Chatham Presbyterian Church Welcomes New Parish Associate

The Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township (PCCT) announced that The Rev. Dr.
Edwin Aponte, Dean of the Theological School at Drew University and professor of religion and
culture, recently joined its staff as Parish Associate.

“We’re delighted to welcome Dr. Aponte to our church and community,” said Rev.
Thomas A. Brown, pastor and head of staff at PCCT. “He comes to us with a deep passion for
service, as well as a heart-felt desire to connect with our congregation and the community at
large. His diverse and extensive background in ministry, higher education, and community
engagement will be tremendous assets to us all.”

An ordained Presbyterian Minister, Dr. Aponte previously served as executive director of
the Louisville Institute, a granting agency funded by Lilly Endowment, Inc. Earlier he served as
executive dean of Palmer Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania, and academic dean at
Christian Theological Seminary in Indiana and Lancaster Seminary in Pennsylvania. For nearly
a decade, he played key roles in the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist
University, where he was both a tenured professor in Christianity and culture, and a director of
advanced studies.

Dr. Aponte earned a BA from Gordon College, an MA in religion from Temple University,
an MA in theological studies from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and a PhD in religion,
with an emphasis in religion and society, from Temple University. Also, he received an Honorary
Doctor of Theology degree from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.

Dr. Aponte has written several books on Latinx theologies, made numerous interreligious
and ecclesial keynote presentations, and led a wide range of forums and initiatives focused on
church and community life.

In his new role at PCCT, Dr. Aponte will assist with preaching and worship leadership,
and provide support to the church’s mission and outreach and adult education committees.

He and his wife Laura live in Mendham.

The Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township (PCCT) is a vibrant, welcoming,
intergenerational community of faith, seeking to navigate life’s challenges together and
demonstrate Jesus’ call to love our neighbors as ourselves. With members from more than 20
local communities and a growing online presence, PCCT invites all to celebrate God through
worship, fellowship, and service. Learn more at www.pcct-nj.org or call 973-635-2340. Follow us
on Facebook and Instagram to see the church in action.

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