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. .
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.” .
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. .
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. .
Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr. ‘97, ‘09
Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr. was installed as president of Council of Bishops at their 2026 Spring Meeting. .
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. .
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. .