formal commencement ceremony began, the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) Breakfast was held in the Refectory on campus.
That same afternoon, under expansive azure skies, our graduates exemplified resilience and achievement, embodying the spirit of Wesley as they received their well-earned degrees.
President David McAllister-Wilson delivered an inspiring address, weaving together themes of faith, scholarship, and the transformative power of community. He emphasized our commitment to theological education in the 21st century, a concept that resonates deeply within our seminary’s mission to nurture spiritual growth and social justice.
We were honored to welcome Dr. Josiah U. Young III, Professor of Systematic Theology, as our distinguished commencement speaker, whose impassioned words challenged our graduates to embrace their roles as change-makers in a world hungry for compassion and understanding. Dr. Young’s message reinforced Wesley’s ethos of service and inclusivity, urging our graduates to carry forward the
values they have cultivated during their time here.
The ceremony culminated in the conferral of degrees, a moment that radiated with pride and determination.
Each graduate walking across the stage symbolized years of dedication and sacrifice, poised to make meaningful contributions in their respective communities. Their achievements stand as a testament to the enduring spirit of Wesley Theological Seminary.
As we reflect on Commencement 2024, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to our graduates and their families. Your journey has prepared you to thrive in your respective places—whether it be in the ministry, academia, social advocacy, or any other field where your passion and commitment will make a difference.
To our faculty, staff, and supporters— thank you for your unwavering dedication to our seminarians’ success. Your mentorship and encouragement have played a vital role in shaping the future leaders who will continue to embody Wesley Theological Seminary’s mission.
As we embark on the next chapter, let us carry forward the theme of “Thriving in Place," celebrating diversity, embracing challenges, and fostering a community where all are empowered to flourish and impact the world around them.
Spring and Summer Happenings
From Fall 2023 through Summer 2024, the Henry Luce III Center for the Arts & Religion at Wesley
Theological Seminary showcased a series of captivating exhibits that bridged the gap between spirituality and creative expression. These exhibits not only enriched the cultural and spiritual life of our seminary community but also attracted visitors from across the region, underscoring our commitment to the arts as a vital component of theological education.
SACRED GROUND
FUSING ART AND SPIRITUALITY
December 7, 2023–February 5, 2024
Sacred Ground explored the deep connection of what it means to be a spiritual creator, an artist, and a child of God through new works from 14 Baltimore-based artists. Co-curated by Jessie Houff, Wesley’s current Communications Manager and co-Curator, and Sarah McCann, community artist and nonprofit professional in Baltimore.
PARADISE LOST
SIONA BENJAMIN
February 13–April 6, 2024
Paradise Lost was a captivating exhibition featuring works by Jewish-Indian-American artist and speaker Siona Benjamin.
“Anchored by the artist's dynamic installation, Exodus: I See Myself in You, this exhibition brings together iconic works from across her oeuvre to explore questions around the human pursuit of paradise—the elusive, alluring notion of an ideal permanent home—in an age of forced migration and displacement,” Dr. Devon Abts said.
UN/FAMILIAR TERRAIN{S}
MICHAEL TAKEO MAGRUDER
May 30–September 18, 2024
Michael Takeo Magruder, a previous virtual resident with Wesley Theological Seminary, is a British-American artist known for his innovative use of emerging media. Un/familiar Terrain{s} is a series of original multimedia and print-based works created specifically for this exhibition, the result of a creative dialogue between Magruder and Artificial Intelligence.
NOTEBOOKS
MOJDEH REZAEIPOUR
April 18–May 22, 2024
Iranian-born artist Mojdeh Rezaeipour is the Artist in Residence at Wesley Theological Seminary. She works primarily in mixed media, installation, and film, drawing upon her experience as an architect, storyteller, and community organizer. Notebooks launched in 2024 and is an ongoing “practice ground for a memoir in the making.”
STRANGER AT THE GATE – A STORY OF GRACE, TRANSFORMATION, AND HOPE
April 18, 2024
Smartypants Pictures in partnership with the John W. Kiser, William and Mary Greve Foundation, and the National Military Family Association hosted a screening of the 2023 Academy Award© –nominated documentary short, Stranger at the Gate. It follows an Afghan refugee named Bibi Bahrami— and the members of her little Indiana mosque—who come face to face with a U.S. Marine (Mac McKinney) who has secret plans to bomb their community center. But McKinney’s plan takes an unexpected turn. The Wesley Theological Seminary and our extended community were invited for a welcome and appetizers and the 30-minute screening, followed by a conversation with protagonists Mac McKinney and Bibi Bahrami and filmmaker Josh Seftel.
THE LEWIS CENTER FOR CHURCH LEADERSHIP CELEBRATES ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY
The Lewis Center for Church Leadership (LCCL) celebrated 20 years of providing leadership resources for every church! Throughout 2023, the LCCL provided a look back at the
NOTEBOOKS – MOJDEH REZAEIPOUR
SACRED GROUND OPENING
most popular Leading Ideas articles, brief videos highlighting key learnings and themes related to leadership, and special editions of Leading Ideas focusing on topics of critical interest to church leaders.
“WITH MALICE TOWARD NONE”
On February 21, 2024, Wesley Theological Seminary, together with the Washington National Cathedral and the Wheatley Institute at Brigham Young University, co-hosted a forum at the Cathedral on how to repair the breaches in our civic life. Participants included Republican Gov. Spencer Cox (Utah), Democratic Gov. Wes Moore (Maryland), ABC’s Donna Brazile, attorney Rachel Brand, legal scholar Ruth Okediji, and activist Tim Shriver. Columnist Peter Wehner joined Joshua DuBois, Director of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships for the Obama Administration. The event was sponsored by Deseret Magazine.
2024 CLASS GIFT DEDICATION (IN HONOR OF LISA LYNN WARREN)
The Class of 2024 dedicated their class gift to the Wesley Theological Seminary campus, a Children’s Bookshelf. Dedicated in loving memory of Lisa Lynn Warren, former student and cherished child of God, this bookshelf has a permanent home in the Library. All are welcome to donate a new or gently used children’s book and bring it to the shelf. Graduation this spring featured two of the newest United Methodist bishops, both with strong ties to Wesley. Bishop Tom Berlin, commencement speaker, served 12 years as a member of the Wesley Board of Governors, acting as chairperson from 2012 until 2022. Before he was elected bishop and appointed to lead the Florida Conference, Berlin served churches of all sizes across the Virginia Conference, including 25 years as Leadd us to take part in something that is greater than ourselves.”
EXODUS I SEE MYSELF IN YOU – SIONA BENJAMIN
2024 CLASS GIFT DEDICATION
Cultivating Global Connections
Wesley Vice President KyungLim Shin Lee returned to campus in June following five months teaching in Seoul, Korea, as a visiting faculty member at Methodist Theological University (MTU). The oldest Methodist seminary in Korea, MTU is where Dr. Shin Lee did her own theological studies in the 1980s.
Her invitation to teach was part of a partnership agreement between MTU and Wesley Theological Seminary. Thanks to Dr. Shin Lee, Wesley also has partnerships with Yonsei University and the other two Methodist seminaries in Korea, Mokwon Theological University and Hyupsung Theological University.
Dr. Shin Lee taught “Global Ministry and Spirituality”— one section for graduate students and one for undergraduates. She admitted, “I was more anxious about teaching the undergraduates because I’ve not taught students that young—some were 19 years old.” She soon realized, “The graduate students knew they were called to be pastors, missionaries, or lead nonprofits. The undergraduates had not yet committed to leadership in ministry—40 percent of the class were first-year students—and they needed to be convinced that it was worthwhile to study global issues. After three or four class sessions, they had been converted to a global understanding of ministry.
While she was there, Dr. Shin Lee organized a celebration for the Doctor of Ministry graduates of Wesley who could not attend Commencement in Washington, D.C., because the Seminary’s activities were canceled due to Covid-19. Other recent graduates, family, and church supporters gathered so they could robe, march, and receive recognition for their degree work. During this ceremony and reception on the MTU campus, Dr. Shin Lee said, “So many family members thanked us—because this allowed families who could never have afforded travel to the United States to celebrate their graduates. They said that this demonstrated how Wesley Seminary cared for people.”
In Malcolm Gladwell’s book The Tipping Point, he identifies an important category of people he refers to as “Connectors.” While Connectors seem to naturally know those who can help accomplish what needs to be done, they also have a special gift for “bringing the world together.” Dr. Shin Lee is a vital Connector for Wesley Seminary.
A particularly poignant connection in Korea was with longtime supporters of the Seminary, Dr. Dai Ok and Mrs. Sunni Moon from Delaware. Mrs. Moon and Dr. Shin Lee have been best friends since middle school. The Moons had returned to Korea and were making volunteer mission trips to smaller Korean island communities that did not have resident doctors. Dr. Shin Lee accompanied them to one of these islands to witness how Dr. and Mrs. Moon live out their Christian call to share their gifts with those in need.
“Dr. Shin Lee is a vital Connector for Wesley Seminary.”
Her husband, Rev. Seung Woo Lee, joined her in Korea to co-celebrate the wedding of a couple who were former congregants at their National Korean United Methodist Church in Rockville, Maryland. The ceremony, held at the prestigious Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, was the first time most attendees had ever seen a clergy couple in shared leadership. The “Stained Glass Ceiling” is still intact for women in church leadership in Korea. Dr. Shin Lee shared, “My very presence at church conferences and the school was to show that I was ‘Empowered to Empower.’ I hope the next generation of church leaders could be empowered to make change in the church.”
While maintaining her weekly teaching schedule during the spring semester at MTU, she continued to manage Wesley's various international relations projects and meet with an endless stream of Wesley alumni, supporters, and new ministry partners.
Her bilingual Facebook posts are a record and witness to what she set in motion. Those projects included Wesley professor Dr. Beverly Mitchell teaching online at the Zambia KwangLim Theological School; Rev. Dr. Sam Hee Jong traveling 40 hours from Korea to teach in person in Paraguay; and Ethics professor Lucila Crena returning to winter weather while teaching in Argentina. International church leaders who met up with her in Korea included Dr. Eduard Khegay and Dr. Andrei K. Kim, the Bishop and a district Superintendent from Russia who are both Wesley DMin. alumni, and Dr. Loc Thein Lam, a WTS DMin graduate who is the leader of the Methodist Church in Vietnam.
Wesley Seminary President Dr. David McAllisterWilson remarked, “Vice President KyungLim Shin Lee has established a presence for Wesley on every continent on the globe—except for Antarctica. And I won’t be surprised when she comes to me with a way to teach there, too.”
With a somewhat more serious reflection on her travels, the Seminary’s Vice President for International Relations says, “I’ve been to at least 60 countries representing the Seminary—and Wesley is making an amazing difference in the world for our God!”
by Lyvonne Briggs, Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing
In this edition of Calling, we are thrilled to showcase Wesley Theological Seminary’s ongoing commitment to advancing effective ministry through pioneering research, innovative programs, and visionary leadership. Under the theme of “thriving in place,” Wesley’s commitment to practical ministry effectiveness shines through our robust research initiatives and the transformative work of the The Hub for Collaborative and Imaginative Ministry. Wesley continues to lead the charge in equipping congregations and denominations to adapt and flourish in their unique contexts, supported by the Lewis Center for Church Leadership.
Ministry for the Future
WESLEY
THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY’S RESEARCH, INNOVATION, AND LEADERSHIP
THE HUB FOR COLLABORATIVE AND IMAGINATIVE MINISTRY
The Hub stands at the forefront of our efforts to help congregations adapt and flourish amidst changing landscapes. This dynamic initiative includes several impactful programs designed to guide and empower communities of faith:
THE SOURCE COLLABORATIVE
In response to shifts in success metrics and the challenges posed by recent pandemics, the Source Collaborative equips congregations to redefine faithfulness and thriving within their communities. Led by trusted facilitators, this program engages pastors and laity in discovery, dreaming, and action. Professional coaches provide vital support as congregational teams experiment, learn, and implement transformative changes. The Source Collaborative enhances congregational vitality and trust by fostering a culture of listening and discernment.
ENGAGING YOUNG ADULTS
Recognizing the importance of youth engagement, this program encourages congregations to listen deeply to their perspectives and needs. By developing a shared vision and employing effective measurement strategies, congregations can tailor their ministries to effectively reach and empower young adults within and beyond their communities.
