Faculty Focus
Sigmon Receives Promotion and Tenure
Saint Paul School of Theology is proud to announce the promotion and granting of tenure to Rev. Dr. Casey Sigmon. Effective July 1, 2025, Rev. Dr. Casey Sigmon will be tenured and promoted to the title of Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship. In granting tenure, the seminary recognizes the value of Rev. Dr. Sigmon’s…
Read MoreRev. Dr. Heesung Hwang Joins Saint Paul Faculty
Saint Paul School of Theology is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Dr. Heesung Hwang as Assistant Professor of Christian Religious Education. Dr. Hwang earned her Ph.D. in Christian Education and Congregational Studies from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in 2019. She holds a Master of Divinity from Wesley Theological Seminary; a certificate in TESOL (Teaching…
Read MoreDr. Jacob Randolph Joins Saint Paul Faculty as Assistant Professor of History of Christianity
Saint Paul School of Theology is pleased to announce that Dr. Jacob Randolph has accepted the position of Assistant Professor of History of Christianity. Dr. Randolph earned his Ph.D. in the History of Christianity (Reformation Studies) in 2022 from Baylor University. He holds a Master of Arts degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Church History…
Read MoreSaint Paul Offers Grateful Farewell to Bishop Hayes
Oklahoma City, OK – Saint Paul School of Theology announces the departure of Bishop Robert E. Hayes, Jr. as Bishop-in-Residence effective August 9, 2022. Bishop Hayes is a retired Bishop in the United Methodist Church who served the Oklahoma Conference and was instrumental in the expansion of Saint Paul School of Theology to Oklahoma City.…
Read MoreProfessors Knight and Brandt Announce Retirement Plans
Dr. Jim Brandt, Professor of Historical Theology, and Dr. Hal Knight, Donald and Pearl Wright Professor of Wesleyan Studies and E. Stanley Jones Professor of Evangelism, have announced their plans to retire at the conclusion of the 2021-2022 academic year. In sharing news of their plans, Dr. Jeanne Hoeft, Vice President for Academic Affairs and…
Read MoreNew Faculty Members Bring Unique Expertise to Saint Paul Community
With the fall semester in full swing, students at Saint Paul School of Theology are discovering new opportunities for learning and growth as they advance their ministry work. We are also pleased to welcome our newest faculty members as they share the insights they’ve gained from years of experience in faith communities and in the…
Read MoreDr Jeanne Hoeft Will Retire As Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean
From the desk of President Neil Blair: With mixed emotions, I write to report that Dr Jeanne Hoeft, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean, has announced her decision to retire from her administrative duties at the conclusion of the 2021 – 2022 academic year. Her absence from the Dean’s Office will be keenly felt…
Read MoreSaint Paul School of Theology Welcomes New Assistant Professor
Saint Paul School of Theology is excited to announce the hiring of Dr. Joshua Bartholomew as the new Assistant Professor of Ethics, Church and Society, effective July 1. Dr. Bartholomew brings a breadth of knowledge and experience, most recently serving as Adjunct Professor of Religious and Theological Studies at Iliff School of Theology and Research…
Read MoreSaint Paul School of Theology Welcomes New Regional Director of Course of Study
Saint Paul School of Theology is excited to announce that Dr. Lucas Endicott is the new Regional Director of Course of Study effective March 22. Most recently serving as Associate Director for the Office of Mission, Service and Justice at the Missouri Annual Conference and lecturing at Central Methodist University, Dr. Endicott brings to the…
Read MoreRabbi Michael Zedek Joins Saint Paul As Rabbi-In-Residence
Saint Paul School of Theology is excited to announce the return of Rabbi Michael Zedek as Rabbi-in-Residence beginning Fall 2021. After serving as Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati and Senior Rabbi at Emanuel Congregation in Chicago, Rabbi Zedek returns to Kansas City Metro Area. Before departing Kansas City to teach and…
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