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The church changes the world not by making converts but by making disciples.

A Foundation for Theological Education

emphasizing the evangelical Wesleyan tradition

Welcome to AFTE, where we believe in traditioned innovation and the renewal of the Church. If you are a gifted scholar-teacher-leader who shares this commitment, we invite you to learn more about the John Wesley Fellowships.

Featured Fellows

AFTE grants John Wesley Fellowships to outstanding scholar-teacher-leaders who exemplify a commitment to traditioned innovation and are capable of providing decisive leadership in Church renewal. These fellowships will assist doctoral candidates in pursuing their studies at the finest universities while nurturing gifted minds and passionate hearts that will transform the landscape of theological education.

Rev. Dr. Laceye C. Warner

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Dr. Scott J. Jones

A Wesley scholar serving as bishop

When you look at the modern history of the Methodist church, a name that stands out as having a tremendous impact is Bishop Scott J. Jones. Throughout his life, Jones has displayed his passion for…

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Dr. Wendy J. Deichmann

Dr. Wendy Deichmann has a black and white photograph from when she was seven or eight years old, standing in front of her younger siblings and an assortment of dolls sitting in chairs, teaching them….

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    Announcing that 2024 John Wesley Fellowship Scholarship Applications are now being accepted. Please see the at…
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    John Wesley Fellows and special guests, we look forward to you joining us Thursday-Sunday, January 11-14, 2024…
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  • Installation and Re-appointment of Edgardo Colón-Emeric at Duke Divinity School
    Edgardo Colón-Emeric, a theologian and international leader in ecumenicalengagement who has served as dean of …
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  • Installations at the SMU Perkins School of Theology
    Dr. Ted Campbell was installed as the Albert C. Outler Professor of Wesley Studies at Perkins School of Theolo…
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Fellows attending higher education colleges, universities and seminaries

Fellows serve at these higher education colleges, universities and seminaries

Lane Davis
Huntingdon College
Dr. Joy J Moore
Luther Seminary
Dr. Matthew Sigler
Seattle Pacific School of Theology
Dr. Segbegnon Mathieu Gnonhossou
Seattle Pacific School of Theology
Dr. Craig Hill
Southern Methodist University – Perkins School of Theology
Dr. Ben Witherington III
Asbury Theological Seminary
Andrew Kinsey (Denman Fellow)
United Theological Seminary
Dr. Dustin Benac
Baylor University
Dr. Presian Renee Burroughs
Wake Forest University School of Divinity
Dr. Ted A. Campbell
Southern Methodist University – Perkins School of Theology
Rev. Dr. Natalya Cherry
Brite Divinity School
Dr. Michael Christensen
Northwind Theological Seminary
Dr. Elizabeth Agnew Cochran
Duquesne University
Rev. Dr. Edgardo Colón-Emeric
Duke Divinity School
Dr. Wendy J. Deichmann
United Theological Seminary
Dr. Amy Laura Hall
Duke Divinity School
Dr. Katie Marie Heffelfinger

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Dr. J. Thomas Holsinger-Friesen
Spring Arbor University
Dr. Brad Johnson
Asbury Theological Seminary
Dr. Beth Felker Jones
Northern Seminary
Dr. Kevin Kinghorn
Asbury Theological Seminary
Dr. Stephen L. Martyn
Asbury Theological Seminary
Dr. Daniel McFee
Colorado State University Global
Dr. Samantha Miller
Whitworth University
Dr. Robert S. Moore-Jumonville
Spring Arbor University
Dr. Suzanne B. Nicholson

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Dr. Sujin Pak

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Dr. Anna Adams Petrin
Marywood University
Dr. Sarah Sours
Huntingdon College
Dr. Craig Vondergeest
Presbyterian College
Dr. Jerry L. Walls
Houston Baptist University
Rev. Dr. Diana Abernethy
Huntingdon College
Dr. William M. Beachy
Ashland Theological Seminary
Dr. Jason Byassee
Vancouver School of Theology
Dr. David Carr
Northeaster Seminary
Dr. Esther Chung-Kim
Claremont McKenna College
Rev. Dr. Elmer M. Colyer
Dubuque Theological Seminary
Dr. Richard Cornell
Spring Arbor University
Dr. David Evans
Eastern Mennonite University
Dr. Joel B. Green

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Dr. Peter Han
Elgin Community College
Dr. Richard B. Hays
Duke Divinity School
Dr. Kristin Lee Helms
Roberts Wesleyan College
Dr. Justus Hunter
United Theological Seminary
Dr. Christine Johnson
Asbury Theological Seminary
Dr. L. Gregory Jones
Belmont University
Dr. Scott T. Kisker
United Theological Seminary
Dr. Jackson Lashier
Southwestern College – Kansas
Dr. Joel Marcus LeMon
Candler School of Theology, Emory University
Dr. David McCabe
Bethel College
Dr. Collin Mueller
University of Maryland
Dr. Roger Owens
Pittsburg Theological Seminary
Dr. Priscilla Pope-Levison
Southern Methodist University – Perkins School of Theology
Dr. J. Lester Ruth
Duke Divinity School
Dr. Beth Mae Sheppard
University of West Georgia
Dr. Michael B. Simmons
Auburn University Montgomery
Rev. Dr. Stephen Sours
Huntingdon College
Dr. Douglas M. Strong
Seattle Pacific School of Theology
Dr. Kevin Watson

No results found.

Dr. Brittany Wilson
Duke Divinity School
Rev. Dr. Amy Valdez Barker
Candler School of Theology, Emory University
Dr. Kenneth W. Brewer
Spring Arbor University
Dr. Jung Hyun Choi
Duke Divinity School
Dr. Jeffrey Conklin-Miller
Cliff College
Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean
Princeton Theological Seminary
Dr. Tammie Grimm
Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University
Dr. Michael Halcomb
Pacific Rim Christian University
Dr. L. Daniel Hawk
Ashland Theological Seminary
Dr. Elaine Heath
Neighborhood Seminary
Dr. Jack Jackson
United Theological Seminary
Dr. Sangwoo Kim
Duke Divinity School
Rev. Dr. Maureen Knudsen Langdoc
DePauw University
Dr. D. Brent Laytham
St. Mary’s Seminary and University Ecumenical Institute of Theology
Dr. D. Stephen Long
Southern Methodist University – Perkins School of Theology
Dr. Rebekah Miles
Southern Methodist University – Perkins School of Theology
Dr. Guy Nave
Luther College
Dr. Luther J. Oconer
Asbury Theological Seminary
Dr. Alan G. Padgett
Luther Seminary
Rev. Dr. Emily Peck-McClain
Wesley Theological Seminary
Dr. Brian Russell

No results found.

Dr. Matthew Schlimm
Dubuque Theological Seminary
Dr. J. Warren Smith
Duke Divinity School
Dr. Robert J. Stamps
Asbury Theological Seminary
Dr. Lawson G. Stone
Asbury Theological Seminary
Dr. Mark Teasdale
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Dr. John R. Tyson

No results found.

Dr. J. Ross Wagner
Duke Divinity School
Rev. Dr. Laceye C. Warner
Duke Divinity School
Dr. Scott F. Williams
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Dr. Khiok-Khng Yeo
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
Dr. Jerry Breen

No results found.

Melanie Dobson
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
David McCarthy
Mt. Saint Mary’s University
Kristen Oh
Azusa Pacific University
Wendy Mohler-Seib
Friends University
Austin Rivera
Wake Forest University School of Divinity
Hyemin Na
Wesley Theological Seminary
Suzanne Nicholson
Asbury University

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