First Fellowship

Pulling together a diverse group of evangelical pastor-theologians from across the country, the First Fellowship includes representation from the Presbyterian, Episcopal, Lutheran, Messianic Jewish, Pentecostal, Baptist, and independent Bible church traditions. The First Fellowship is currently looking for a new candidate from the Methodist tradition.

The First Fellowship is largely filled to capacity. Pastors interested in joining a SAET Fellowship are encouraged to consider the Second Fellowship. Below, please find a link to our Fellowship prospectus, which contains an overview of the SAET, our Fellowships, and our Symposia, as well as a link to the Fellowship Application. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Gerald Hiestand at ghiestand [at] saet-online.org, prior to submitting an application.

Fellowship Members

Dr. Scott Hafemann (Senior Theological Mentor)
Mary F. Rockefeller Distinguished Prof. of New Testament
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Dr. Todd Wilson
PhD in New Testament, Cambridge University
Senior Pastor at Calvary Memorial, Oak Park, IL

Dr. Bill Barker
PhD Old Testament, Cambridge University
Senior Pastor at Life Point Church, Quincy, IL

Brian Loritts
MA Theology,  Talbot School of Theology
Lead Pastor at Fellowship Memphis, Memphis TN

Dr. David Rudolph
PhD New Testament, Cambridge University
Scholar in Residence at Ahavat Zion Synagogue, Beverly Hills, CA

Gerald Hiestand
MA in Christian Thought,  Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Adult Ministry Pastor at Harvest Bible Chapel, Rolling Meadows, Il

Greg Thompson
PhD Candidate, University of Virginia
Senior Pastor at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Charlottesville, VA

Rev. Jay Thomas
ThM,  Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
College Pastor at College Church in Wheaton, IL

Dr. Jim Samra
PhD New Testament, Oxford University
Senior Pastor at Calvary Church in Grand Rapids, MI

Dr. Joel Lawrence
PhD in Theology, Cambridge University
Lead Campus Teacher at Calvary Church in White Bear Township, MN

Dr. Joel Willitts
PhD in New Testament, Cambridge University
College Ministries Pastor, Christ Community Church, St. Charles, IL

Dr. John Yates
PhD New Testament, Cambridge University
Associate for Adult Discipleship at Church of the Good Samaritan, Episcopal, Paoli, PA

Rev. Joshua Genig
PhD Candidate in Theology, University of Saint Andrews
Associate Pastor at St. John Lutheran Church in Wheaton, IL

Owen Strachan
PhD Candidate in Historical Theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Managing Director at The Henry Center for Theological Understanding, Deerfield, IL

Dr. Preston Sprinkle
PhD New Testament, Aberdeen University
Professor of NT at Eternity Bible College, Pastor at Cornerstone Church, CA

Dr. Stephen Witmer
PhD New Testament, Cambridge University
Pastor at Pepperell Christian Fellowship in Pepperell, MA

Dr. T. Ryan Jackson
PhD in New Testament, Cambridge University
Senior Pastor at The Capital Church, Garner, NC

Dr. Trygve Johnson
PhD in Theology, University of St. Andrews
Hinga-Boersma Dean of the Chapel at Hope College, Holland, MI