Charles W. Hodgin, III, Assistant Professor for Systems and Collection Management Berea College Report an issue with this page | Legal Notices| Non-Discrimination, Ph.D., University of Kansas; M.A., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.S., College of the Ozarks, Ph.D. and M.A. Why Do We Love the Cotton Patch Versions So Much? in the collection of papers given at the Clarence Jordan Symposium 2012, Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2014. Morgan Hiler Human Resources Coordinator Spiritual Formation Jordan McDonald Director Spiritual Formation (615) 966-1797 . M.Ed., Belmont University; BBA, Belmont University Tom has served on the adjunct faculty of the College of Theology & Christian Ministry since 1998. Campbell has been instrumental in the creation of resources supporting the See All the People initiative which invites leaders to stop trying to fix their church and start seeing the people that God calls us to reach. Travis Morris, Assistant Soccer Coach This includes holding weekly Lobby Hours as well as attending Residence Life meetings and events. M.B.A., University of Georgia; BS, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga; CPA We believe spiritual formation is the cornerstone of your complete education. Thoughts give rise to emotions and emotions give rise to behaviors. Aaron Smith, Assistant Coach Basketball Belmont University Music, Beauty and the Testimony of the Spirit, in, Wonderful thing A childrens song! Faith and SMiLE, in. C. Blake DavisExecutive Director of Marketing & Delivery. While on staff at Douglasville First United Methodist Church, Scott started the contemporary worship service and was the associate pastor for spiritual formation. Dr. Hickss previous experience working in the school system inspires her to conduct research that makes a positive impact on the mental health and academic success of youth while also offering practical programs for school and community counselors. B.S., Tennessee Technological University M.A., Cumberland University; B.F.A., Cumberland University - Samford University, Assistant Professor of History of Christianity, Ph.D. - Duke University; M.T.S. He is experienced in working with individuals, couples, families and groups with ages ranging from adolescent to senior adult. She has served in several churches and at the United Methodist General Board of Discipleship, where she worked with the Hymnal Revision Committee to develop The United Methodist Hymnal, 1989. After finishing his Th.D., he served as a postdoctoral associate and as music and arts consultant to Goodson Chapel at Duke Divinity School. M.Ed. About a year later, I committed my life to Christian ministry. M.S., Morehead State University; B.S., University of Tennessee at Martin Jovan Kearse, Administrative Assistant, Steven T. Lasley,Vice President Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, Ph.D. Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Challenged by Respect: Rethinking Service Learning on American Indian Reservations" for, 1900 Belmont Boulevard | Nashville, TN 37212. ADMISSIONS: 1-888-222-0110 MAIN NUMBER: 1-704-461-6700 . Matthew Barnett, Assistant Baseball Coach Upon returning to Tennessee, Kara was named DRI's Director of Publishing Initiatives for the Central Conferences. Bachelors Degree from accredited four-year college or university required. He has been married for forty years to Donna Powell, and they raised two sons- Ian and Sean- and have six grandchildren and one more on the way. I think learning about religion is a crucial piece of a liberal arts education. She grew up in San Antonio, Texas, singing from the age of five. B.B.A., Baldwin Wallace University Brian Ayers, Assistant Mens Basketball Coach She rarely finds answers but is constantly learning to ask better questions, and she is passionate about inviting students into this messy, wondrous work with her. This happens in two primary ways: Spiritual Life Assistants partner with Residence Life: Spiritual Life Assistants serve as ambassadors for University Ministries: What if I have questions?Please contact Tim Wildsmith, Director of Faith Formation & Engagementtim.wildsmith@belmont.edu/ 615.460.6419, Report an issue with this page | Legal Notices| Non-Discrimination. Amy Dodson-Watts who has served as the Executive Director of Luke 14:12, a ministry to the unhoused and hungry in Nashville. B.S., Middle Tennessee State University Campbell is a servant leader, speaker, teacher, and ordained elder of the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference. B.B.A., Austin Peay State University She currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer for The United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship and The Upper Room. Association for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Life in Higher Education (ACSLHE) supports higher education chaplaincies and nurtures religious and spiritual life professionals through scholarship, education, and collaboration. M.A., University of Memphis; B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville When I came to Belmont University in the year 2000, I knew I had found a place where I could settle in for a long time and enjoy a productive career of teaching and scholarship. Bryan Green, Head Coach Mens Soccer Antonette Gardner, Assistant to Senior Director/Office Manager Leslie Lenser, Chief Human Resources Officer/Sr. Rev. Courtney Fuson, Electronic & Educational Resources Librarian As a theologian, Dr. Ritter-Conn has the nearly impossible task