2024 AFTE John Wesley Fellows

A Foundation for Theological Education (AFTE) John Wesley Fellowships have been awarded to four doctoral students.

The John Wesley Fellows program is designed to promote the renewal of theological education by supporting promising scholars in the Wesleyan tradition who are committed to the classical Christian faith, a robust Wesleyan understanding of Christian doctrine, and spiritual renewal of the Church and its people in service to the world. Scholarships are awarded to doctoral students to help them complete their studies. Recipients also participate in the Fellowship, which includes an annual Christmas Conference where fellows engage in scholarly conversation in service to the Church.

May 12, 2024, 12:00 am

Madison Bridges

Madison is a 2018 graduate of Spring Arbor University with a BA in Biblical Studies and graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary with a MA in Theological Studies in 2023. She currently is enrolled at University of Aberdeen where she is pursuing her PhD in Divinity with a focus on Practical theology and church methods of care. Madison plans to teach at a college and perform academic research in her field.

Madison resides in Cochran, Georgia

Richard Clark

Richard is a 2013 graduate of Liberty University with a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies and a 2017 graduate of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a MA in Theology with a concentration on the Philosophy of Religion where he also received a Graduate Certificate in Counseling Ministry. Richard is currently enrolled at the University of Manchester through Nazarene Theological College where he is pursuing his PhD in Christian Theology. He expects to be a bi-vocational professor of theology and Philosophy, while serving as a Global Methodist Minister.

Richard, his wife, Lydia and son Gabriel will be relocating to Winfield, Kansas in July.

Allie Hayes Shulman

Allie is a 2011 graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill with a BA in Sociology/Public Policy and graduated from Duke Divinity School with a MDiv in 2017. She will be attending SMU where she will pursue her PhD in the History of Christian Tradition. Allie’s aspiration is teaching and researching at an undergraduate institution or seminary.

Allie and her husband, Dan, along with their children, Joel, Eva and Ruah currently reside in Dallas, Texas.

Hindrek Taavet Taimla

Taavet is a 2011 graduate of Tartu University with a BA in Theology and a 2017 graduate of Asbury Theological Seminary with a MDiv in Seminary. He is pursuing his PhD in Intercultural Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary with a focus on Biblical Theology. Taavet is currently pastoring an EMC church and his plans include academic teaching, mission work and pastoral ministry.

Taavet and his wife, Veronika, along with their children, Amada and Marta currently reside in Estonia but will be moving to Kentucky for school.

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AFTE’s First International Travel Experience a Huge Success

Twenty John Wesley Fellows, spouses, and friends were able to experience a trip of a lifetime. The travel itinerary centered on the celebration of the 1700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. It took place from May 17th to May 27th, coinciding with the celebration of the creed. The travels were throughout Western Turkey, making stops in many of the seven cities of Revelation. The experience was extremely engaging, enlightening and life changing for many of the participants. Everyone was tremendously grateful to AFTE for allowing this event to take place and look forward to future travel experiences! Please see the photo library in addition to viewing the presentations that were given during the trip on our YouTube channel.

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2025 AFTE John Wesley Fellows

A Foundation for Theological Education (AFTE) John Wesley Fellowships have been awarded to seven doctoral students.

Application for 2025 John Wesley Fellowship Scholarship

Announcing that 2025 John Wesley Fellowship Scholarship Applications are now being accepted. Please see the attached form for full requirements and instructions. Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2025.

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Rev. Dr. Joy Moore has been named President of University

Congratulations Rev. Dr. Joy Moore for being selected as the next President of Northern Seminary in Chicago. John Wesley Fellow, Dr. Moore will officially begin on December 1, 2024.

Check out the official announcement at the link below.

Northern Seminary Names Dr. Joy J. Moore as 13th President | Northern Seminary

1700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea

Prepare yourself for a gathering John Wesley Fellows and Friends of AFTE to celebrate the Wesleyan reception of the Nicene Creed and its spiritual heritage at Nicaea (modern Iznik, Turkey) and other locations relevant to the Seven Ecumenical Councils at the root of our shared faith. Join us in a pilgrimage tour walking in the pathways of apostles and praying in the basilicas of early bishops. The tour through lands of ancient treasures and Church history is scheduled for May 17–27, 2025.

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2024 Christmas Conference at the Lanier Theological Library

JWF and friends of AFTE, we look forward to you joining us Thursday-Sunday, December 12-15, 2024, for the AFTE John Wesley Fellowship Christmas Conference at The Lanier Theological Library in Houston, Texas. Conference panels and guest speakers will be centered on Faith Engaging Culture in Times Like These.

Dr. Steve Garber, author of Fabric of Faithfulness, Visions of Vocation, and other works, will be one of our special guests in addition our worship times will include Isaac Wardell of Porter’s Gate, Mark Swayze of Bristol House, and Dr. Steven Newby of Baylor along with our fellows. The conference is being co-hosted by The Woodlands Methodist Church and Baylor’s Truett Seminary. We will share more details about our time soon.

The Christmas Conference will begin with conference check-in at The Hilton Garden Inns on Thursday, December 12^th at 3:00 p.m. and conclude on Saturday, January 13^th at 3:00 p.m. Please schedule your departure for no earlier than Saturday, December 14^th 3:30 p.m. so that there is ample time to obtain transportation to the airport for travel home. (If it is best to stay over Saturday night, your hotel will be covered.)

Once you have registered for the conference, hotel reservations with the Hilton Garden Inn will be made for you through the AFTE office.

Return the attached registration form to caman@twmc.org as soon as possible and no later than Monday, November 11, 2024.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: A pre-arrival email will be sent to you two weeks prior to the event providing a detailed schedule, additional information and your hotel room confirmation number if you are staying with us.

If you have any questions, please contact me at caman@twumc.org or 281.297.5900 x2301 or at 210.557.1705 (cell).

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