in English and a M.A. Holly Road Belmont, NC 28012. 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. M.A., Belmont University; B.S., James Madison University D.P.T., Concordia University ; Ph.D., M.P.T., Marquette University; M.S., B.A., University of Arizona Belmont University An active United Methodist, Brenda serves as an at-large member to the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Annual Conference. Dr. Sun's research focuses on the history of Chinese Christianity, religion and nationalism in modern East Asia, and mission history. She was Associate Professor of Accounting and the Director of Summer School at the University of Dubuque for fourteen years. Aaron Smith, Assistant Coach Basketball B.S., Tennessee Technological University Andrew Kee, Network Engineer Glenda Dahlhauser, Design Operations Manager Phone: (562) 944-0351, ext. Fred Gillum, Assistant Softball Coach Her work has been republished into book format numerous times and has helped various institutions all over the world after they adopted her programs for practical use. Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; B.A.,Dickinson College, Steven T. Lasley, Vice-President for Finance and Operations (1998) M.M., Belmont University; B.S., University of Mobile Jeff CampbellChief Executive Officer / General Secretary. Between us we have five children and five grandchildren. Beth Brewster, Programmer Analyst B.S. C. Blake DavisExecutive Director of Marketing & Delivery. Greg Sage, Assistant Athletic Director Broadcasting and Media Relations - Calvin College. Belmont University Bill and his wife, Luann, live just south of McMinnville, Tennessee. Being a teacher of the love of wisdom, the literal meaning of doctor ofphilosophy,is my true vocation! Second Sunday in Lent, Year A - Lectionary Planning Notes, Learning to Live Inside Out Emily White, Publishers Assistant and Project Manager, has served in The Upper Room publishers office for five years. The University of Alabama; B.S., Belmont University, L. Gregory Jones, President She currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer for The United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship and The Upper Room. Gina Miller, Assistant to the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Mike Pinter, Director SLAs participate in Lead Week (an essential time of training that occurs the week before the fall semester begins) and Move-In Weekend for new students. SLAs partner with their Residence Director (RD) and Resident Assistants (RAs) on community events and service projects. M.B.A. Belmont University; B.B.A. Since 1990, Evan has served The United Methodist Church as pastor in five different appointments- one being a new church start. The primary work of the AID team is to share stories of our work so that donors are encouraged to support our ministries. 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. Nathan G. Webb is Interim Dean of the College of Theology and Christian Ministry and Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. (KJV) This verse, along with many others like it, started me on the most important quest of which any person can embark the search for God. M.A. Diana enjoys teaching and has taught Culto de Adoracion y los Sacramentos for the Course of Study Program. 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. M.Ed. Claire Wiley, Research and Instruction Librarian 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. B.B.A. B.S., Middle Tennessee State University M.Ed., Belmont University; B.A., Belmont University; B.S., Belmont University, Sandra Kay Haynes, Manager Charles W. Hodgin, III, Assistant Professor for Systems and Collection Management Hana Bebane, Sales and Delivery Associate, Perry Moulds, Vice President for Development and External Relations Kim Carr, Faculty Support Specialist She currently serves as Associate Publisher and Executive Director of Content. Having joined Belmont University in 2022, he is discovering a range of teaching interests, from Chinese films to the Bible, the history of Christianity, and world religions. Byron Marsh, Senior Web Systems Programmer/Analyst M.S., University of Virginia; B.B.A., The College of William and Mary Dr. Park has been awarded grants by the Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities, Wabash Center for Teaching & Learning in Theology and Religion, and Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. Dr. Webb is also an active member of the National Communication Association. Carley Kuhns, Assistant Coach Womens Basketball/Travel Coordinator M.Ed. 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. 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. Janet is married to Philip Jamieson and together they have authored two books on money in the church: Janet holds a B.A. Mark Labbe, Captain 3rd Shift Marlin Reed, Sales and Delivery Associate Our workforce began working from home permanently in 2020. Terrell McTyerExecutive Director of Marketing and Innovation. Campbell and his family participate in the life and ministries of Nolensville First United Methodist Church. 