MINISTRY INNOVATORS INTERNSHIP
Empowering young adults ages 23–29 through hands-on learning and coaching, this yearlong internship program prepares participants to guide congregations in engaging new young adults through human-centered design processes. By nurturing spiritual direction and practical
leadership skills, Wesley fosters a new generation of leaders capable of driving meaningful change within congregational settings.
BRINGING CHURCH HOME
Addressing the pivotal role of parents and caregivers in nurturing faith at home, Bringing Church Home collaborates with congregations to support holistic child development through faith formation. By bridging congregational resources with developmental insights from experts, this program equips families with tailored resources that cater to diverse needs and backgrounds, ensuring every child experiences nurturing and inclusive spiritual growth.
THE LEWIS CENTER FOR CHURCH LEADERSHIP COLLABORATIONS
Wesley’s collaboration with the Lewis Center for Church Leadership enriches our research landscape with practical insights and adaptive strategies that resonate deeply within congregational life:
ADAPTIVE LEARNINGS
Empowering congregations to embrace innovation, the Adaptive Learnings initiative encourages communities to explore new horizons while honoring their rich histories. By expanding the concept of assets beyond financial metrics to encompass intellectual, social, and human capital, congregations are equipped to cultivate a broader foundation for sustainable growth. Guided by a clear vision shared with stakeholders beyond parishioners, churches can effectively communicate their mission and engage with their communities more authentically.
RELIGIOUS WORKFORCE PROJECT
Addressing the evolving landscape of church leadership, the Religious Workforce Project provides critical insights into community contexts and social trends. As mainline denominations increasingly turn to bivocational pastors and utilize lay leaders in roles traditionally filled by seminarytrained professionals, Wesley prepares congregations to adapt and thrive in these changing dynamics. This forward-looking approach emphasizes the creation of vital, impactful smaller congregations that resonate deeply within their communities, reaching out to younger and more diverse populations with renewed vigor and purpose.
CONTINUING THE JOURNEY OF ADVANCING THE FUTURE OF MINISTRY, TOGETHER
At Wesley Theological Seminary, our commitment to research and innovation is not just about academic exploration—it’s about equipping leaders and communities with what they need to thrive where they are planted. It is grounded in practical application and transformative impact within congregations and denominations worldwide. As alumni, your ongoing support and engagement fuel our mission to transform theoretical insights into practical strategies that shape the future of ministry. Thank you for being an integral part of Wesley’s journey. We invite you to explore these innovative initiatives further and consider how you can contribute to our shared mission of fostering vibrant, effective ministry wherever God calls us in an ever-changing world.
Spotlight Alumni ON
JERAD MOREY, MTS ’06
ANNOUNCED AS 2024–2025 OBAMA FOUNDATION USA LEADER | DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS, MINNESOTA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES NEW BRIGHTON, MINNESOTA
At the Minnesota Council of Churches, Jerad Morey leads the
Respectful Conversations Project, a peacebuilding initiative that aims to boost empathy, improve social cohesion, and strengthen democracy through structured, facilitated conversations among people with diverse beliefs. He is also a pastor and peacemaker who is passionate about leading people with differences to experience positive feelings toward one another and identify common ground to advance society. As a clergyperson, he is devoted to building bridges between diverse communities on controversial issues, especially across differing viewpoints to further the role of religious pluralism in strengthening democracy.
—The Obama Foundation
DR. CANDACE M. LEWIS, DMin ’14
PRESIDENT, GAMMON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
President Candace M. Lewis and her small staff are reinventing the only historically Black United Methodist seminary with distance learning and seeking new partnerships and sources of funding. Gammon is also now undergoing the process of getting its own Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accreditation after more than six decades of having
it through the Interdenominational Theological Center.
The ITC, a consortium of historically Black schools, declared financial exigency in April of 2023, indicating a severe financial crisis. In response, Gammon opted to go its own way. The United Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry helped out with a $350,000 grant to Gammon after the exigency was declared.
“I didn’t anticipate the crisis of exigency,” Lewis said. “That just felt like the bottom was falling out of the school. But what I learned in that process is that in every crisis, there’s an opportunity.”
—Jim Patterson, UM News (Atlanta)
THE REV. ERIC DOOLITTLE, MDIV ’03 UNIVERSITY CHAPLAIN AND DIRECTOR OF KAY SPIRITUAL LIFE CENTER, AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
The Rev. Eric Doolittle has been named University Chaplain and Director of Kay Spiritual Life Center at American University. For the last 10 years, he has been College Chaplain and Director of the office of Faith and Action at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. We look forward
to his ministry being just next door to the Wesley Seminary campus.
—Wesley Theological Seminary Alumni Facebook Group
THE REV. DWAYNE A. WALKER, MDIV ’89, DMin ’04 Pastor of Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church in Charlotte, NC, Rev. Dwayne A. Walker was recently appointed a bishop in the A.M.E. Zion Church, presiding over the denomination’s Alabama-Florida Episcopal District.
The vote was taken Saturday, July 27, at the 52nd Quadrennial General Session of the A.M.E. Zion Church, which was held at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro.
Walker, the son of retired Bishop George W.C. Walker Sr., is now 111th in the denomination’s line of succession. He was appointed pastor of Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church in 2005.
Born in Rock Hill, he holds an undergraduate degree in political science from Livingstone College, where he now serves on the Board of Trustees. He earned a graduate degree and a doctor of ministry degree from Wesley.
—Glenn H. Burkins, QCity Metro
Compiled by Lyvonne Briggs
Wesley alumni are accomplishing big things beyond Wesley’s walls.
FACTS AND FIGURES
different Christian denominations and other cherished religious traditions were represented in the Class of 2024. graduates in the 142nd graduating class, including a mother and daugher.
DMin tracks for doctoral students from around the world 113 24 9 11
countries represented, including Korea and Jamaica.
OUR DONORS
The following lists celebate the cumulative giving during Wesley Theological Seminary’s 2024 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2023–June 30, 2024). Thank you to our loyal donors for your continued support.
Governor’s Circle
$100,000 and above
Catherine Good Abbott, ’06 and Ernie Abbott
John H. Dalton and Margaret Dalton
The Estate of Betty Goen
The Lilly Endowment, Incorporated
The Estate of Clare P. and Anne Stanford
The Estate of Elizabeth Van Billiard
President’s Circle
$25,000-$99,999
Africa University
Nora Leake Cameron, ’02
The E. Rhodes & Leona B. Carpenter Foundation
Martha A. Carr
City Seminary of New York
The Chandler Fund-Community Foundation
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, Inc.
Robert B. Coutts and Ingrid Coutts
G. Ernest Wunder Trust
Margaret Gardner, ’21 and David L. Gardner
The General Board of Global Ministries of the UMC
The Estate of Karen Goodwin
The Foundation for Evangelism
Francine D. Maestri, ’16 and Bruno Maestri
John and Paula Millian
Barbara Miner, ’11, ’14 and Martin Miner
The Estate of Kathleen Mitchell
Princeton Theological Seminary
The Rollins-Luetkemeyer Foundation, Inc.
Trinity Church Wall Street Philanthropies
Dean’s Circle
$10,000-$24,999
16th Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church
The JK Bae Foundation
Sueng-Lin Baik, ’03, ’16
Bethany Church of New Jersey
Leslianne Braunstein, ’01
Geoffrey D. Brown
Marianne Theresa Brown, ’08
Alan G. Cannon
James David Dake and Dotty Dake
Robert K. Dawson and Susan Dawson
Jane S. Deland, ’96
Epworth House Committee
Deborah Iwig and Bill Iwig
Shelley C. Jennings and Tom Jennings
Charles Kendall and Rebecca Kendall
Byung Hak Kim and Eunja Kim
Roland S. Kircher, Jr.
Edith Kirk
Leadership Education at Duke Divinity
Duane Little and Dasha Little
The Magee Christian Education Foundation
Mary Frances Barr Mason, ’89, ’08 and William Mason
Joan Paddock Maxwell, ’05 and David O. Maxwell
David F. McAllister-Wilson, ’88, ’01 and Drema McAllister-Wilson, ’86
Al Merritt and Patsy Merritt
Ann Albrecht Michel, ’00, ’11 and Scott D. Michel
Miner Family Charitable Fund
Morris A. Range
Sharon H. Ringe
Rixey Street Foundation, Inc.
Leonard F. Sjogren, ’76
Helen C. Smith and Gordon V. Smith
The Helen C. and Gordon V. Smith Foundation
Todd Stottlemyer
Lovett Weems, Jr., ’72 and Emily Weems
Bishop Marvin Clyde Zanders
Seminary Circle
$5,000-$9,999
American University United Methodist Campus Ministry
Conrad V. Aschenbach and Lois Aschenbach
Timothy Ray Baer, ’80, ’03 and Ann Baer
Jean Balcom
The Baltimore-Washington Conference of the UMC
Betty Stanley Beene and William Beene
Kenneth Bentsen and Tamra K. Bentsen
William G. Brown, ’95 and Michelle Pahl Brown, ’96
Robert F. Browning
Linda H. Cannon
General James E. Cartwright, USMC (Ret.) and Sandee Cartwright
Ransom E. Casey-Rutland and
Helen E. Casey-Rutland
Su II Chae
Sathianathan Clarke and Prema Clarke
John M. Derrick, Jr. and Linda Derrick
Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling
Gilbert Alexander Fleming and Debbie Fleming
The Glatfelter Memorial Scholarship Trust
Habdank Foundation
Ashley Bernard Hoover, ’08 and Josetta Roxanne Hoover, ’08, ’15
Kenneth A. Huntsman and Marcia Klein Huntsman, ’10
The Huntsman Family Charitable Foundation
G. Douglass Lewis and Shirley S. Lewis
Donna Cochran McLarty and Thomas F. McLarty, III
Douglas Mercer, ’68 and Barbara Mercer
Edward J. Miller, Jr.
John R. Millian and Velaska Millian
Sigrid P. Milner, ’95 and John Rowland
Charles E. Moore, Jr. and Carol Hoerichs Moore
The Patterson Memorial Association
Talmadge Roberts and Mary E. Roberts
Annie Lou Robinson
Cindy Skarbek and Edward F. Skarbek
Gaye Smith, ’80, ’94 and Theodore W. Smith
James Gordon Vaughter, ’09 and Elinor Vaughter
Edward P. Winkler, ’00 and Nina Winkler
Judith G. F. Worthington, ’04 and John Ogram
Visionaries
$2,500-$4,999
Patricia Lynn Abell, ’13
Bishop Thomas M. Berlin and Karen Loughry Berlin
Bethany Korean United Methodist Church
Michael T. Bradfield, ’03, ’78 and Maile Bradfield
Deborah Chusmir and Michael Chusmir
Carol Thompson Cole and Curtis Cole
Jacqueline W. Coston and Otis D. Coston, Jr.
Kenda Creasy Dean, ’88 and Kevin Dean
Bishop Robin Dease, ’98, ’10
Stanley A. Dubowski, ’01
Michael R. Ford and Susan Ford
Edwin F. Hann, III, ’71 and Carol Freeman Hann, ’71
Monica R. Hargrove, ’03
W. Thomas Hershey and Beth Hershey
Lucy Lind Hogan, ’87
The Estate of Thomas C. Horsey
Patricia M. Hurd
The Virgil Jordan Trust
Kangnam Jungang Church
(The Rev. Chan Young Jang)
Brad Dean Kattelmann, ’22
Danny C. Kim
John Kiser
Korean Madisonville United Methodist Church
Watson K. Leese and Ida M. Leese
The Lord’s Church of Montgomery GMC
Beth Ann Ludlum, ’12, ’19 and Mark Fleury
Mathai Mammen and Anna Wai-On Pon
National UMC United Methodist Women
John Ronald Owens, ’80
Tampa Korean United Methodist Church
William and Mary Greve Foundation, Inc.
The Willson Lectureship Fund
Benefactors
$1,000-$2,499
Chip Aldridge, ’85, ’95
Valerie J. Alexander, ’90
Carletta Allen, ’96, ’09
David C. Allen and Elizabeth Allen
Lois A. Aroian, ’09
Augusta Korean Methodist Church, Inc.
