2009 FTE Undergraduate Fellows:

Robert C. BruceCornell UniversityPresbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Brett R. Butler Colgate UniversityPresbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Ariel R. CarverWilson CollegePresbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Jeremiah I. ChesterSamford UniversityPrimitive Baptist Church

Linnéa K. ClarkYale UniversityEvangelical Lutheran Church in America

Emily CohenSeattle UniversityNon-denominational

Megan M. CulbertsonSimpson CollegeUnited Church of Christ

Rebecca A. FaliveneUniversity of DallasRoman Catholic Church

Muriel D. Gallo-ChasanoffGrinnell CollegeNon-denominational

Nina C. Giviyan-KermaniUniversity of ChicagoEpiscopal Church

Erik K. GraysonUniversity of South CarolinaUnited Methodist Church

Chelsea L. GuentherAgnes Scott CollegePresbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Lacey A. HudspethRhodes CollegePresbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Daniel R. JacobWittenberg UniversityEvangelical Lutheran Church in America

Jonathan M. JohnsonChapman UniversityPentecostal - Independent

Madeline M. JohnsonYale UniversityNon-denominational

Nicholas A. JohnsonUniversity of ChicagoAmerican Baptist Church

Alison M. JonesLaGrange CollegeUnited Methodist Church

Joshua K. JonesSt. Norbert CollegeRoman Catholic Church

Rachel M. Jones The College of William & MaryPresbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Michelle R. KaileyDenison UniversityNon-denominational

Celie L. KatovitchGettysburg CollegeUnitarian Universalist Association

Robert S. KingClark Atlanta UniversityUnited Methodist Church

Dana J. KlineUniversity of Northern IowaInterdenominational Church

Samantha J. KretzSt. Norbert CollegeRoman Catholic Church

Kory L. LaCroixSt. John’s UniversityRoman Catholic Church

Daniel H. LilesCalifornia Lutheran UniversityEvangelical Lutheran Church in America

Samantha M. LyonConcordia CollegeEvangelical Lutheran Church in America

Brian A. MesimerUniversity of South CarolinaSouthern Baptist Church

The Fund for Theological Education has awarded more than $1.5 million in fellowships and support to the Class of 2009 FTE Fellows — the next generation of leaders for the church and society.

“I want to prepare for a ministry of hands-on, community-centered work.”Aaron D. BanMinistry Fellow

“Because of what I have endured in my life, I am able not only to stand but to teach and help others.”Lichelle L. Beeler Congregational Fellow

“I am open to wherever God might lead me.”Elizabeth K.TolandCongregational & VEV Fellow

FTE Undergraduate Fellows (50 college juniors and seniors) receive a $2,000 awardfor educational expenses or an experience related to the exploration of ministry.

Breanna J. NickelGoshen CollegeMennonite Church

Scott D. ParnellFurman UniversityEpiscopal Church

Shannon E. PrestonCollege of Saint BenedictEpiscopal Church

Paul C. QuastColorado CollegeRoman Catholic Church

Krysta S. RexrodeWest Virginia Wesleyan CollegeUnited Methodist Church

Kristin E. RiegelMacalester CollegePresbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Kayla N. RobinsonAnderson UniversityChurch of God

Shannon C. RodenbergOklahoma City University United Methodist Church

Kelsey A. SchmidtRegis UniversityRoman Catholic Church

Kellie M. SharpeUniversity of South CarolinaSouthern Baptist Church

Elizabeth G. SingletonAugustana CollegeEvangelical Lutheran Church in America

Tyler H. SitBoston UniversityUnited Methodist Church

Jeffrey R. SkaffHope CollegePresbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Emily E. SpearmanHastings CollegeUnited Methodist Church

Zayna H. Thompson McCollumElmhurst CollegeUnited Church of Christ

Samantha M. TulinSpelman CollegeNon-denominational

Adam D. WertGrinnell CollegeUnited Methodist Church

David M. WestfallCalvin CollegeAnglican Church

Angela M. WilhiteChapman UniversityChristian Church

Laura K. WilsonGrinnell CollegeUnited Methodist Church

Crystal M. ZookGoshen CollegeMennonite Church

“The seminary impacts students and students impact their faith community.”Karl F. Brower Doctoral Renewal Fellow

“I want to use my degree to teach and inspire.”Brett J. EsakiNorth American Doctoral Fellow

“I enjoy reflecting theologically on the ways that God speaks and acts through people.”Stephanie M. CrumptonDissertation Fellow

FTE Undergraduate Fellows, con’t.

