Day #20: Dr. David Scholer

For many of us from Fuller Theological Seminary, the American Baptist Churches, and the world of theological education in general, a great loss has been sustained this week in the death of Dr. David M. Scholer (1938-2008), Professor of New Testament at Fuller and a strong voice in advocating for women in ministry.

David Scholer has been walking a difficult road in recent years due to colorectal cancer. His wife, Jeannette, the love of his life and his life partner (they recently celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary), has been walking that journey with him with steadfastness and strength.

Together, David and Jeannette have been an incredible example to people too numerous to count: children and grandchildren, students especially from Northern and Fuller Seminaries, members of churches with which they have been involved, a vast circle of friends and associates, and a wide audience of people who have heard David speak or read his writings, including an amazing sermon on living with incurable cancer, published in the Los Angeles Times.

It is with gratitude to God that we remember David Scholer, whose life was well-lived, whose journey was well-walked, and whose Savior was well-served by this amazing man of faith.