Kimberly Austin Kennedy
Thomas M. Beall, Jr., ’77
Julian D. Berlin and Nancy Berlin
Jane Long Betz
Bruce C. Birch and Susan Raye Halse, ’88
Birdsong Charitable Foundation
George Y. Birdsong
Charles Andrew Borek, ’21
Johnie Branch, ’95
John Patrick Brown, Jr., Esq. and Anita Brown
Jo Ann Browning and Grainger Browning, Jr.
Karen F. Bunnell, ’87
Busan Onnuri Methodist Church (The Rev. Sung Su Park)
Kasongo Butler Crum, ’20 and Maurice Crum
Bishop Kenneth L. Carder, ’65
George H. Carpenter, ’65
Robert T. Casey and Marilyn Casey
Kenneth E. Chadwick and Melanie Dunn-Chadwick
Stephen R. Chapin, Jr. and Julie Chapin
Mi Ja Cho, ’13
Bishop Young Jin Cho, ’82, ’85 and Kiok Chang Cho, ’89
Christ Episcopal Church
Cynthia L. Coleman and David Reeves
Western North Carolina Association of Graduates
Steven Stultz Costello, ’99 and Cara Stultz Costello, ’00
Bishop Leah Denyatta Daughtry, ’12
Barbara C. Davis and Thomas E. Starnes
Keith A. Davis and Cindy Davis
Nadine B. Davis, ’22
David Sanford Deutsch, ’10 and Stephanie Deutsch
Dennis M. Dickison and Nancy Dickison
Ruth Grover Dixon, ’12
Karen M. Dize, ’02 and Noah B. Dize
James R. Driscoll, ’85, ’96 and Katheryn Driscoll
Jean Karen Dudek, ’09 and Paul M. Dudek
Joy Christine Eastridge, ’23 and Wesley Eastridge
Ebenezer AME Church
Edwin H. Eichler and Wanda Eichler
Boyd B. Etter, ’82
Jerry M. Eyster and Joan Eyster
Edward L. Federico, Jr. and Sue Federico
Susan Hyde Fellows, ’09, ’13
Betty J. Forbes and Stanley Owen Forbes, Sr.
Malcolm Larry Frazier, ’00, ’06
Edward M. Frederick and Annamae Frederick
LoisAnn Furgess-Oler, ’93
Harold Garman and Janet Lois Garman
Georgetown Presbyterian Church
Jennifer Christina Gillyard, ’14
Brenda M. Girton-Mitchell, Esq., ’04 and James A. Mitchell
Kevin G. Goodwin and Karen Goodwin
Gerard A. Green, Jr., ’88
Herbert Lee Griffin, ’23
Eileen M. Guenther and Roy J. Guenther
James Gulley, ’71 and Nancy Kay Gulley
Donald H. Hadley and Margaret Hadley
Rebecca Jennifer Hamm, ’10 and Scott Hamm
Thomas E. Hart, ’70
Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson
Thomas Hefner
Laura Holmes
Carl D. Howard, ’03 and Beverly C. Howard
Camille Cook Murray, ’15
Charles Anthony Hunt, ’93 and Lisa Elaine Hunt
Diana L. Hynson, ’77, ’85
Oran Glen Irvin, ’73
Mary E. Jacobson, ’79
Bradley R. James and Annie James
Charles R. Jenkins, Sr.
Joan W. Jenkins Foundation, Inc.
Mary Miller Johnston and William D. Johnston
Joye F. Jones, ’95
Rockwell F. Jones and Melissa Lollar Jones
Jacqueline Jones-Smith, ’04 and Joshua I. Smith
Suzanne Junod, ’21
Alton Keel
Edward E. Kester, ’74 and Susan Keirn Kester, ’82, ’84
Jane Fisher Khoury, ’08
Kathleen Elaine Kind, ’01, ’12
Robert A. Knebel, ’76
Michael Knipe, ’24
Mary E. Kraus, ’80
Loretta Ann Lacy, ’06
David Robert Lambert, ’06 and Deborah Lambert
Mariam Lamech and Ranjit Lamech
Kyunglim Shin Lee, ’93 and Seung-Woo Lee
Jodi Lynn Lingan, ’15 and Robert Lingan
Mary Alice Love, ’75
Lucinda Maine and Daniel Howard Albrant, ’17
Ajit Mammen and Urvashi Vaid
Laura Ann Martin, ’82, ’87
Sam William Marullo, ’10 and Susan M. Marullo
Mary Jane Wilson Estate
Marvin H. McCallum, ’61 and Joyce McCallum
Michael McCurry, ’13 and Debra McCurry
Daniel Mejia, ’01, ’20 and Michelle R. Mejia, ’11
Earl L. Mielke and Mildred Kinney Meilke
Veronice Miles
Ianther M. Mills, ’97, ’03
Susan Avery Mulholland, ’18 and Mark Mulholland
M. Kathleen Nolen-Martin and Frederick E. Martin, III
Elizabeth Jean Norcross, ’05, ’11 and Clint Stretch
David Guy Norton, ’20 and Belinda Norton
Charles Randall Nuckolls and Suzanne Nuckolls
Sung Sook Park
Julie Andrews Petersmeyer, ’03 and
Gregg Petersmeyer
Artie Lanier Polk, ’08
Fredrick C. Powell and Becky Powell
John David Rowe, ’88
Joy R. Samuels, ’96, ’06 and Mark Samuels
Emilie Sanborn
Cynthia Kay Schneider, ’04
C. Dennis Shaw, ’99, ’12 and Marilyn White
Felton M. Sheffield, ’03
Mary Short
Ronald LeVant Slaughter, ’18 and Kyla Trinette Slaughter
Marlin L. Snider, ’77, ’89 and Brenda Snider
R. Kendall Soulen and Allison Rutland Soulen, Esq.
Richard N. Soulen and Peggy Soulen
Victoria J. Starnes, ’90 and John D. Ewald
Bishop Sandra Lynn Steiner Ball, ’03 and Barry Douglas Steiner Ball, ’17
E. Allen Stewart, ’77 and Angelica Knight Stewart, ’22
Nancy Peterson Stewart, ’89 and Steele F. Stewart
Christina K. Suerdieck, ’90
John B. Tate, Jr., ’88 and Barbara Tate
The Elm Foundation, Inc.
The Estate of Emma R. Myers
The James Vincent Oliver Memorial Fund
Larry O. Tingle, ’68, ’84 and Nancy Tingle
John W. Van Tine, ’73 and Virginia Van Tine
Wendy Ruth Van Vilet, ’11
Rob E. Vaughn, Jr., ’78 and Bane Vaughn
James E. Victor, Jr., ’09 and Vanessa Victor
Dale L. Vroman, ’74
Mary Waldron
Richard O. Walker, III and Deborah Camalier Walker
Joel Leslie Walther, ’11 and Megan Jo Crumm Walther, ’11
Deborah Crenshaw Westbrook, ’05 and Robert L. Ashbaugh
Ursula M. Wilder, ’06 and Dennis Wilder
Leslie Annett Wiley, ’19
Angela Willingham and Mike Willingham
Valerie E. Wilson, ’92 and David A. Wilson
J. Philip Wogaman and Carolyn Wogaman
Jerry Maddox Woodbery, Jr., ’12 and Carol E. Woodbery
Carla Works and Nick J. Works, ’13, ’20
Amy Danielle Yarnall, ’01 and Ray Yarnall
Carol C. Yocum, ’75 and Dennis Yocum, ’75
Circuit Rider III
$500-$999
Mele Taumoepeau Aho, ’22
Marilyn Marie Aklin, ’12
Aldersgate UMW in Alexandria, VA
Kathryn M. Andrews
Jessica Lynn Anschutz, ’17
Association of Theological Schools
Sally C. Avignone, ’08
Joan Baker
John Patrick Baker
Jonathan E. Baker, ’75, ’90 and Donna Baker
Kip Bernard Banks, Sr., ’20
Ronald E. Bowyer, ’79, ’05
Ronald E. Braxton, ’09
Don Bruns
The Norman E. & Helen G. Cale Trust
Kim K. Capps, ’84
Chevy Chase United Methodist Women
William Wallace Culp, III, ’14
Carl Darrow and Mimi Darrow
Beryl Evangeline Dennis, ’05, ’18
Jane B. Donovan, ’05, ’10 and Graeme Donovan
Joseph T. Eldridge, ’04 and Maria Otero
Sarah Marie Elliott, ’16
Thomas Eugene Frost, ’09, ’16 and Carol I. Frost
Pamela Jo Gable, ’03
Sally Gardy
Randall Gordon and Barbara Gordon
Joseph Christopher Greene, ’17
David A. Griswold, ’12
Harold V. Hartley, III, ’83
Nancy Steakley Hildebrand, ’07
Carl E. Hill, ’65
Tom Holman, ’75
Diana Golden Hunter, ’87
Thomas James Janoski, ’94 and Mary A. Janoski
Nam Won Kang, ’05 and Ileen Yim
Janet H. Kelley
Philip David King, ’19
Lesley Werner Krauland, ’23 and Edward Krauland
Eric J. Lindner and Ellen J. Lindner
Catherine Link and Conrad O. Link, ’79, ’90
John R. Machek, ’71
Robert L. Mallett and Valerie G. Mallett
Sherrin Marshall, ’99 and Doug Smith
Robert W. Martin and Doris Martin
Marta Wherry Mathatas, ’77
Eugene W. Matthews, ’78
Marcus Matthews, ’74 and Barbara Matthews
Roderick J. Miller, ’82 and Carolyn Miller
Richard C. Mills, ’84
Thomas Morningstar, ’77
Mary Clark Moschella and Douglas L. Clark
Lewis A. Parks, ’73 and Margaret Parks
Stephen Allen Proctor, ’88, ’99
Randy W. Pumphrey, ’85, ’97
Shoba Reginald and Suresh Reginald
David Thomas St. Clair, ’91
Barbara Stanton
Margaret N. B. Streiff, ’07 and Gary Streiff
Martha Catherine Tamsberg, ’00
Barbara R. Thompson
Frank E. Trotter, ’73, ’75
Carol English Tsou, ’97
LeQuan Turner, ’16
Arjun Vaid and Sarita Subba
Daniel Wang and Mengru Wang
Dale M. Weatherspoon, ’99, ’13 and Deborah V. Dow Weatherspoon, ’97
Cynthia D. Weems
Dwight E. Whitlock, Jr., ’62
Elizabeth A. S. Wright, ’85
Hwan Jin Yi
Josiah Ulysses Young and Pamela Young
Lisa Marie Zaina, ’22
Circuit Rider II
$250-$499
Emmanuel Victor Acquaah-Harrison, ’85, ’00
Bell A. Beverlee, ’89
Nathaniel L. Bishop, ’05 and Sylvia Bishop
Carolyn Kolbe Bray, ’83, ’90
Clarence Rutherford Brown, Jr., ’12
Marta Jan Burke, ’85
Kerry T. Cameron, ’10
Jalene Cynthia Chase, ’04, ’12
Judy Yangmi Chung, ’15
Erma Cobb
Stacey L. Cole Wilson, ’03 and Wayne Wilson
Jan Naylor Cope, ’07 and John R. Cope, ’01
Richard Clayton Crawford
Helen Weems Daley and Thomas M. Daley
Edwin C. DeLong, ’68
Sally Badgley Dolch, ’06, ’10
Sarah Helene Duggin, ’09
Mark Elder
Peter Bruce Fontneau, ’11
Ruth Elizabeth Frey, ’93
Susan S. Garrett, ’81, ’87
Sherry Golightly
David Edman Gray, ’04, ’09 and Bridget Gray
Youtha C. Hardman-Cromwell
Kathleen Ware Harris, ’96, ’11
Harriet Celeste Heath, ’93, ’09
Maureen E. Hoyte
Gregory K. Jackson, ’71 and Marianna Jackson
Kimberly Ann Jackson, ’06, ’19
Lee Jackson
Deborah Y. Jeffries-Davids, ’11
Emanuel Lee Johnson, ’12
Peggy Ann Johnson, ’93
Matthew W. Jones, IV, ’79, ’96
Linda Marie Kapurch, ’16
Ann Elizabeth Keeler and Matthew C. Dinkel
Evelyn G. Keever, ’79
Robert F. Kohler, ’04
Michael S. Koppel
Mary Ann Kral
Lisa Anne Kruse-Safford, ’96
Albert K. Lane, III, ’81
Connie Mack Lovvorn, ’66
Thomas A. Maurer, ’77
M. Douglas Meeks and Blair Meeks
Ralph H. Mitchel and Kim A. Mitchel, ’15
Kerry Ruth Hunter, ’94 and David Hobart Hunter, ’03
