Backpacker Missing in Montana's Glacier National Park Aug 24, 2008
Tina Puge, a spokeswoman at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky. said Hwa is a master's student as Asbury and lives in Lexington, Ky. (Fox News)
Teams search for hiker lost in Glacier wilds Aug 22, 2008
He also commented that he's a student at Asbury Theological Seminary, located in Wilmore, Ky. and his Facebook page lists friends in both Kentucky and Malaysia. (Missoulian, MT)
Was Jesus' Resurrection a Sequel? Jul 15, 2008
"It is certainly not perfectly clear that the tablet is talking about a crucified and risen savior figure called Simon," says Ben Witherington, an early-Christianity expert at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky. The verb that Knohl translates as "rise!," Witherington says, could also mean "there arose," and so one can ask "does it mean 'he comes to life,' i.e., a resurrection, or that he just 'shows up?' " Witherington also points out that gospel texts are far less reliant on the... (Time.com)
Volz now leads Tulsa congregation May 30, 2008
Dr. Volz holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in Biblical Preaching and Church Leadership from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. While at Asbury, he traveled extensively throughout the world to study leading-edge churches and to talk to world-renowned church leaders. (Pearland Journal, TX)
Bible Park USA developers assemble theologians for advice on attractions Apr 16, 2008
Ben Witherington, professor of New Testament Interpretation at Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, KY. Related Industry News. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Jacob DeShazer, 95, bombardier on Doolittle raid Mar 26, 2008
DeShazer spent 30 years in Japan doing missionary work, interrupted only by a sabbatical to earn a master's degree at Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky in 1958. In 2001, he was a guest at the premiere of the movie "Pearl Harbor.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Popular Jesus scholar, speaker to give three public talks in Columbia Mar 24, 2008
Witherington, professor of New Testament interpretation at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky. is known for his books, public lectures and frequent appearances on national radio and television. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Usry to speak at Aragon church Oct 17, 2007
Dr. Usry left the church to pursue a calling to plant churches and moved with his family to attend Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. He has completed his doctorate degree in Church Leadership and Preaching. (Rockmart Journal, GA)
New minister hopes to be a pastor to the community Aug 15, 2007
He earned his master's degree in divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky. and has been serving churches since 1996. (Carmi Times, IL)
Former chef cooks up Christian service; New pastor at Methodist Temple Aug 8, 2007
A Pennsylvania native, Salvaterra came to Kentucky to attend Asbury Theological Seminary. While there, he met his wife, Theresa. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
‘Backwoods Preacher’ Peter Cartwright to be portrayed in dramatization at Wesley Church in Canton Jul 29, 2007
Catlin has a doctor of ministry degree from Asbury Theological Seminary. He is Pastor of Discipleship at First United Methodist Church in O Fallon, Illinois where he lives with his wife, Rev. Donna Catlin. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Four new Catoosa pastors talk about their spiritual missions Jul 26, 2007
Attained a degree first in marketing for Georgia State University and went on to receive a degree from Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky. John Purrington, Ringgold United Methodist Church. (Catoosa County News, GA)
A Boost for the Book of Jeremiah Jul 22, 2007
Lawson Stone, a professor of Old Testament at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky, describes Nebo-Sarsekim's rank as roughly equivalent to Deputy Undersecretary of the Interior. "The logical assumption," he contends, "is that Jeremiah wasn't written by a later writer, but a person writing at the time. I don't know why a later writer trying to create a legendary basis for a later Jewish regime would want to make reference to a third-ranked Babylonian clerk. This argues that the... (Time.com)
Engagement: Karrie Brooke Rector and Daniel Patrick McGannon Jun 21, 2007
She was a 2003 graduate of Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky. with a Master of Arts degree in youth ministry, and was a member of the Study Body Council. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Gay-rights groups oppose Bush's surgeon general choice Jun 10, 2007
Interesting that we find no information on this guy's actual qualifications as a practicing medical doctor, but as an "academic" who also happens to have a "'master's degree'" in biblical studies from Asbury Theological Seminary" per Wikipedia. But. It gets better. An official in the Department of Health services characterized his views on gay people as "reflecting scientific data from the 1980's. " So Rex-Imperator Bush is attempting to railroad an ideologically-blinded, non-practicing,... (Chicago Tribune)
Left Wants to Amputate Surgeon General Nominee Jun 8, 2007
Dr. Holsinger, a conservative Methodist, has masters degrees from Asbury Theological Seminary and the University of South Carolina and earned his medical degree from Duke University ... Dr. Holsinger, a conservative Methodist, has masters degrees from Asbury Theological Seminary and the University of South Carolina and earned his medical degree from Duke University. (Townhall.com)
Pastor installation services scheduled for this month Jun 2, 2007
