He has 13 years experience teaching college-level courses in Tennessee prisons. Anna Howard, Graphic Designer Dr. Bener Baysa AgtarapExecutive Director, Community Engagement & Church Planting/Path 1; Director, Connectional Mobilization. Middle Tennessee State University, Dr. Paula Gill, Vice President B.A., Belmont University Kelly Kane, Account Analyst, B.A., University of Wisconsin Stout Our workforce began working from home permanently in 2020. Middle Tennessee State University; B.S. In the summer before my junior year of high school, one of my closest friends was killed in an auto crash, while on a church outing, along with 4 other youth, an adult counselor and the counselors 5-year-old daughter. Jill Pappas, Event Manager 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. She is a Clinical Fellow and an Approved Supervisor with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. We shall see. Mark Labbe, Captain 3rd Shift Books that I found especially helpful and uplifting were Martin LuthersHere I Standand John WesleysKnight of the Burning Heart. It's something we integrate with our campus experience, our curriculums and our community. Paul Malloy, Assistant Trainer I want students to discover and interrogate the tensions and harmonies that reverberate throughout Scripture, the Christian tradition, and contemporary philosophical thought. B.S. - 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. Scott Flynn, Mens Golf Coach She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Tennessee and a Nationally Certified Counselor. Marlon Ardon, Supervisor B.S., Tennessee Technological University B.B.A., Belmont College Christy Ridings is a Director of Spiritual Formation at Belmont University based in Nashville, Tennessee. My research interests include Writing and Spirituality, Religion and Literature, and Contemporary Poetry. B.S. Director, Campus Ministry. At the same time he also began working on an area of great interest in hospital chaplaincy (C.P.E.) Belmont University; B.A., Western Kentucky University, Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union; M.A. Suzanne Clement, Executive Assistant M.A., University of Memphis; B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville Born in China, Dr. Sun came to the United States in 2007. The Assistant Director helps to lead a team whose priority is to design and Lina Sheahan, Music Librarian B.B.A., Baldwin Wallace University College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Petes work carries with it the privilege of traveling to many places in the world to work with our partners. 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. M.Ed. Tennessee State University He has also regularly taught in Belmonts study abroad program in Scandinavia. B.S., Middle Tennessee State University B.A., Trinity Western University James Strong, Assistant Coach Mens Basketball Steven Johnson, Supervisor, Meg Arnold, Director of Organizational Development Chris Rains, Instructional Technology Specialist Jessyca Christopher, Event Manager 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. Glenda Dahlhauser, Design Operations Manager Benita J. Walker, CPS, Executive Assistant I have a deep, occasionally beleaguered but abiding faith in its possibilities, and my passion for intellectual exchange is, in some sense, derived from my memory of people creating or conjuring this kind of space for me inside and outside the classroom. Kenneth Jackson, Supervisor Give your spiritual life a lift. 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. God had lifted the veil of darkness from me! Promoting a classroom environment to nurture this comfort with both self and other is core to her teaching philosophy. B.S. He received a B.S. He later matriculated at The University of Virginia, graduating with BA in religious studies and speech communications (1981). A master gardener, he also enjoys writing, woodworking, and landscape architecture. Attended: Louisiana State University, Memphis State University, Peabody College, Kate Mosley, Sr. Director Strategic Initiatives and Development Operations B.A., Indiana 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. Dante Shields, Senior Systems Analyst Mark Blackham, Student Services Computer Administrator She has written extensively on hymnody and music in worship, including the article ,Latin American Hymnody, USA in the Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology. Min.) B.A., Tennessee State University, Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Gordon E. Inman College of Health Sciences and Nursing, College of Theology and Christian Ministry, Acalog Academic Catalog Management System (ACMS), 1900 Belmont Boulevard | Nashville, TN 37212. Brian Joy, Institutional Research Analyst M.S.A. She is currently pursuing her PhD in New Testament theology. Heather Henson, Head Coach Womens Soccer They have two daughters who attend school in Lynchburg, Virginia, and Knoxville, Tennessee. Kara and her family moved to Malawi in 2009, where she served as a Volunteer in Mission. Ron Romano, Computer Technician Southwestern Theological Seminary, B.A. Scott is the Associate General Secretary (World Service) of Discipleship Ministries. Morgan Hiler Human Resources Coordinator William Whittaker, Sales and Delivery Associate His dissertation examines Protestantism in twentieth-century China, highlighting the emergence of Chinese Protestant intellectuals and their ability to engage the public space amid personal and national crises. About a year later, I committed my life to Christian ministry. Campbell earned his Bachelor of Arts in English, Linguistics, and Speech from the University of Mary Washington, and his Master of Divinity from Drew Theological School where he was awarded the Alton Raynor Prize for Town & Country Ministry. Rev. Contact. Margaret Quigley, Director of Development M.S., Middle Tennessee State University; B.S., East Tennessee State University M.B.A., University of Georgia; B.S., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, Jason B. Rogers, Vice-President for Administration and University Counsel (1998) Gypsy Moody, Digital Access and Metadata Librarian Janet JamiesonChief Financial Officer/Treasurer. Jeff Runyan. Music And Loneliness, or Listening to the Voices on Glenn Goulds Contrapuntal Radio. Keynote Address, Society for Christian Scholarship in Music Annual Meeting, February 2017. B.A., Harding University Stephanie Estes, Production/Facilities Manager (McAfee Concert Hall) A. - Vanderbilt University; B.S.