Post on 21-Apr-2015
F TE M I N I STRY F E L LOW S
JENNIFER BAILEYAfrican Methodist Episcopal ChurchVanderbilt Divinity School
ANNANDA BARCLAYPresbyterian Church (USA)Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
JORGE BAUTISTAUnited Church of ChristPacific School of Religion
MATTHEW BUCHERChurch of the BrethrenEastern Mennonite Seminary
KAMILAH BYWATERSAmerican Baptist ChurchHoward University School of Divinity
NICOLAS CABLEUnitarian Universalist AssociationChicago Theological Seminary
MAGGIE CHANDLERPresbyterian Church (USA)Columbia Theological Seminary
ANNE CLARKEEpiscopal ChurchChurch Divinity School of the Pacific
KENNETH CLEWETTNon-denominationalTrinity Evangelical Divinity School
WALTER DE GUNYAPresbyterian Church (USA)Princeton Theological Seminary
SIERRA-MARIE GERFAOUnitarian Universalist AssociationYale Divinity School
RICHARD HAVARDCooperative Baptist FellowshipMcAfee School of Theologyat Mercer University
NICHOLAS HAYESEpiscopal ChurchHarvard Divinity School
LUCIA HULSETHERUnited Church of ChristHarvard Divinity School
ROBERT KINGUnited Methodist ChurchWesley Theological Seminary
LACIE LINCOLNNon-denominationalSouthern Methodist University
TYLER SITUnited MethodistCandler School of Theology
NATALIE TERRYRoman Catholic ChurchJesuit School of Theologyof Santa Clara Universityat Berkeley
GRACE VARGASSouthern Baptist ChurchPrinceton Theological Seminary
JESSICA WILLIAMSChurch of ChristPerkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University
C A L L YO U N G L E A D E R S. R E N E W T H E C H U R C H. C H A N G E T H E W O R L D .
“I believe I am beingcalled to work in a ministry of reconciliation.By reconciliation, I amreferring not only to the reconciliation of God tohis people, but also ofpeople to one another.”
JENNIFERBAILEY
“I think God is calling theChurch to come togetherin order to serve a worldthat needs his love, hiscompassion and his savingpower. It is my honor andmy responsibility to servehim in this task, howeverhe chooses to use me.”
KENNETHCLEWETT
“My faith as aChristian is based on the transformativepower of God’s love.My belief is that JesusChrist can and doestransform lives andcommunities who experience injustice in the world.”
JORGE BAUTISTA
F TE U N D E R G R A D U AT E F E L LOW S
CATHERINE ANTHONYEpiscopal ChurchMcGill University
SOPHIE BEALPresbyterian Church (USA)Mount Holyoke College
MATTHEW BELLUnited MethodistMcMurry University
JOHN BERGERPresbyterian Church (USA)Vanderbilt University
ALEXANDRA BOLLESEpiscopal ChurchConnecticut College
JESSICA CHURCHRoman Catholic ChurchUniversity of Virginia
ABIGAIL CLAUHSUnitarian Universalist AssociationBoston University
KEVIN DANIELSMissionary BaptistMorehouse College
BROOKE DE JONGEvangelical Lutheran Church of Am (ELCA)Augustana College
HANNAH EBLINGUnited MethodistWilliam Jewell College
ALYXANDRA GIDEONChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Chapman University
TYLER GREENNon-denominationalClark Atlanta University
BRANDON HARRISChurch of God in ChristLincoln University of Pennsylvania
EMILY HEDRICKMennonite ChurchGoshen College
JEFFREY HUBERRoman Catholic ChurchOur Lady of the Lake University
HOLLY JOHNSTONUnited MethodistMary Baldwin College
EDLYN JONESAmerican Baptist ChurchSaint Peter’s College
HANNAH JONESNon-denominationalRegis University
C A L L YO U N G L E A D E R S. R E N E W T H E C H U R C H. C H A N G E T H E W O R L D .
“Focusing on a transfor-mational relationshipwith Jesus instead ofdeifying Christ allowsus to throw aside whatwe believe and livemore fulfilled, fruitfullives. It enables us to spend less time debating dogma andmore time followingJesus’ lead of lovinglyserving others.”
JOHN BERGER
“For me, the ‘trick’ to living faithfully isto always remindmyself that I am notthe only person Godinvites in, and thebarriers don’t endwith the walls of my church.”
EVA SUAREZ
“My faith informs my passion for service.I believe in a God who created every being withinherent dignity and worth. To me, respectingand upholding this worth means working to guarantee that the needs of all people —both spiritual and physical — are met.”
