Jesse Sun holds a Ph.D. in World Christianity from Duke University. Pete VelanderExecutive Director of International Engagement. . Darcy North, Sr. University Events Coordinator The ideal candidate must be an innovative individual who is willing to work . Dr. Amanda Grieme Bradley earned both her Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy and her PhD in Clinical Counseling, Teaching, & Supervision from Trevecca University in Nashville, TN. I returned to Nashville where I completed an M.A.T. John Langdon, Assistant Compliance Director Assistant Professor of Religion and the Arts Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; B.A., Middle Tennessee State University david.dark@belmont.edu | 615.460.6312 Location: Janet Ayers Academic Center 2026 View Bio Dr. Steve Guthrie Professor, Theology & Religion and the Arts B.M., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University of St. Andrews SLAs meet as an entire team twice a month with the Director of Faith Formation & Engagement for training, updates, and other team activities. Contact. Second Sunday in Lent, Year A - Lectionary Planning Notes, Learning to Live Inside Out Masters Degree preferred. Debbie Chenoweth, Director of Basketball Operations Dr. Beth Ritter-Conn earned her Ph.D. in Systematic and Philosophical Theology along with her certificate in womens studies in religion from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California. Application review will begin March 1, 2021. Suzanne sold the company in 2008 and sought to serve Christ and the church. 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. Lindsay Bateman, Administrative Coordinator William Greene, Cashier 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. M.A., Middle Tennessee State University; B.A., Tennessee State University B.S. Tom has served as pastor of two congregations, supervisor of a shelter for the homeless and psychiatric hospital chaplain. Anthony Primm, Sales and Delivery Associate About a year later, I committed my life to Christian ministry. M.B.A Middle Tennessee State University; B.B.A. The Assistant Director reports directly to Christian Service Program (CSP) Director. 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. Jeff Brummitt, Computer Technician Alec Miller, and our children Wren and Junia. Naomi has a PhD in religion, psychology and culture from Vanderbilt University, where she developed a theology of disability that focused on the concept and practice of care as a ministry of the church. Jeff Runyan, the Director of Business Operations for The Upper Room, manages various strategic finance and accounting responsibilities. in Religious Studies. Belmont University; B.S.B.A. 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. Ph.D., University of Alabama; M.S., Baylor University; B.B.A., Baylor University A euphonium player by trade, Dr. Perez has served in various worship and music contexts spanning a wide variety of traditions as planner and leader; Adam has served in choral settings as a conductor and tenor and as a guitar-wielding contemporary worship leader. 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. They enjoy hiking, camping, and traveling. Mary Anna Brown, Asst. Fourth Sunday in Lent, Year A, Rev. M.M., Belmont University; B.S., University of Mobile M.Ed., Belmont University; B.M., Belmont University Diana enjoys teaching and has taught Culto de Adoracion y los Sacramentos for the Course of Study Program. (Abingdon, 1989) and authored Your Ministry of Planning and Leading Hymn Festivals (Discipleship Resources, 1990). Div.) I am interested in how all kinds of theological views fit in their historical contexts. Cedarville University M.B.A. Belmont University; B.B.A. 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. 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. M.A., Belmont University; B.S., James Madison University My hope is that we all learn how to live more fully, from wisdom that is both ancient and at our fingertips. - Southern Seminary; B.A. As a scholar in the field of the history of Christianity, historical theology, and, for several years now, spirituality in the worlds religions, I revel in making the connections of mind and heart and seeing those connections come alive for my students. A Christian Peoples Guide to Mass Incarceration. Waters' research is focused on traumatic stress, secondary traumatic stress, religious and spiritual diversity, and interfaith harmony. I teach a variety of classes from biblical studies to environmental issues with a large dose of spiritual formation and contemplative practice in the mix. 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. Paul Malloy, Assistant Trainer Kristen Lambertson, Assistant Coach Softball I am grateful for my place here among colleagues who teach me and support me every day and among students who challenge me with their energy and ideas. M.Ed. Brook Swiger, Day Supervisor for Access Services She enjoys running, yoga, knitting, and anything that gathers friends and strangers around a table. Belmont University Lee Rowland, Head Coach Strength and Conditioning Spiritual Development: Pastoral Care Information Learn about the difference between pastoral care & spiritual direction, with instructions for making an appointment for pastoral care. B.B.A., Belmont University, Robert Chavez, Director He has had an International Coaching Federation certificate as a life coach since 2007. 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. As a theologian, Dr. Ritter-Conn has the nearly impossible task of trying to put words to a mystery. Mandy Hodge, Human Resources Coordinator 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. from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Kansas. Dante Shields, Senior Systems Analyst Minimum two years experience in campus ministry, or related field. M.A., Belmont University; B.S., University of Georgia, William Ingram, Associate Vice President and CIO Dr. Ritter-Conn lives in Nashville with her husband Jordan and their cat Georgia. 