B.S. Byron Marsh, Senior Web Systems Programmer/Analyst B.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga B.A., Belmont University M.A.T., Belmont University Jackie Cascarano Assistant Director of College Counseling B.A., University of Pennsylvania J.D., University of Michigan Jill Casey Campus Store Manager Sean Casey Head of School B.S., Hobart and William Smith Colleges M.B.A., Rutgers University M.Ed., Temple University AnneMarie Chambers Anthony Primm, Sales and Delivery Associate 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. He has presented his research at numerous conferences including conferences for the American Counseling Association, Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, and more. She teaches BELL Core and Honors religion courses, and she has led study abroad trips to India and Spain. M.A., Morehead State University; B.A., Montreat College, Gage Baxter, Major Gifts Officer They have two daughters who attend school in Lynchburg, Virginia, and Knoxville, Tennessee. 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. The ideal candidate must be an innovative individual who is willing to work . Kara has degrees from Butler University and Vanderbilt Divinity School in Nashville, Tennessee (MDiv). When I was a college student, I decided that I could never learn enough about religion, but it wasnt until I was in graduate school that I discovered my passion for the vocation of teaching. I immersed myself in scripture, seeking an answer to my all-consuming doubt. Jeffrey S. Langdon, Head Mens Cross Country Coach/Track Coach While in graduate school, I enjoyed working as a hospital chaplain and participating in religion classes at both mens and womens prisons. He hails from Southern California, where he received an MBA in finance from Long Beach State University. D.P.T., Concordia University ; Ph.D., M.P.T., Marquette University; M.S., B.A., University of Arizona Diana Sanchez-BushongExecutive Director, Worship Ministries; Director, Music Ministries. 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. Joel and his wife live in Springfield, Tennessee, where he has been active with his churchs disaster relief efforts and coaching youth sports. Spiritual Formation Jordan McDonald Director Spiritual Formation (615) 966-1797 . ISF General Contact Information. Attended: Louisiana State University, Memphis State University, Peabody College, Kate Mosley, Sr. Director Strategic Initiatives and Development Operations B.B.A., Belmont College Rev. Tony Howell, Assistant Volleyball Coach She has served on the boards of directors for the Nashville Emmaus and the Nashville Chrysalis Communities, currently serving as the registrar for the Nashville Emmaus Community. Prior to serving at Discipleship Ministries, Rev. Alec OLoughlin, Event Operations Technician & B.A., Lee University, Professor of Religion, Biblical Studies & Spiritual Formation, Ph.D. - Southern Seminary; M.A. Charles W. Hodgin, III, Assistant Professor for Systems and Collection Management - Vanderbilt University; M.Div - The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. Larkin Briley, Director of Missions and Outreach, Associate University Minister John Langdon, Assistant Compliance Director Christy Ridings, Director of Spiritual Formation, Associate University Minister ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Illinois Institute of Art RJ McDowell, Music and Media Assistant Supervisor In this way, Belmont continues to be what I hoped and expected when I came. The University of Alabama; B.S., Belmont University, L. Gregory Jones, President Dr. Amy E. SteeleExecutive Director of Program and Dean of the Chapel. Russell Grimm, Director of Athletic Fundraising Nicole M Fox, Research and Instruction Librarian He holds a B.A. John Essary, Web Designer/Developer 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. M.S., B.A., Western Kentucky University She is currently pursuing her PhD in New Testament theology. 3204. M.S. 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. She currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer for The United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship and The Upper Room. My hope is that we all learn how to live more fully, from wisdom that is both ancient and at our fingertips. B.B.A., Baldwin Wallace University M.B.A., Belmont University; B.S., Middle Tennessee State University MSA Belmont University; BSBA Waynesburg University, Andrea Runner, Director Significant leadership and ministry experience, $500 credit toward a Belmont on Mission trip, Preferred desk hours (paid) at assigned residence hall, Full-time student status (12-18 credit hours), Must be a growing and committed Christian, Letter of recommendation from a spiritual mentor, Interview with members of the University Ministries staff, 1900 Belmont Boulevard | Nashville, TN 37212. Alyssa Dinger, Event Manager My Ph.D. is in historical theology, which, as it sounds, is a combination of church history and constructive theology. He has been with The Upper Room since December 1994. M.B.A. Belmont University; B.B.A. Caroline Bonetti, Marketing Coordinator 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. Psychology, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Associate Professor, Mental Health Counseling Program, Ph.D. Clinical Counseling: Teaching and Supervision, Trevecca University Masters of Marriage & Family Therapy, Trevecca University B. She grew up in San Antonio, Texas, singing from the age of five. Sarah Cates, Director of Development & Industry Relations, Curb College 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. I also teach a Vocation class for Religion majors where students explore questions of identity and calling in light of their faith. M.Admin, Northern Arizona University Jeff Runyan. Bryan Green, Head Coach Mens Soccer Carol Smith Walter, Assessment Coordinator Travis Fravel, Assistant Coach Womens Soccer He has served as a conference staff member, an assistant to the bishop, and as conference superintendent of the Annapolis and Greater Washington Districts in the Baltimore-Washington Conference. 