ABIGAILCLAUHS
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ENOCH KUONon-denominationalPrinceton University
McKENNA LEWELLENUnited MethodistRhodes College
MICHAELENE MILLEREpiscopal ChurchHendrix College
WILLIAM MILLERRoman Catholic ChurchSaint Joseph’s University
WILLIAM MOOREBrethern in ChristGoshen College
CHIUBA OBELENon-denominationalHamilton College
JOHN OLSONEvangelical Lutheran Church of Am (ELCA)University of Nebraska-Lincoln
MICHAEL PRATERoman Catholic ChurchFordham University
AUSTIN RINEHARTUnited MethodistCentenary College of Louisiana
RAVEN ROWEUnited Church of ChristMount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids
MICHAEL SCHULTELutheran Church (Missouri Synod)Westminister College
TAYLOR SMITHUnited MethodistMcMurry University
KYLE SORKNESSLutheran Church (Missouri Synod)Concordia University-St. Paul
WESLEY SPEARSCooperative Baptist FellowshipSamford University
EVA SUAREZEpiscopal ChurchColumbia University
JORDAN TARWATERPresbyterian Church (USA)Maryville College
MYRIELL TYLERNon-denominationalMary Baldwin College
IAN URRIOLAUnited MethodistAmerican University
SETH WARNERUnited Church of ChristVassar College
SEAN WESTONUnited Church of ChristUniversity of Kansas
KATHRYN WINELANDUnited MethodistBluffton University
RACHEL WITTUnited MethodistEmory & Henry College
F TE U N D E R G R A D U AT E F E L LOW S
( C O N T I N U E D F R O M P R E V I O U S PA G E )
F TE V O L U N T E E R S E X P L O R I N G V O C AT I O N F E L LOW S
KENDALL BATTENEpiscopal ChurchCandler School of TheologyL’Arche USA
EMILY BREWERPresbyterian Church (USA)Union Theological Seminary (New York)Presbyterian Church (USA) Young Adult Volunteers
TIM HAASBaptistBethel SeminaryChristian Appalachian Project
KATELEIGH HEWINSRoman Catholic ChurchHarvard Divinity SchoolJesuit Volunteer Corps
REED LOYEpiscopal ChurchYale Divinity School
SARAH MARTINDELLUnited MethodistDuke Divinity SchoolPresbyterian Church (USA) Young Adult Volunteers
PEDRO REISNon-denominationalAlliance Theological SeminaryMission Year
ASHLEY ROSSERUnited MethodistCandler School of TheologyPresbyterian Church (USA) Young Adult Volunteers
CARTER SAPPSouthern Baptist ChurchGeorge W. Truett Theological SeminaryMission Year
LAURA TRUMANNon-denominationalCandler School of TheologyChristian Appalachian Project
C A L L YO U N G L E A D E R S. R E N E W T H E C H U R C H. C H A N G E T H E W O R L D .
“I am passionate about having conversations withpeople about how we might do faith differently — how the Church can be a model not just of charity, but of true justice.”
EMILYBREWER
“I believe that I have been called to ministry becauseliving in what I callthe struggle betweenGod and people isthe only thing thattruly fills my heart.”
PEDROREIS
“Wherever I feel called,it will be with the conviction that I willmove forward leveragingmy experiences toactively and passionatelylive a faith that does justice. It is my sincerehope that wherever thecurrents of life carry me I will continue to usemy talents and intellectto serve others and work for the greaterglory of God.”
KATELEIGHHEWINS
F TE D O C T O R A L F E L LOW S
JOSEPH BARTLETTEvangelical Lutheran Church of Am (ELCA)Indiana UniversityReligious Studies
LESLIE BOWLING-DYERAmerican Baptist ChurchGraduate Theological UnionEthics & Social Theory
KYLE BROOKSChurch of God in ChristVanderbilt UniversityPractical Theology/Homiletics
COURTNEY BRYANTNational Baptist ChurchVanderbilt UniversityEthics & Society
DIANDRA CHRETAINPentecostalGraduate Theological UnionHebrew Bible
CHRISTOPHER HUNTNon-denominationalGarrett-EvangelicalTheological SeminaryTheology
MELANIE JONESBaptistChicago Theological SeminaryReligious History
TIMOTHY JONESNational Baptist ChurchBoston UniversityPractical Theology/Homiletics
CORI TUCKERNon-denominationalHarvard UniversityReligious History
NATHAN WALTONBaptistUniversity of VirginiaTheology
MARVIN WICKWAREPresbyterian Church (USA)Duke UniversityTheology
C A L L YO U N G L E A D E R S. R E N E W T H E C H U R C H. C H A N G E T H E W O R L D .
“Once I obtain thedoctorate degree, I am committed topublishing work that will include the narratives andexperiences of apeople who havemuch to say aboutreligious life and political activism in the Pacific Rim.”
CORI TUCKER
“I am committedto helping my future students,whether they are future professors or pastors, find and develop their voices.”
MARVIN WICKWARE, JR.
“I am committed to the creation of educational spaceswhere people areempowered to critically consider issues of culture,morality and meaning and to the development ofstrategies that bringabout liberation forthose living underthe weight of oppression.”