2009 FTE Congregational Fellows:

Christine C. AndersonLutheran School of Theology at ChicagoEvangelical Lutheran Church in America

Lichelle L. BeelerMemphis Theological SeminaryNon-denominational

Michael S. L. ChaseRegent CollegeEpiscopal Church

Katherine M. ChatelainePrinceton Theological SeminaryEvangelical Lutheran Church in America

Kelly M. ColwellIliff School of TheologyUnited Church of Christ

Joe Ella Darby Columbia Theological SeminaryNational Baptist Church

Jenny S. FaberEden Theological SeminaryUnited Church of Christ

Leslie C. FullerColumbia Theological SeminaryPresbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Otis Gaddis, IIIYale University Divinity SchoolEpiscopal Church

Elizabeth G. GreavesColumbia Theological SeminaryPresbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Lindsey M. HallGarrett-Evangelical Theological SeminaryUnited Methodist Church

Benjamin C. HildingLuther SeminaryEvangelical Lutheran Church in America

Sarah S. HowellDuke Divinity SchoolUnited Methodist Church

Staci J. ImesPacific School of ReligionPresbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Kimberly K. JenneCandler School of TheologyUnited Methodist Church

Sheryl H. E. JohnsonEmmanuel College, University of TorontoUnited Church of Canada

Christin W. JohnsonColumbia Theological SeminaryPresbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Jonathan M. KanaryNashotah HouseEpiscopal Church

Alexander T. KirkRegent CollegeEvangelical Free Church of America

Kyle G. KyzerColumbia Theological SeminaryPresbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Emerson B. LukeFuller Theological SeminaryNon-denominational

Timothy G. MaybeeLuther SeminaryEvangelical Lutheran Church in America

Madison R. McClendonUniversity of Chicago Divinity School Cooperative Baptist Church

Wesley R. MenkeClaremont School of TheologyEvangelical Lutheran Church in America

Michael K. MillerDuke Divinity SchoolFree Methodist Church

Stephen W. MillerConcordia Theological Seminary(St. Louis)Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod)

Jason P. MyersCandler School of TheologyBaptist

Audrey L. O’BrienVirginia Theological SeminaryEpiscopal Church

Alexander A. PetersonYale University Divinity SchoolPresbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Rebecca R. RaneyHoly Cross Greek Orthodox Schoolof TheologyEastern Orthodox Church

Seth A. RaymondDuke Divinity SchoolEpiscopal Church

Jonathan M. RogersHarvard Divinity SchoolUnitarian Univeralist Association

Sarah W. RohdeLutheran School of Theology at ChicagoEvangelical Lutheran Church in America

“The influence of theology and my passion for the New Testament have motivated my interest in theological scholarship and teaching.”Bridgett A. GreenDoctoral Fellow

“I hope my path of ministry will nourish people in a way that will inform a life dedicated to social justice and peace.”Emily Cohen UndergraduateFellow

“My desire to share education for empowerment has led to my involvement in community education projects.”Lerone A. MartinDissertation Fellow

FTE Congregational Fellows (40 entering Master of Divinity students) receive a $2,000 to $5,000award to match, dollar for dollar, support from their congregations for tuition and expenses.

Anthony J. SanduskyVanderbilt University Divinity SchoolMissionary Baptist Church

Nicholas L. StoddardEastern Mennonite SeminaryMennonite Church

Drew J. StraitUniversity of Chicago Divinity SchoolMennonite Church

Nathan C. SuttonLutheran School of Theology at ChicagoEvangelical Lutheran Church in America

Matthew S. SwehlaHoly Cross Greek Orthodox Schoolof TheologyGreek Orthodox Church

Elizabeth K. TolandColumbia Theological SeminaryPresbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

“I realized my call to ministry through my experience teaching students.”Laura JohnstonMinistry Fellow

“I had never really considered becoming a pastor, but in many ways it seemed like a natural fit.”Michael S. L. ChaseCongregational Fellow

“My interest is interpreting the Bible to address issues relevant to contemporary social context.”Naw San Dee KDNorth American Doctoral Fellow

2009 FTE Ministry Fellows:

Carolyn B. Albert Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Timothy C. BaerVirginia Theological SeminaryEpiscopal Church

K. Alda Balthrop-LewisUniversity of Chicago Divinity School Roman Catholic Church

Aaron D. BanEden Theological SeminaryUnited Church of Christ

Tiauna Y. BoydChicago Theological SeminaryUnited Church of Christ

Charlene D. BrownDuke Divinity SchoolAmerican Baptist Church

Charles Micah ChristianBoston University School of Theology Christian and Missionary Alliance

FTE Ministry Fellows (20 second-year Master of Divinity students) are awarded $10,000 for educational expenses and to fund a self-designed summer project to enrich their formation as ministerial leaders.

