Bexley Seabury Seminary Appoints the Rev. Dr. Jason Fout as Interim President
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Executive Committee, Bexley Seabury Seminary
Phone: (800) 275-8235
Email: exco@bexleyseabury.edu
Bexley Seabury Announces Leadership Transition
Leadership Transition Ensures Continuity as Seminary Conducts Presidential Search
Chicago, IL, February 14, 2024 — Bexley Seabury Seminary announces that the Rev. Dr. Jason Fout has been appointed as Interim President, effective February 14, 2025. The Board of Directors has called Dr. Fout to serve in this role for an anticipated period of four to six months as the seminary embarks on a national search for its next president.
Dr. Fout, a respected leader and scholar, will provide strategic oversight and guidance during this transitional period, ensuring continuity in the seminary’s mission and operations. "I am honored to serve in this capacity and support Bexley Seabury as we move forward in this season of transition," said Dr. Fout.
To support the seminary’s academic programs during this transition, the Rev. Dr. Thomas Ferguson has been appointed as Acting Academic Dean, effective immediately. Dr. Ferguson will assume primary responsibility for academic affairs and serve as the point of contact for faculty and academic matters. Additionally, Lelia Fry will provide enhanced support in her role as Associate Academic Dean.
“"I am deeply grateful to Tom and Lelia for their leadership and dedication," said Dr. Fout. "Their expertise and commitment will ensure that our academic programs continue to thrive during this time."
The Bexley Seabury Seminary community expresses gratitude for Dr. Fout’s leadership and looks forward to the search process for the institution’s next president.
About Bexley Seabury Seminary
Bexley Seabury is a nonresidential seminary with offices based in Chicago, Illinois, serving a nationwide community of students, faculty, and staff. Dedicated to providing innovative and accessible theological education, the seminary offers nonresidential programs grounded in a rich spiritual and intellectual tradition. It aims to empower both lay and ordained leaders by fostering a culture of rigorous exploration and active engagement with the Gospel. Supporting participation in both congregational and broader community contexts, Bexley Seabury meets students where they are, embodying its identity as ‘the seminary beyond walls.’
For more information about Bexley Seabury’s programs or to learn more about our new faculty member, please visit www.bexleyseabury.edu.
For additional information, please contact the Bexley Seabury Seminary Executive Committee at the provided contact details.