Kevin J. Mulqueen, ’11
James Mundell, ’89 and Betty Mundell
Karen L. Munson
Marianne Kehoe Nassef, ’99, ’23
Clarence E. Neth, ’61 and Joan Neth
Laura M. Norvell, ’13, ’20 and David Matthew Norvell, ’21
Robin Jane Olson, ’10 and Christopher Evans
Jennifer H. Page, ’24
Katherine Annette Pippert, ’22
F. Douglas Powe, Jr. and Sherri E. Wood-Powe
Reisterstown United Methodist Church
Grace Ellen Rice, ’97
The Estate of Gene K. Davis Ritchie
Iraida Ruiz de Porras
Gerhardt H. Schrage
John Earl Scott, ’20
Sandra Slazer, ’99
Larry G. Snodgrass, ’65
Andrew Song
The Estate of Laurence Hull Stookey
Deborah K. Sturm
William Roy Summerhill, Jr., ’76
Susan E. Swanson
Michael R. Taylor, ’23
Regena Lynn Thomas, ’15
Carolyn B. Tilley, ’10
Kerm Ross Towler, ’23
James H. Tuell, ’86
Peter Manning Vaughn, ’97 and Carole H. Vaughn
J. William Werner, ’69
Roy M. White
Alonza Bernard Williams, ’13
Circuit Rider I
$100-$249
Daniel Phillips Abbott, ’77
Venessa Acham
Caralee Adams
Logan Kathleen Alley, ’03 and Tara Cressler Morrow, ’05
Rochelle Andrews, ’18
Edwin A. Ankeny, ’61
Eugene Ankeny, ’61
Patricia Annett
Candace Susan Arnold, ’02
Joseph E. Arnold, ’06 and Scott Cooper
Jimmy Arthur Atkins, ’23
Scott Bach-Hansen, ’24 and Michele Bach-Hansen
Tara E. Bain, ’13
Mabel C. Baker
Barbara Barden
Mary Barnes
Ernestine Howell Battle, ’08
Marshal Alan Baughcum, ’05
G. Richard Bell, ’71
Iris Romaine Bellamy, ’96
Lynn A. Bergfalk, ’93
Lindsay Louise Biddle, ’89, ’19
Judith L. Birch, ’87
Michelle Rene Bodle, ’22
Karen Sue Boehk, ’04
David Boltz, IV
George Raymond Botic and Pamela B. Botic
Lillian L. Boyd, ’13
Cookie Frances Bracey, ’90
Bryan L. Branson & Amy Branson
David L. Brinker, ’82
Ann Brown
Carole B. Brown, ’00 and Thomas Brown
Rebecca L. Browning, ’98
Susan Carlson Browning, ’13
Mary Miller Bullis, ’82 and Paul Bullis
Donald L. Burgard, ’73, ’83
Wendy A. Butterworth, ’15 and Michael Butterworth
Carol Thornton Cavin-Dillon, ’19
James E. Chance, ’68
Natalya A. Cherry, ’01 and Paul Cherry
Steven T. Cherry, ’78
Lon B. Chesnutt and Evelyn Chesnutt
Gabriel D. Chikes and Mrs. Chikes
Robert S. Clegg, ’18
Cokesbury UMC
Roger L. Colby, ’73 and Dorothy Colby
Ellen Warren Comstock, ’94
Lovena June Conklin
Margaret McCready Cornell, ’64
Nelson Robert Cowan, ’14 and Samantha Cowan
Jean Marie Coyle, ’00, ’01
Marian Sams Crane, ’06, ’19 and
Jeffrey Crane
R. Frederick Crider, Jr., ’75 and Diane A.W. Crider, ’82
Clarafrancie Deneice Cromer Sowers, ’13
David M. Davis, ’71
Sandy William Drayton, ’14
Wallace S. DuPont
Douglas Mason Dwyer, ’97
Ekaya Ellis
Kenneth W. Ellison, ’92
John Lodge Euler and Mrs. Euler
Shirley A. Evans, ’01
David William Faupel and Bonnie Faupel
Natalie Maxwell Fenimore, ’10, ’18
Tara Janine Fentress, ’12
Elijah Stephan Ferebee, ’19
Charles E. Fine
Glenn J. Fisher, ’61
Rachel Meredith Fisher, ’01 and Samuel Fisher
Margaret Fitzwilliam and Steve Fitzwilliam Floris United Methodist Church
Mary S. Francis
Charleene Frazier
Virginia Welsh Friedman, ’09
David Robert Fronk, ’13
Marcia Rose Rose McCabe Fuoss, ’95
James E. Gascoine, ’83
Richard L. Gathro, ’81
Richard H. Gentzler, Jr., ’76 and Marilyn Gentzler
Patrice Gerideau, ’17
Suzanne Denise Gibson, ’02
Phil D. Gilliland, ’06, ’14
Give Likely Foundation, Inc
Carolyn Godfrey
Larry Golemon
Donna Jean Goltry, ’14
Arthur J. Gotjen, ’77
Karen Nordlof Gould, ’87 and Frank Gould
Mark Granfors-Hunt, ’05
Gloria J. Grant, ’04
Edward Grieff
Olivia F. Gross, ’22
Catharine Tidball Guest, ’04, ’15
Carroll R. Gunkel, ’61
Karen E. Gutowski
Thaddeus David Hackett, ’97
Willis F. Haller, ’72, ’75
Laura Beaver Beaver Hamrick, ’02
Stephen Emanuel Handy, ’18
Jeri Lee Harrell, ’89
Robert Lee Harris, ’72
Linda Sue Harrison, ’04
William H. Hawkins, ’14
Jan P. Heermans, ’76
Sara Hale Henry and Austin H. Henry
Basil A. Hensley, ’60
Gail S. Hicks, ’97
Greg W. Hill, ’76 and Rosemary Hill
Larry Lawrence Hollar, ’94 and Karen M. Cassedy, ’95
Gary L. Hulme, ’82, ’90
Stephen Walter Humphrey, ’99, ’16
Donna Melynda Hutt Clarke, ’05
John E. Ingeholm, Jr. and Mary Ingeholm
Hattie Sanders Jackson, ’90
Ebonie Johnson Cooper, ’20
Chet Jechura, ’21
Alveta S. Jones
Chaunetta Jones
Juana Renee Jordan, ’24
Sharon Gibson Judge and Thomas J. Judge
Yeretzgin Anahid Kalayjian
Sarah Bryson Kalish, ’11
Susan Karlson, ’03
Clarence A. Kaylor
Richard S. Keller, ’77, ’21 and Louise Keller
Robert P. Kelley
Robert Edward Kells, Jr., ’12
David Roger Kennedy, ’23
Danny J. Kesner, ’83
Edward H. Kicklighter and M. Jo Kicklighter
Barbara E. Kiss
David F. Kolda, ’66, ’83
Amy Kubichek
Diana Kunkel
Gail Landers
The Virginia B. Layfield Memorial Endowment
Courtney G. Leatherman and David Taylor
Carole Caldwell Lee, ’15
Donald I. Lehman, ’78
Louis D. Leone, ’63
Lexington United Methodist Church
Glenn C. Limbaugh, Jr., ’80
LaKisha Renee Lockhart, ’11
David E. Lough, ’77
Patricia Ellen Loughlin, ’12
Lucy Lowenthal, ’15
Marilyn E. Lundberg
Walter A. Lundy
Michael L. Lyle, ’86, ’98 and Brenda Lyle
Sheryl Lyons
Evelyn Louise Madison, ’07
Jacqueline E. Madison-McCreary, ’14 and Micah L. McCreary
James L. Mahaffey, ’96
Gail Mangano
Doreen A. Mannion, ’11
Gregory Manougian and Karen Manougian
Virginia Steuart Martens Estate
John T. Martin, Jr., ’76 and Marianne R. Martin
Steven Jay Masters, ’07, ’17 and Karlene Masters
Judy C. Matheny, ’70
Mary Witherspoon Matthews, ’98
Everett McAllister, ’21
Ronald M. McCauley, ’62
Robert McClinton, ’22
P. Thomas McKelvey, ’70 and
Karen D. McKelvey
Florence McKibben, ’62
Margaret McNaughton, ’99
James David McSavaney, ’12
Chris Mead and Laura Lewis Mead
Ruth Ann Russell Melick, ’85
Diane Elizabeth Melson, ’03
Nanada Nichole Middleton, ’24
Duane E. Miller, ’72 and Diana Miller Soe Min, ’24
Jane Ann Mitchell, ’97, ’07
Robert A. Mongold, ’71
Kathryn L. Bailey Moore, ’94
Raymond T. Moreland, Jr., ’70, ’73
Dennis Carter Morgan, ’20
Robert L. Morris, Jr., ’92
Susan M. Morrison, ’79
Willard Morse, ’88
Robin Johnson Moscati, ’04
Daniel Moseler
Mount Harmony/Lower Marlboro United Methodist Church
Kelvin Kings Mulembe, ’15, ’23
Celeste Myers, ’20
Mallory Cameron Naake, ’17
Khya Nelson
DeAnn Lizzie Newhouse, ’20
Donna L. Newlands
Julie Niedhamer Tenan and Paul M. Tenan
William Edward Olewiler, ’80, ’09
Michael K. Owens, ’03
Marjorie E. Palmer, ’96
Charles A. Parker, ’87, ’01 and Jeannine Parker
Dolly Perkins
Ralph I. Petersberger and Helen Petersberger
Carl Ford Peterson, ’69
Coralyn H. Pinkney, ’88, ’98
Julia Elizabeth Fox Poulsen, ’81
Benjamin Pratt, ’66, ’83 and Judith Pratt
Charles Edward Pruitt, ’68 and Portia Pruitt
Jeffrey A. Raffauf, ’82, ’13
Miriam Rajkumar, ’21
Gretchen Mary Rehberg, ’14
W. Harlan Rittgers, ’64
Evelyn Rivera, ’15 and Edgardo Rivera
Mary E. Robinson, ’21
Stephen Robison, ’75, ’89
James Glen Robyne, ’09
Raymond E. Ruth, ’91
Carroll L. Saussy and Frank A. Molony
Joseph Alvin Scahill, ’67
Suzanne Schmidt, ’11 and Daniel Davis
Kathryn Schnur
Robert R. Scholz and Josie Scholz
Corinne Scott
Donald Seeger
Joe D. Sergent, ’61
Wray Sexson and Roma Sexson
Carl Shedlock and Marilyn Shedlock
Yonce Logan Shelton, ’02 and Johanna Shelton
Sara Elizabeth Sheppard, ’12
Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site)
Bonnie L. Shively, ’97
Candace Ruth Shultis, ’04
Mark R. Sills, ’74
Candice Yeary Sloan, ’15
Errol G. Smith, ’62, ’73
Jay Franklin Smith, ’00
Rudy L. Smith, ’72
Wayne R. Smith and Carolyn L. Smith
Deborah Sokolove, ’98 and Glen Yakushiji
Moonsup Song, ’92, ’02 and Mihwa Song
Harry B. Spear, III, ’68
Mark Wesley Stamm, ’84
Barbara Stapleton
Gary Stees, ’82
Rebecca Elizabeth Long Stronger, ’15 and Justin Stronger
Scott W. Stucky
Robert E. Stump, ’86
James L. Sturm, ’93
Barbara Vivian Suffecool, ’17
Diane E. D. Summerhill, ’86
James R. Sunderland, Jr., ’72
Stella S. Tay, ’95
Marjorie Winslow Taylor, ’01
Bryan K. Thomas, ’12
Philip J. Thorick, ’74 and Jane H. Thorick
Fred E. Thorn, ’63
Andrea Titcomb, ’92
William V. Todd
Charles W. Townsend, ’97
Phyllis Marie Tucker-Saunders, ’19
Barbara Turnbull
Ian C. Urriola, ’18
Robert Michael Vanzant, ’20
Suzanne Stokes Vieth
Kathryn R. Villar
Rudolph H. Waddy, ’05
Betty Lawson Walters
Sue A. Walters, ’04 and Leroy Walters
William H. Warehime, Jr., ’97 and
Linda A. Warehime, ’02, ’06
Harvey L. Warnick, ’95
F. Jean Warring
Barbara Watts, ’09
Donald L. Weaver and Jane Weaver
Michael E. Webb, ’06 and Susan Webb
Nancy J. Webb, ’72, ’77
Roberta Sonsaray White, ’12
Debra Mae Whitten, ’03
Stephanie H. Willett, ’20
Gertie Thomas Williams, ’96
Adriane Blair Wise, ’01 and Ryan A. Wise, ’17, ’22
Frances Gwinn Wolf, ’80
Jane Elizabeth Wood, ’95, ’15
Amelia Wright
Harold B. Wright, II, ’91
Thomas R. Wussow and Mary Ann Wussow
Jean S. Young, ’80
Donors of In-Kind Gifts
Margaret Gardner, ’21 and David L. Gardner
John C. Millian, Esq.
