Gordon-Conwell Presidential Search Committee Selects CarterBaldwin as Search Partner for Eighth President
Following the announcement that Dr. Scott Sunquist will retire at the end of 2027, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary has begun the search for its eighth president. The presidential search committee has selected CarterBaldwin Executive Search to partner with the seminary throughout the presidential search process.
CarterBaldwin brings significant experience serving Christ-centered colleges, universities, seminaries, and nonprofit organizations and will assist the committee in identifying candidates who can faithfully guide Gordon-Conwell into its next chapter.
“Our presidential search committee was intentional about finding the right partner to assist us in choosing our next president,” said Dr. Peter James, adjunct professor of practical theology, member of the Gordon-Conwell board of trustees, and chair of the presidential search committee.” CarterBaldwin has a proven track record of working with Christian institutions to identify future leaders, as well as the sensitivity needed to find the right fit for the seminary.”
Working alongside CarterBaldwin, the presidential search committee will lead a thoughtful and prayerful process to recommend a presidential candidate to the board of trustees, seeking a leader who will advance the seminary’s mission and build upon its legacy of preparing Christian leaders for faithful service around the world.
PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH PROFILE
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Nominations, expressions of interest, and applications should be submitted to
Presidential Search Committee
The Presidential Search Committee is chaired by the Rev. Dr. Peter G. James, adjunct professor of practical theology and member of the Gordon-Conwell Board of Trustees. Its secretary is Patti Orlando, senior director of human resources. Other members are Guinevere M. McWhorter, director of admissions; Debora de Paula Hoyle, senior director of marketing and communications; Trey (William) F. Nation III, assistant professor of Old Testament and Ancient Near Eastern studies; Pam Davis, associate professor of counseling and director of graduate programs in counseling; Esther Xiang, student representative; Gordon-Conwell Board of Trustees members Luis Paz Reyes, Maria Wright, Lenny Moon, and Stan Gaede; and ex-officio member Daniel Vogelzang, co-chair of the Gordon-Conwell Board of Trustees.
ABOUT GORDON-CONWELL
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is a multidenominational, Protestant graduate institution formed in 1969. Serving nearly 1,300 students representing more than 85 denominations and 50 countries, the seminary operates campuses in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, and Charlotte, North Carolina; maintains additional locations in Boston, Massachusetts, and Jacksonville, Florida; and offers online programs. Gordon-Conwell is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools and ranks among the largest seminaries in North America offering master’s- and doctoral-level degrees. The seminary is committed to forming thoughtful, globally aware, and spiritually mature leaders for ministry, counseling, academia, and the workplace.