Board of Trustees Chair Transition: Dr. Shirley Mullen Steps Down; Jody Vanderwel Elected to the Role (opens in new tab)

Fuller Theological Seminary today announced the resignation of Dr. Shirley A. Mullen as chair of the Board of Trustees and the election of longtime trustee Jody Vanderwel to serve as the seminary’s next board chair, effective at the close of the January 27, 2026, board meeting.