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

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

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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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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AFTE is thrilled to announce that we will be holding the next John Wesley Fellows’ Christmas Conference at the Lanier Theological Library in Houston, Texas.  Co-hosts will be Truett Theological Seminary and the Woodlands Methodist Church.  You will not want to miss this wonderful event!  Make sure to mark your calendars for December 12-15, 2024. 

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Congratulations Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady for being selected as the next President at Brite Divinity School on the campus of Texas Christina University.  John Wesley Fellow, Dr. Cady, began his term on March 4, 2024 and will officially be inaugurated on November 2, 2024.  Prior to this, Dr. Cady was Senior Minister of First United Methodist Church in Rochester, NY. 

Congratulations to John Wesely Fellow, Rev. Dr. Thomas Glenn Jackson III as he has been selected as the next President of the Foundation For Evangelism.  Prior to this Dr. Jackson served as Professor of Evangelism at Claremont School of Theology from 2011-2022. 

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.

Announcing that 2024 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, 2024.

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