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. A father of two, Blake is an elder at his local church. In all of them, I am grateful for the opportunity to journey alongside students, exploring the biblical text and wrestling with what it teaches us about God, people, creation, and how we are to be in relationship with one another. he was ordained with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). I'm especially pleased to attempt this work in the School of Religion, because the question of religion, the way we order our lives and imagine ourselves and the world we're in, is one of the biggest and most broad-ranging questions I can think of. Belmont University; B.A., Western Kentucky University, Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union; M.A. 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. All Rights Reserved, Terms of Use Privacy Policy Cookie Policy. Ed.D., M.S. I have taught in many places, including Illinois, Zambia, Kentucky, Ethiopia, and North Carolina. 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. M. M.B.A., University of Georgia; B.S., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, Jason B. Rogers, Vice-President for Administration and University Counsel (1998) 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. as well as off campus (local churches, Belmont on Mission trips, etc.). At Belmont, Im given the joy and privilege to step into the classroom with bright, energetic, and creative students. Joel and his wife live in Springfield, Tennessee, where he has been active with his churchs disaster relief efforts and coaching youth sports. Fourth Sunday in Lent, Year A, Rev. Travis Morris, Assistant Soccer Coach Rev. B.B.A., Austin Peay State University Lindsey Tonkin, Cheerleading Coach Last Update. E. Paige Carter,Access Services Manager Maria Pena, Sergeant 2nd Shift Robert Dillingham, Service Desk Technician Application review will begin March 1, 2021. from College of the Ozarks, an M.A. He is also a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoys spending time in the outdoors. B.A., Belmont University Dr.Bonnerhas engaged in public speaking, provided live interviews, and served on various panels to discuss the topics of Race Based Trauma, African American mental health, and Microaggressions. She has written extensively on hymnody and music in worship, including the article ,Latin American Hymnody, USA in the Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology. B.S. Jeff Runyan. To use another idea from Palmer, I participate daily in the grace of great things. Thoughts are powerful. B.A., Belmont University from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Kansas. I know myself to be the recipient of myriad acts of intellectual hospitality, and I hope to live up to them somehow. Terrell L. McTyer serves as the Executive Director of Marketing and Innovation for The Upper Room. M.M., Belmont University; B.A., Furman University He has presented his research at regional, national, and international conferences, and he has been published in venues such asThe Journal of Communication Pedagogy,Teaching and Learning Inquiry, and theJournal of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. & B.A., Lee University, Professor of Religion, Biblical Studies & Spiritual Formation, Ph.D. - Southern Seminary; M.A. Christy Ridings's Phone Number and Email. Colette Keyser, Assistant Director of Compliance - Academic Support Services Western Kentucky University I earned my B.A. M.B.A. In my spare time, I enjoy playingmy Fender Rhodes, eating pizza, or simply quietly meditating on the goodness ofthe Pittsburgh Steelers. The University of Alabama; B.S., Belmont University Upon returning to Tennessee, Kara was named DRIs Director of Publishing Initiatives for the Central Conferences. M.S., B.A., Western Kentucky University University of Denver; B.A., University of Denver, Thomas Burns, Provost (2011) Renee Schultz, Assistant Athletic Director of Student Services Darcy North, Sr. University Events Coordinator SLAs spend at least 2-5 hours per week developing community in their assigned residence hall. During my time in Scotland, I was on thefaculty of theInstitute for Theology, Imagination and the Arts,and then came to Belmont to help launch a new program in Religion and the Arts.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. Southwestern Theological Seminary, B.A. 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. In addition, her work has been found published on the American School Counselors Association website as Best Practices, has been demonstrated in invited presentations at the American Counseling Association Conference & Expo as well as in "Counseling Today" articles. Sherry ElliottExecutive Director of Administration, Interpretation, and Development. Terrell has a Masters in Theology from Faith Bible College and resides in Kansas City. University of Mississippi 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/. B.A., University of Alabama, Keith Chapman, CASP, Senior Director Auxiliary Services Suzanne M. WintonAssistant to the World Service Associate General Secretary. Illinois Institute of Art Director of Spiritual Formation Assistant Professor of Spiritual Theology Formation Advisor B.A., 1996 Saint Louis University S.T.B., 1999 Pontifical Gregorian . (Abingdon, 1989) and authored Your Ministry of Planning and Leading Hymn Festivals (Discipleship Resources, 1990). - Vanderbilt University; B.S.