of trying to put words to a mystery. Suzanne is married to David, a retired United Methodist pastor, and together they have three children, two grandchildren, and a Rhodesian Ridgeback named Beauregard. - Southern Seminary; B.A. Macon: Mercer University Press, 2018. has worked in a variety of settings including community mental health, private practice, jail, and in peer support substance use recovery. In addition to writing, the Jamiesons speak extensively on matters related to stewardship, giving, financial reporting, transparency, and clergy tax for numerous denominations. Julie E. Thomas, Director of Alumni Relations About 6 months into my all-encompassing search, one Sunday morning after finishing my paper route I went out to the local park in my neighborhood and set my course to pray to God until I received a word of assurance from Him. Sam Simpkins, University Photographer, Office of Communications Report an issue with this page | Legal Notices. Campbell joined Discipleship Ministries in 2013 as Executive Director of Conference Relationships, helping the agency build relationships with conference leaders, while coordinating the strategy for agency presence during annual conference season. Bellarmine College Preparatory, located in San Jos, California invites applications for a full-time Assistant Director of Christian Service for Encounter and Justice Formation starting on or around April 1, 2023. Evan served as an Air National Guard Chaplain for ten years and is proud of his service in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. D.P.T., Concordia University ; Ph.D., M.P.T., Marquette University; M.S., B.A., University of Arizona M.A., M.L.S., University at Buffalo; B.S., Gettysburg College They enjoy hiking, camping, and traveling. I am a nativetoNashville. Diana enjoys teaching and has taught Culto de Adoracion y los Sacramentos for the Course of Study Program. The only questions worth asking are the ones that never come to a close: the question of God, of love and the good, of meaning and knowledge, of suffering and healing. She also had articles and curriculum published from her work in New Testament studies. B.S. Promoting a classroom environment to nurture this comfort with both self and other is core to her teaching philosophy. Tennessee State University, B.B.A. Did Jesus tell the truth about Gods love? M.Ed., Belmont University; B.M., Belmont University Waters' research is focused on traumatic stress, secondary traumatic stress, religious and spiritual diversity, and interfaith harmony. She has authored publications for journals, a textbook, and a teaching and learning blog in the area of group work with African American students, career counseling with ethnically diverse groups, and strategies for faculty of color who teach at predominantly White institutions. At home, I am grateful to do life with my spouse, the Rev. Dave Elder, Network Systems Administrator Brenda LockhartExecutive Office Manager for the General Secretary/CEO. A Tennessee native, Blake grew up in a family business helping develop and run the world's largest homeschooling mail-order supply company, answering customer support calls as early as age six. M.M., Belmont University; B.S., University of Mobile Marlin Reed, Sales and Delivery Associate Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; B.S., Dickinson College She enjoys running, yoga, knitting, and anything that gathers friends and strangers around a table. Mary Lucus, Director of Institutional Research David Rich, Copy Center Associate He continues to be very passionate about teaching and sharing with new students insights and understandings in studying the Bible, and with seasoned students, bringing into the classroom focused biblical studies, with the addition of practical experiences in the church, chaplaincy and pastoral counseling. M.S., Miami University (OH); B.S., Colorado State University Before coming to The Upper Room, she was a freelance journalist for United Methodist Communications and worked full-time as a student accounts representative in the Lipscomb University Bursars Office. Middle Tennessee State University M.S. Zack Middleton, Development Officer Drawn to a life of Christian service he entered Lexington Theological Seminary and while in seminary served as pastor in one of the oldest and historical Disciples of Christ (DOC) churches in Kentucky. Chris Baga, Security Systems Technician She is a certified associate in project management, and she has a graduate certificate in conflict management from Lipscomb University. Georgia State University; B.S. Her work has appeared in journals such as "Professional School Counseling", "Journal of Creativity in Mental Health", "Middle School Journal", "Journal of School Counseling", and "VISTAS", among others. The Assistant Director helps to lead a team whose priority is to design and His work experience of more than thirty years with all levels of the United Methodist Church structure has established him as a seasoned church planter, church administrator, project manager, and executive officer. M.A., Taylor University; B.A., George Fox University Brenda Lockhart began her career at Discipleship Ministries as a temporary staff member of the former United Methodist Youth Organization (UMYO) and was among the first staff hired for the newly formed Young Peoples Ministries division. My research interests include Writing and Spirituality, Religion and Literature, and Contemporary Poetry. Betsy Caffey, Executive Assistant to the Vice President & Chief of