Greg Prince and JaLynn Prince, ’23
NOTE TO OUR DONORS
Class years indicate when a graduate received a degree from Wesley.
DID WE MISS YOUR NAME? We made every effort to ensure the accuracy of our Annual Report. Donor lists include gifts made from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. If we made an error, please accept our apologies and contact us at 202-885-8630 so we may correct our records.
DR. DONOVAN ANDERSON
Master of Arts | Class of 2024
Dr. Donovan Anderson exemplifies the transformative power of faith and commitment through his multifaceted journey at Wesley Theological Seminary.
MEET THE MINISTRY
INNOVATOR INTERNS!
In January 2024, six young adult Ministry Innovation interns—MIs for short—joined the Wesley Innovation Hub for a weeklong social impact immersion in San Antonio, Texas. The year-long internship is structured to equip, empower, and entrust these leaders to do ministry in their own context—including churches and organizations like yours.
FOUNDER
OF THIRTY MIGHTY MEN MINISTRIES
As the founder of Thirty Mighty Men Ministries, Dr. Anderson has taken his passion for ministry beyond theoretical boundaries into practical, impactful initiatives. Through this organization, he has demonstrated a profound dedication to empowering individuals and communities, embodying the core values of service and leadership that Wesley cherishes.
STUDENT PREACHER: “Light in Darkness: Manifesting as Light” (Matthew 5:14-16) Dr. Anderson’s eloquent and spiritually enriching sermons resonate deeply with his peers and mentors alike. His recent preaching on Matthew 5:14-16, where he eloquently expounded on the theme of light and its significance in the contemporary world, underscored his profound theological insights and ability to connect timeless truths with contemporary challenges.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FELLOW
Through his role as a Community Engagement Fellow, Dr. Anderson has actively contributed to the betterment of Baltimore, MD, by partnering with “The Carpenter’s Son.” His efforts in equipping men to serve their neighbors exemplify Wesley’s commitment to fostering compassionate leaders who engage meaningfully with societal issues.
Dr. Donovan Anderson’s journey at Wesley Theological Seminary is a testament to his unwavering dedication to scholarship, service, and spiritual leadership. His endeavors not only enrich the Wesley community but also extend far beyond, leaving a lasting impact on the broader community and beyond.
KOREAN ENDOWMENT FUND
Wesley Theological Seminary, in cooperation with the Korean Wesley Foundation, is building an endowed fund to provide scholarship assistance for those called to serve Korean and Korean-American churches. We give thanks for all gifts to this special fund.
The following are scholarships, donated in memory or in honor of, for which gifts were made during the past fiscal year.
Bethany Korean United Methodist Church
The Rev. Nam Won Kang (MDV ’05) and Mrs. Ileen Yim
Mr. Danny C. Kim
Moonbong Foundation: Mr. Byung Hak
Kim and Mrs. Eunja Kim in honor of Nicholas Robles
The late Rev. Dae Hee Park (MRE ’62) and Mrs. Sung Sook Park
The Rev Dr. Hwan Jin Yi
The following are scholarships, donated in memory or in honor of, for which one or more units of $15,000 have been completed through 2024. Multiple $15,000 units are indicated in parentheses.
Dr. Sei Hyun Ahn and Mrs. Eunsook Ahn
Mrs. Jai Soon Bae in memory of Gi Sun Bae
The late Mr. Jong Hwan Bae and Mrs. Sungim Huh
Dr. Sung Ho Bae and Mrs. Kwang Hee Bae in honor of Ok Joon Park
Dr. and Mrs. Paul Sangyong Cha
Dr. and Mrs. Kyung Suk Chae
Mr. Je Dong Chai and Mrs. Myung Chai
Mrs. Grace Sun Hae Chang in memory of Yong Soon Kae
Mrs. Grace Sun Hae Chang in memory of Du Kyung Kim
The late Mr. Charlie Chay and Mrs. Kuhye Chong Chay
Mrs. Keum Nang Cheung
The late Mrs. Won Sung Cheung
The late Mrs. Ok Hyun Chi
Dr. Byoung S. Cho and Mrs. Helen H. Cho
Mrs. Een Shoon Cho in memory of Seong Hoh Cho
Mr. Kwan Sik Cho and Mrs. Young Ae Kim in honor of Doo Han Cho
Bishop Young Jin Cho (MDV ’82, DMN ’85) and Mrs. Kiok Chang Cho (MTS ’89) in memory of Dr. and Mrs. Byung Kyu Chun
Mr. Bong Jin Choe
Mrs. Minja Kim Choe and Mr. Yong Ho Choe in memory of Elder Jung Ok Roh
Mr. Daniel B. K. Choi and Mrs. Pyoungran Choi
The Rev. Ei-Woo Choi and Mrs. Boon Deuk Hwang (2)
Mr. Jason Sung Kul Choi
Mr. Oh Young Choi and Mrs. Hyunok Park in honor of Keunwon and Heewon Choi
Mr. Sang Pil Choi and Mrs. Suk Rang Huh
Mr. Jung Yong Chu in memory of Bong Ki Choi and So Deuk Park
Anonymous Donors in honor of Bishop Young Jin Cho (2)
Mr. Jong-Joon Chun and the late Mrs. Christine Chambers-Chun in honor of Seong Gu Chu and Gil Young Yu
Mr. Jong-Joon Chun in memory of Mrs. Christine Chambers-Chun
Mrs. Bok Hee Han
The Family of Mr. Sung You Hong in memory of The Rev. Dae Hee Park
Mr. In Chul Hwang in honor of Hyo Soon Chang
Mr. Gui Jong Jeong and Mrs. Eun Soon Kim
Moonbong Foundation: Mr. Byung Hak and Mrs. Eunja Kim in honor of Moon Ok Kim and Jung Nam Lee
Moonbong Foundation: Mr. Byung Hak and Mrs. Eunja Kim in honor of Bo Jung Kim and Soon Young Kim
Moonbong Foundation: Mr. Byung Hak and Mrs. Eunja Kim in honor of Sang Gyun Kim Moonbong Foundation: Mr. Byung Hak and Mrs. Eunja Kim in memory of Dong Hwee Kim and SooHee Ko
Moonbong Foundation: Mr. Byung Hak and Mrs. Eunja Kim in memory of Bo Jung Kim
Moonbong Foundation: Mr. Byung Hak and Mrs. Eunja Kim in memory of The Rev. Dae Hee Park (2)
Moonbong Foundation: Mr. Byung Hak and Mrs. Eunja Kim in honor of Soyeon K. Hong Family
Moonbong Foundation: Mr. Byung Hak and Mrs. Eunja Kim in honor of The Rev. Dr. Kyunglim Shin Lee
Moonbong Foundation: Mr. Byung Hak and Mrs. Eunja Kim in honor of Somin K. Lee Family
Moonbong Foundation: Mr. Byung Hak and Mrs. Eunja Kim in honor of Don Koo Lee
Moonbong Foundation: Mr. Byung Hak and Mrs. Eunja Kim in honor of Moonbong Scholarship Foundation (3)
Moonbong Foundation: Mr. Byung Hak and Mrs. Eunja Kim in memory of The Rev. Yongjo Ha
Moonbong Foundation: Mr. Byung Hak and Mrs. Eunja Kim in memory of Soon Young Kim
Moonbong Foundation: Mr. Byung Hak and Mrs. Eunja Kim in honor of Jungshik Park
Moonbong Foundation: Mr. Byung Hak and Mrs. Eunja Kim in honor of Rachael Lee
Moonbong Foundation: Mr. Byung Hak and Mrs. Eunja Kim in honor of Danielle Lee
Moonbong Foundation: Mr. Byung Hak and Mrs. Eunja Kim in honor of Carolyn Hong Moonbong Foundation: Mr. Byung Hak and Mrs. Eunja Kim in honor of Minjung Son
Moonbong Foundation: Mr. Byung Hak and Mrs. Eunja Kim in honor of Allison Hong
Moonbong Foundation: Mr. Byung Hak and Mrs. Eunja Kim in honor of Jacob Hong
Moonbong Foundation: Mr. Byung Hak and Mrs. Eunja Kim in honor of Noah Taehwan Kim
Moonbong Foundation: Mr. Byung Hak and Mrs. Eunja Kim in honor of The Rev. Dr. Chang Hyon Pak
Moonbong Foundation: Mr. Byung Hak and Mrs. Eunja Kim in honor of Minjung Kang (2)
Moonbong Foundation: Mr. Byung Hak and Mrs. Eunja Kim in honor of Sangheung Park
Moonbong Foundation: Mr. Byung Hak and Mrs. Eunja Kim in honor of Nicholas Robles
Mr. Byung Ki Kim and The Rev. Dr. Chul Ki Kim (MTS ’02, DMN ’16) in honor of Soon Rye Lee
Dr. Danny C. Kim (4)
Mr. Ellary K. Kim and Mrs. Mihae Kim in memory of David Chung Sik Kim
The Rev. Ki Bok Kim (MRE ’70) and Mrs. Young Soon Jung
Mr. Seog Gweon Kim (2)
Mrs. Julie Hae Won Kim and Mr. Shin Yong Kim in honor of Geena and Jacqueline Kim
Mrs. Julie Hae Won Kim in honor of Mr. Shin Yong Kim
Bishop Sundo Kim (MRE ’70) (2)
Dr. Yongshik Kim and Mrs. Sa Eun Kim
Mrs. Young Mi Kim in memory of Won II Kim Elder Hyuktae Kwon in memory of Elder Hyungsuk Kang
Bishop Oh Suh Kwon
Mr. Kyung-Soo Lee
Mr. Martin Y. Lee and Mrs. Linda J. Lee
Dr. Sontaek Lee and Dr. Grace Lee
The late Rev. Dr. T. Samuel Lee in memory of Sarah Cho Lee
The Rev. Seung Woo Lee and The Rev. Dr. Kyunglim Shin Lee (DMN ’93) in memory of Soon Kyung Cha
Mr. Hyung Jun Lim and Mrs. Yesoo Kim in honor of Pomelo
Mr. and Mrs. Sun Jae Lim
Dr. Dai Ok Moon and Mrs. Sunnie Moon in honor of The Rev. Dr. Kyunglim Shin Lee
Dr. Dai Ok Moon and Mrs. Sunnie Moon
The late Mr. Dong Il Pai and Mrs. Kathy Pai
Mr. Soo Won Pak and the late Mrs. Sung E. Pak in honor of Victor Pak
Mr. Soo Won Pak and the late Mrs. Sung E. Pak in honor of Peter Pak
Mr. Changak Park and Mrs. Jinbun Mun in memory of Mrs. Byung Jeong Choi
Mr. Choong Hyun Park and Mrs. Youngsook Cho Park in memory of Chi Ho Yun
The late Mr. Chul Run Park in memory of Jun Park
The late Rev. Dae Hee Park (MRE ’62) and Mrs. Sung Sook Park in memory of The Rev. Andrew Whang
The late Rev. Dae Hee Park (MRE ’62) and Mrs. Sung Sook Park in memory of Yong Sun Park
Mr. Jae Woong Park in memory of Yong Sung Park
Mrs. Sung Sook Park
Mr. Young Whan Park and Mrs. Sun Kyung Auh Park
Mrs. Sungun Ro in honor of David Lim
Mr. Davey T. Shin and Mrs. Jong Nam Kim
Mr. Davey T. Shin and Mr. James Shin in memory of Mrs. Jong Nam Kim
Ms. Kyung Hee Shin (2)
Mr. Soo Il Shin and Mrs. Myung Hee Shin
Mr. Richard Y. Sunwoo and Mrs. Penny Sunwoo
Mr. and Mrs. Hee Kyun Yang in honor of Seung Won and Seung Yup and Hea Won Yang
Mrs. Shin Ja Lee in memory of Mr. In Chan Yang
Mrs. Ok Hee Yang in honor of The Family of Yang
Mr. Jay Yu and Mrs. Eunyong Yu
Mrs. Jeannie Yu and the late Mr. Victor Yu in honor of Yoon Kyung Choi
Mrs. Jeannie Yu and the late Mr. Victor Yu in honor of Yoon and Michael Uh
Aiea Korean United Methodist Church (The Rev. Hoyong Kim / The Rev. Jonathan Lee)
Anyang Methodist Church (The Rev. Dr. Yong Tack Rim (DMN ’09))
Bupyeong Methodist Church (The Rev. Eun Pa Hong / The Rev. Woong Seok Son)
Delaware Korean United Methodist Church (The Rev. Jong Nam Song)
Eden Korean United Methodist Church (The Rev. Chi Bon Jang / The Rev. Yo-Seop Shin (MTS ’05))
Emmaus United Methodist Church of Stratford Hills (The Rev. Dr. Chul Ki Kim (MTS ’02, DMN ’16))
Eun Pyung Methodist Church and Bishop Young Hun Kim in memory of The Rev. Sung Youl Yoon
Eun Pyung Methodist Church (Bishop Young Hun Kim / The Rev. Dong Hyun Kim) (2)
First Korean United Methodist Church of Cherry Hill (The Rev. Han Seung Koh / The Rev. Ilyoung Kim)
Holy Flames Methodist Church (Bishop Yong Jai Jun / The Rev. Sung Hoon Kong) (2) 120
Ilsan Kwanglim Methodist Church (The Rev. Dr. Dong Chan Park (MDV ’93, DMN ‘99))
Jinkwan Methodist Church (The Rev. Hyeonsik Lee) (2)
Kang Reung Central Korean Methodist Church (Bishop Chul Lee)
Korean Christian Business Men's Committee of Hawaii in memory of The Rev. Dae Hee Park
Korean United Methodist Church of South Florida Silver Mission (The Rev. Dr. Chan Young Jang (MTS ’00, DMN ’04) / The Rev. Chul Goo Lee)
Korean United Methodist Church of South Florida United Methodist Women (The Rev. Dr. Chan Young Jang (MTS ’00, DMN ’04) / The Rev. Chul Goo Lee)
Kwanglim Methodist Church (Bishop Chung Suk Kim) (21)
Manna Methodist Church of Los Angeles
(The Rev. Ki Sung Song / The Rev. Kang Sik Nam)
Meal Al Church (The Rev. Ki Seo Park / The Rev. Sung Chan Auh)
Myung Seong Methodist Church (The Rev. Byung Ryul Min / The Rev. Samuel Kim)
PaiKwang Methodist Church (The Rev. Bang Nam Hwang / The Rev. Hak Sung Lee)
Salisbury Korean United Methodist Church
(The Rev. Dr. Sueng Lin Baik (MTS ’03, DMN ’16))
Songnae Central Methodist Church (The late Rev. Jong Soon Kim / The Rev. Jin Soo Park)
Tampa Korean United Methodist Church
(The Rev. Dr. Sueng Lin Baik (MTS ’03, DMN ’16))
The following donors collectively contributed at least one $15,000 endowment unit in honor or memory of a specific individual or organization.
