Keeping the Seminary Strong in Our Moment
From the divine perspective, the human capacity to create moments of confrontation and hatred is astonishing.
VTS magazine
Together we make The Episcopal Church stronger
Together we make The Episcopal Church stronger
Chair of the Board
Dr. David H. Charlton
Vice-chair of the Board
Mr. Stephen L. Humphrey
Treasurer
Ms. Mary Kostel
Secretary
Ms. Amy L. Curtis
Dean & President
The Very Rev. Ian S. Markham, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President
Ms. Jacqueline Ballou, MBA
Senior Vice President
Ms. Nicky Burridge
Senior Vice President
The Rev. Melody D. Knowles, Ph.D.
Vice Presidents
Dr. Elisabeth M. Kimball
The Very Rev. Billy J. Alford ’92
The Rev. Hannah Atkins Romero
Mr. Sanjiv Augustine
The Rev. Luke Back
Mr. Michael Braxton
The Rt. Rev. Kevin Brown
The Rev. Dr. Harold J. Cobb, Jr. ’90
Dr. Scott Evenbeck
The Very Rev. Janettarose L. Greene ’23
The Rev. Dr. Christopher Girata ’08
The Rev. Canon Dr. Michele Hagans
The Rev. Angela Ifill ’95
The Rev. Kimberly Jackson
Ms. Elizabeth Cabell Jennings
Prof. Myles V. Lynk
The Rt. Rev. Jose McLoughlin ’05, D.D. ’17 (H)
The Rev. Troy Mendez ’09
Ms. Dianne Audrick Smith
The Rev. Samuel Tallman
The Rev. Ellen Tillotson
The Rev. Dr. Scott White ’12
The Rev. Christine R. Whittaker ’90
The Rt. Rev. E. Mark Stevenson
The Rev. Lee Ann Tolzman
The Rev. Kathleen D. Walker ’18
The Rev. Rode Molla, Ph.D.
The Rev. Shawn Strout, Ph.D.
Ms. Karen Klein ’26
From the divine perspective, the human capacity to create moments of confrontation and hatred is astonishing.
The Very Rev. Ian S. Markham reflects on how, through times of turbulence, the generosity of friends and alumni has enabled VTS to remain a promise of hope and a beacon of light.
At a Philanthropy Symposium marking the retirement of Vice President for Institutional Advancement Linda Dienno, four experts explored how evolving community needs, emerging technologies, and faith-based perspectives are shaping fundraising.
VTS alum the Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata reflects on how an innovative ground lease dedicated to supporting local nonprofits laid the foundation for a record-breaking $76 million capital campaign.
The General Theological Seminary has completed a lease agreement with Vanderbilt University for the Close in Chelsea, after receiving approval from the New York State Attorney General.
In 2026 VTS is offering three pilgrimages: Grace & Gardens in England’s “green and pleasant land,” May and September; and Biblical Turkey: Holy Land of the Early Church in October.
VTS has launched a new resource examining how foundational Christian commitments take on political significance, to help faith leaders navigate the current political climate.
VTS has been awarded a $1.25 million grant by Lilly Endowment Inc. to launch an initiative to research and develop child-centered practices in worship.