- DePaul University B.A., Olivet Nazarene University 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. B.S., Belmont University, Heather Daugherty, University Minister A. Julie Beazley, Program Assistant Kelly Moreland Jones, Trainer & Self Service Analyst in Theological Studies, both from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. Report an issue with this page | Legal Notices. Scott lives in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, and attends Providence United Methodist Church with his family. He has also regularly taught in Belmonts study abroad program in Scandinavia. 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. Bill has degrees from the University of Wisconsin, Superior, in finance and business administration. Kimberly Orr has served as the Associate General Secretary/Publisher of The Upper Room since January 2021. Engage via Email. M.S., Austin Peay State University; B.S., David Lipscomb University Belmont University Paul Chenoweth, Web Programming Services Manager Belmont University; B.S.B.A. Scott is the Associate General Secretary (World Service) of Discipleship Ministries. 2REL 2350 Christian Doctrineis a prerequisite for the following: REL 2410 Spiritual Formation; REL 2510 Christian Ethics; all courses in Religion and Society division, in the Theological and Historical Division, and Biblical Studies Division. M.Div., Liberty University; M.A., Liberty University; B.S., United States Naval Academy, Patricia White, Assistant Provost for Assessment and Institutional Research Javascript is currently not supported, or is disabled by this browser. Love the Lord your God with all Your Voice, https://belmont.academia.edu/MarkMcEntire, http://observingpointsofconvergence.wordpress.com/, Great Awakenings, USA, in The Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology, James Robinson Graves and Landmark Movement in. He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife and two kids. Tom is a graduate of Vanderbilt Divinity School with both the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees. A.S. Computer Science and A.S. Electronics, Nashville State Community College Belmont University, Nikkie Davis, Manager He is published in academic and popular resources on these activities. God has directed me into many paths of ministry pastoring, youth ministry, foreign missionary service, teaching, etc. Thus far, I have presented my dissertation material at academic conferences, churches, and the pastoral care training program of a hospital. 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. She worked within the United Methodist Youth Organization and subsequently became youth pastor at Belmont United Methodist Church from 2003 to 2005. He has been married to his wife, Clarita, for thirty-five years, and they have three children: Sola, Kairos, and Kiyah, and two grandchildren, Eliana Rein and Aleiah Claire. Discipleship Ministries is a work from home community. This tragedy caused me to seriously question my faith to the point where I became flooded with doubt questioning Gods love and even His existence. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, arts and crafts, and watching nature and Netflix. Ileia Hook, Director of Development & Parent Engagement 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. A licensed marriage and family therapist and approved marriage and family therapy supervisor, Dr. Grieme Bradley is passionate about healing and enhancing human relationships. M.B.A., Ateneo de Davao University, Philippines; B.S., Ateneo de Davao University, Philippines Minimum two years experience in campus ministry, or related field. Tom has been engaged in clinical practice for over 29 years. Greg Pillon, Director of Communications Anna Diggs, Donor Relations Specialist Tyler Holloway, Operations Assistant He is a member of the SALT (Schools for Alternative Learning and Transformation) program in Nashville which collaborates with incarcerated students to bring transformative justice and conflict transformation skills inside the prison walls while transforming the practice of punishment in US society. Alec Miller, and our children Wren and Junia. His clinical specialties include the treatment of complex trauma, religion and spirituality, and panic disorder. Andy Watts is a Professor of Religion and teaches undergraduate courses in religion and social ethics, also serving as the Field Education advisor for the college. Dr. Bener Baysa AgtarapExecutive Director, Community Engagement & Church Planting/Path 1; Director, Connectional Mobilization. Gary B. Jennifer