Payne Alumni Relations

06/01/2026

📣 Join the Payne Family in Orlando!

Payne Theological Seminary invites you to the Alumni and Friends Breakfast during the African Methodist Episcopal Church General Board Meeting at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida.

📅 Tuesday, June 23, 2026
⏰ 7:30 a.m.

This special gathering will bring together alumni, friends, supporters, and members of the Payne community for a morning of fellowship, inspiration, and celebration of Payne’s enduring legacy of leadership, liberation, and theological education.

🎤 Guest Speaker:
Rev. Dr. Ronald Slaughter
Pastor, St. James AME Church – Newark, NJ

🎟 Advance Tickets:
$100 Individual
$750 Table of Eight (8)

Scan the QR code or click the link to purchase tickets today!

05/26/2026

History has been made in the Delaware Annual Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church!

Payne Theological Seminary proudly celebrates alumna Rev. Dr. Jacquita Wright-Henderson on her appointment as Presiding Elder of the Wilmington District — becoming the first woman ever to serve in this role in the DEAC.

A daughter of Bethel AME Church in Wilmington, Delaware, Rev. Dr. Wright-Henderson’s appointment is both historic and deeply inspiring. Her leadership, scholarship, faithfulness, and commitment to the Church continue to open doors for future generations of women in ministry.

We also extend heartfelt gratitude to Presiding Elder J. Stanley Justice and Consultant Darlene Justice for their faithful and impactful leadership of the Wilmington District since 2022.

Congratulations, Dr. Wright-Henderson! Payne Seminary celebrates this extraordinary milestone with you. To God be the glory!

05/25/2026

History has been made in the Delaware Annual Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church!

Payne Theological Seminary proudly celebrates alumna Rev. Dr. Jacquita Wright-Henderson on her appointment as Presiding Elder of the Wilmington District — becoming the first woman ever to serve in this role in the DEAC.

A daughter of Bethel AME Church in Wilmington, Delaware, Rev. Dr. Wright-Henderson’s appointment is both historic and deeply inspiring. Her leadership, scholarship, faithfulness, and commitment to the Church continue to open doors for future generations of women in ministry.

We also extend heartfelt gratitude to Presiding Elder J. Stanley Justice and Consultant Darlene Justice for their faithful and impactful leadership of the Wilmington District since 2022.

Congratulations, Dr. Wright-Henderson! Payne Seminary celebrates this extraordinary milestone with you. To God be the glory!

05/24/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the 2026–2027 Student Government Association Officers at Payne Theological Seminary! 🎉

Please join us in celebrating the newly elected student leaders who will serve the Payne community during the upcoming academic year:

✨ PRESIDENT
Yolanda Corbin

✨ VICE PRESIDENT – MARL
Robert Wright

✨ VICE PRESIDENT – DMIN
Rosalind Godwin

✨ SECRETARY
Tonya McClary

✨ TREASURER
Dontae Foote

✨ CHAPLAIN
Sharon Harris

We look forward to the leadership, vision, and service the SGA will bring to the Payne community in the year ahead.

Please keep these leaders in your prayers as they prepare to serve and represent the student body.

05/24/2026

History has been made in the Delaware Annual Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church!

Payne Theological Seminary proudly celebrates alumna Rev. Dr. Jacquita Wright-Henderson on her appointment as Presiding Elder of the Wilmington District — becoming the first woman ever to serve in this role in the DEAC.

A daughter of Bethel AME Church in Wilmington, Delaware, Rev. Dr. Wright-Henderson’s appointment is both historic and deeply inspiring. Her leadership, scholarship, faithfulness, and commitment to the Church continue to open doors for future generations of women in ministry.

We also extend heartfelt gratitude to Presiding Elder J. Stanley Justice and Consultant Darlene Justice for their faithful and impactful leadership of the Wilmington District since 2022.

Congratulations, Dr. Wright-Henderson! Payne Seminary celebrates this extraordinary milestone with you. To God be the glory!

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05/24/2026

📣 Join the Payne Family in Orlando!

Payne Theological Seminary invites you to the Alumni and Friends Breakfast during the African Methodist Episcopal Church General Board Meeting at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida.

📅 Tuesday, June 23, 2026
⏰ 7:30 a.m.

This special gathering will bring together alumni, friends, supporters, and members of the Payne community for a morning of fellowship, inspiration, and celebration of Payne’s enduring legacy of leadership, liberation, and theological education.

🎤 Guest Speaker:
Rev. Dr. Ronald Slaughter
Pastor, St. James AME Church – Newark, NJ

🎟 Advance Tickets:
$100 Individual
$750 Table of Eight (8)

Scan the QR code or click the link to purchase tickets today!
https://bit.ly/3PiVxv9

05/06/2026

The May 2026 edition of Payne Theological Seminary: Online & In Community is now available!
In this issue, we celebrate Commencement, honor our students and scholars, share exciting updates, and highlight how Payne continues to live out its mission to Learn. Lead. Liberate.
Read the full newsletter here:
https://conta.cc/4d6VNFg
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04/18/2026

🎓 You’re Invited to Celebrate! 🎓

The Board of Trustees, Interim President, Faculty, and the Graduating Class of 2026 of Payne Theological Seminary invite you to attend the One Hundred Thirty-Third Commencement Ceremony.

This year’s Commencement Address will be delivered by
The Right Reverend Stafford J.N. Wicker, Presiding Prelate of the Third Episcopal District of the AME Church.

📅 Friday, May 8, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Phillips Temple Church
3620 Shiloh Springs Road
Trotwood, Ohio 45426

Come and celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates as they continue their journey of faith, leadership, and service.

We look forward to seeing you there!

12/01/2025

Tomorrow is — a global day of generosity and hope. 💜
At Payne Theological Seminary, we prepare visionary leaders to Learn, Lead, and Liberate.
Your Giving Tuesday gift helps us continue that sacred mission — forming pastors, teachers, and change agents who transform both church and community.
🎓 Every gift, large or small, strengthens the future of theological education and justice-centered ministry.
👉 Give today: payneseminary.edu/give