An Episcopal priest with significant skills in congregational vitality, pastoral care and liturgical leadership, The Rev. Ian Burch is known for his gifts as a preacher, musician and administrator. He is a passionate advocate and scholar in the field of church hospitality and growth, how holy liturgy shapes us for Christ’s service in the world,…

Dr. John Rumple serves as a priest, New Testament scholar, and writer whose ministry integrates academic depth with pastoral authenticity. A 2011 graduate of The General Theological Seminary (Diploma in Anglican Studies), he was ordained in the Diocese of Indianapolis and has served parishes in both Indiana and Illinois. He has taught biblical studies and…

The Reverend Jeffrey Thornberg was raised (mostly) in New Hampshire but attended high schools in Ohio and Texas. Jeff earned his bachelor’s degree in biology with high honors from the University of Texas in 2005 and his Master of Divinity degree from The General Theological Seminary in 2008.  Jeff was ordained a deacon and then…

THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2026 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA/US AWARD The GTS Alumni/ae Executive Committee is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni/ae Award. This annual award is for Seminary degree-holders worthy of special recognition.  The award presentation will be June 11, 2026,…

The GTS Alumni/ae Executive Committee is currently accepting nominations for three new members. Members of the AEC serve three-year terms and may be reelected only once. Terms begin January 1 of the year following election. All graduates or matriculated former students of GTS, both lay and ordained, are considered to be active members of the Associated…

All Souls Episcopal Chapel St. Huberts, New York Position Overview The Resident Vicar serves as the ordained priest-in-charge of the Episcopal Summer Chapel, providing liturgical leadership, pastoral care, and administrative oversight during the summer season. This seasonal clergy position is offered for the full 10-week term (June 28 to August 30, 2026) or two 5-week…

Class of:                              Name 1955                            E. Perren Hayes                                     Kenneth Dana Thomas 1956                            Robert Warren Cromey                                     William Andre Travathan                                     John Bevan Wheeler 1958                            William G. Edwards 1959                            Paul Taylor Coke 1960                            William Hill Brown III 1963                            Reed Haller Brown                                     Jackson Paul Hershbell 1964                            Donald Jess Maddox                                     Thomas Herbert O’Driscoll                                     Alan Kent…

Join us for an evening of conversation and music as artists, theologians, and musicians explore the influence of spirituality on the development of jazz and the meaning of sacred elements within the jazz tradition.

At this year’s Alumni Memorial Eucharist, The General Theological Seminary community gathered in prayerful remembrance of classmates and colleagues now among the communion of saints. The Venerable Douglas Edwards, MDiv ’84, DMin, served as preacher, offering a stirring homily on how to become an abolitionist—not only in the historical sense, but as a faithful response…

Two of the first students to graduate from the hybrid Master of Divinity share their thoughts on their time at General. The Rev. Amy Crawford What made you choose GTS for your Master of Divinity? I chose GTS because it offered some really unique opportunities. First, it allowed me to engage with GTS’s exceptional and…