18th President of Asbury University
Preparing the next generation of faithful leaders
Dr. Kevin Brown began serving as Asbury University’s 18th president on July 1, 2019, bringing to the role a deep commitment to Christ-centered higher education, academic excellence, and faithful institutional stewardship. His leadership reflects both a long-standing connection to the Asbury community and a clear vision for guiding the University in a rapidly changing cultural and educational environment.
Dr. Brown and his family have called the Asbury community home for more than two decades.
Explore
Explore Dr. Brown’s perspectives on some of the defining questions facing Christians, leaders and higher education today, along with selected writings and resources.
Read Brown’s Opinion: Commencement boos and our understanding of higher education. Why did graduates boo mentions of AI in commencement speeches?
Read Christian Higher Education in an Exponential Age: Not all values can be quantified.
Listen to The Richness of Language and Liberal Arts with Dr. Kevin Brown and Dr. Daniel Strait (This is Asbury Podscast #39).
Recent Engagements
Board Service
Books
Interviews & Features
Scholarly Publications
Selected Essays & Articles
Leader
Dr. Brown’s academic background spans theology, ethics, business and leadership, informing his work as a Christian educator and university president.
PH.D. University of Glasgow, Scotland
MLITT University of St. Andrews, Scotland
MBA University of Indianapolis
B.S. University of Indianapolis
Former Asbury Professor & Associate Dean Dayton School of Business, 2013–2019
2016 Frances White Ewbank Excellence in Teaching Award
At Asbury University, our mission remains unchanged: to educate men and women for a lifetime of learning, leadership and service to the professions, society, family and the Church. Under Dr. Brown’s leadership, Asbury is building on that legacy while preparing students to faithfully influence a rapidly changing world.
Graduate Admissions
A HISTORIC CHRISTIAN MISSION
For more than 130 years, Asbury has remained committedto Christ-centered education and spiritual formation.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Exceptional faculty, innovative programs, and a rigorous education that equips students for Kingdom impact.
SPIRITUAL FORMATION
A community of belonging where students encounter Jesus and grow in their faith, character, and calling.
Global MOMENTUM
Record enrollment, expanded influence, and a rising reputation across the nation and around the world.
My vision for Asbury is investing in student’s intellectual competence, communal experience, and formative development in a Christ-centered educational environment.”
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