Featured highlights

Ellen Alexandrakis ‘27

During her first year at Perkins, Ellen Alexandrakis was featured on Spectrum News discussing her trip to Austin to testify on the draft recommendations for the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for K-12 social studies. Learn more.

Paula Garrett ‘27

Paula Garrett wrote an op-ed for Baptist News Global titled, “As the Spirit enabled them’: Pentecost, Al Mohler and tired old arguments.” Read more.

Promotions 

Rev. Bryant X. Phelps ‘17

Rev. Bryant X. Phelps was inducted into the Martin Luther King Jr. Board of Preachers and Laity at Morehouse College. Watch now.

Mother Rebecca Tankersley ‘10, ‘16

Mother Rebecca Tankersley was appointed rector of Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Dallas. She is the eighth rector in the church’s history. Learn more.

Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr. ‘97, ‘09

Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr. was installed as president of Council of Bishops at their 2026 Spring Meeting. Learn more.

Publications 

Rev. Julius Mutembei Murithi ‘24

Rev. Julius Mutembei Murithi published Rising from Pain to Purpose: Grace in the Valleys, addressing the hardships people face and the transformation that follows from the turmoil. Read here. 

Melissa Collier Gepford ‘13

Melissa Collier Gepford co-authored You Are Mine and I Am Yours: A Wesleyan Prayer for Kids!, a book with accessible faith messages for families.  Read here.