In a time of rapid societal change, Princeton Theological Seminary seeks a dynamic leader who will guide the institution to faithfully prepare today’s Christians to serve the church and the world of tomorrow, forming students to minister across lines of difference and embody the Gospel in a global context. For over 200 years the Seminary has stood at the forefront of theological education, shaping generations of Christian leaders for ministry around the world. The new president will have the opportunity to join a vibrant institution with a historic legacy and advance its mission to serve the church and the world faithfully in the Seminary’s third century.
This is an exciting time to join Princeton Seminary and the next president will be someone who can work alongside the Seminary community to:
Form Faithful and Effective Christian Leaders
Equip a wide variety of people for a wide variety of gospel-informed ministries and missions;
Provide Theological Leadership for the Church and the World
Serve as a premier theological resource for global Christianity through scholarship, convening, and advanced theological education; and
Create and Embody a Community of Belonging
Build a thriving inclusive Christian community that actualizes the benefits of diversity and unity and transforms its members and, subsequently, the larger world.
Michele Minter, Co-chair
Jeff O'Grady, MDiv ’88, Co-chair
Eric Barreto, MDiv ’04, faculty representative
Kenda Creasy Dean, PhD ’97, faculty representative
Gordon Fowler
Nancy Gray
Margaret Kibben, DMin ‘02, MDiv ’86
Hana Kim, ThM ‘05
Jane MacKenzie, MDiv ‘17
Jay Marshall
Wesley Rowell, MDiv ‘23, student representative
Peter Whitelock, DMin ‘03, ThM ’89
Steve Yamaguchi, MDiv ‘88
Michael Fisch, ex officio
The selection of Princeton Seminary’s next president will be a thorough and thoughtful process of discernment that will entail opportunities to gather input from the campus community, alumni, and friends. The presidential search process commenced with the establishment of the search committee in February 2022 and is expected to continue through the installation and onboarding of the next president.
“One of the biggest lessons I learned was how to be charitable to views other than my own. Christian charity was shown to me, not just in the readings for class, but from the professors, and the Seminary community.”