Pittsburgh Theological Seminary has named the Rev. Dr. Brian Wells as director of the Doctor of Ministry program effective Nov. 1, 2016.

“Dr. Wells brings decades of experience in pastoral leadership and in higher education administration,” said the Rev. Dr. David Esterline, president and professor of cross-cultural theological education at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. “Dr. Wells’ experience, vision, and passion for Doctor of Ministry studies will help the Seminary’s strong program continue to flourish and innovate.”

Wells currently serves as provost and vice president of academic affairs as well as professor of theology at Simmons College of Kentucky in addition to pastor of Westwood Presbyterian Church in Louisville. Prior to serving in these roles, Wells was president of Zion Hope Christian School in Indianapolis, assistant director of the Institute of Urban Ministry and chair of the division of religious studies at Martin University, dean of student affairs and instructor of religion and Bible at Baptist Bible College, field education supervisor at Christian Theological Seminary and adjunct professor at Butler and Eastern universities. Additionally, he has been a pastor at churches in Kentucky, New Jersey, and Indiana.

Wells is a graduate of Indiana Baptist College (BA), Grand Rapids Theological Seminary (MTS), and United Theological Seminary (D.Min). He completed post-graduate work at Oxford University. Previously ordained in the Baptist tradition, Wells is ordained as a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church USA.

His board and community leadership includes serving with the Vision and Planning Committee of the Mid-Kentucky Presbytery, Presbyterian Multicultural Network, president of the Black National Caucus PCUSA-Louisville Chapter, CLOUT (co-president, Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together), Partners in Urban Transformation, and The African Speaker’s Bureau. Additionally, Wells is a member of the American Academy of Religion, Karl Barth Society, and Society for the Studies of Black Religion.

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary has named the Rev. Dr. Brian Wells as director of the Doctor of Ministry program effective Nov. 1, 2016.

“Dr. Wells brings decades of experience in pastoral leadership and in higher education administration,” said the Rev. Dr. David Esterline, president and professor of cross-cultural theological education at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. “Dr. Wells’ experience, vision, and passion for Doctor of Ministry studies will help the Seminary’s strong program continue to flourish and innovate.”

Wells currently serves as provost and vice president of academic affairs as well as professor of theology at Simmons College of Kentucky in addition to pastor of Westwood Presbyterian Church in Louisville. Prior to serving in these roles, Wells was president of Zion Hope Christian School in Indianapolis, assistant director of the Institute of Urban Ministry and chair of the division of religious studies at Martin University, dean of student affairs and instructor of religion and Bible at Baptist Bible College, field education supervisor at Christian Theological Seminary and adjunct professor at Butler and Eastern universities. Additionally, he has been a pastor at churches in Kentucky, New Jersey, and Indiana.

Wells is a graduate of Indiana Baptist College (BA), Grand Rapids Theological Seminary (MTS), and United Theological Seminary (D.Min). He completed post-graduate work at Oxford University. Previously ordained in the Baptist tradition, Wells is ordained as a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church USA.

His board and community leadership includes serving with the Vision and Planning Committee of the Mid-Kentucky Presbytery, Presbyterian Multicultural Network, president of the Black National Caucus PCUSA-Louisville Chapter, CLOUT (co-president, Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together), Partners in Urban Transformation, and The African Speaker’s Bureau. Additionally, Wells is a member of the American Academy of Religion, Karl Barth Society, and Society for the Studies of Black Religion.