Author: Bryan P Stone
Hikari Kokai Chang (STM '88)
The Rev. Hikari Kokai Chang is a regional missionary of The United Methodist Church serving as administrative and program director of the Wesley Foundation in Tokyo, Japan. Regional missionaries are placed and supported by United Methodist Women. Hikari was appointed in 2012 to lead the Wesley Foundation, an independent organization engaged in activities of public […]
Ben Hartley (M.Div '00, Th.D. '05)
Ben Hartley has been teaching at Palmer Theological Seminary since 2005. In addition to courses in Christian mission and the history of world Christianity Professor Hartley teaches United Methodist History and Early Doctrine each year. Professor Hartley’s second book, Evangelicals at a Crossroads: Revivalism and Social Reform in Boston was published in 2011 by the […]
Meredith Hoxie Schol (MDiv., STH ’11)
After graduating from BU, Meredith began a PhD in Christian Education and Congregational Studies at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, IL. Her studies and her vocation focus on the intersection of Christian education and social engagement, encouraging disciple-making that is developed through ministries of justice and compassion. She was recently approved for commissioning as a […]
Zina Jacque (M.Div '97, Th.D. '05)
Zina Jacque arrived at BU on the cusp of her 40th birthday. Degrees in hand from Northwestern (BA) and Columbia (MA) Universities; seminary was not in her plans. Her position as the Director of Admission at the University of California Santa Cruz was quite fulfilling. But God had another plan. Since arriving in Boston, Rev. […]
Reverend John Blair (STH ’72)
Among 42 years of ministry, Reverend John Blair, (STH ’72) and Becky (CLA ’71) served eight years in Australia’s Outback, respectively, as a Uniting Church Flying Padre flying a Cessna 182, offering pastoral counselling, care and religious services, while Becky managed The Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Centre, Broken Hill. In June, he retires as […]
Rodrick Echols (M.Div. '09)
Rodrick Echols (M.Div. ’09) is from Memphis, TN and a graduate of Brown University; he worked for three years with Rhode Island area non-profit organizations before coming to Boston University in January 2005. Rod has held development roles with several institutions like Brown, United Way Boston, and City Year. Now a California resident, he serves […]
Katie Cole (STH ’12, SSW ’12)
Katie Cole (STH ’12, SSW ’12) is from North Carolina and graduated with M.Div. and M.S.W. degrees from Boston University. As a student, Katie worked for the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization (GBIO) as an Organizer fighting for affordable health care for all. She also completed her field education at Fourth Presbyterian in South Boston. After […]
Dr. Robert P. Crosby (STH '54)
Dr. Robert P. Crosby (STH ’54) was profoundly impacted by T-groups with Dr. Walter Holcomb and the ministry of Dr. Howard Thurman during his time at STH. He went on to write seven books, founded the Leadership Institute of Spokane-LIOS (later in Seattle) in 1969 and created the first ever M.A. in the Applied Behavioral […]
Alex Froom (STH 2012, SSW 2012)
Alex Froom (STH 2012, SSW 2012) is a recent alum of STH. Leaving Boston, Alex followed his passion to the southwest where he is now the Executive Director of Rez Refuge Ministries. This non-profit is devoted to building relationships and leaders in Fort Defiance, Navajo Nation, Arizona by running a community center, providing youth development […]
Dr. Edward Powell Wimberly (STH 1968, 1971, & GRS 1976, Ph.D.)
Dr. Edward Powell Wimberly (STH 1968, 1971, & GRS 1976, Ph.D.) is the Jarena Lee Professor of Pastoral Care at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, GA. He has lectured and led workshops across the globe, while authoring numerous books. As an elder in the United Methodist Church, Dr. Wimberly pastored various churches in […]