Shahan to Assist with SPST Community Engagement in Oklahoma

Saint Paul School of Theology is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Adam Shahan ’16, Senior Pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City, as the new coordinator for External Relations in the Oklahoma Region. In this part-time capacity, Rev. Shahan will play a vital part in representing Saint Paul within the community.

Rev. Shahan’s responsibilities will include strengthening relationships with donors, alums, and friends of Saint Paul School of Theology throughout Oklahoma, including the Oklahoma Annual Conference and the Oklahoma Indian Mission Conference of the United Methodist Church. Additionally, Rev. Shahan will assist in cultivating and deepening relationships with Oklahoma City University, where the seminary’s Oklahoma Campus is located. One of his key initiatives will be establishing a “Friends of Saint Paul” organization, which will convene two to three times yearly to support the seminary’s mission and community.

Adam Shahan brings a wealth of experience and passion to this role. He serves as the Senior Minister of Wesley United Methodist Church OKC and is an adjunct instructor in the Wimberly School of Religion at Oklahoma City University. His extensive involvement in the church community includes his roles as the Registrar for the Central District Committee on Ordained Ministry and Chairperson of the Conference New Faith Communities Ministry Team (NFC). Shahan’s deep connections within the region and his dedication to theological education make him an asset to Saint Paul School of Theology.

In addition to his ministry roles, Rev. Shahan is pursuing his Doctor of Ministry at Saint Paul School of Theology. He is married to Aly Shahan, Director of University Church Relations and Religious Life at Oklahoma City University. Together, they have two children.

Saint Paul School of Theology has prepared leaders for ministry at its Oklahoma Campus since 2008. Students at the Oklahoma Campus benefit from access to the resources of a vibrant university and the supportive environment of a close-knit seminary community. In collaboration with Oklahoma City University, Saint Paul also offers a Three Plus Three Accelerated Degree Program, enabling students to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in just six years.

For more information about Saint Paul School of Theology and its programs, please schedule a Campus Tour or visit spst.edu.