The Ninety-Fourth Annual Commencement Ceremony of
Westminster Theological Seminary
Directory of Graduating Students
Click on our graduates' names to learn how they plan to use their Westminster training.
Aeran Hyon
King of Prussia, PA
Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC)
Aeran Hyon
King of Prussia, PA
Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC)
Alex Sutherland
Savannah, GA
Master of Divinity (MDIV)
Alex Sutherland
Savannah, GA
Master of Divinity (MDIV)
My family will be moving to Savannah, Georgia, where I will be starting a two-year pastoral internship at the Independent Presbyterian Church.
Allison Knowles
State College, PA
Master of Arts in Religion (MAR)
Allison Knowles
State College, PA
Master of Arts in Religion (MAR)
Westminster has brought academic, spiritual, and social growth. While it started with professors and classmates on a screen, it grew to include a (in-person-during-COVID) Greek study group where friendships budded: one of which bloomed into a marriage! Westminster has helped me to consider how right doctrine, founded on proper interpretation of the Scriptures, is essential for ministry. While I have an interest in counseling, my husband, Tyler, and I are together (open-handedly) pursuing opportunities to serve the local and global church through theological education or church planting.
Amy Tassos
Dallas, TX
Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC)
Amy Tassos
Dallas, TX
Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC)
While I don’t know exactly what God has planned, my plan is to continue counseling women in my church while simultaneously working toward licensure in Texas.
Andrea Kampen
Milton, Canada
Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC)
Andrea Kampen
Milton, Canada
Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC)
I loved my time at Westminster! The online Small Groups were what I least looked forward to in the online Program, but soon became my favourite part – interacting with students from around the world in different ministry contexts was a helpful and encouraging way to see God at work in a diverse but unified way. The theology and counselling courses gave me both a solid foundation and good practise at knowing God and others and applying Scripture to life. I’m currently serving as a biblical counsellor part-time as well as leading a new women’s ministry in my church.
Andrew Davis
Salinas, CA
Master of Divinity (MDIV)
Andrew Davis
Salinas, CA
Master of Divinity (MDIV)
I will be going on to a year-long internship at my home church in California. During my time at seminary, I met my wife, Noel, and we are now expecting a child. The relationships with my professors and classmates have made my time at Westminster a rich experience.
Andrew Kueh
London, England
Master of Divinity (MDIV)
Andrew Kueh
London, England
Master of Divinity (MDIV)
I will be moving to London to work as an assistant minister in the International Presbyterian Church. Learning Greek and Hebrew has been one of the best things about seminary – I loved it! I will be singing the “Hifil imperative drop-down menu” song into my old age.
Andrew Miller
Harleysville, PA
Master of Divinity (MDIV)
Andrew Miller
Harleysville, PA
Master of Divinity (MDIV)
My time at Westminster was the most character developing years of my life. The Lord has used Westminster in powerful ways to form who I am and has given me the foundation necessary to be a godly and humble servant pastor. I am truly grateful to the Lord for His love and care throughout my 4 years in using the professors, the staff, the curriculum, and my fellow students to challenge me, stretch me, grow me and teach me. I will forever be thankful for my time at WTS. In October 2022, I was called to pastor Welsh Road Church in Horsham, PA and lead them through church revitalization.
Angela Zeller
Dubai, UAE
Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC)
Angela Zeller
Dubai, UAE
Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC)
I love Jesus more now than before this program. God has given me a deep confidence in the sufficiency of Scripture for everything we need for life’s challenges. He has given the clarity I needed to evaluate philosophies of the world that attempt to divert our attention from our only Savior. I work in a quiet ministry of helping alongside my husband in our local church and in a full-time ministry of support for global church planting. I don’t have specific post-graduation plans, but in submission to whatever opportunities God brings, I will as Elizabeth Elliot often said, “Do the next thing.”
Anna Kim
Frederick, MD
Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC)
Anna Kim
Frederick, MD
Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC)
I plan to work as a counselor at a local counseling center.
Barb Waldemar
Lake Elmo, MN
Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC)
Barb Waldemar
Lake Elmo, MN
Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC)
I loved my time at WTS!
I will be working as a counselor at Cedar Cove.
Ben Pearce
Richmond, VA
Master of Divinity (MDIV)
Ben Pearce
Richmond, VA
Master of Divinity (MDIV)
During my time at Westminster, I have particularly enjoyed learning Hebrew, and hope to pursue further studies in that language eventually. Most of all, I value the friendships made with fellow students and professors here at Westminster, and I firmly believe that these friendships significantly contributed to my education in seminary and growth in the Faith. In the fall, I will be teaching third grade at St. Mark’s Classical Academy and will begin pursuing ordination in the Reformed Episcopal Church.
