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Dr 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…

Saint Paul 60th Anniversary Celebration Canceled
We hope that you are enjoying your summer and taking time to relax and rejuvenate! We wanted to reach out to let you know that after careful consideration of the current climate, we have decided to cancel our 60th Anniversary Celebration. The safety and well-being of the Saint Paul community are at the forefront of our…

Saint Paul Welcomes New Chapel Coordinator In Oklahoma
Saint Paul School of Theology is excited to announce the hiring of Rev. Jen Logsdon-Kellogg as the new Oklahoma Campus Chapel Coordinator, effective August 2021. Rev. Jen Logsdon-Kellogg is an ordained Elder in the Oklahoma Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, where she serves as Pastor at Bridgeview United Methodist Church in Norman, Oklahoma.…

Thank You, Rev. Rodney Newman
by Rev. Dr. Casey Sigmon Today we celebrate Rev. Rodney Newman on this, his last chapel service, with Saint Paul School of Theology. Since 2007, Rod has been a fixture at Oklahoma City University – coordinating worship as University Chaplain and Director of Religious Life, then serving as Director of the Wesley Center, mentoring…

What Is the Role of a Deacon in the Church & Community?
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Order of the Deacon, which was established in 1996 in the United Methodist Church. Deacons are called by God and ordained by a bishop for a lifetime of ministry. They serve as a witness to God’s Word, especially to the marginalized, the oppressed and the suffering. Their…