Staff, Thomas Burns, Provost He is a recipient of the SBL Regional Scholar award from the Southeastern Commission for the Study of Religion, the Dwight-Hooker fellowship at Yale Divinity School, the Provost graduate fellowship at Vanderbilt University, and a postdoctoral fellowship from the Belmont Fellows Program. She believes this work must be approached cautiously and humbly. Brook Swiger, Day Supervisor for Access Services He is married to Rev. B.S., University of North Texas M.Ed. Campbell comes to this role having led Discipleship Ministries as the Associate General Secretary for Strategic Programming, where he coordinated the work of the agency around three strategic priorities: an Intentional Discipleship System in every church with focus on our identity in Christ and explicitly anti-racist discipleship; equipping local churches to engage their communities, particularly those for whom the church has become irrelevant, recognizing a diverse mission field; and lifting up and creating local, contextual resources globally. This brought together all the training and experiences of academics, church, hospital and pastoral counseling in grappling within an academic setting the many facets of life and culture through a religious and biblical lens. Born in China, Dr. Sun came to the United States in 2007. Terrell is a minister, musician, speaker, mentor, coach, and entrepreneur who lives by the mantra, Its a sin to be good when God has called you to be GREAT! In addition, Terrells professional experience includes media, marketing, project management, and event planning in the corporate, nonprofit, and religious sectors. from the University of Richmond, and immediately after college, I spent time in the Teton Mountains where I worked on a fly-fishing and horse ranch while I wondered what to do with my degree in the humanities besides enjoying the Great American Outdoors. J. Steven Barrick, Associate Athletics Director Discipleship Ministries is a work from home community. I joined the Belmont faculty in 2011, and regularly teach a wide range of course, such as first-year general education, Koine Greek (the original language of the New Testament), and upper-level biblical studies courses with religion majors and minors. Kim Carr, Faculty Support Specialist B.A., Belmont University I have been awarded a Tennessee Williams Scholarship at the Sewanee Writers Conference. Dr. Sun's research focuses on the history of Chinese Christianity, religion and nationalism in modern East Asia, and mission history. Greg Pillon, Director of Communications She is a Certified Public Accountant with experience in both public accounting firms and in higher education. Marlon Ardon, Supervisor B.A., Baylor University God had lifted the veil of darkness from me! B.S., Middle Tennessee State University ASSISTANT DIRECTOR of FAITH FORMATION and CATECHESIS OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC Hendersonville, TN Quick Apply Full-Time This individual works primarily to promote, cultivate, and foster the catechetical and spiritual formation of parishioners. Jill Pappas, Event Manager M. Ed, Nonprofit Leadership, Belmont University; B.S., Belmont University Michael Leggit, Event Operations Technician Jennifer MacLean, Library Assistant for Systems and Acquisitions Jennifer Strange, Administrative Assistant He has a passion for discovering new and creative ideas with cohorts of leaders working together to fulfill the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Amy Bond McGinnis, Program Assistant B.F.A., Union University Ph.D., Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary; Th.M., Duke University; M.Div., Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond; B.A., Baylor University, Associate Professor & Associate Director of Mental Health Counseling, D.Min. His peer-reviewed articles appear inBiblical Interpretation, Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, and Journal of Biblical Literature. In addition, I continue to research and work on issues of sustainability and to research and travel in Spain. Jeff Runyan. & B.A., Lee University, Professor of Religion, Biblical Studies & Spiritual Formation, Ph.D. - Southern Seminary; M.A. edited by Adam Pryor and Devan Stahl, 59-93. M.A., Western Kentucky University; B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College We have a variety of leadership opportunities for students to consider that could involve leading worship, co-leading a mission trip, investing in first-year students, and more. He is also a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoys spending time in the outdoors. Portraits of a Mature God: Choices in Old Testament Theology, Struggling with God: An Introduction to the Pentateuch, A Chorus of Prophetic Voices: An Introduction to the Prophetic Literature, An Apocryphal God: Beyond Divine Maturity, Raising Cain, Fleeing Egypt, and Fighting Philistines: The Old Testament in Popular Music, Dangerous Worlds: Living and Dying in Biblical Texts, The Blood of Abel: The Violent Plot in the Hebrew Bible, Not Scattered or Confused: The Bible in an Urban World, The Internal Conversation of the Old Testament: Reading a Composite Text, Website:https://belmont.academia.edu/MarkMcEntire, Blog:http://observingpointsofconvergence.wordpress.com/, Community Engagement:http://www.noahtn.org/. Christy Ridings, Director of Spiritual Formation, Associate University Minister B.A., Western Kentucky University, Mike H. Cortese, Director of Alumni Communication and Young Alumni | Adjunct Professor Campbell