She also had articles and curriculum published from her work in New Testament studies. Thirdly, through tests, written assignments, and speaking opportunities I strive to empower students to take ownership of their learning. 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. Holly Road Belmont, NC 28012. He hails from Southern California, where he received an MBA in finance from Long Beach State University. Eventually, God opened the door to teaching Bible classes at Belmont, which I dearly love doing. Matthew Barnett, Assistant Baseball Coach During his hard-won leisure, Dr. Sun enjoys swimming, hiking, and reading his ever-increasing collection of Chinese historical novels. Amy Dodson-Watts who has served as the Executive Director of Luke 14:12, a ministry to the unhoused and hungry in Nashville. He teaches in two units in the maximum-security prison in Nashville, including death row. Along with reading the Bible, I read many books by people who had struggled to find their faith, and, most importantly, had found God in abundance. M.B.A./H.R.M University of Phoenix, B.B.S. After high school, I went to a Christian college and majored in religion, then on to graduate school for advanced studies in the history and literature of the Bible. Jeff Campbell is the Chief Executive Officer and General Secretary of Discipleship Ministries. Greg Sage, Assistant Athletic Director Broadcasting and Media Relations College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. She has taught courses at Lee University, Pacific School of Religion (Berkeley), The University of the South (Sewanee) and Belmont. Roslian Humphrey, Benefits Manager Julie E. Thomas, Director of Alumni Relations In her private practice, Dr.Bonnerworks primarily with individuals and couples and supervises post-masters counselors toward full licensure in the state of Tennessee. An ordained elder in The United Methodist Church, she is appointed to The Upper Room out of the Texas Annual Conference. M.S. 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. 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.S., Middle Tennessee State University; B.S., Tennessee Technological University She has presented at multiple conferences hosted by professional organizations such as the Southern Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors through the American Counseling Association, The International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors, and the Black Mental Health Symposium. Steven Johnson, Supervisor, Meg Arnold, Director of Organizational Development His research and teaching interests are in pastoral theological method (or how to interpret human life situations through a theological lens), as well as understanding the nature of psychopathology and human suffering. Hana Bebane, Sales and Delivery Associate, Perry Moulds, Vice President for Development and External Relations Cotton Patch for the Kingdom: Clarence Jordans Demonstration Plot at Koinonia Farm, "Sabbath," "Lord's Day," and "Palm Sunday" articles in the new, "Cotton Patch Justice, Cotton Patch Peace: The Sermon on the Mount in the Teachings and Practices of Clarence Jordan in, Alexander Schmemann and The Sacramental Imagination in. She currently serves as Associate Publisher and Executive Director of Content. Phone: (562) 944-0351, ext. B.A., College of Charleston Larkin Briley, Director of Missions and Outreach, Associate University Minister (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. Rev. B.A., Harding University Belmont University; B.A., Western Kentucky University, Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union; M.A. M.S.A., Belmont University; B.S., University of Tennessee Lindsey Tonkin, Cheerleading Coach Music, Beauty and the Testimony of the Spirit, in, Wonderful thing A childrens song! Faith and SMiLE, in. Spiritual Development: Pastoral Care Information Learn about the difference between pastoral care & spiritual direction, with instructions for making an appointment for pastoral care. Born in China, Dr. Sun came to the United States in 2007. His peer-reviewed articles appear inBiblical Interpretation, Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, and Journal of Biblical Literature. Naomis three-person team seeks to help make Discipleship Ministries a stronger, smarter organization offering valuable service to the church. Jovan Kearse, Administrative Assistant, Steven T. Lasley,Vice President SLAs meet as an entire team twice a month with the Director of Faith Formation & Engagement for training, updates, and other team activities. Previously, Rob was the Secondary Education at Creighton University and also held positions at Society of Jesus, Marquette Catholic. B.S., University of Alabama Dan Bruni, Conference Services Coordinator M.S., Lesley College; B.S., Berea College, Sue Maszaros, Director I am married to Julie and have four extraordinarily clever and impossibly. He was born in Manila, Philippines, on February 17, 1962. Janet is married to Philip Jamieson and together they have authored two books on money in the church: Janet holds a B.A. College of Health Sciences & Nursing. Through a partnership between University Ministries and Residence Life, Spiritual Life Assistants (SLAs) are student leaders who help fellow students find