LESLIEBOWLING-
DYER
F TE D I S S E RTAT I O N F E L LOW S
TRINA ARMSTRONGAfrican Methodist Episcopal ChurchClaremont School of TheologyPractical Theology
LISA BOWENSPentecostalPrinceton Theological SeminaryNew Testament
ARTHUR CARTERNational Baptist ChurchVanderbilt UniversityNew Testament
JENNIFER KAALUNDUnited Church of ChristDrew UniversityNew Testament & Early Christianity
ERICA KIERULFUnited Church of ChristUnion Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, VATheology & Cultural Ethics
MICHAEL McCORMACKBaptistVanderbilt UniversityHomiletics & Liturgics/Black Religion & Cultural Studies
JERMAINE McDONALDBaptistEmory UniversityEthics & Society
SHIVELY SMITHAfrican Methodist Episcopal ChurchEmory UniversityNew Testament
RIMA VESELY-FLADEpiscopal ChurchUnion Theological SeminarySocial Ethics
ONAJE OFFLEY WOODBINENon-denominationalBoston UniversityPsychology of Religion
C A L L YO U N G L E A D E R S. R E N E W T H E C H U R C H. C H A N G E T H E W O R L D .
“It is my hope thatthose who engagewith my work through publications,presentations orcourses that I teachare empowered forsocial change and are able to channelnormal and healthydiscontent throughcreative outlets of coordinated nonviolent direct action in classroomand community.”
ERICA KIERULF
“My scholarshipimplies public leadership related to intergenerationalchasms between Blackyouth affiliated withgangs, sports clubs,and music groups, and older Black Churchcommunities. Bridgingthe theological symbols, values andpractices of these generations is one ofthe guiding concernsof my scholarship.”
ONAJEOFFLEY
WOODBINE
“My research challenges theologicaleducators and thechurch-at-large toname and embrace diversity as an essential componentof our Christian heritage and vision.”
SHIVELY SMITH
F TE N O RT H A M E R IC A ND O C T O R A L F E L LOW S
CHRISTOPHER CARTERUnited Methodist ChurchGarrett-EvangelicalTheological SeminaryEthics & Christian Spirituality
NATALIE CISNEROSSanta BarbaraReligious StudiesUniversity of California
NIXON CLEOPHATPentecostalUnion Theological SeminarySystematic Theology & Social Ethics
NICHOLE M. FLORESRoman Catholic ChurchBoston CollegeTheological Ethics
GERALD LIUUnited MethodistVanderbilt UniversityHomiletics
DUANE LOYNESChurch of God in Christ, Assemblies of GodMarquette UniversityTheology
DONYELLE McCRAYAfrican Methodist Episcopal ChurchDuke Divinity SchoolPreaching & Christian Spirituality
ROBERT RIVERAPresbyterian Church (USA)Boston CollegeSystematic Theology
BARBARA (YUKI)SCHWARTZUnited Church of ChristGarrett-EvangelicalTheological SeminaryTheology
ROBERT WAFULAChristian ReformedChurch of North AmericaDrew UniversityBiblical Studies
“My experience as amentor to young adultsof color discerning a callto ministry has helpedme to refine my call to both ministry and theological education by reaffirming my passion to help educateyoung ministers on issues of racism in theological and political contexts.”
BARBARA YUKISCHWARTZ
“Teaching is both a prophetic commitment and a call for me. Andunlike most otherdisciplines, teachingpreaching carriesthe added thrill ofhelping others tapinto their ownprophetic voices.”
DONYELLECHARLOTTE
McCRAY
C A L L YO U N G L E A D E R S. R E N E W T H E C H U R C H. C H A N G E T H E W O R L D .
“My commitment to theological education isbased on the convictionthat fundamentaltheological questionsmatter, and that studentsand potential religio-theological practitionersshould be introduced to the tools that willallow them to think critically about suchquestions and theirrelevance in society.”
ROBERTRIVERA
F TE D O C TO R A L R E N E WA L F E L LOW S
TEJAI BEULAHVineyard USADrew UniversityHistorical Studies
LINWOOD BLIZZARDNational Baptist ChurchBoston University School of TheologyPractical Theology
JULIUS CRUMPBaptistUniversity of Chicago Divinity SchoolTheology
DANYEL CURRIEProgessive National Baptist ChurchEmory UniversityTheology
JESSICA DAVENPORTAmerican Baptist ChurchRice UniversityAfrican American Religion
NEICHELLE GUIDRY JONESChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Garrett-EvangelicalTheological SeminaryLiturgical Studies
YOLANDA NORTONNational Baptist ChurchVanderbilt University Divinity SchoolHebrew Bible
ANDREA PIPPINSAmerican Baptist ChurchPrinceton Theological SeminaryBiblical Studies: New Testament
CLEVE TINSLEYNational Baptist ChurchRice UniversityReligious Studies
AARON WALTONBaptistUniversity of VirginiaTheology, Ethics and Culture