Andrew S. HudsonPrinceton Theological Seminary Church of God (Cleveland, TN)

Laura L. JohnstonJesuit School of TheologyRoman Catholic Church

Joshua A. KouriPerkins School of TheologyUnited Methodist Church

Margaret A. MitsuyasuPrinceton Theological SeminaryPresbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Hannah R. PeckYale University Divinity SchoolUnited Methodist Church

Anders W. PetersonPacific Lutheran Theological Seminary Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Jennifer A. QuigleyBoston University School of Theology United Methodist Church

Christina A. RepoleyCandler School of TheologySociety of Friends (Quakers)

Shakira L. Sanchez-CollinsYale UniversityAfrican Methodist Episcopal Church

Ali C. SevillaVanderbilt University Divinity School Episcopal Church

Kristopher R. WalhofRegent CollegeChristian Reformed Church

Justin G. WestFuller Theological SeminaryAfrican Methodist Episcopal Church

Julia Sierra WilkinsonHarvard Divinity SchoolEpiscopal Church

FTE Congregational Fellows, con’t.Tracy J. WellsUniversity of the South School of TheologyEpiscopal Church

“It is my desire to see the church respond faithfully, and I am excited to do my part in helping that to become a reality.”Margaret A. MitsuyasuMinistry Fellow

“I look forward to seminary because I believe there is so much more to my calling than I have yet discerned.”Audrey L. O’BrienCongregationalFellow

“My goal as a teacher is to help students understand the past and help them become knowledgeable about current issues.”Robert L. Green, Jr.Dissertation Fellow

FTE Volunteers Exploring Vocation Fellows (10 recent college graduates who are participants infaith-based volunteer service organizations) are awarded $2,500 to pursue a Master of Divinity degree.2009 FTE Volunteers Exploring Vocation Fellows:

Elizabeth M. CampbellVanderbilt University Divinity SchoolEpiscopal Service CorpsEpiscopal Church

Rebecca M. GuhinUniversity of Notre DameJesuit Volunteer CorpsRoman Catholic Church

Rebekah L. HouffBethany Theological SeminaryBrethren Volunteer ServiceChurch of the Brethren

Staci J. ImesPacific School of ReligionPC (U.S.A.) Young Adult VolunteersPresbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Joseph M. KolarUniversity of Notre DameLasallian VolunteersRoman Catholic Church

Leah E. LymanCandler School of TheologyUCC Young Adult Service CommunitiesUnited Church of Christ

Sudie E. NiesenAustin Presbyterian Theological SeminaryPC (U.S.A.) Young Adult VolunteersPresbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Elizabeth K. TolandColumbia Theological SeminaryPC (U.S.A.) Young Adult VolunteersPresbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Matthew L. WrightVirginia Theological SeminaryEpiscopal Service CorpsEpiscopal Church

Tyler J. ZoanniHarvard Divinity SchoolLutheran Volunteer CorpsEvangelical Lutheran Church in America

“Community is at the heart of my experience as a Christian, and it is my foundation for exploring pastoral ministry.”Ali C. SevillaMinistry Fellow

“Based on my understanding of and engagement with the academy, the path of the scholar is not only a career, it is a ministry.”Elana P. JeffersonDoctoral Fellow

“The church must engage this multifaceted culture and work tirelessly to promote changes that allow for the empowerment of all people.”Leslie C. FullerCongregational Fellow

FTE Doctoral Fellows (10 African-American doctoral students) receive a stipend of up to $18,000,renewable for a second year. In addition, 14 Doctoral Fellows receive renewal grants.2009 FTE Doctoral Fellows:

Charlotte Y. AugustineClaremont Graduate UniversityEthicsBaptist

Bridgett A. GreenVanderbilt UniversityNew Testament and Early ChristianityPresbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Darrius D. HillsRice UniversityReligious Studies/African AmericanReligious StudiesUnited Methodist Church

Elana P. JeffersonEmory UniversityPersons, Community and ReligiousPracticesBaptist

Jason O. JeffriesRice UniversityReligious Studies/African AmericanReligious StudiesNational Baptist Church

Richard W. Newton, Jr.Claremont Graduate UniversityNew TestamentUnited Methodist Church

