Allen T. Stanton

Allen T. Stanton is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church, advocating for and supporting small congregations, rural churches, and rural communities. In his full-time role, Stanton works at the University of Tennessee Helth Science Center, managing a $53 million initiative to expand access to dental care in Tennessee. Additionally, he is a consulting fellow with the University of the Ozarks' Rural Ministry Initiative. Stanton is the author of Reclaiming Rural: Building Thriving Rural Communities, which was named a Top 10 Book of the Year by the Academy for Parish Clergy. He lives in Memphis with his wife, Abby, and two daughters.