Milligan University Welcomes Alumnus Curtis Teel for Webb Lectures

Teel to present 'Curiosity is Not Compromise: A Better Way Through Tension' and 'Borrowed Stories' lectures

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Milligan University is welcoming alumnus and pastor Curtis Teel to present this year's Henry and Emerald Webb 'A Life's Worth of Humanities' lecture series. Teel, a church planter and lead pastor of Anthology Church in Charles Town, West Virginia, will deliver two lectures on March 17 and 19 that are free and open to the public.

Why it matters

The Webb Lectures are an annual highlight for the region's Christian churches and Churches of Christ, demonstrating Milligan's active relationship with the Stone-Campbell Movement and commitment to that heritage. The lectures are funded by the children of the late Dr. Henry Webb, a longtime Milligan professor and leading historian of the Independent Christian churches.

The details

Teel, who earned a bachelor's degree in ministry and Bible from Milligan, will present 'Curiosity is Not Compromise: A Better Way Through Tension' on March 17 and 'Borrowed Stories' on March 19. Both lectures will take place at 11 a.m. in the Mary B. Martin Auditorium located in Seeger Chapel. The lectures will also be livestreamed and available on demand.

  • The lectures will take place on Tuesday, March 17 and Thursday, March 19, 2026.
  • The lectures will begin at 11 a.m. each day.

The players

Curtis Teel

A Milligan University alumnus and church planter who is the lead pastor of Anthology Church in Charles Town, West Virginia.

Henry Webb

The late professor emeritus of church history at Milligan University, who was one of the leading historians of the Independent Christian churches and spent his life promoting Christian unity.

Emerald Webb

The late wife of Henry Webb, whose children have funded the lecture series in their parents' names.

Josh Little

The director of church relations and ministry outreach at Milligan University.

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What they’re saying

“The Webb Lectures demonstrate Milligan's active relationship with the Stone-Campbell Movement and our commitment to that heritage. These lectures are a highlight for our region's Christian churches and Churches of Christ every year. We are grateful to the Webb family for their support and generosity in making this lecture series possible.”

— Josh Little, Director of church relations and ministry outreach (milligan.edu)

What’s next

The lectures will be livestreamed and available on demand at milligan.edu/streaming for those unable to attend in person.

The takeaway

Milligan University's Webb Lectures continue to be an important annual event that celebrates the institution's strong ties to the Stone-Campbell Movement and its commitment to promoting Christian unity through engaging lectures and discussions.