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Dr. Jonathan A. Powers serves as Interim Dean of the E. Stanley Jones School of Mission and Ministry and Associate Professor of Worship Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary, where he has been a faculty member since 2017.
His academic credentials include:
- B.A. in English from Asbury College (2003)
- M.A. in Christian Ministries with worship studies emphasis from Asbury Theological Seminary (2009)
- D.W.S. from The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies (2013)
- Ph.D. in progress from The London School of Theology (recently defended)
His research examines the critical intersection of liturgy and spiritual formation within Christian communities, specializing in Liturgical Theology, Sacramental Theology, and Catechesis. He investigates Robert E. Webber's legacy in American evangelical worship practices and develops practical applications through historical liturgical forms—particularly liturgies of lament—that address contemporary issues like personal grief while strengthening communal worship experiences.
His distinguished honors include:
- 2009 Hoyt Hickman Award recognizing excellence in liturgical scholarship
- 2017 Vital Worship Grant funding research connecting public worship with personal grief through biblical lament traditions
Dr. Powers serves on the Charles Wesley Society board and directs grant-funded initiatives exploring worship's transformative potential. While specific advisees aren't documented in the source material, his leadership in the E. Stanley Jones School shapes worship education and ministerial formation across Asbury's global campuses.
