Xavier Johnson Appointed as 2025-26 Homiletician in Residence for Grant Project
Rev. Dr. Xavier Johnson, Asst. Prof. in the Practice of Preaching and Black Church Studies, to collaborate with Lexington Theological Seminary, The BTS Center, and Creation Justice Ministries.
United President to Retire in 2026
Having served at United since 2016, President Kent Millard announces plans to retire in June 2026.
United Celebrates 2025 Commencement
The seminary confers 99 degrees, presents student and alumni/ae awards, and recognizes outgoing dean Dr. David Watson.
With God All Things Are Possible
“With God, all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26 May 22, 2025 We often divide Christians into three main categories: conservative, centrist and progressive according to their theological perspectives. I think that these labels are no longer helpful. It has occurred to me that it might be more helpful to distinguish between those Christians who believe […]
Easter Message 2025
An Easter Message from President Millard “While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them…. But they urged him strongly saying ‘Stay with us’….so he went in to stay with them.” Luke 24:15, 29 April 17, 2025 According to the Gospel of Luke, on the afternoon of Easter Sunday, the […]
Dean David Watson Accepts Leadership Position at Asbury Theological Seminary
Dr. David Watson, United’s senior vice president and academic dean, to become president of Asbury Theological Seminary
Retracing the Steps of Freedom
Retracing the Steps of Freedom Immersion trip to Alabama offers opportunity to engage with the legacy of Civil Rights Movement Students on the Spring 2024 “Enacting the Beloved Community” immersion trip God often grows us through new experiences and faith encounters outside our comfort zones. This is why United requires all Master of Divinity students […]
Rev. Dr. Boise Kimber Begins Term as President of National Baptist Convention USA
Alumnus Begins Term as President of National Baptist Convention USA Congratulations to United alum, Rev. Dr. Boise Kimber who was recently elected President of the National Baptist Convention USA (NBCUSA), the largest predominantly black Protestant denomination in the United States. The NBCUSA Mid-Winter Board Meeting, January 13-16, 2025, is the first denomination-wide gathering under his […]
The Hilliard-Jones “Builders and Bridgers” Doctoral Cohort Travel to England
The Hilliard-Jones “Builders and Bridgers” Doctoral Cohort Travel to England Written by Dr. Christopher Michael Jones Editor’s note: The Immersion Program at United provides unique opportunities for students to encounter other cultures and religions, including diverse expressions of Christianity in the US and abroad. A cross-cultural immersion trip is required for Master of Divinity students […]
Remembering Dr. Donald B. Rogers
Remembering Dr. Donald B. Rogers Thursday, December 5, 2024 With great sadness we share news of the passing of Rev. Dr. Donald B. Rogers (Oct. 17, 1931 – Nov. 20, 2024), Professor Emeritus of Christian Education. Dr. Rogers spent the majority of his teaching career at United Theological Seminary, joining the faculty in 1969 and […]