Princeton Theological Seminary Names New President

Oct 09, 2012

Princeton Theological Seminary Names New President

Planet Princeton: Princeton Theological Seminary Names New President

The Rev. M. Craig Barnes, a professor of pastoral theology and the pastor of a large Pittsburgh congregation, has been named the seventh president of Princeton Theological Seminary.

A 1981 graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, Barnes has also served as a trustee of the seminary. He is currently the Robert Meneilly Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Leadership at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and the pastor of the 1,100-member Shadyside Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh

Barnes will begin in his role as president and professor of pastoral ministry on January 1. He will succeed the Reverend Dr. Iain Torrance, who has served as president of Princeton Theological Seminary since 2004 and announced his intention to retire from this role last year. ...

I always like it when our seminaries name people with extensive experience pastoring to the president's position. Congratulations to Dr. Barnes. ...

Posted at 11:32 AM in Education, Presbyterian Church, USA | Permalink

Tags: M. Craig Barnes, Princeton Theological Seminary

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