community within their residence halls and explore faith formation opportunities available to them during their time at Belmont. Fourth Sunday in Lent, Year A, Rev. Hope Buckner, Communications Specialist The University of Alabama; B.S., Belmont University, L. Gregory Jones, President Joe Frye, Assistant Coach She joined The Upper Room in 2018 as Director of Spiritual Formation and Discipleship. I came to Belmont University after receiving my Ph.D. from the University of Chicago Divinity School, where I wrote on the significance of God in the philosophies of Immanuel Kant and Emmanuel Levinas (Dissertation:The Ethical Passing of Goddirected by Jean-Luc Marion). Discipleship Ministries is a work from home community. B.A., Indiana University . I think learning about religion is a crucial piece of a liberal arts education. I enjoy serving with them because they are kind and loving people, and their Christ-like character makes the work environment wonderful. Kaile Rozell, Sales and Delivery Associate B.A., Western Kentucky University Contact. Candidate, Belmont University; B.S., Northern Illinois University Margaret Quigley, Director of Development Liz Grubb, Coordinator of Security Programs Kara Lassen Oliver, MDiv, holds many titlesassociate publisher, teacher, author, preacher, mom, and yogi. M.M., Belmont University; B.A., Furman University Minimum two years experience in campus ministry, or related field. 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. She transitioned to the General Secretarys Office in 2008. Melvin Leon Reed, Captain 2nd Shift Janet JamiesonChief Financial Officer/Treasurer. Jennifer Strange, Administrative Assistant M.Ed., Belmont University; B.A., Belmont University; B.S., Belmont University Custodial Services Sandra Kay Haynes, Manager Marlon Ardon, Supervisor Alvin Bell, Supervisor Kenneth Jackson, Supervisor Claudia Rosales, Supervisor Landscaping and Grounds Melissa Finan-Demalon Manager Maintenance Services B.M., University of Alabama Laura Merkle, Admissions CRM Support Specialist A., Psychology, Greenville University, Professor & Director of Mental Health Counseling, Ph.D., Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, Ph.D. Discipleship Ministries is an agency of The United Methodist Church 2023 Discipleship Ministries. A. She has researched and written extensively on child and adolescent counseling including such topics as cyber-bullying, social aggression, self-injury, substance use and abuse, and academic achievement in the school setting. M.B.A. Belmont University; B.B.A. Dr. Webb is also an active member of the National Communication Association. Ph.D., University of Alabama; M.S., Baylor University; B.B.A., Baylor University She has written extensively on hymnody and music in worship, including the article ,Latin American Hymnody, USA in the Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology. B.A., University of Alabama Western Kentucky University 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. Chriss roles in ministry were based at the local church for more than twelve years, where his bachelors degree in English education and masters degree in non- profit management shaped his approach to ministry. She worked within the United Methodist Youth Organization and subsequently became youth pastor at Belmont United Methodist Church from 2003 to 2005. Staff is centered in Nashville, Tennessee, but we also have staff at locations across the United States. B.B.A., Belmont University; A.A.S., Volunteer State Community College, Millicent Marshall, Director Diana enjoys teaching and has taught Culto de Adoracion y los Sacramentos for the Course of Study Program. Suzanne is married to David, a retired United Methodist pastor, and together they have three children, two grandchildren, and a Rhodesian Ridgeback named Beauregard. Christy Ridings, Director of Spiritual Formation, Associate University Minister Dr. Amy E. SteeleExecutive Director of Program and Dean of the Chapel. Evan served as an Air National Guard Chaplain for ten years and is proud of his service in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Prior to attaining a professorship, Dr. Hicks worked for many years as a school counselor, teacher, and clinical mental health counselor. Bernard Clemmons, Computer Technician Terrell McTyerExecutive Director of Marketing and Innovation. Greg Pillon, Director of Communications Liam McDonald, Sales and Delivery Associate God has directed me into many paths of ministry pastoring, youth ministry, foreign missionary service, teaching, etc. Being a part of the intellectual and spiritual formation of humans is what I enjoy most in my work in the School of Religion. 