Alumni Council
The purposes of the Divinity School Alumni Association are to advance the cause of theological education, to promote the interests of the school, to encourage and promote gifts, bequests, and donations for the support and endowment of the school, and to promote a spirit of cordiality, mutual acquaintance and good fellowship among its members.
This association was inaugurated in 1934, the eighth year of the school of Religion of Duke University. It has been continuous in its organization, purposes, and membership since that time. The school of Religion became the Divinity school in 1940.
All those who have been students in Duke Divinity School for at least two semesters of work for a degree shall be members of the association following the graduation of their class. The association meets annually. Its programs and projects are directed by the officers and members of the National Executive Council.
The Divinity School Alumni Association sponsors the following programs each year: class reunions, the Distinguished Alumnus/a Award, regional meetings across the United States, a banquet for the graduating class, the ANSR program (Alumni Network for Student Recruitment), and occasional events for current students. The council has regular and significant input with continuing education, development (especially the Divinity School Annual Fund), admissions, and publications (especially Divinity magazine).
National Alumni Council
2007-2008
Duke University Divinity School
(Updated 01/08)
The Reverend David K. Bucey, D’76 (Barbara) 2008 President
Interim Minister, Providence Presbyterian Church
4750 Chapel Ridge Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45223
O: (513) 535-2121
H: (513) 542-5224
The Reverend Dr. James R. “Jim” Bailes, D’74 (Diane) 2010
Minister, Kern Memorial United Methodist Church, Oak Ridge, TN
1235 Saybrook Lane
Knoxville, TN 37923-2064
O: (865) 483-5273
H: (865) 692-9658
F: (865) 483-0192
The Reverend Shane M. Benjamin, D’97 (Cheri) 2010
Minister, Asbury Temple United Methodist Church, Durham, NC
441 Mayview Dr.
Creedmoor, NC 27522
O: (919) 688-4578
H: (919) 529-1147
The Reverend David C. Hockett D’94, D’99 (Kimberly) 2012
Minister, Milford Hills United Methodist Church
1601 Bellevue Road
Salisbury, NC 28144-2164
O: (704) 636-0471
H: (704) 636-5413
F: (704) 636-0304
The Reverend Timothy E. Kimbrough, T’79, D’83 (Darlene) 2009
Rector, Church of the Holy Family (Episcopal)
207 Carol Street
Carrboro, NC 27510
O: (919) 942-3108
H: (919) 929-6653
The Reverend Dr. R.Courtney Krueger, D’92 (Lea) 2011
Senior Minister, First Baptist Church
108 Kenneth Court
Pendleton, SC 29670
O: (864) 646-3913
H: (864) 646-6496
The Reverend Deborah A. McLeod, D’85 (Thom) 2009 President Elect
Superintendent, South East District, Florida Conference UMC
6000 Maynada Street
Coral Gables, FL 33146
O: (305)445-9136
H: (305)667-9968
F: (305)442-0216
The Reverend Molly D. Morgan D’90 (Melzer) 2012
Minister, retired from the Presbyterian Church USA
1607 Courtland Avenue
Reidsville, NC 27320
H: (336) 349-8252
The Reverend Dr. J. Burton Palmer, Jr. D’90 (Shawn) 2012
Minister, Bear Creek United Methodist Church
16000 Rippling Water Drive
Houston, TX 77084
O: (281) 463-2330 x101
H: (281) 392-8903
F: (281) 463-2799C: (832) 693-0012
The Reverend G. Paul Phillips III, D’63 (Cynthia) 2011 Secretary
Minister, retired from the North Carolina Conference UMC
3432 Cook Road
Mebane, NC 27302-9601
H: (919) 304-3225
The Reverend Thomas C. “Tom” Pietila, D’77 (Melinda) 2008
Minister, Central United Methodist Church
Post Office Box 87
Florence, SC 29503-0087
O: (843) 662-3218
H: (843) 661-0380
The Reverend Vertie Powers, D’92 2010
Associate Conference Minister, ENCA Southern Conference, United Church of Christ
1305 Hanford Hills Road
Graham, NC 27253
O: (336) 343-4066
H: (336) 261-3648
The Reverend Won H. Un, D’89 (Diana) 2010
Minister, Highland Springs United Methodist Church
22 North Holly Avenue
Highland Springs, VA 23075-1451
O: (804) 737-1503
H: (804) 323-5565
F: (804) 737-1582
The Reverend Kristin Adkins Whitesides D’05 (Sandy) 2012
Associate Pastor, First Baptist Church
2913 Sorrell Court
Winchester, VA 22601-3498
O: (540) 662-5367
H: (540) 667-1326
F: (540) 662-7947
The Reverend Lisa Yebuah D’04 2012
Associate Minister, Millbrook United Methodist Church
1712 East Millbrook Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
O: (919) 876-0865
H: (919) 218-8763
Ex Officio Members
Immediate Past President
The Reverend Scott M. Rimer, D’93 (Kimberlie) 2008 President
Minister, Larchmont United Methodist Church
1037 North Lexan Crescent
Norfolk, VA 23508
O: (757) 489-9460
H: (757) 489-8168
F: (757) 489-1267
Divinity School Representative to the Duke University Alumni Association Board
The Reverend Wyman Fraser Davis, T’78, D’95 (Paul)
Episcopal Priest
714 Peachtree Battle Avenue N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30327-1251
H: (404) 351-6562
Associate Dean for External Relations
The Reverend Dr. Wesley F. “Wes” Brown, D’76 (Jane)
Associate Dean
Duke Divinity School
Box 90966
Durham, NC 27708-0966
O: (919) 660-3456
H: (919) 490-1339
F: (919) 660-3405
C: (919) 949-8091