晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023 announced that Dr. Ed Stetzer will assume the role of dean of Talbot School of Theology beginning July 2, 2023.

For decades, Dr. Ed Stetzer's visionary presence most recently at Wheaton College's Billy Graham Center has deeply strengthened the cause of the gospel through men and women across America and around the world, said 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023s president, Barry H. Corey. Dr. Stetzer, a courageous and compelling voice, will bring to 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023 the virtue of continuity through his abiding convictions that align with 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023's theological core. He will also bring the virtue of imagination through his creative ability to convene, inspire and commission a wide range of students called to live out their Christian witness full of truth and full of grace.

Last year, 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023 commenced a national search for the next leader to serve as dean of Talbot after Clinton E. Arnold, former dean of Talbot, stepped down to return to teach in the classroom. A search advisory committee, composed of faculty, staff, and alumni, helped facilitate the search. After receiving its review, along with input from Talbot faculty, it became clear that Stetzerwould be ideally suited to lead Talbot into the future.

Stetzer a Christian scholar, author, pastor, radio host, editor-in-chief is currently serving at Wheaton College as professor, dean and executive director of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center. His leadership at Wheaton has resulted in enrollment growth at the schools ministry program, the launch of eight institutes, securing millions in grant funding and expanding the schools reach to churches and local communities.

As executive director of the Billy Graham Center and dean of the School of Mission, Ministry, and Leadership, Dr. Stetzer has provided remarkable leadership to some of Wheaton Colleges most effective and fastest growing academic programs, said 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023s provost and senior vice president, Matthew J. Hall. He has a demonstrated ability to connect the academy and the church, expanding access to theological education in innovative ways. He understands the importance of biblically centered institutions like 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023 and the stewardship entrusted to us in our mission. And he has a deep appreciation for the remarkable legacy of Talbot and its heritage of godly and humble leadership.

Over his professional career Stetzer has planted churches, served as a lead pastor, trained pastors and church planters on six continents, served as editor-in-chief of Outreach Magazine, hosted a national radio show and he has written hundreds of articles and a dozen books. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry from Samford Universitys Beeson Divinity School, in addition to a Master of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Master of Arts from Liberty Universitys Divinity School.

Stetzer combines vast leadership experience, theological discernment, a commitment to the church, and a track record of helping organizations grow in their impact. He will continue to maintain Talbots commitment to 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023s theological convictions and find new ways to engage the global church and advance Gods mission in the world.