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Neville Vanderburg's avatar

Thanks for your past service; looking forward to all that lies ahead. Asbury will be blessed with you at the helm. Please say you'll keep up the substack -- at least periodically -- we need your wisdom out here in the trenches!

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David F. Watson's avatar

Neville, thank you. I do plan to continue to write here as I'm able. I may not write as regularly as in the past but we'll see. Thanks for your encouragement.

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Claire e archer's avatar

My husband and I rejoiced when we heard of your new calling to the presidency of Asbury Seminary ! I have heard you speak at at New Rooms and read all of the Substack entries. I want to share with you what came to me after I read this one today. In this era of worshipping the flashy, shiny, loud and dramatic, the body of Christ needs what you offer. SOLIDITY!!! I pray PSALM 1 over you as you step into your new role. "BE A TREE PLANTED BY THE RIVERS OF WATER..."

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David F. Watson's avatar

Thank you, Claire.

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Ma Linh's avatar

Great job you did. May God bless you more Professor David. Continue to pray for your ministry

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David F. Watson's avatar

Thank you, Ma Linh!

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Jeff Cartwright's avatar

David, I haven't had the privilege of taking a class with you, but I've been blessed by your teachings at annual conferences and other events and may I say you will be sorely missed as a teacher. But as Asbury alum and a man interested in the spread of the gospel, I am thrilled for the future of Asbury Seminary. Thank you for your service!

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David F. Watson's avatar

Thanks, Jeff. I’m excited for the opportunity at Asbury.

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Mansur Jay's avatar

The Asbury community is looking forward to the next 25 years of you serving as the President of Asbury Seminary. 😊

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David F. Watson's avatar

That would be amazing, Jay. I appreciate your confidence!

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Gary Bebop's avatar

The church could use a lot more conversation like this one, colloquial, earnest, and nourishing, a chat with a keen, revealing, and compassionate scholar-influencer-leader.

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David F. Watson's avatar

Thank you, Gary.

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Allison Woods's avatar

I'm so excited for all that lies ahead for you and Asbury Seminary. I've never had the privilege of attending ATS, but I know several who have, and I greatly admire it. A few of us were able to come for a few days during the Outpouring and oh, my! What a blessing!

The Lord will continue to bless the Seminary, and I'm glad you get to be a part of that. It will be fun to see what He has in store!

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David F. Watson's avatar

Thank you, Allison. I'm really grateful for this opportunity.

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Allan Bevere's avatar

David,

Thank you for these excellent reflections. Asbury is fortunate to have you.

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David F. Watson's avatar

Thank you, Allan.

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Samuel L Padgett's avatar

Thank you for your faithful service to God's Kingdom.

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David F. Watson's avatar

Thanks, Sam.

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