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. and then came to Belmont to help launch a new program in Religion and the Arts. He combines his knowledge and interests in interpersonal and organizational communication to examine how instructor communication behaviors affect student learning. A.A., Nashville State Tech Institute Traci Hardy, Executive Assistant to the Provost Dr. Reed joined Belmont as an administrator in 2001 and became a regular adjunct in Belmonts College of Theology and Christian Ministry. Dr. Jeff CampbellChief Executive Officer / General Secretary. Kimberly is a mother of two adult children and grandmother to three amazing grandkids. This position reports to the Senior Assistant Dean at JST and serves as one of three members of the Cluster for Formation and Ministry. Betsy Caffey, Executive Assistant to the Vice President & Chief of Staff, Thomas Burns, Provost M.Ed. B.S., Belmont University 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.A., Western Kentucky University; B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College She is a Certified Public Accountant with experience in both public accounting firms and in higher education. B.B.A., Belmont University - Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary; B.A., English Literature - Washington University, Ph.D., Philosophy of Religions - University of Chicago Divinity School; M.A., Philosophy, SUNY Buffalo; M.T.S., Theology - University of Notre Dame; B.A. He is experienced in working with individuals, couples, families and groups with ages ranging from adolescent to senior adult. Sherry ElliottExecutive Director of Administration, Interpretation, and Development. B.A., Baylor University I enjoy the challenge of classrooms where students come from different backgrounds and with different expectations. Beth Brewster, Programmer Analyst 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. I am an ordained minister and actively preach and teach and share my scholarship with local faith communities via workshops, classes, and the occasional podcast guest spot. Laura Price, Administrative Coordinator My academic training is in religion and ethics and I find myself very interested in philosophical and theological ethics and related issues of justice. Campbell and his family participate in the life and ministries of Nolensville First United Methodist Church. Dr.Bonneris currently serving as the Human Rights Chairperson with the Tennessee Counseling Association. as well as off campus (local churches, Belmont on Mission trips, etc.). Kara has degrees from Butler University and Vanderbilt Divinity School in Nashville, Tennessee (MDiv). Emily WhitePublishers Assistant and Project Manager. In the classes I teach, we explore the intersections of theology and the arts. He was ordained at Highland Baptist Church in Louisville and has served as a board member and moderator for the Tennessee Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Director Ph.D., University of Mississippi; M.A., University of Mississippi; B.A., University of Mississippi - Belmont College, Ph.D., Historical Theology - Saint Louis University; M.Th., New Testament - Covenant Theological Seminary; M.Div. B.A., Western Kentucky University, Mike H. Cortese, Director of Alumni Communication and Young Alumni | Adjunct Professor Heather Copeland, Assistant Director for Compliance 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. SLAs assess spiritual needs in their residence hall and facilitate prayer time and small groups as needed. Put quite simply, I love being a professor. 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. Russell Grimm, Director of Athletic Fundraising B.S. Ashley Neff, Assistant Coach Womens Basketball M.S.I.S., University of Tennessee; B.A., Oral Roberts University Robert Dillingham, Service Desk Technician M.B.A., Belmont University; B.S., Middle Tennessee State University The Assistant Director of Spiritual Formation creates upperclassmen/commuter specific, and graduate student specific spiritual formation opportunities, as well as additional student Christian leadership development and pastoral care opportunities. I have wonderful colleagues in the School of Religion and they challenge me and are a community of scholars who honor the life of the mind and the life of the soul. M.S., Miami University (OH); B.S., Colorado State University 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. He has 13 years experience teaching college-level courses in Tennessee prisons. M.S., Syracuse University; B.A., Wake Forest University Kimberly enjoys playing guitar, strategy board games, hiking, sci-fi, and British mysteries. M.A., Taylor University; B.A., George Fox University Upon returning to Tennessee, Kara was named DRI's Director of Publishing Initiatives for the Central Conferences. They have two sons who as of this moment do not intend to follow their parents vocational paths. They enjoy hiking, camping, and traveling. Ed.D., M.S. 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. 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/. She currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer for The United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship and The Upper Room. Holly Newsome, Office Manager and Assistant to the Senior Director B. The University of Alabama; B.S., Belmont University Steve Bunner, A/V Computer Technician Created for Creativity. Keynote Address. She is currently pursuing her PhD in New Testament theology. While on staff at Douglasville First United Methodist Church, Scott started the contemporary worship service and was the associate pastor for spiritual formation. Jordan Holm, Coordinator of Academic Services and Sports Ministry M.M. , and a variety of other publications. 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. 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