Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California announced on March 12 that Dr. Mark Labberton has accepted the call to serve as the seminary's fifth president, beginning July 1, 2003. Labberton has served at Fuller Seminary since 2009 as the Lloyd John Ogilvie Associate Professor of Preaching, and director of the Lloyd John Ogilvie Institute of Preaching.
Labberton’s unanimous election by the trustees followed a 10-month search and review of 250 nominations.
Board Chair, Dr. Clifford L. Penner announced, “Along with my fellow trustees, I am delighted to welcome Mark Labberton to the presidency of Fuller Seminary. We are excited and inspired by the outstanding qualities and accomplishments he brings to this position. He is a scholar and academic leader, pastor for more than 25 years, accomplished author, and leading voice in many international ministries. Mark brings strong spiritual leadership, a wide range of experiences and the vision to guide Fuller into a new era of global leadership in seminary education. As a Fuller alumnus (M.Div.) and professor, he fully comprehends Fuller’s rich and diverse legacy.”
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Since his arrival at Fuller in 2009, Dr. Labberton has been commuting to Southern California from the East Bay. Dr. Labberton's wife, Janet Morrison Labberton, teaches American Literature and Public Speaking and is chair of the English Department at Piedmont High School.
To read more about the appointment and see a video message from Dr. Labberton, go to: www.fuller.edu/fifthpresident