The Rev. Pratt received a masters degree in Church Music from Asbury Theological Seminary and is a 1991 graduate of Anderson University with a degree in Music Education. Her doctorate is in Worship Studies. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Bush unveils nominee for surgeon general May 26, 2007
Holsinger received his bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky, master's degrees from the University of South Carolina and Asbury Theological Seminary and a doctorate and medical degree from Duke University. All rights reserved. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
President Bush Announces Intention to Nominate Five Individuals to Serve in Administration May 25, 2007
Dr. Holsinger received his bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky, his master's degrees from the University of South Carolina and Asbury Theological Seminary, and his PhD and MD from Duke University. The President intends to nominate Michael W. Michalak, of Michigan, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. (PR Newswire)
2. Dr. Bouknight leaves Christ United Methodist Church vibrant in its faith May 22, 2007
He succeeded the internationally renowned and extremely popular Dunnam, who left to become president of Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky. Bouknight's impact at Christ Church has been profound. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
Easter-time challenges Apr 7, 2007
"There is more tolerance in the general culture for all things wild and wacky about Jesus,'' said Ben Witherington, a New Testament expert at Asbury Theological Seminary and author of "What Have They Done With Jesus. . (Shoals TimesDaily)
Easter a time to challenge beliefs (Rachel Zoll) Apr 7, 2007
"There is more tolerance in the general culture for all things wild and wacky about Jesus," said Ben Witherington, a New Testament expert at Asbury Theological Seminary and author of "What Have They Done With Jesus?" Last year's Lenten season brought similar affronts. The paperback edition of Dan Brown's novel "The Da Vinci Code" -- about a Roman Catholic conspiracy to hide Jesus' marriage -- was released, along with Michael Baigent's nonfiction, "The Jesus Papers: Exposing the Greatest Cover-Up... (Washington Times, DC)
Christians angered by Easter-time promotions for 'wacky' works about Jesus Apr 6, 2007
"There is more tolerance in the general culture for all things wild and wacky about Jesus," said Ben Witherington, a New Testament expert at Asbury Theological Seminary and author of "What Have They Done With Jesus?". Last year's Lenten season brought similar affronts. (North County Times)
Discovery Channel Accused of Attacking Christianity Mar 1, 2007
"Unfortunately, this is a story full of holes, conjectures and problems," Asbury Theological Seminary professor Ben Witherington said. "It will make good TV and involves bad critical reading of history.". (CNSnews.com)
Local clergy speak out against documentary Feb 28, 2007
In a press release, Dr. Ben Witherington, New Testament professor at Asbury Theological Seminary, said the announcement is full of holes, conjectures and problems. t will make good TV and involves a bad critical reading of history, he said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Documentary examines supposed remains of Jesus Feb 28, 2007
"Of course, we want to know more about Jesus, but please don't insult our intelligence by giving us this sort of stuff," said Ben Witherington 3rd, a Bible scholar at Asbury Theological Seminary, in Wilmore, Kentucky. "It's going to get a lot of Christians with their knickers in a knot unnecessarily.". (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
'Jesus tomb' documentary ignores evidence, logic, experts say Feb 28, 2007
Ben Witherington IIIProfessor of New TestamentAsbury Theological Seminary ... "Statistical analysis is only as good as the numbers that you run," said Ben Witherington III, professor of New Testament at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky. (BP News)
Asbury scholar assails Jesus film Feb 27, 2007
In a blistering rebuttal, a world-renowned biblical scholar at Asbury Theological Seminary attacked filmmaker James Cameron's claims that stone coffins might once have contained the remains of Jesus and Mary Magdalene and that the two might have been married and had a son named Judah. Cameron's claims, made at a press conference in New York yesterday, were picked up by news media around the world. (Kentucky.com)
Is This Jesus's Tomb? Feb 27, 2007
Asbury Theological Seminary professor Ben Witherington, a early Christianity expert who was deeply involved with the James Ossuary, says there are physical reasons to believe it couldn't have originated in the Talpiot plot. Darrell Bock, a professor at the conservative Protestant Dallas Seminary, whom the Discovery Channel had vet the film two weeks ago, adds another objection: why would Jesus's family or followers bury his bones in a family plot and "then turn around and preach that he had been... (Time.com)
More of this story Dec 24, 2006
After praying about it, Roulsten attended Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky, where felt God leading me. After graduating in 1974 and spending a year with his wife's brother establishing an inner city church in Passaic, N.J., he was appointed by the Methodist Church to churches in Weldon and Lake Isabella. (Porterville Recorder, CA)
Scholars debate the facts on Jesus Dec 8, 2006
- And Ben Witherington III of Kentucky's Asbury Theological Seminary: "What Have They Done With Jesus?: Beyond Strange Theories and Bad History" (HarperSanFrancisco). (Witherington agrees with Bauckham on eyewitness testimony and adds the exotic theory that the Gospel of John was written by Lazarus, the man who was resuscitated by Jesus. (North County Times)
Craft Circle has gala to support missions Nov 4, 2006