In Memory of The Rev. Jacob S. Kim Anna Circle
Mr. and Mrs. Dae Wook Chang
The Rev. and Mrs. Young Jin Cho
Mrs. Shin Ae Choi
The late Dr. Byungkyu and Mrs. Sunghok Chun
Mr. and Mrs. Chu Il Chun
The late Mr. Du Shun Gim and Mrs. Im-Ja Gim
Mr. and Mrs. Gee B. Hahn
Mrs. Young Ja Hahn
Mr. and Mrs. Gi Bin Han
Mrs. Alice H. Kim
Mr. and Mrs. Chong Soo Kim
Mr. Hui Ki Kim
Mr. Ung Soo Kim
Mr. and Mrs. Yun C. Kim
Dr. Hesung Chun Koh
Mrs. Yong Soo Lee Koh
Dr. Hyo Keun Lee
Mrs. Hyun Wha Oh
Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Oh
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Pang
Dr. and Mrs. Cheol Park
Mr. Woo Young and Mrs. Kai Rim Park
Mr. and Mrs. Young Whan Park
Dr. and Mrs. Yo Taik Song
Mr. Key H. Yang
Mr. and Mrs. Seungkil Yang
In Memory of The Rev. Dr. T. Samuel Lee
Mr. Hyung Sig and Mrs. Mi Kyung Lee
The Rev. K. Samuel Lee
The late Rev. Dr. T. Samuel Lee
Mrs. Nam Sook Lee
In Memory of Jae Hong Lim
Zion Methodist Church
The Family of Jae Hong Lim
In Memory of Chi Ho Yun
Ms. Myung Hi Yun Cho
Mr. Won Hyo and Mrs. Saung Sook Cho
Mr. Ho Jin and Mrs. Grace Choi
Mr. Tai Jin and Mrs. Maria Park Chung
Mr. Walter and Mrs. Tai Sun Kanarczyk
Mr. Peter and Mrs. Ann Kim
Dr. C. K. and Mrs. K. Yun Lowe
Mr. Jae Whi and Mrs. Joon Hee Oh
Mr. Choong Hyun and Mrs. Youngsook C. Park
Ms. Younghi Yun Whisnant
Mr. Chungsun and Mrs. Young Ju Yun
Mr. Jang Sun and Mrs. Kay H. Yun
Ms. Kisun Yun
In Honor of National Korean United Methodist Church
Ms. In Sook Bae
The late Mr. Peter Ran Choe
The late Ms. Hyung Sook Choi
Mr. and Mrs. Sung Yong Choi
The late Ms. Nak Sang Chung
Ms. Bok Hee Han
Mr. and Mrs. Eui Keun Kim
Mr. and Mrs. Jang Sik Kim
Mrs. Sun Ja Kim
Mr. and Mrs. Bon Sam Koo
The late Mr. Hee Dong Kwak
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Lee
The late Mr. Chul Ho and Mrs. Jae Sook Lee
The Rev. Seung Woo and The Rev. Dr. Kyunglim Shin Lee
Mr. and Mrs. Chang H. Lie
Mr. and Mrs. Sung Ho Lim
The late Ms. Bok Woo Nam
Mr. Davey T. Shin
Mr. and Mrs. Min Hyun Shin
Mr. and Mrs. Corn S. Song
The late Mr. Duk Chang Sun and the late Mrs. Young-Ae Choi
ALINA SAUCEDO PAUCARA
Master of Divinity | Class of 2024
Alina saucedo paucara brings a wealth of global experience and a deep commitment to social justice to her studies at wesley theological seminary.
INTERN, PRACTICE IN MINISTRY AND MISSION
Ms. Paucara’s internship with the General Board of Church and Society has been marked by her dedication to advancing economic, health, and gender justice, guided by Micah 6:8’s call to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. Her practical engagement in these critical areas exemplifies her passion for addressing systemic issues and advocating for marginalized communities.
FORMER MISSIONARY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCATE
With a remarkable tenure as a missionary across 12 countries in South and Central America, the Caribbean, and Mexico, she has tirelessly championed social justice causes. Her roles as an institutional advisor, auditor, and trainer-facilitator in project management and financial accountability underscore her multifaceted approach to ministry, blending practical skills with a profound commitment to empowering communities.
LEADERSHIP IN CHURCH AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS
Ms. Paucara’s extensive background in leadership development, particularly with young people and women, highlights her dedication to nurturing future generations of leaders within the Methodist community and beyond. Her involvement in vocational training at the community level reflects her belief in empowering individuals through education and skills development.
Alina Saucedo Paucara’s journey at Wesley Theological Seminary embodies the institution’s ethos of combining rigorous theological education with hands-on, impactful ministry. Her global perspective, rooted in practical experience and a deep-seated commitment to social justice, enriches the Wesley community and exemplifies the transformative potential of compassionate leadership in today’s world.
LITURGICAL DRAMA IN THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION
In Spring 2024, Doctor of Ministry students enrolled in the “Drama and Ministry” course at Wesley Theological Seminary presented a series of tableaux for their group projects. They presented moments in the story of the birth and competition between Jacob and Esau (with mother, Rachel) in Genesis 25-27 and scenes in the story of the prophet Elijah passing his mantle on to Elisha in 2 Kings 2.
GIFTS IN HONOR OF
We give thanks for the witness and faith of those who have been honored with gifts in support of Wesley’s life and mission.
Acham Frederick Arts Foundation
Anapuli Aho’s Birthday
Rev. Dr. Chip Aldridge
Rev. Dr. Alan Baughcum
Dr. Sathianathan Clarke
The Rev. Dr. Stacey Cole Wilson
Mandy Dake and Chris Rowley
The Rev. Dr. Timothy R. Gerde’s 70th Birthday MDiv Class of 1988
Dr. Denise Dombkowski Hopkins
Rev. Holly Jackson
Director Emeritus Catherine Kapikian
The Honorable Edward W. Kelley, Jr. Nicholas Robles
The Rev. Dr. Asa Lee
Dr. G. Douglass Lewis
The Rev. Dr. Michael Lyle
The Rev. Dr. David McAllister-Wilson ’88, ’01
The Rev. Drema McAllister-Wilson ’86
Dr. Beverly E. Mitchell ’93
The Rev. Laura Norvell's Birthday
Dr. Lewis Parks ’73
GIFTS IN MEMORY OF
Dr. Sharon H. Ringe
The Lewis Center for Church Leadership
Rev. Leonard F. Sjogren
The Rev. Dr. R. Kendall Soulen
Dr. Marjorie Suchocki
Mele Taumoepeau Aho
Raymond Washington
The Rev. Dr. Lovett Weems
Dean Carla and The Rev. Dr. Nick Works
We give thanks for the life and faith of those who have been memorialized with gifts to support Wesley’s enduring mission.
The Rev Dr. Clinton W. Austin
Rev. Lynn Arther Brown
Gordon Thomas Brown Jr.
Dr. George Wesley Buchanan
Glen Cannon
Betsy Crawford
Mrs. Helen Weems Daley
Mr. & Mrs. David A. Packham
The Rev. William B. & Mrs. Grace E. Furgess
Dr. John D. Godsey
Betty R. Goen
Dr. C.C. Goen
Rev. Edgar W. Hammersla
Kevin Hogan
Dr. Russel C. Hurd
Rev. Kenneth Jackson
Addie Mariah Kello Nunn
Cliff Kendall Yak Soo Kim
The Rev. Myung J. Kim
Dr. Sandor and Mrs. Eva Ibranyi-Kiss
Ms. Iman Ibranyi-Kiss
Steven C. Lambert, Esq.
Wesley Maxwell Lawton
Dr. James C. Logan
The Rev. Dr. William B. McClain
Rev. William A. Miles & Mrs. Ollie L. Miles Johnson
Kenneth Millian
U.S. Air Force Chaplain Ronald A. Millian
Dr. J. Edward Moyer
The Rev. Dr. Alyce Mullen
Claire S. and A.C. Myers
The Rev. Dr. Clementa C. Pinckney
Martha Platenkamp
Louise H. Preston
Frank and Hilda Ringe
The Rev. LeRoy E. Schauer ’73
The Rev. Matthew Richard Schnur
The Rev. Dr. Thomas C. Short
Dr. Laurence Hull Stookey
Ms. Dorothy Thurber
Kimberly Turner
Archie Washington
Rev. Dr. Charles E. Wolfe
Rosie and William Wood
Dr. V. Sue Zabel
Ron and Boots Zaina
HERITAGE CIRCLE
The Heritage Circle honors those who have invested in the future of Wesley Theological Seminary by including Wesley in their estate planning through bequests, trusts, annuities, gift bonds, and other enduring gifts.
