William J. Tabbernee, president and Stephen J. England Distinguished Professor of the History of Christianity at Phillips Theological Seminary, will step down as president effective June 30. Tabbernee submitted his resignation during a PTS Board of Trustees meeting in February. In doing so, he said he chose to relinquish his administrative duties at a time when "the seminary is a thriving institution with great forward momentum." He reported to the board that, despite the general economic downturn, Phillips Theological in the best financial situation it has ever been.
Tabbernee is an ordained Disciples minister, and has served as president of Phillips Theological Seminary since 1991. Prior to that, he served as principal of the Churches of Christ Theological College in Australia. He will continue teaching the History of Christianity at PTS. The Phillips Board of Trustees has established a search committee for a new president. To find out more, visit: www.ptstulsa.edu/tabberneesteppingdown
