Dennis F. Kinlaw obit

Dennis Kinlaw Obituary

 

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WILMORE- Dennis Franklin Kinlaw, 94, slipped into the presence of Jesus on Monday, April 10, 2017 at his home in Wilmore, Kentucky. He was born June 26, 1922 in Lumberton, North Carolina to the late Wade and Sally Kinlaw. Dennis was a 1943 graduate of Asbury College where he met and married his beloved wife of 59 years, Elsie Blake Kinlaw, who precedes him in death (2003). Dennis went on to graduate from Asbury Theological Seminary in 1946. He received an M.A (1963) and Ph.D. (1967) from Brandeis University. He served as the first pastor of Loudonville Community Church in Loudonville, NY from 1952-1963. In 1964 he returned to Asbury Theological Seminary as a professor of Old Testament history, theology, and languages. His love and passion for students and academics led him to accept an invitation to serve as president of Asbury College. He served from 1968-1981 and then from 1986-1991. In 1983 he founded the Francis Asbury Society in Wilmore, KY. He also served as chairman of the board for OMS International for thirty years. He is preceded in death by his four siblings: Wade Kinlaw, Lorraine Kinlaw Black, Fran Moore and Hazel Hanke. He is survived by his five children; Beth Coppedge (Al), Dennis Kinlaw Jr., Katy Key (Stan), Susie Masters (Rick), Sally Babcock (Bruce); sixteen grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. Dennis gave his life to the proclamation of the Gospel around the world through preaching, teaching and writing. He was a lifelong learner, who sought after God all the days of his life. He will be remembered for his laughter, love of his Savior, his family and all things theological. Visitation will be from 4-9pm on Friday, April 14, 2017 in Hughes Auditorium at Asbury University. Funeral services will be held at 10am, Saturday, April 15, 2017 in Hughes Auditorium. Burial will follow in Wilmore Cemetery. Donations can be made to Asbury University or The Francis Asbury Society. Hager & Cundiff Funeral Home is honored to serve the Kinlaw family.

Kinlaw was born in Lumberton, N.C. on June 26, 1922.

He held a B.A from Asbury College (1943), an M.Div from Asbury Theological Seminary (1946), and M.A. and Ph.D. from Brandeis University.

He was President of Asbury College from 1968 to 1981 and 1986-1991 and Chancellor of the school in 1992. Prior, he was a professor of Old Testament Languages and Literature at Asbury Theological Seminary (1963-1968) and a visiting professor at Seoul Theological College, Seoul, South Korea in 1959.

He was the founder of the Francis Asbury Society and authored several books. The Kinlaw Library on Asbury College's campus is named in honor of both the late Dennis Kinlaw and his late wife, Elsie.

 

Publication

Books

Preaching in the Spirit (Francis Asbury Press, 1985)

The Mind of Christ (Francis Asbury Press, 1998)

We Live as Christ (Francis Asbury Press, 2001)

This Day with the Master: 365 Daily Meditations (Francis Asbury Press, 2002; Zondervan, 2004)

Let's Start with Jesus: A New Way of Doing Theology (Zondervan, 2005)

La Mente De Cristo, Spanish translation of The Mind of Christ (Francis Asbury Press, 2006)

Chapters

Kinlaw, Dennis F. (1963). "Old Testament roots of the Wesleyan message". Further insights into holiness : nineteen leading Wesleyan scholars present various phases of holiness thinking. Kansas City, MO: Beacon Hill Press.