Dear Asbury Seminary Community,
We invite you to join us for the inauguration celebration of Dr. David F. Watson, III, as he leads Asbury Theological Seminary as its 9th president. Below you will find a list of community events we will be hosting to celebrate this historic event.
Inauguration Events
Saturday, November 1, 2025
- Installation Service – 1:30–3:00 p.m.
Overflow will be available in McKenna Chapel
*Reception Immediately Following in the B.L. Fisher Library
Sunday, November 2, 2025
- Lecture Series: Dr. David F. Watson – 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Monday, November 3, 2025
- Lecture Series: Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns – 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- A Special Night of Music – 7:00–8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
- Lecture Series: Dr. Craig Keener – 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
*All events will be in Estes Chapel unless otherwise noted
If you will be attending in person, please use the link below to RSVP for the reception.
If you are unable to join us in person, we invite you to participate via livestream by using the link below.
Join us in celebration as we welcome Dr. Watson and his family to the Asbury community. Please remember Dr. Watson in prayer as he seeks the Lord’s guidance and leads Asbury in this next season of ministry.
In Christ,
Helen Rhea Stumbo
Chair, Board of Trustees
Asbury Theological Seminary
Congratulations to Dr. Watson, as he takes over the office of President of Asbury Theological Seminary! May the Lord God be with him and guide his steps and bless and strengthen the Asbury Community with knowledge and wisdom! -Dr.Thakur Prasad Paudel (Sam)