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. A.S. Computer Science and A.S. Electronics, Nashville State Community College The crash occurred when a drunken driver hit the church car from behind, causing it to spin off the highway and into a pine tree. 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. M.A., Belmont University; B.A., Dillard University E. Paige Carter,Access Services Manager He is published in academic and popular resources on these activities. At both organizations, Joel provided oversight to multiple distribution centers and successfully led teams through system improvements, breakthrough logistics, and other large-scale projects designed to benefit the customer experience. Dr. Skeens most recent publications are chapters and articles about the connection between working with horses and human learning. Middle Tennessee State University; B.S. B.A., Western Kentucky University, Mike H. Cortese, Director of Alumni Communication and Young Alumni | Adjunct Professor Stephanie Estes, Production/Facilities Manager (McAfee Concert Hall) 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. Matthew Seaton, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations This position reports to the Senior Assistant Dean at JST and serves as one of three members of the Cluster for Formation and Ministry. These memories of direct communication, affectionate, conversational proddings, and kindly proffered reading recommendations, take me back to all the times I realized I was being invited into brave new worlds. At Belmont, Im given the joy and privilege to step into the classroom with bright, energetic, and creative students. B.A., Belmont University April Hefner, Editorial and News Content Director Tyler Holloway, Operations Assistant Jenny Rushing Mills, Associate Professor, Coordinator of Research Services - Calvin College. Thoughts give rise to emotions and emotions give rise to behaviors. In 2021, Dr. Reed retired from the administration side at Belmont to be full-time lecturer in College of Theology and Christian Ministry. In addition to his higher education experience, Dr. Webb worked for five years in the non-profit sector. Dr. Webbs research predominantly focuses on teaching and learning. B.A., Baylor 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. Rev. He is married to Rev. Kara and her family moved to Malawi in 2009, where she served as a Volunteer in Mission. Rev. At home, I am grateful to do life with my spouse, the Rev. B.B.A., Austin Peay State 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. Louis Mills, Captain 1st Shift Michael Leggit, Event Operations Technician Robert Rusciano, Sergeant 2nd Shift M.S., Miami University (OH); B.S., Colorado State University 2 REL 2350 Christian Doctrine is 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. A., Psychology, Greenville University, Professor & Director of Mental Health Counseling, Ph.D., Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, Ph.D. M.S., Middle Tennessee State University; B.S., East Tennessee State University Teaching allows me to share information with students that I think is extremely significant to the building of a meaningful life, and it provides me with a context where I can be a life-long learner. 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. Vanderbilt University, B.A. B.S., Vanderbilt University Email: isf@biola.edu. Marlin Reed, Sales and Delivery Associate Jason Pappas, Human Resources Generalist M.A., University of Mississippi; M.L.I.S., Drexel University; B.A., University of Mobile Catherine Murphy, Purchasing Coordinator M.B.A. Middle Tennessee State University, B.B.A. 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. After about 2 hours of praying, a deep sense of Gods presence and peace engulfed me. Kimberly is a mother of two adult children and grandmother to three amazing grandkids. His scholarly work has appeared in the journals. 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. Campbell is a servant leader, speaker, teacher, and ordained elder of the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference. Jeff Runyan. Div.) Her research addresses theological dimensions of hospitality, embodiment, difference, and identity. 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. Elizabeth Rogers, Senior Programmer Analyst 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. 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. 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. B.A. Belmont University Teaching is, at its heart, a ministry of equipping, and a sacred conversation between myself, the students, the Bible, God, creation, human culture, and our diverse experiences and wisdom. 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. Ph.D, M.A., B.A., University of Mississippi, Todd L. Lake, Vice President for Spiritual Development (2005) Aaron Smith, Assistant Coach Basketball M.A., Middle Tennessee State University; B.A., Tennessee State University M.A., Belmont University; B.S., James Madison University 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. Tom is a graduate of Vanderbilt Divinity School with both the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees. Put quite simply, I love being a professor. M.Div., Lipscomb University; B.S., Belmont University Alvin Bell, Supervisor M.Ed., Lynchburg College; B.S., Lynchburg College Gina Miller, Assistant to the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Mike Pinter, Director Sherry is the mother of two young adults, still living at home. Hana Bebane, Sales and Delivery Associate, Perry Moulds, Vice President for Development and External Relations B.B.A., Belmont University, Robert Chavez, Director Mark Labbe, Captain 3rd Shift Christy Ridings's Phone Number and Email. Ph.D., M.S., Vanderbilt University; M.Ed., University of Mississippi; B.A., Hendrix College 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. Fred Kendall, Special Consultant to the President 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. 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