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)
Reader in New Testament School of Divinity, St. Mary’s College
University of Saint Andrews

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

Dr. David Morlan
PhD Theology and Religion, Durham University
Co-founder and Pastor of Fellowship Denver, Denver, CO

Dr. David Rudolph
PhD New Testament, Cambridge University
Rabbi of Tikvat Israel Messianic Synagogue, Richmond, VA

Gerald Hiestand
PhD Candidate Classical Studies, University of Kent, Canterbury
Senior Associate Pastor, Calvary Memorial Church, Oak Park, Il

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

Rev. Jay Thomas
ThM,  Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
Lead Pastor, Chapel Hill Bible Church,  in Chapel Hill, NC

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
Rector, Holy Trinity Church, Anglican, Raleigh, NC

Dr. Joshua Genig
PhD in Theology, University of Saint Andrews
Pastor at Lutheran Church of the Ascension, Atlanta GA

Dr. Owen Strachan
PhD Historical Theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Instructor of Christian Theology and Church History, Boyce College, Louisville, KY

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