Beth Salter
Salt Lake City, UT
Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC)
Beth Salter
Salt Lake City, UT
Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC)
After graduation, I hope to use my degree to counsel women who are currently in or escaping abusive marriages. I have greatly enjoyed all of my studies at Westminster and I’m excited to see what the Lord has in store for me next.
Bora Jin
Alexandria, VA
Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC)
Bora Jin
Alexandria, VA
Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC)
I look forward to using all the knowledge and wisdom I have learned during my years at WTS to continue to serve my wonderful home church, NewCity Church, in Virginia. I am so grateful for all the ways WTS has encouraged me to love God more, love His Word more, and love His people more.
Brandon Best
Phoenixville, PA
Master of Divinity (MDIV)
Brandon Best
Phoenixville, PA
Master of Divinity (MDIV)
I began studies at Westminster in 2019. While there I got connected with Liberti Church Network. For three years I worked as a Church Planter Resident at Liberti Church Main Line. My time at Westminster gave me a love for Scripture and theology. It gave me the necessary skills to do a biblical exegesis and the apologetic courses allowed me to have the skills to talk about my faith with others. My time at Westminster affirmed my calling to full-time ministry. This past year I have been working for Young Life as Area Director of Tri-County; which covers Berks, Montgomery, and Chester Counties.
Bryton Schulenberg
Hiawatha, KS
Master of Divinity (MDIV)
Bryton Schulenberg
Hiawatha, KS
Master of Divinity (MDIV)
After graduation I will work towards church planting and revitalization in the Republic of Ireland in partnership with my local church here in the States and the Irish Baptist Association.
Caitlyn Harts
Austin, TX
Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS)
Caitlyn Harts
Austin, TX
Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS)
As I come to the end of my time at Westminster Seminary, I look forward to engaging in hospice ministry in the Austin, TX area, ministering in homes and hospital or care facilities. I also look forward to continuing to spend time with my family and church, especially my precious grandchildren. Soli Deo Gloria.
Charissa S
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Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC)
Charissa S
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Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC)
I plan to work as a counselor as I continue working with cross-cultural workers.
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The Ninety-Fourth Annual Commencement Exercises of
Westminster Theological Seminary
Thursday | May 25, 2023
Prelude
Welcome
Dr. Stephen Coleman
Dean of Biblical & Theological Studies
and Associate Professor of Old Testament & Biblical Languages
Procession & Hymn
How Firm a Foundation
Invocation
Dr. Iain Duguid
Dean of Online Learning
and Professor of Old Testament
Doxology
Welcome & Announcements
Mr. John Weiser
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Recognition - Class of 1973
Dr. Peter Lillback
President
and Professor of Historical Theology and Church History
Granting of Honorary Degrees
Dr. Peter Lillback
Scripture Reading & Prayer
Dr. Steven Carter
Dean of Students
Address
Rev. Steve Estes
"Crosses as Pulpits"
John 11:5-16
Hymn
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Conferring of Degrees
Dr. Peter Lillback
Dr. David Garner
Chief Academic Officer
and Professor of Systematic Theology
Charge to Graduates
Dr. John Frame
Hymn
A Mighty Fortress is Our God
Closing Prayer and Benediction
Dr. John Currie
Dean of Pastoral Theology
and Professor of Pastoral Theology
Congratulations from the Bookstore on graduating from seminary! We have put together a curated selection of titles for graduates and we are happy to gift you a free USPS shipping code to help you pick up books to continue your ministry! Use code GRAD23 at checkout.
Free shipping is valid through 5/31/2023 and is currently only available in the contiguous US at this time.
Our Picks for Graduates
Redeeming Reason: A God-Centered Approach
$12.49 50% OFF
A Christian Theory of Knowledge
$22.49 50% OFF
The Classic Warfield Collection (2-Volume Set)
$49.99 50% OFF
Not sure what is missing from your grad's bookshelf?
Give a Westminster Bookstore gift card.
The official Merchandise of Westminster Theological Seminary! From class notes to comfy classics to accompany your everyday student life. See more new additions and Seminary merchandise on our website.
Be sure to use your Westminster student email address at checkout for 10% off your order.
All proceeds go towards supporting WTS students. We are grateful for your support!
