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Dr. Paul Chilcote shared a message based on Matthew 7:24-27 during our opening convocation service on Aug. 20.
August 21, 2014 

God's power transcends physical borders. He moves through the hearts of His willing servants. I recently embarked on a mission trip to the state of Par�, Brazil, and learned a great deal about God's faithfulness to provide for one's needs and stir people's hearts. He cultivated salvation as well as emotional and physical healing for our Brazilian brothers and sisters.

God is moving powerfully at Ashland Theological Seminary this year as well. We celebrated the beginning of the 2014-15 school year with our opening convocation service on Aug. 20. A variety of new changes have generated dynamic energy on our campus. The Higher Learning Commission approved six new master's degrees, and we implemented the curriculum for semester-long classes. In addition, we welcomed Roberto Ponce as Associate Vice President for Marketing and Recruitment in June 2014.

My heart overflows as I am able to serve you as the new Director of Alumni Relations and Community Engagement. I also began in June 2014, and I look forward to meeting you at an upcoming event. I welcome the opportunity to communicate with you via phone or email as well. With your engagement, we will create events and opportunities that inspire and foster growth this year. 

Abundant Blessings,

ENGAGEMENT
Share Your Preferences - Alumni Engagement Survey
 

Ashland Theological Seminary highly values alumni engagement and participation. We hope that you stay connected to the Seminary through events in a city near you and visits back to the Ashland, Cleveland, Columbus or Detroit Centers. 

 

Please take 10 minutes to complete this survey. The results will inform upcoming events, continuing education seminars, and alumni benefits. You may skip question as desired. 

 

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. You will be entered into a raffle to win an Ashland Theological Seminary Backpack with a variety of recent works by our faculty members.

 
OPPORTUNITIES
The Book of Discipline as a Permission-Giving Document
 
We welcome alumni and community members to attend "The Book of Discipline as a Permission-Giving Document" on Monday, Sept. 8 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in collaboration with this semester's Polity of the United Methodist Church class. The Rev. Jason Wellman, a 2010 graduate of Ashland Theological Seminary, will inform our tendency to read the Discipline's "shalls" as "shoulds," freeing us for more efficient and effective structures for ministry in our churches. The creative presentation takes place in the Gerber Classroom Building, Room 203 of the Ashland Center (910 Center Street, Ashland Ohio, 44805). A continental breakfast will be served at 9 a.m. preceding the presentation. 

Jason is a recently-ordained elder in the West Ohio Conference of TUMC, and has served as Senior Minister of Scioto Ridge UMC since March 2013. Prior to his current appointment, he served as an associate at First UMC in Grove City, in an apprenticeship program of the West Ohio Conference for promising future leaders in the church. He is married with four children. A self-proclaimed "nerd," Jason is a well-read, lifelong learner who is actively putting into practice his learnings as he leads his large, active suburban congregation in "making disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."

The polity class is taught by the Rev. Tom Snyder, retired clergy member of the East Ohio Conference, and adjunct faculty at Ashland Theological Seminary. A former professor of Jason's, he attests to our speaker's engaging presence and the usefulness of the material he presents. 

The event is complimentary, but registration is required.


Holy Land Tour - "Journey Through the Land of Israel"
10 Days Dan to Beer Shevah Itinerary
Feb. 27 though March 8, 2015
It is our joy to invite alumni and community members to participate in a life-changing experience to the Bible Lands where you will find a new dimension in understanding Christian history and the life of Jesus our Messiah. We will visit places where Jesus walked, lived, taught, performed miracles, and where he was crucified and raised from the dead. We will take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee; take communion at the Garden Tomb, and participate in Baptismal service in the Jordan River.
For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Dr. John Byron at Ashland Theological Seminary at 419.289.5722 or jbyron@ashland.edu. Act quickly and make your $300 deport to reserve your tickets.
Price: $4,261 including airfare, tour, tips, taxes and fuel charges.

Wesley Book Study

 

United Methodists from across the North Central Jurisdiction are invited to immerse themselves as leaders and participants in serious examination of the lives and works of John and Charles Wesley. This will be accomplished via a book study with the primary resource being "John and Charles Wesley," by Paul Chilcote, Ph.D. Dr. Chilcote is an expert on "all things" Wesley and currently serves as the Academic Dean and Professor of Historical Theology and Wesleyan Studies at Ashland Theological Seminary. 

 

The project will begin on October 1, 2014 and end with a retreat on the Ashland campus in April 2015. Study sessions may be held online (Angel hosted by Ashland) or face-to-face. Whether groups meet online or face-to-face, ALL are required to register online. Registration is $15 to cover the cost of the book. Those completing the book study will receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as follows:

Leaders: 5 CEUs

Participants: 4 CEUs

  

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