created the One Matters Award Jonathan Willms, Network Services Technician Belmont University His first book,The Politics of Race and Ethnicity in Matthews Passion Narrative(Palgrave Macmillan), presents an alternative reading of Jesuss crucifixion as King of the Judeans as an ethnic slur. Stephanie Estes, Production/Facilities Manager (McAfee Concert Hall) Director, Campus Ministry. & M.Div., Vanderbilt Divinity School, Assistant Professor, Mental Health Counseling Program, Ph.D. Clinical Counseling: Teaching, and Supervision, Trevecca Nazarene University; M.Ed. Belmont University; B.A., Western Kentucky University, Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union; M.A. The individual must be fluent in Spanish and able to facilitate group retreats, individual days of prayer, and work with individuals as a spiritual director, both in English and in Spanish. Director of Spiritual Direction Formation Telephone: 531-272-8456 Email: ipf@priestlyformation.org Father James Rafferty, S.T.D. M.Ed., Lipscomb University; M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; B.A., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga Dr. Webb primarily teaches courses related to corporate communications, intercultural communication, and general education. He teaches in two units in the maximum-security prison in Nashville, including death row. SLAs connect students to faith formation opportunities on campus (Chapel, FDOs, special events, etc.) I earned an undergraduate degree in Music Theory from the University of Michigan, and worked for several years as a musician before becoming disoriented on the way to a gig and stumbling into the world of academic theology. - Vanderbilt University; M.Div - The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. I enjoy serving with them because they are kind and loving people, and their Christ-like character makes the work environment wonderful. Ashley Layhew, Collections Manager Cathy Beahan, Budget Services and Reporting Coordinator M.A., Belmont University; B.S., James Madison University Sean Sawyer, Assistant Director for Sales and Sponsorships for Athletics Tennessee State University The best thing that Belmont and its students over the years have added to my work is an interest in the intersection of the arts and biblical studies. I also trained in the area of sociology of religion, and I believe this work has sparked my current interest in interreligious dialogue and world religions. This individual works primarily to promote, cultivate, and foster the catechetical and spiritual formation of parishioners. Glenda Dahlhauser, Design Operations Manager He combines his knowledge and interests in interpersonal and organizational communication to examine how instructor communication behaviors affect student learning. B.S. She was Associate Professor of Accounting and the Director of Summer School at the University of Dubuque for fourteen years. Phone: (562) 777-4041. Middle Tennessee State University Read More Get Full Access To Rob's Info Export Share Rob Kroll Contact Information Last Update Jason Pappas, Human Resources Generalist Chris Kuhlmeyer, Head Softball Coach Mandy Hodge, Human Resources Coordinator Joshua TenHaken-Riedel, Assistant Director of Spiritual Formation My chapbook of poetry. In addition, Tom is certified as a Diplomate in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors and is a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist through the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals. M.B.A. Belmont University; B.B.A. I enjoy the challenge of classrooms where students come from different backgrounds and with different expectations. I teach First-year and Cornerstone seminars in theology and philosophy, as well as courses in Scripture and hermeneutics. To use another idea from Palmer, I participate daily in the grace of great things. Thoughts are powerful. Chris WilterdinkExecutive Director, Congregational Vitality & Intentional Discipleship; Director, Young Peoples Ministries, Chris is the Executive Director of Congregational Vitality and Intentional Discipleship and the Director of Young Peoples Ministries. Western Kentucky University Falecia Murray, Sales and Delivery Associate She has written extensively on hymnody and music in worship, including the article ,Latin American Hymnody, USA in the Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology. Counselor Education and Supervision, Virginia Commonwealth University; MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Richmond Graduate University, Chattanooga, TN; BA Psychology, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, I joined the Belmont College of Theology and Christian Ministry in August of 2005, after teaching for five years at the University of St Andrews in St Andrews, Scotland. Leadership Positions Chapel Worship Leader Spiritual Life Assistant (SLA) Missional Engagement Council (MEC) Service Year Carrie Cook, Executive Assistant to the VP of Development and External Relations He also has three years of experience as a legal research analyst, in which he focused on for-profit higher education institutions. The primary work of the AID team is to share stories of our work so that donors are encouraged to support our ministries. John Essary, Web Designer/Developer While in graduate school, I enjoyed working as a hospital chaplain and participating in religion classes at both mens and womens prisons. Tennessee State University He was born in Manila, Philippines, on February 17, 1962. David Fish, Assistant