Catherine Good Abbott, ’06 and Ernie Abbott
John Francis Abel, Jr., ’98
William D. Aldridge, Jr., ’85, ’95
Kathryn M. Andrews
Michael W. Armstrong, ’90 and Judy Y. Armstrong
Paul D. Arnold, ’74
Lois A. Aroian, ’09
Jonathan E. Baker, ’75, ’90 and Donna Baker
Josephine C. Baker and Isham O. Baker
Jean Balcom and David A. Balcom, ’59
A. Catharine Bealor, ’89 and Ben Bealor
Betty Stanley Beene and William Beene
Donna M. Hennessey Bennett, ’80 and John Bennett
Jane Long Betz
John Beyer and Jinny Beyer
Bruce C. Birch and Susan Raye Halse, ’88
Anna Marie Black
Ethel Wolfe Born
Richard Lee Bowers, ’91 and Phyllis M. Bowers, ’95
Michael T. Bradfield, ’03, ’78 and Maile Bradfield
Geoffrey D. Brown
Thomas Brown, Jr., ’73 and Ann Brown
M. Loren Bullock and Jean Bullock
Lawrence W. Buxton, ’96 and Beverly Mease-Buxton
Nora Leake Cameron, ’02 and Juan M. Cameron
Bishop Kenneth L. Carder, ’65
George H. Carpenter, ’65 and Jayne Carpenter
William E. Chatfield and Luella Chatfield
Lon B. Chesnutt and Evelyn Chesnutt
Deborah Chusmir and Michael Chusmir
David S. Cooney, ’80 and Robin Cooney
The Estate of Doris Cooney and Douglas A. Cooney
Olivia R. Costango, ’98
Richard Barkley Craig, ’82 and Peggy Craig
Marian Sams Crane, ’06, ’19 and Jeffrey Crane
William Wallace Culp, III, ’14
James David Dake and Dotty Dake
John H. Dalton and Margaret Dalton
Keith A. Davis and Cindy Davis
Marguerite Davis, ’95
Bishop Robin Dease, ’10, ’98
Jane S. Deland, ’96
James William DeMoss, ’67
John M. Derrick, Jr. and Linda Derrick
Carroll A. Doggett, ’78 and Nan M. Doggett, ’78
Annette P. Dorrance
Stanley A. Dubowski, ’01
Nancy S. Duerling, ’03 and Craig Duerling
Peggy Dutton and M. William Dutton, Jr.
Valerie Eastwood
Curtis Christian Ehrgott, ’05 and Susan Ehrgott
Rachel Meredith Fisher, ’01 and Samuel Fisher
Simone Fitzgibbon
Abigail Elizabeth Foerster, ’98
Betty J. Forbes and Stanley Owen Forbes, Sr.
Michael R. Ford and Susan Ford
Gail A. Fray and Raymond C. Fray
Edward M. Frederick and Annamae Frederick
John Wayne Fulton, ’08
G. Ernest Wunder Trust
Barbara R. Galloway, ’05
Sally Gardy
Richard H. Gentzler, Jr., ’76 and Marilyn Gentzler
Mary Gibb and William T. Gibb
Suzanne Denise Gibson, ’02
Parmalee Prentice Gilbert and Becky Gilbert
The Glatfelter Memorial Scholarship Trust
The Estate of Betty Goen
Kevin G. Goodwin and Karen Goodwin
Jim and Nancy Gulley
Donald H. Hadley and Margaret Hadley
Nancy C. Hajek and Albert Hajek
Doris A. Harrison and Stanley E. Harrison
Thomas E. Hart, ’70
Harold V. Hartley, III, ’83
James F. Hawkins, ’88 and Kathleen V. Hawkins
Thomas Hefner and Jean C. Hefner
Sara Hale Henry and Austin H. Henry
Paul L. Herring, ’62 and Eleanor J. Herring
Carl E. Hill, ’65
Larry Lawrence Hollar, ’94 and Karen M. Cassedy, ’95
T. Mac Hood, ’64
The Estate of Thomas C. Horsey
Martha B. Hunt
Kathleen R. Hutchens and Philip Hutchens
Bill Iwig and Deborah Iwig
Mary E. Jacobson, ’79
Ann Myrece James and Bill James
Bradley R. James and Annie James
Patricia B. Jelinek, ’73, ’80
C. Sherfy Jones
Jeanne-Renee Jones, ’00
Joye F. Jones, ’95
Edward W. Kelley, Jr. and Janet H. Kelley
Barbara A. Kenley, ’98 and C. Robert Kenley
Edith Kirk and Chester Kirk, ’65
Eunice Knowles and James M. Knowles
Mary E. Kraus, ’80
Dale W. Krider
Jefferson S. Labala, ’92 and Hilderia Labala
Patricia Ladnier
The Estate of Dr. Ellis L. and Mrs. Phyllis Larsen
Stephen L. Larsen, ’88, ’05 and Wanda Bulkowski Larsen
Allie Latimer
JoAnn Sybill Lawson
William Anthony Layman, ’70
Family of Shin-Ja Lee and In Chan Yang
Karl Dennis Lehman, ’90
G. Douglass Lewis and Shirley S. Lewis
Douglas Eugene Liston, ’05, ’95 and Judith A. Liston
Thomas William Malcolm, ’05, ’77 and Stephanie Malcolm
Cynthia Marshall and William J. Marshall, ’93
Laura Ann Martin, ’82, ’87
Norman K. and Lorraine B. Martin
Robert W. Martin and Doris Martin
Mary Jane Wilson Estate
David F. McAllister-Wilson, ’01, ’88 and Drema McAllister-Wilson, ’86
Marvin H. McCallum, ’61 and Joyce McCallum
Robert Paul McDonald-Walker, ’06, ’08 and Jean G. McDonald-Walker, ’96
Robert McKinley, III, ’74
Ruth Ann Russell Melick, ’85
Vollie Melson and Maggie Melson
Douglas Mercer, ’68 and Barbara Mercer
Rick Lee Miller, ’85, ’98 and Sarah A. Miller
Kenneth Y. Millian and Alva Millian
Darrell V. Mitchell, ’55
The Estate of Kathleen Mitchell
Elizabeth Steuart Moore Trust
Raymond T. Moreland, Jr., ’70, ’73
Jay E. Moyer and Terry Moyer
John S. Mullen, ’66
The Estate of Emma R. Myers
Elizabeth Jean Norcross, ’05, ’11 and Clint Stretch
R. David Oertel, ’67
William Edward Olewiler, ’09, ’80, ’81 and Nancy P. Olewiler
Vivian W. Otto
John S. Park, ’59 and Mary Jane Park
Sung Sook Park and Dae Hee Park, ’62
Paula Marie Payne, ’91
Cecil-Ray Penn, ’73
Wayne Perry, ’74 and Donna Perry
Phyllis S. Piluso, ’95
Morris A. Range and Edie Range
William L. Renfro and Sandy Renfro
Sharon H. Ringe
The Estate of Gene K. Davis Ritchie
Talmadge Roberts and Mary E. Roberts
Michaele S. Russell, ’80, ’84
Emilie Sanborn
Jay A. Saxe, ’60 and Nancy Saxe
Robert W. Schaefer and Elaine Schaefer
Carole Schauer
Walter M. Schell, ’58 and Marian Schell
Olivia Schwartz and Tommy Schwartz
Henry F. Schwarzmann, ’73
James A. Scott, ’76
C. Dennis Shaw, ’12, ’99 and Marilyn White
Sara Elizabeth Sheppard, ’12
Rochelle Ann Shoemaker, ’97
Thomas C. Short, ’61 and Mary Short
Patricia Sink
Leonard F. Sjogren, ’76
Donald R. Slaybaugh, Jr., ’83
Errol G. Smith, ’62, ’73
Gaye Smith, ’80, ’94 and Theodore W. Smith
Marlin L. Snider, ’77, ’89 and Brenda Snider
Margrit Snyder and Carl E. Snyder, Jr.
David Thomas St. Clair, ’80
Clare P. and Ann Stanford
Jean Blanton Stein
Marjorie H. Suchocki
Diane E. D. Summerhill, ’86
Charles E. Swadley, ’78
E. Bruce Swain
Martha Catherine Tamsberg, ’00
The Estate of Laurence Hull Stookey
Barbara R. Thompson
Christina Tridel
The Estate of George E. Tutwiler
Phyllis Tyler, ’71
The Estate of Elizabeth Van Billiard
Corinne Sells Van Buren, ’64
C. Harry Wahmann Trust
Mary Waldron and Billy Ball
Stephen T. Walker
Frances Walton
Lawrence H. Wayman, ’71 and Flora Obayashi-Wayman
Richard Werling, ’02, ’08 and Margy Werling
Kenneth E. Whetzel, ’60 and Charlotte Whetzel
Sandra Smith Whitt
William R. Wilson, ’53
Edward P. Winkler, ’00 and Nina Winkler
J. Philip Wogaman and Carolyn Wogaman
Julie A. Wood, ’01
The Estate of Rev. Dr. Raymond F. Wrenn
Jean Young and Frank W. Young
Richard Young and Frances Young
William D. Young, III, ’67
1882 SOCIETY
The 1882 Society are Wesley graduates who support the seminary with a gift of $500 to $999 during the fiscal year.
Mele Taumoepeau Aho, ’22
Marilyn Marie Aklin, ’12
Jessica Lynn Anschutz, ’17
Sally C. Avignone, ’08
Jonathan E. Baker, ’75, ’90 and Donna Baker
Kip Bernard Banks, Sr., ’20
Ronald E. Bowyer, ’79, ’05
Ronald E. Braxton, ’09
Kim K. Capps, ’84
William Wallace Culp, III, ’14
Beryl Evangeline Dennis, ’05, ’18
Jane B. Donovan, ’05, ’10 and Graeme Donovan
Wanda Bynum Duckett, ’10, ’14
Joseph T. Eldridge, ’04 and Maria Otero
Sarah Marie Elliott, ’16
Thomas Eugene Frost, ’09, ’16 and Carol I. Frost
Pamela Jo Gable, ’03
Joseph Christopher Greene, ’17
David A. Griswold, ’12
Harold V. Hartley, III, ’83
Nancy Steakley Hildebrand, ’07
Carl E. Hill, ’65
Tom Holman, ’75
Diana Golden Hunter, ’87
Thomas James Janoski, ’94 and Mary A. Janoski
Nam Won Kang, ’05 and Ileen Yim
Philip David King, ’19
Lesley Werner Krauland, ’23 and Edward Krauland
Catherine Link and Conrad O. Link, ’79, ’90
John R. Machek, ’71
Sherrin Marshall, ’99 and Doug Smith
Marta Wherry Mathatas, ’77
Eugene W. Matthews, ’78
Marcus Matthews, ’74 and Barbara Matthews
Roderick J. Miller, ’82 and Carolyn Miller
Richard C. Mills, ’84
Thomas Morningstar, ’77
Lewis A. Parks, ’73 and Margaret Parks
Stephen Allen Proctor, ’88, ’99
Randy W. Pumphrey, ’85, ’97
David Thomas St. Clair, ’91
Margaret N. B. Streiff, ’07 and Gary Streiff
Martha Catherine Tamsberg, ’00
Frank E. Trotter, ’73, ’75
Carol English Tsou, ’97
LeQuan Turner, ’16
Dale M. Weatherspoon, ’99, ’13 and Deborah V. Dow Weatherspoon, ’97
Dwight E. Whitlock, Jr., ’62
Elizabeth A. S. Wright, ’85
Lisa Marie Zaina, ’22
LEADERSHIP
BOARD OF GOVERNORS 2023–2024
Dr. Monica Hargrove, ’03, Chair
Mr. Charles Randy Nuckolls, Vice Chair
The Rev. Dr. Barbara F. Miner, ’11, ’14, Secretary
The Rev. Dr. Stacey Cole Wilson, ’87, Assistant Secretary
The Rev. Catherine Good Abbott, ’06
The Rev. Sueng Lin Baik, ’03, ’16
The Rev. Dr. Kip Bernard Banks, Sr., ’20
Mr. Geoffrey D. Brown
The Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Browning
General James E. Cartwright, USMC (Ret.)
