Faculty Focus

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…