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$115.00
$15.00
$55.00
$62.85
$110.00
$35.00
$35.00
Faculty
CCEF Faculty
Honored Alumni
Alumni |
Date Graduated |
| Cornelius Versluis | 5/31/1953 |
| Robert DeMoss | 5/31/1953 |
| Shigeru Yoshioka | 5/31/1953 |
| Cromwell Roskamp | 5/31/1953 |
| Chadwick Miller | 5/31/1953 |
| Francis Breisch | 5/31/1953 |
| G. Lowe | 5/31/1963 |
| Yong Choon Kim | 5/31/1963 |
| Bruce Gordon | 5/31/1963 |
| Edward Robson | 5/31/1963 |
| Bruce Ellingson | 5/31/1963 |
| Sunoon Kim | 5/31/1963 |
| Stanley Hagberg | 5/31/1963 |
| Yoshiaki Hattori | 5/31/1963 |
| Maynard Lu | 5/31/1963 |
| Kichisaburo Yasuda | 5/31/1963 |
| George Marsden | 5/31/1963 |
| Gerard Dykstra | 5/31/1963 |
| Edwin Lindquist | 5/31/1963 |
| Ralph Latta | 5/31/1963 |
| John Kim | 5/31/1963 |
| Ying Kuo | 5/31/1963 |
| William Warren | 5/31/1963 |
| Robert Jones | 5/31/1963 |
| Jong Du Kim | 5/31/1963 |
| A. MacLeod | 5/31/1963 |
| Richard Taylor | 5/31/1973 |
| Susan Schindler | 5/31/1973 |
| H. Shank | 5/31/1973 |
| Don Garlington | 5/31/1973 |
| Abram Burnett | 5/31/1973 |
| John Woll | 5/31/1973 |
| Joseph Auksela | 5/31/1973 |
| Christian Keidel | 5/31/1973 |
| Stephen Tippett | 5/31/1973 |
| David Lachman | 5/31/1973 |
| Gerald McCormick | 5/31/1973 |
| Thomas Corey | 5/31/1973 |
| Richard Sundahl | 5/31/1973 |
| Wayne Headman | 5/31/1973 |
| Charles White | 5/31/1973 |
| Kyu Nam Jung | 5/31/1973 |
| Bo Min Lee | 5/31/1973 |
| James Brocious | 5/31/1973 |
| Donald Elgersma | 5/31/1973 |
| Yung-Ho Suh | 5/31/1973 |
| Lynne Haas | 5/31/1973 |
| John Mason | 5/31/1973 |
| Stephen Voorwinde | 5/31/1973 |
| David Wootton | 5/31/1973 |
| George Birchler | 5/31/1973 |
| William Everett | 5/31/1973 |
| Donald Ritsman | 5/31/1973 |
| John Hughes | 5/31/1973 |
| Wayne Grudem | 5/31/1973 |
| Daniel Meiners | 5/31/1973 |
| Richard Wynja | 5/31/1973 |
| Thomas Troxell | 5/31/1973 |
| Roger Wagner | 5/31/1973 |
| Dennis Johnson | 5/31/1973 |
| Allen Mawhinney | 5/31/1973 |
Congratulations Graduates!
As the 94th class of graduates from Westminster Theological Seminary, you represent the next generation of leaders trained and empowered to impact the world for Christ and his Kingdom. Our prayers are with you as you start this next chapter of your calling.
If you would like to recognize a specific graduate by making a special donation in his or her honor, please click the “Give” button below. Your gift will be a charitable investment in the next class of Westminster students committed to learning and proclaiming the Word of God.
Listen in on four of our students’ incredible stories, their calling, and hopes for ministry in the videos below.
.