Strange, Administrative Assistant Paul Malloy, Assistant Trainer Joel BeasleyExecutive Director of Operations. B.A., Middle Tennessee State University The historical framework that dominated much of my education gave way to a few decades of focus on literary approaches to the text. Amy Dodson-Watts who has served as the Executive Director of Luke 14:12, a ministry to the unhoused and hungry in Nashville. B.A., College of Charleston Rev. Biology, Relogious Studies - University of Rochester, Associate Professor, Practical Theology & Spiritual Formation, B.A., University of Richmond, M.A.T., M.Div., Vanderbilt University, Th.D., Duke University, Assistant Professor of Religion and the Arts, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; B.A., Middle Tennessee State University, Professor, Theology & Religion and the Arts, B.M., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University of St. Andrews, Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City; M.Div., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Ed.D., Vanderbilt University; M.A., Scarritt College; M.L.S., Peabody College; B.A., Centenary College, Ph.D. and M.A., Vanderbilt University; M.Div., Southern Seminary; B.A., William Jewell College, Associate Professor of Religion and the Arts, Ph.D., University of St Andrews, Scotland; M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary; B.A., Baylor University, Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; B. S., University of Illinois, Ph.D., Union Presbyterian Seminary; M.Div., Central Baptist Theological Seminary; B.M.E., Music Therapy, The University of Kansas, Lawrence, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; S.T.M., Yale Divinity School; M.Div., Westminster Seminary California; B.A., Missouri Baptist University, Th.D., Duke University Divinity School; M.A. Bryan Green, Head Coach Mens Soccer Prior to joining Discipleship Ministries in 2016, Bill served in multiple capacities in the healthcare IT space, including serving as CIO of a healthcare system in Minnesota and CTO of a medical manufacturer in southern California. Rev. She has expertise in qualitative and quantitative research and teaches program evaluation in one of Vanderbilts doctoral programs. Evan has been with Discipleship Ministries since 2019 as the Executive Director of Stakeholder Relationships. Dr. Amy Steele serves as The Upper Room Executive Director of Program and Dean of The Upper Room Chapel. B.A. Matthew Barnett, Assistant Baseball Coach SLAs participate in some Residence Life training. M.A., Morehead State University; B.A., Montreat College, Gage Baxter, Major Gifts Officer This interest in hospital chaplaincy shaped further interest in pursuing course work and training in pastoral counseling as part of his journey in ministry. Falecia Murray, Sales and Delivery Associate M.A., Belmont University; B.A., Dillard University Amy Bond McGinnis, Program Assistant Whether in my Theology and Literature courseThe Christ-Haunted Southor in my Writing for Spirituality course, I empower students to unearth the theological insights of literature, the arts, and of their own lived experience. Belmont University She is a Certified Public Accountant with experience in both public accounting firms and in higher education. J.D., Vanderbilt University School of Law;Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania; B.A., Baylor University, Susan H. West, Vice President & Chief of Staff (1988) We shall see. B.A., Western Kentucky University, Mike H. Cortese, Director of Alumni Communication and Young Alumni | Adjunct Professor Allison Kee,Assistant Supervisor for Electronic Resources Fostering and witnessing the growth of counselors is one of the central gifts in her life. Suzanne is married to David, a retired United Methodist pastor, and together they have three children, two grandchildren, and a Rhodesian Ridgeback named Beauregard. During her time with the Division on Ministries with Young People (DMYP), she administered the David W. Self and Richard S. Smith (undergraduate) Scholarships, the (international) Youth Service Fund, and Grants for Ministries with Young People. Jennifer MacLean, Library Assistant for Systems and Acquisitions 100 Belmont-Mt. Dr. Webbs research predominantly focuses on teaching and learning. Mark Price, Assistant Coach Mens Basketball She lives in Nashville with her husband, Edwin, a seventeen-year-old son, Ian, ten chickens, three dogs, and one cat. Attended: Louisiana State University, Memphis State University, Peabody College, Kate Mosley, Sr. Director Strategic Initiatives and Development Operations Mercer Tillich Studies Series. Courtney Fuson, Electronic & Educational Resources Librarian In my spare time, I enjoy playingmy Fender Rhodes, eating pizza, or simply quietly meditating on the goodness ofthe Pittsburgh Steelers.I am married to Julie and have four extraordinarily clever and impossiblygood lookingchildren. Min.) She also teaches as an adjunct professor at Belmont University in the College of Theology and Christian Ministry.