American Baptist
In 1988, the American Baptist Theological Center (ABTC) was established to provide information, nurture and support for students of the American Baptist churches in the following:
- financial aid
- internships
- denominational networking
- ordination
- and annual ABC student retreats
Carnell Hall, 2nd Floor
135 N. Oakland, Pasadena, CA 91182
Ph: 626.584.5583 Fax: 626.584.5644
Associate Director: Camilo Gonzalez abtc-assocdir@fuller.edu
Administrative Assistant: Lilian Puga abtc@fuller.edu
Presbyterian Church (USA)
For over 20 years, the Office of Presbyterian Ministries (OPM) has served students, presbyteries and churches throughout the denomination. Presently there are 300+ PCUSA students at Fuller and at our regional centers. OPM provides:
- programs of instruction and experience to prepare ministers
- courses on Presbyterian history, creeds, polity and reformed worship
- community and spiritual growth opportunities
- counsel and assistance on denominational ordination, internships, ordination exams, seeking a call
- liaison service with churches and governing bodies
- Chaplain and Spiritual Director
Carnell Hall, 2nd Floor
135 N. Oakland
Pasadena, CA 91182
Ph: 626.584.5582 Fax: 626.584.5644
Director/Faculty: Rev. Dr. Ron Kernaghan ronaldk@fuller.edu
Assistant Director/Chaplain: Rev. Denise Overholser presbymin@fuller.edu
Chaplain/Spiritual Director: Chris Murphy murphychrisb@gmail.com, 626.584.5575
Reformed Church in America
Since 1985, the Reformed Church in America (RCA) has served students through the Theological Education Agency, now known as the Ministerial Formation Coordinating Agency (MFCA). The MFCA director supervises and counsels all ministerial candidates in:
- preparation for ordination
- locations for internships
- instruction in RCA polity, history, confessional statements, missions and worship.
Minister for Candidate Care & Certification
RCA, 8303 Alondra Blvd, Suite C
Paramount, CA 90723
Ph: 562.408.2520 Fax: 562.408.2511
Director/Ecclesiastical Faculty: Dr. Cornelis G. Kors ckors@rca.org
Assistant: Kelly Talsma www.rca.org/leaders/mfca/index.html
United Methodist/Wesleyan
United Methodist students come together in community through regularly scheduled worship, and through gatherings such as fellowship dinners. The UM Office provides:
- ordination courses
- ordination interview preparation sessions
- guidance and support
Carnell Hall, 1st Floor
135 N. Oakland, Pasadena, CA 91182
Ph: 626.584.5584 Fax: 626.584.5644
Ecclesiastical Assistant Professor: Dr. Wayne Walters wwalters@fuller.edu