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. B.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 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. I will let you figure out which one of those came true. Jason Pappas, Human Resources Generalist 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. B.A., The Catholic University of America M.A., East Tennessee State University; M.S.I.S., University of Tennessee; B.A., Tennessee Technological University B.S., East Tennessee State University Previously, Rob was the Secondary Education at Creighton University and also held positions at Society of Jesus, Marquette Catholic. B.A., University of Missouri - Kansas City 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. Jim Madrigal, Head Mens Tennis Coach Naomi AnnandaleExecutive Director of Research and Strategic Evaluation. This passion stems from her lived experiences with the power of intimacy, connection, and healing. Antonette Gardner, Assistant to Senior Director/Office Manager Campbell served as pastor of The United Methodist Church in Wayne, and Wharton United Community Church at St. Johns. 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. 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. Allison Kee,Assistant Supervisor for Electronic Resources Director, Campus Ministry. Bryan Green, Head Coach Mens Soccer Patrick Haller, Business Intelligence Solutions Developer 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. Rev. Email: isf@biola.edu. Sean Sawyer, Assistant Director for Sales and Sponsorships for Athletics They have two daughters who attend school in Lynchburg, Virginia, and Knoxville, Tennessee. Books that I found especially helpful and uplifting were Martin LuthersHere I Standand John WesleysKnight of the Burning Heart. In the classes I teach, we explore the intersections of theology and the arts. Greg Pillon, Director of Communications 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. Jeff CampbellChief Executive Officer / General Secretary. Debbie Sprang, Sr. Director of Development and Alumni Relations B.A., Baylor University Gideon W. Park holds a doctor of philosophy from Vanderbilt University, a master of sacred theology from Yale Divinity School, a master of divinity from Westminster Seminary California, and a bachelor of science from Missouri Baptist University. Dr. Webbs research predominantly focuses on teaching and learning. B.B.A. Blake began working with Discipleship Ministries in 2006 as an independent contractor through his business; and in January 2022, he joined the staff, managing the marketing and delivery (communications) team. 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. John Carney, VIce President of Marketing and and Communications Dave Elder, Network Systems Administrator Joshua TenHaken-Riedel, Assistant Director of Spiritual Formation Janet Jamieson has a passion for working with congregations and clergy to develop faithful and transparent ways of dealing with money in the church. Southwestern Theological Seminary, B.A. 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. Scott is the Associate General Secretary (World Service) of Discipleship Ministries. This new emerging direction brought many of the ministry pieces together. Heather Copeland, Assistant Director for Compliance Dr. M. Scott HughesAssociate General Secretary, World Service. Kara and her family moved to Malawi in 2009, where she served as a Volunteer in Mission. Benita J. Walker, CPS, Executive Assistant Brian Joy, Institutional Research Analyst 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. Heather Henson, Head Coach Womens Soccer However, we continue to have leadership offices, meeting rooms, and The Upper Room Chapel at 1908 Grand Avenue, in Nashville. At Belmont, Im given the joy and privilege to step into the classroom with bright, energetic, and creative students. 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. Ed.D., M.S. M.B.A./H.R.M University of Phoenix, B.B.S. - Vanderbilt University; M.Div. 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. Suzanne is married to David, a retired United Methodist pastor, and together they have three children, two grandchildren, and a Rhodesian Ridgeback named Beauregard. A.S., Daymar Institute Upon graduation from seminary with a Masters of Divinity (M. Christy Ridings, Director of Spiritual Formation, Associate University Minister Leslie Lenser, Chief Human Resources Officer/Sr. in a major medical center and teaching hospital. M.A., Western Kentucky University; B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College A., Psychology, Greenville University, Professor & Director of Mental Health Counseling, Ph.D., Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, Ph.D. Emily White, Publishers Assistant and Project Manager, has served in The Upper Room publishers office for five years. M.A., Belmont University; B.A., Dillard University Mark Grones, Assistant Director and University Engineer Mississippi State 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. In following career interests in ministry he elected to continue post-graduate study in residency training in hospital chaplaincy and later a pastoral counseling program in an accredited pastoral counseling center (AAPC) in Virginia. Even as I was often consumed by rooting on Duke basketball, I managed to write my dissertation, an ethnography of the lived faith of homeless persons. 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. 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 M.B.A., University of Georgia; B.S., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, Jason B. 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