Director of Athletic Marketing In addition to his higher education experience, Dr. Webb worked for five years in the non-profit sector. I returned to Nashville where I completed an M.A.T. M.L.S., University of North Carolina, Greensboro; M.S.M., Austin Peay State University; B.A., Harding University, Jill B. Freeman, Director Jesse Sun holds a Ph.D. in World Christianity from Duke University. Report an issue with this page | Legal Notices, L. Gregory Jones, President (2021) Upon returning to Tennessee, Kara was named DRIs Director of Publishing Initiatives for the Central Conferences. Dr. Webbs research predominantly focuses on teaching and learning. M.S., B.S., Columbus State University Through a partnership between University Ministries and Residence Life, Spiritual Life Assistants (SLAs) are student leaders who help first-year students find community within their residence halls and explore faith formation opportunities available to them during their time at Belmont. B.A., University of Alabama He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife and two kids. M.A., George Fox University; B.S., Belmont University Matt Reno, CCR, Assistant Manager, Course Materials Manager B. Maria Pena, Sergeant 2nd Shift M.B.A., University of Georgia; B.S., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, Jason B. Rogers, Vice-President for Administration and University Counsel (1998) Alec Miller, and our children Wren and Junia. Mark Grones, Assistant Director and University Engineer The University of Alabama; B.S., Belmont University Gary B. I teach - or try to -because I'm drawn to the enlivening event of open-ended conversation. He has also regularly taught in Belmonts study abroad program in Scandinavia. B.A., Indiana University I know myself to be the recipient of myriad acts of intellectual hospitality, and I hope to live up to them somehow. . M.S.A. Most recently, she has served on the editorial team for a new Spanish-language worship resource, Fiesta Jubilosa (Abingdon, 2022), and she was also a contributor Forming Disciples Through Worship (Discipleship Ministries, 2020). Byron Marsh, Senior Web Systems Programmer/Analyst A former journalist, she has years of experience as an award-winning writer and editor at numerous newspapers across the United States. Sean Costello, Assistant Coach, Womens Basketball He has visited all seven continents, over 30 countries, and all 50 states. She was selected to appear in all Allegiance national ads in Entrepreneur Magazine and was awarded the companys highest honor - The Founders Award. My hope is that each student will come away with meaningful knowledge, hospitality for other ways of thought, and questions that pierce to the heart of the matter at hand. SLAs meet as a team with their RD once a month to catch up, go over upcoming events, and look for opportunities to serve their community. B.S., Freed-Hardeman University Sherry ElliottExecutive Director of Administration, Interpretation, and Development. Bill has degrees from the University of Wisconsin, Superior, in finance and business administration. B.A., University of Alabama, Keith Chapman, CASP, Senior Director Auxiliary Services M.Ed., Belmont University; B.A., Belmont University; B.S., Belmont University, Sandra Kay Haynes, Manager Rev. ISF General Contact Information. This lead him to return to Nashville and initially accept a temporary position in church administration with oversight in religious education, while actively teaching religious studies with area colleges / universities. Standing in our kitchen looking up at my mother when I was three-years-old, I announced to her that when I grew up I was going to be a preacher or I was going to sing on the Grand Ole Opry. Greg Sage, Assistant Athletic Director Broadcasting and Media Relations M.B.A. Middle Tennessee State University, B.B.A. Gypsy Moody, Digital Access and Metadata Librarian Philip Willmert, Director of Annual Giving and Special Gifts Rev. Joel and his wife live in Springfield, Tennessee, where he has been active with his churchs disaster relief efforts and coaching youth sports. Mark Carr, Assistant Mens Soccer Coach I specialize in Continental philosophy and religious thought from Kant to the present, the history of metaphysics, and Christian thought from the Patristic and Medieval period. It was during this period of pastoring a rural church in North Carolina that an opportunity was extended to teach a course in Religion and Culture. The teaching opportunity became a significant point of change by igniting a passion for teaching religion. B.B.A., Belmont University; A.A.S., Volunteer State Community College, Millicent Marshall, Director B.A., University of Missouri - Kansas City A. She is a Clinical Fellow and an Approved Supervisor with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. B.F.A., Belmont University, Misty Biggers, Office/Budget Manager He serves as faculty adviser for Bruins CrossFit Club, is CF-L1 certified, and trains at CrossFit Music City. They have two daughters who attend school in Lynchburg, Virginia, and Knoxville, Tennessee. Suzanne sold the company in 2008 and sought to serve Christ and the church. to be in partnership with conferences encouraging churches to focus on making disciples. Naomi is an ordained elder in the Upper New York Annual Conference, where she led two churches; she serves on the conferences council on finance and administration. John Carney, VIce President of Marketing and and Communications

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