CarterBaldwin Executive Search, together with Asbury Theological Seminary, announces the naming of David F. Watson, PhD, as the Seminary’s next President. He will begin this role on July 1.
Watson currently serves as Academic Dean, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Professor of New Testament at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH. During his years at United, he has helped to develop the seminary’s emphasis on church renewal, supported the development of multi-lingual programs, initiated the development of a ThD program, and supported early advances in online theological education.
“Dr. Watson is a distinguished scholar, seasoned academic leader, and a deeply committed servant of Christ. His academic credentials, combined with his extensive teaching experience in New Testament studies, provide a solid foundation for leading Asbury’s faculty and students with intellectual rigor and spiritual depth,” said Dr. Steve Moore, an ATS alumnus and Chair of the search committee. “Furthermore, his global perspective aligns with Asbury’s vision to serve the worldwide Church. We firmly believe that Dr. Watson embodies the qualities, character, and leadership necessary to guide Asbury Theological Seminary into its next chapter.”
Watson earned his PhD and MDiv from Southern Methodist University and BA from Texas Tech University. He is lead Editor of the online magazine Firebrand and one of the hosts of the Firebrand podcast, has been published extensively in Christian journals and magazines, and has contributed numerous chapters in books and commentaries.
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About Asbury Theological Seminary
Asbury Theological Seminary was founded in 1923 to prepare and send forth well-trained, sanctified, Spirit-filled, evangelistic ministers to spread scriptural holiness around the world. Today, thousands of Asbury Theological Seminary graduates flourish in every state, on every continent, and in every time zone, reaching the world through evangelism, missions, church planting, preaching, teaching, and counseling. The sun never sets on its graduates. Asbury Theological Seminary continues its mission in providing holistic ministerial preparation as an interdenominational institution with a flagship campus in Wilmore, KY. and extension sites in Colorado Springs, Memphis, Orlando, Tampa, and Tulsa, and fully online degree programs.