Dr. Ransom Casey-Rutland
Mrs. Carol Thompson Cole
The Rev. Dr. Marian Sams Crane, ’06, ’19
Bishop Leah D. Daughtry, ’12
The Honorable Robert K. Dawson
The Rev. Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean, ’88
Dr. Gilbert Alexander Fleming
Mrs. Margaret Gardner, ’21
Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson
The Rev. Dr. Lucy Lind Hogan, ’87
The Rev. Dr. Charles Antony Hunt, ’93
The Rev. Dr. Louis J. Hutchinson, III, ’08, ’12
Ms. Shelley C. Jennings
Dr. Rebecca Johnson
The Rev. Dr. Rockwell Jones
Mr. Robert C. Kettler
Bishop Chung Suk Kim
Dr. Duane Little
Mrs. Francine Davis Maestri, ’16
The Rev. Dr. Daniel Mejia-Munoz, ’01, ’20
Mr. Charles E. Moore, Jr.
Dr. Gregory A. Prince
Mrs. Cynthia J. Skarbek
The Rev. Dr. Ronald LeVant Slaughter, ’18
Mr. Andrew Song
Mr. Todd Stottlemyer
The Rev. Dr. James E. Victor, Jr., ’09
The Rev. Dr. Jerry Maddox Woodberry, Jr., ’12
Ex-Officio
Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling
The Rev. Dr. David F. McAllister-Wilson, ’88, ’01
BOARD OF GOVERNORS EMERITI 2023–2024
The Rev. Dr. Jonathan E. Baker, ’75, ’90
Dr. Betty Stanley Beene
Bishop Thomas M. Berlin
Mrs. Jane Long Betz
Ms. Nora Leake Cameron, ’02
The Rev. Dr. Kenneth L. Carder, ’65
Mrs. Martha A. Carr
Mrs. Jacqueline W. Coston
Mr. Robert B. Coutts
The Honorable John H. Dalton
Mr. Charles R. Dashiell, Jr.
Mr. John M. Derrick, Jr.
Mrs. Betty Forbes
Mr. Edward Federico, Jr.
The Rev. Brenda M. Girton-Mitchell, Esq., ’04
Mrs. Doris A. Harrison
The Rev. Dr. H. Beecher Hicks
Mr. Johnny M. Howard, Esq.
Mr. Kenneth A. Huntsman
The Rev. Dr. Chan-Young Jang, ’00, ’04
Yong-Jai Jun
The Rev. Mary E. Kraus, ’80
The Honorable Tae Sik Lee
Dr. G. Douglass Lewis
The Honorable Robert L. Mallett
Chaplain Joan P. Maxwell, ’05
Mr. Michael McCurry, ’13
The Rev. Lisa Lavelle McKee, ’96
The Honorable Mary Miller-Johnston
Mr. C. Randall Nuckolls
The Rev. Dr. Robert L. Parsons, ’68, ’80
Mr. Frederick C. Parson
Bishop Joe E. Pennel
Mr. Frederick C. Powell
Mr. Talmadge Roberts
Mrs. Helen C. Smith
The Rev. Marlin Snider, ’77, ’89
Mr. Earl Stafford
The Rev. E. Allen Stewart, ’77
Mrs. Mary Waldron
The Honorable W. Edward Whitfield
The Rev. Carol Cosens Yocum, ’75
STEERING COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY GROUPS 2023–2024
Lewis Center for Church Leadership
Dr. Ransom E. Casey-Rutland, Chair
Mr. Scott Fassbach
Mr. Delbert Glover
Dr. G. Douglass Lewis
Mr. Randy Millian
Mr. Eugene Paik
Mrs. Helen C. Smith
Ex-Officio
The Rev. Dr. Beth Ann Ludlum, ’12, ’19
The Rev. Dr. David F. McAllister-Wilson, ’88, ’01
Dr. Carla Works
Wesley Global Council USA
(previously the Wesley Central and South America Council)
Augusta Methodist Church
(The Rev. Il Nam Jung)
Bethany Church of New Jersey
(The Rev. Suenglin Baik)
First Global Methodist Church of Cherry Hill (The Rev. Will Ilyoung Kim)
Hanmaeum Methodist Church
(The Rev. Heyung Gun Choi)
The Vine Church of New Jersey
(The Rev. Han Seung Koh)
Wesley Global Council Korea
(previously the Wesley Asia Council)
Anyang Methodist Church
(The Rev. Yong Tack Rim)
Busan Onnuri Methodist Church
(The Rev. Sung Su Park)
Chuncheon Myeongseong Methodist Church
(The Rev. Young Woong Lim)
Hanmaeum Methodist Church
(The Rev. Heyung Gun Choi)
Hyosung Central Methodist Church
(Bishop Yun Soo Chung)
Hyemyung Methodist Church
(Rev. Song Yoon Bum)
Ilsan Kwanglim Methodist Church
(The Rev. Dong Chan Park)
Kangnam Jungang Church
(The Rev. Chan Young Jang)
Oncheonjeil Methodist Church
(The Rev. Deuk Soo Kim)
Dunsan Sungkwang Church
(The Rev. Ungcheon Lee)
Sunlin Methodist Church
(The Rev. Guhyun Kwon)
Jinkwan Methodist Church
(The Rev. Hyeonsik Lee)
Epworth House Committee
Ms. Gertrude White, President
Madge Miles, WED President
Kunda Musonda, GWD President
Kim Walker, President, BWCUWIF
Lynn Davenport, Vice President
Jeanette-Tolbert Campbell, E&I
Coordinator
Korla Frye, Secretary
Jane Grays, Treasurer
Darlene Majors, Nominations Chairperson
Ellen Davis, Nominations
Zilpha Pinkney, Nominations
Tijuana Irons
Alveta S. Jones
Willa Kynard
Ann Price
Elizabeth Stemley
Dorothy Stubbs
Linda S. Yost
Korean Madisonville United Methodist
Church (The Rev. Shin Sung)
South Florida Global Methodist Church
(The Rev. Chul Goo Lee)
Korean Church of Prattville
(The Rev. Sung-Kuk Hong)
Tampa Korean Methodist Church
(The Rev. Myunghoon Han)
The JK Bae Foundation
(The Rev. Sungho Bae)
The Lord’s Church of Montgomery GMC
(The Rev. Hyukjae Yoo)
Rev. Tae Hun Kim
The Korean Wesley Foundation
The Light Church
(Rev. Dr. Sung Ho Chung, ’15, President)
Everlasting United Methodist Church (Rev. Jonghui Park)
Bethany Korean United Methodist Church (Rev. Dae Sung Park)
New Light United Methodist Church (Rev. Eun Kwan Kim)
Arlington Korean United Methodist Church (Rev. Young Sung Ryu)
Eden Korean United Methodist Church (Rev. Yo-Seop Shin)
Emmaus United Methodist Church
(Rev. Youn Suk Choi)
Korean United Methodist Church of Greater
Washington (Rev. Eugene Kim)
National Korean United Methodist Church (Rev. Seung Woo Lee)
Harvest Church (Rev. Dong Soo Cho)
Peniel Korean Church (Rev. Yoon Byeong Cheol)
All Nations Love Church (Rev. Sungdo Kim)
GRACE DEITRICK
Grace Deitrick exemplifies a passionate commitment to ministry and theological exploration, marked by her empathy, creativity, and pursuit of excellence.
Advocate for Interfaith Dialogue
Licensed Minister and Leader
At just 23 years old, Ms. Deitrick has already made a significant impact as a licensed minister within the Wesleyan Church. Known for her empathy and dedication, she strives to equip others to become faithful and compassionate leaders. Her leadership style emphasizes a blend of theological depth and practical application, inspiring Christ-followers to engage meaningfully in their communities.
Birch Fellowship Awardee
Ms. Deitrick’s academic prowess and dedication to theological research have been recognized through the prestigious Birch Fellowship. Named in honor of Dr. Bruce C. Birch, a distinguished scholar at Wesley Theological Seminary, this research scholarship highlights her commitment to advancing biblical theology. The fellowship includes a $4,000 award and an enriching trip to the Holy Land, providing her with invaluable experiential learning opportunities during her theological studies.
Her exploration and application of Christian theology in diverse contexts, especially through interfaith dialogue, reflect her deep intellectual curiosity and commitment to fostering understanding among different faith traditions. Ms. Deitrick’s engagement in these dialogues not only enriches her own theological journey but also contributes to building bridges of understanding and cooperation in our increasingly diverse world.
Grace Deitrick’s journey at Wesley Theological Seminary embodies the spirit of academic excellence, leadership, and compassionate ministry. Her receipt of the Birch Fellowship underscores her scholarly achievements and the profound impact she is poised to make in the field of biblical theology and beyond.
LEAVING A LEGACY
Betty and Dr. Clarence Goen spent decades as vital members of the Wesley community, and a recent generous gift from their estate will extend the couple’s love and influence even after their death.
Born just as the Great Depression took hold in America, the couple’s humble beginnings opened into a full, rich, and generous life. Their commitment to the Seminary was evident throughout their lives and, with this gift, will continue.
Clarence and Betty met as teenagers in Texas. Early in their marriage, Clarence, who had trained and worked as an engineer, heard a call to ministry. He pastored several Baptist congregations in Texas and Oklahoma while enrolled at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he eventually earned a bachelor’s degree in divinity and a doctorate in theology. He went on to receive another doctorate in church history at Yale. The family moved to
Washington, D.C., in 1960, where Clarence joined the Wesley faculty and Betty began her long tenure as an educator in the Montgomery County Public School system.
Clarence served on the faculty from 1960 until 1989, when he retired. A historian of 19th-century American Christianity, Goen received the Frank and Elizabeth Brewer Prize of the American Society of Church History for his 1969 book Revivalism and Separatism in New England, 1740–1800. During his career, he served as president of the American Society of Church History and president and secretary of the American Baptist Historical Society.
Former Dean Dr. Bruce Birch remembers Clarence very well. In addition to being a fine scholar and brilliant classroom teacher, Goen loved to give tours of the Seminary’s chapel and share fascinating narratives about each symbol in the space.
“He particularly relished coming to the image of the Russian Sputnik [satellite] in the final window in the high row of stained glass,” Dr. Birch recalled. “At the time the chapel was built, it was the only humanmade object in space, and that window is themed on God’s sovereignty even over the frontiers of our future. [Clarence] would always dramatically declare that he was sure this was the only depiction of Sputnik in stained glass anywhere.”
While Clarence taught at the seminary, Betty spent 25 years as a public school educator, teaching 4th grade and then
serving as an Elementary Reading Specialist. She was an avid gardener, a seamstress, and a gracious host. The couple was a fixture on campus, living in the neighborhood and regularly inviting students for dinner. Wesley President David McAllister-Wilson remembers the Goens from his own days as a student, describing them as “the spirit and soul of the seminary community.”
When Clarence was diagnosed with cancer, the couple recognized how quickly change would come. They sold their house, which had been such a place of hospitality and welcome for the Wesley community, and put the value in a trust to support Betty after Clarence’s passing. Clarence died in 1990. When she retired, Betty moved to Gaithersburg, Maryland, where she continued her work as an educator and connector. She tutored friends and formed a clown group that performed both on campus at her retirement home and in the community. Betty passed away in 2023. It is fitting that the gift from the Goens’ estate is formed from the value of the trust created from the sale of their home near Wesley’s campus. The couple’s vibrant spirit and gracious hospitality—so evident in those years they spent as the “spirit and soul” of the campus neighborhood— will continue to welcome, support, and inspire future generations of the Wesley community.
—Dana Cassell
At Wesley, we develop resilient, confident leaders who are prepared to answer the call of service and lead lives of purpose and impact in churches and communities.
ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE A LASTING IMPACT ON OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY!
INTRODUCING THE BIRCH FELLOWSHIP
In honor of Dr. Bruce C. Birch, Old Testament, Dean Emeritus, and Professor Emeritus of Biblical Theology, the Birch Fellowship is a new research scholarship awarded to two Master of Divinity students that includes an award in the amount of $4,000 and a trip to the Holy Land during their theological studies.
Dr. Bruce Birch (right) while co-leading the WTS Tour of the Holy Land in March 2022 with (from left) Dr. Laura Holmes, Dean Carla Works, and their local guide, Aram H. Khatchadourian.
If you would like to learn more about establishing a scholarship at Wesley Theological Seminary, please contact Kasongo Butler Crum at kbutler@wesleyseminary.edu or 202-664-5687.