"We support local, national and international missions." Local missions the group supports are Habitat for Humanity, the Pregnancy Assistance Center, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Community Clinic and Asbury Theological Seminary. "The more profitable our gala the more money we're able to funnel to those missions," said Jamie Swearingen, event co-chairwoman. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Renewed focus Oct 23, 2006
He is the man to help us grow in our experience with God," church member Sandy Paoletti said.John Blackie Want to go? Brownsville Assembly of God,3100 W. DeSoto St., Brownsville.For more information, call 430-2100 or go online at: brownsvillechurch.org. A brief look at Evon G. Horton FAMILY: Wife, Deborah Horton; daughters Elizabeth Medero, 25, and Emily Horton, 18. HOMETOWN: Toronto, Ontario, Canada. AGE: 50. EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in music, with a minor in mathematics, from Spring Arbor... (Pensacola News Journal)
The weight of responsibility Oct 7, 2006
Now that I attend Asbury Theological Seminary in Orlando, I am not only representing a smaller school in which I have much pride, but in a sense, I represent Christians as well. I am not implying that anyone other than my mother follows every word of these columns. (Orlando Sentinel -- Opinion)
Preacher, Bible teacher turns 100 Oct 7, 2006
Higher education included Willamette University in the 1920s, plus the Kimball School of Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary, Garrett Biblical Institute, Asbury Theological Seminary and Burton College. He came to Jacksonville in 1932 and was pastor at churches such as Livingston Methodist, Central Baptist and Faith Temple before commuting to the University of Florida from 1954 to 1959 to receive his doctorate. (Florida Times-Union)
Who is the enemy? Sep 15, 2006
He is in his final year of earning a Masters of Divinity degree from Asbury Theological Seminary, and a declared candidate for ordination in the United Methodist Church. ADVERTISEMENT. (Sojourners)
Stained-Glass Ceiling Traps Female Clergy Sep 1, 2006
" The trajectory of Puckett's career is familiar to many Protestant clergywomen. Whether they come from theologically liberal denominations or conservative ones, black churches or white, women in the clergy still bump against what many call the stained-glass ceiling - longstanding limits, preferences and prejudices within their denominations that keep them from leading bigger congregations and having the opportunity to shape the faith of more people. Only 3% Lead Large Churches Women now make up... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
New Methodist minister come to Fort Stockton Aug 26, 2006
"Barrett preached that sermon."I realized I would never achieve the financial success that I sought," he said. He and his family sold everything and moved to Kentucky where he entered Asbury Theological Seminary in 1986. He graduated in 1989, and was assigned to his first church in Ludowici, Georgia. "Ludowici has an international reputation for being a speed trap," Barrett said. "When our oldest son was stationed in Germany, the international telephone operator there on the base had received a... (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Workman leaves Manna Soup Kitchen: Listen to the Audio Aug 15, 2006
" So the Workmans are out of here Aug. 25. The main reason is that Alex Workman plans to begin Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky., in January. They'll spend the fall in their native Arkansas. Kim Workman isn't certain what she'll do next, other than playing baritone sax and devoting a little more time to being a wife - things she didn't have energy for as Soup Kitchen director. "It sucked the living life out of me," she admits. "Every day for six years. " The newest development on... (Durango Herald)
Church, started in Chapel Hill, spreading and growing in Durham Aug 5, 2006
After feeling called to start newhope, Benji Kelley obtained his doctor of ministry in biblical preaching and church leadership from Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky. The church's contemporary style is especially relevant for kids, said Amy Lynn Kelley, who grew up in a traditional Methodist church. (Herald Sun)
Crowds arriving today for renewal and refreshment at Beulah camp Jul 29, 2006
Moore, a native of western Michigan, is an associate professor for preaching at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky. Other guests include Dr. Lawson Stone, who is a professor of Old Testament. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Da Vinci Code debate renews Apr 25, 2006
To give just one example, Ben Witherington III of Asbury Theological Seminary is following up the criticisms of the novel in "The Gospel Code" with lectures in Singapore, Turkey and 30 U.S. cities. He's given 55 broadcast interviews. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Jesus-Judas manuscript is genuine, but is its story true? Apr 7, 2006
"The manuscript tells us nothing about the historical Jesus or the historical Judas," said Ben Witherington III, professor of New Testament interpretation at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky. "It tells us a lot about a group that were labeled heretics in their own day." Scholars on all sides agree that the text was probably produced by a scribe in a Gnostic community of Cainites - early Christians who regarded the traditional villains of the Bible, including Cain, Esau and Judas, as... (International Herald Tribune)
Capitalizing on the 'Code' Mar 19, 2006
"It is not only historically false, but blasphemous -- as much or more so than a cartoon of the prophet Muhammad was considered blasphemous," says evangelical Biblical scholar Ben Witherington III of Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky. Yet, despite his indignation, Witherington has agreed to participate in a Sony-sponsored Web site, , to counter the movie's ideas. (Newsday)