- DePaul University He has taught both general education courses such as Understanding the Bible and Spirituality in World Religions as well as upper level courses in pastoral care and psychology of religion for students majoring in ministry studies. M.A., Middle Tennessee State University; B.A., Tennessee State University Emily White, Publishers Assistant and Project Manager, has served in The Upper Room publishers office for five years. Aaron Smith, Assistant Coach Basketball His pedagogy foregrounds critical thinking, reading, and writing in the academic study of religion. M.A. Lauren Eads, Associate Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator He is also a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoys spending time in the outdoors. 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. M.A. Heather Copeland, Assistant Director for Compliance Cosonya Stephens, Budget Analyst She is an advanced certified member of PAUMCS (Professional Administrators in the United Methodist Connectional Structure) and serves on the national executive committee as vice president. 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. Ed., The Ohio State University; B.A., Baldwin Wallace University 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. During 6 months of wandering in the wilderness, I read the Bible voraciously, coming across many passages of scripture that were very helpful, including Jeremiah 29:13 And you will seek me and find me when you search for me with all your heart. Alec OLoughlin, Event Operations Technician B.B.A., Belmont University B.S., Middle Tennessee State University Previously, Christy was a National Event s Coordinator at LifeWay. Liz Grubb, Coordinator of Security Programs Jennifer Strange, Administrative Assistant I teach - or try to -because I'm drawn to the enlivening event of open-ended conversation. Stephen McDowell, Sergeant 1st Shift 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. Naomi AnnandaleExecutive Director of Research and Strategic Evaluation. in a major medical center and teaching hospital. He is serving as Executive Director of Community Engagement & Church Planting/ Path1 and as Director of ConnectionalMobilization. Parker Palmer, my favorite teacher of teaching says: to teach is to create a space in which the community of truth is practiced, and truth is an eternal conversation about things that matter, conducted with passion and discipline. I say amen to that. B. Ed.D., George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University;M.A., Western Kentucky University; B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, Perry Moulds, Vice President for Development and External Relations (2014) Michael Elder, Computer Technician An SLA is someone who loves God, loves people, and wants to help other students engage and explore spiritual life on campus. For me, having a place in academia is the ideal situation, and being a part of the College of Theology and Christian Ministryat Belmont is a privilege. 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. M.B.A., Belmont University; B.A., University of North Texas Put quite simply, I love being a professor. Jennings Gardner, Customer Service Manager Sherry Elliott serves as the Executive Director of Administration, Interpretation, and Development (AID). Ashley Casavant, Assistant Cross Country Coach Joel BeasleyExecutive Director of Operations. He serves as faculty adviser for Bruins CrossFit Club, is CF-L1 certified, and trains at CrossFit Music City. Prior to serving at Discipleship Ministries, Rev. I love learning and I love ideas, knowledge, and thinking, and this is one of the main reasons I love teaching. Belmont University B.S. The University of Alabama; B.S., Belmont University, L. Gregory Jones, President We believe spiritual formation is the cornerstone of your complete education. - Vanderbilt University; M.Div. Bernard Clemmons, Computer Technician I think learning about religion is a crucial piece of a liberal arts education. B.S. Dr. Perez also hosts the podcast, As a historian, Dr. Perezs research is focused on the development of praise and worship theology and music, especially its transmission beyond Pentecostal and Charismatic communities and into global mainstream practice. Amy Dodson-Watts who has served as the Executive Director of Luke 14:12, a ministry to the unhoused and hungry in Nashville. M.A., Belmont University; B.S., University of Georgia, William Ingram, Associate Vice President and CIO M.S., University of Pittsburgh; B.S., Pennsylvania State University 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. It's a subject which, to my mind, contains all subjects. M.B.A., Michigan State University; BA Michigan State University B.S. B.S., Belmont University M.B.A. M.A., East Tennessee State University; M.S.I.S., University of Tennessee; B.A., Tennessee Technological University University of Denver; B.A., University of Denver, Thomas Burns, Provost (2011) In addition to writing, the Jamiesons speak extensively on matters related to stewardship, giving, financial reporting, transparency, and clergy tax for numerous denominations. M.S., Morehead State University; B.S., University of Tennessee at Martin Their lives changed forever, and they went on to serve God in wondrous ways. M.A., Belmont University; B.S., James Madison University Evan served as an Air National Guard Chaplain for ten years and is proud of his service in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. and then came to Belmont to help launch a new program in Religion and the Arts. In this way, Belmont continues to be what I hoped and expected when I came. Kimberly is a mother of two adult children and grandmother to three amazing grandkids. Jesse Sun holds a Ph.D. in World Christianity from Duke University. After completing a couple of years in that training and mentoring program, he returned to the pastorate, serving churches in Virginia and North Carolina. Upon returning to Tennessee, Kara was named DRIs Director of Publishing Initiatives for the Central Conferences. 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. Shawn Callis, Technology Coordinator-Special Projects he was ordained with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). 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. C. Blake DavisExecutive Director of Marketing & Delivery. 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. M.A., Cumberland University; B.F.A., Cumberland University My Ph.D. is in historical theology, which, as it sounds, is a combination of church history and constructive theology. Belmont University Terrell has a Masters in Theology from Faith Bible College and resides in Kansas City. 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