The Ninety-Fourth Annual Commencement Exercises of
Westminster Theological Seminary
Thursday | May 25, 2023
Prelude
Welcome
Dr. Stephen Coleman
Dean of Biblical & Theological Studies
and Associate Professor of Old Testament & Biblical Languages
Procession & Hymn
How Firm a Foundation
Invocation
Dr. Iain Duguid
Dean of Online Learning
and Professor of Old Testament
Doxology
Welcome & Announcements
Mr. John Weiser
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Recognition - Class of 1973
Dr. Peter Lillback
President
and Professor of Historical Theology and Church History
Granting of Honorary Degrees
Dr. Peter Lillback
Scripture Reading & Prayer
Dr. Steven Carter
Dean of Students
Address
Rev. Steve Estes
"Crosses as Pulpits"
John 11:5-16
Hymn
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Conferring of Degrees
Dr. Peter Lillback
Dr. David Garner
Chief Academic Officer
and Professor of Systematic Theology
Charge to Graduates
Dr. John Frame
Hymn
A Mighty Fortress is Our God
Closing Prayer and Benediction
Dr. John Currie
Dean of Pastoral Theology
and Professor of Pastoral Theology
Honored Alumni
Alumni |
Date Graduated |
| Cornelius Versluis | 5/31/1953 |
| Robert DeMoss | 5/31/1953 |
| Shigeru Yoshioka | 5/31/1953 |
| Cromwell Roskamp | 5/31/1953 |
| Chadwick Miller | 5/31/1953 |
| Francis Breisch | 5/31/1953 |
| G. Lowe | 5/31/1963 |
| Yong Choon Kim | 5/31/1963 |
| Bruce Gordon | 5/31/1963 |
| Edward Robson | 5/31/1963 |
| Bruce Ellingson | 5/31/1963 |
| Sunoon Kim | 5/31/1963 |
| Stanley Hagberg | 5/31/1963 |
| Yoshiaki Hattori | 5/31/1963 |
| Maynard Lu | 5/31/1963 |
| Kichisaburo Yasuda | 5/31/1963 |
| George Marsden | 5/31/1963 |
| Gerard Dykstra | 5/31/1963 |
| Edwin Lindquist | 5/31/1963 |
| Ralph Latta | 5/31/1963 |
| John Kim | 5/31/1963 |
| Ying Kuo | 5/31/1963 |
| William Warren | 5/31/1963 |
| Robert Jones | 5/31/1963 |
| Jong Du Kim | 5/31/1963 |
| A. MacLeod | 5/31/1963 |
| Richard Taylor | 5/31/1973 |
| Susan Schindler | 5/31/1973 |
| H. Shank | 5/31/1973 |
| Don Garlington | 5/31/1973 |
| Abram Burnett | 5/31/1973 |
| John Woll | 5/31/1973 |
| Joseph Auksela | 5/31/1973 |
| Christian Keidel | 5/31/1973 |
| Stephen Tippett | 5/31/1973 |
| David Lachman | 5/31/1973 |
| Gerald McCormick | 5/31/1973 |
| Thomas Corey | 5/31/1973 |
| Richard Sundahl | 5/31/1973 |
| Wayne Headman | 5/31/1973 |
| Charles White | 5/31/1973 |
| Kyu Nam Jung | 5/31/1973 |
| Bo Min Lee | 5/31/1973 |
| James Brocious | 5/31/1973 |
| Donald Elgersma | 5/31/1973 |
| Yung-Ho Suh | 5/31/1973 |
| Lynne Haas | 5/31/1973 |
| John Mason | 5/31/1973 |
| Stephen Voorwinde | 5/31/1973 |
| David Wootton | 5/31/1973 |
| George Birchler | 5/31/1973 |
| William Everett | 5/31/1973 |
| Donald Ritsman | 5/31/1973 |
| John Hughes | 5/31/1973 |
| Wayne Grudem | 5/31/1973 |
| Daniel Meiners | 5/31/1973 |
| Richard Wynja | 5/31/1973 |
| Thomas Troxell | 5/31/1973 |
| Roger Wagner | 5/31/1973 |
| Dennis Johnson | 5/31/1973 |
| Allen Mawhinney | 5/31/1973 |
Congratulations from the Bookstore on graduating from seminary! We have put together a curated selection of titles for graduates and we are happy to gift you a free USPS shipping code to help you pick up books to continue your ministry! Use code GRAD23 at checkout.
Free shipping is valid through 5/31/2023 and is currently only available in the contiguous US at this time.
Our Picks for Graduates
Redeeming Reason: A God-Centered Approach
$12.49 50% OFF
A Christian Theory of Knowledge
$22.49 50% OFF
The Classic Warfield Collection (2-Volume Set)
$49.99 50% OFF
Not sure what is missing from your grad's bookshelf?
Give a Westminster Bookstore gift card.
The official Merchandise of Westminster Theological Seminary! From class notes to comfy classics to accompany your everyday student life. See more new additions and Seminary merchandise on our website.
Be sure to use your Westminster student email address at checkout for 10% off your order.
All proceeds go towards supporting WTS students. We are grateful for your support!
Gift Recommendations
$32.00
$115.00
$15.00
$55.00
$62.85
$110.00
$35.00
$35.00
Faculty
CCEF Faculty
Congratulations Graduates!
As the 94th class of graduates from Westminster Theological Seminary, you represent the next generation of leaders trained and empowered to impact the world for Christ and his Kingdom. Our prayers are with you as you start this next chapter of your calling.
If you would like to recognize a specific graduate by making a special donation in his or her honor, please click the “Give” button below. Your gift will be a charitable investment in the next class of Westminster students committed to learning and proclaiming the Word of God.
Listen in on four of our students’ incredible stories, their calling, and hopes for ministry in the videos below.