Melva L. SampsonEmory UniversityPractical TheologyBaptist Church

Marlene Q. UnderwoodDrew UniversityHebrew BibleUnited Church of Christ

Alexis S. WellsEmory UniversityAmerican Religious CulturesPresbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Gerald L. Williams, Jr.Harvard UniversitySystematic Theology/Philosophy of ReligionUnited Methodist Church

2009 FTE Doctoral Renewal Fellows:

Lisa M. BowensPrinceton Theological Seminary New TestamentPentecostal - Independent

Karl F. BrowerCatholic University of AmericaBiblical StudiesBaptist

Arthur F. Carter, Jr.Vanderbilt UniversityNew Testament and Early ChurchNational Baptist Convention, USA

Jonathan L. ChismRice UniversityAfrican American Religious StudiesChurch of God in Christ

Christopher E. HarrisonGraduate Theological UnionEthicsIndependent Baptist Church

Jay-Paul M. HindsEmory UniversityPractical Theology/ Psychology of RelgionPentecostal - Independent

Erica E. KierulfUnion Theological Seminary and PSCE Theology and EthicsUnited Church of Christ

Gerone H. LockhartBoston University School of Theology Practical TheologyUnited Methodist Church

Duane T. Loynes, Sr.Marquette UniversityTheologyAmerican Baptist Church

Sarah F. PooleEmory UniversityPractical TheologyNon-denominational

Carolyn E. RobertsHarvard UniversityReligion, Gender and CultureRoman Catholic Church

Shively T. J. SmithEmory UniversityNew Testament Studies and Early Christian OriginsNational Baptist Convention, USA

Lisa L. ThompsonVanderbilt University Homiletics/LiturgicsNational Baptist Church

Jaime L. WatersJohns Hopkins UniversityNear Eastern Studies/Hebrew BibleRoman Catholic Church

“Without the FTE fellowship, I would not be able to enroll in a doctoral program this fall. I am extremely grateful.”Marlene Q. UnderwoodDoctoral Fellow

“What motivates me is the opportunity a pastor receives to relate God’s saving, hopeful and liberating message to the diverse lives people lead.”Justin G. WestMinistry Fellow

“I have faith that I am following where God is taking me and that this path will lead me closer to Him.”Robert C. BruceUndergraduateFellow

FTE North American Doctoral Fellows (12 African-American, Asian-American,Native American or Hispanic doctoral students) receive a stipend of up to $10,000.2009 FTE North American Doctoral Fellows:

Manuel A. CruzUniversity of Chicago Divinity School Philosophy of ReligionRoman Catholic Church

Brett J. EsakiUniversity of California, Santa Barbara Japanese American ReligionsNon-denominational

Alisha L. JonesUniversity of ChicagoReligion/EthnomusicologyNon-denominational

Naw San Dee KDBrite Divinity School of Texas Christian UniversityBiblical StudiesBaptist

Jennifer S. LeathYale UniversityEthicsAfrican Methodist Episcopal Church

AnneMarie MingoEmory UniversityEthics and SocietyAfrican Methodist Episcopal Church

Christophe D. RingerVanderbilt UniversityEthics and SocietyUnited Church of Christ

Justine SmithHarvard UniversityNew TestamentUnited Methodist Church

Shanell T. SmithDrew UniversityNew TestamentPresbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Manuel M. VillalobosGarrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary Bible and CultureRoman Catholic Church

Anne C. WalkerClaremont School of TheologyPractical Theology/Religious EducationUnited Methodist Church

Sameer S. YadavDuke Divinity SchoolTheology and EthicsEvangelical Lutheran Church in America

FTE Dissertation Fellows (nine African-American doctoral students at the final stage oftheir dissertations) receive a stipend of up to $18,000.2009 FTE Dissertation Fellows:

Malinda Elizabeth BerryUnion Theological Seminary (NYC) Systematic TheologyMennonite Church USA

Stephanie M. CrumptonColumbia Theological SeminaryPastoral Care and CounselingUnited Church of Christ

Robert L. Green, Jr.University of California, Santa Barbara Religious StudiesRoman Catholic Church

Marcus L. HarveyEmory UniversityTheological StudiesAfrican Methodist Episcopal Church

Tamura A. LomaxVanderbilt UniversityBlack Religion/Culture StudiesProgressive National Baptist

Eboni K. MarshallUnion Theological Seminary (NYC) Christian Social EthicsNational Baptist Church

Lerone A. MartinEmory UniversityAfrican American CulturesChurch of God

Paula L. McGeeClaremont Graduate UniversityTheology, Ethics and CultureNational Baptist Church

Audrey D. ThompsonPrinceton Theological SeminaryHomileticsAmerican Baptist Church