In honor of the Pannell Center’s 50th anniversary, past and present staff look back on the center’s history of forming Black leaders for the church and beyond, while looking forward with hope for what lies ahead.
In honor of the Pannell Center’s 50th anniversary, past and present staff look back on the center’s history of forming Black leaders for the church and beyond, while looking forward with hope for what lies ahead.
“We have to make sure we are doing something that honors the legacy of our ancestors. I believe that our elders have done an awesome job of handing us the baton in the right place, at the right time, and it’s our job now to run full speed.”
– Dwight Radcliff
A Better Story | A Conversation with Stan Long
Stan Long reflects on the many challenges Black faculty and students faced in predominantly White institutions in the 90s and still face today, while looking hopefully forward because of the progress that has been made.
Stan Long was interim director of Fuller Seminary’s African American Ministries program from 1994–1997.
Creating a Safe Space | A Conversation with Raedorah Stewart
Looking back on her own seminary experience, Raedorah Stewart talks about the need to cultivate a culture that affirms Black scholarship and mentors Black scholars.
Raedorah Stewart was program coordinator of Fuller Seminary’s African American Ministries program from 1995–1997.
What God Has Written On My Heart | A Conversation with Velma Union
Velma Union describes the institutional and ecclesiastical support needed by Black church studies programs, while also emphasizing the importance of listening to God in faithful community.
Velma Union was director of Fuller Seminary’s African American Ministries program from 1998–2000 and director of the African American Church Studies program from 2000–2002.
Advancing the Work | A Conversation with Ralph Watkins
Ralph Watkins shares about the lack of Black theological voices in seminary curricula, the struggle of Black scholars in the academy, and the sustaining love of the Black Church.
Ralph Watkins was program director and associate dean of Fuller Seminary’s African American Church Studies program from 2004–2011.
A Faithful Community | A Conversation with Joy Moore
Remembering her time at Fuller, Joy Moore shares about the students and scholars she walked alongside, who faithfully represented the mission and kingdom of God.
Joy Moore was associate dean of Fuller Seminary’s African American Church Studies program from 2012–2017.
Showing Up | A Conversation with Jeanelle Austin
Engaged in crucial work against anti-Blackness, Jeanelle Austin talks about walking alongside and creating space for Black students during her time at Fuller.
Jeanelle Austin was director of operations for Fuller Seminary’s African American Church Studies program from 2015–2018.
You Belong Here | A Conversation with Dwight Radcliff
Dwight Radcliff talks about the history and mission of Fuller’s Pannell Center and the part he now plays in the important work of forming Black students and Black leaders.
Dwight Radcliff is academic dean of the William E. Pannell Center for Black Church Studies and assistant professor of mission, theology, and culture.
Behind the Scenes: The First Conversation with Dwight Radcliff
In this behind the scenes interview, Dwight Radcliff shares about his own journey of theological education and his work with Fuller’s William E. Pannell Center for Black Church Studies.
Dwight Radcliff is academic dean of the William E. Pannell Center for Black Church Studies and assistant professor of mission, theology, and culture.
The William E. Pannell Center for Black Church Studies provides indispensable formational education—by building a body of Black leaders who believe in the power of the church, the community, and the culture. The Pannell Center embraces a mission to proactively build and empower Black Christian leaders by centering kingdom work, cultural enrichment, and academic rigor.