At Belmont I have taught General Education courses on thebibleand World Spiritualities, First Year Seminars, and Junior Cornerstones. The Assistant Director helps to lead a team whose priority is to design and ISF General Contact Information. B.A., Belmont University Attended: Louisiana State University, Memphis State University, Peabody College, Kate Mosley, Sr. Director Strategic Initiatives and Development Operations April Hefner, Editorial and News Content Director Scott is from the Atlanta area, is a graduate of West Georgia University, and has been an elder in the North Georgia Conference since 2007. Julie Beazley, Program Assistant Director of Pre-Theology and Assistant for Formation Assistant Professor of Philosophy B.A., 2003 Christendom College Ph.L., 2008 Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, Rome . 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. Diana Sanchez-Bushong is the Executive Director of Worship Ministries and Director of Music Ministries at Discipleship Ministries. B.S., Western Kentucky University She is a Clinical Fellow and an Approved Supervisor with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. A Christian Peoples Guide to Mass Incarceration. - Belmont College, Ph.D., Historical Theology - Saint Louis University; M.Th., New Testament - Covenant Theological Seminary; M.Div. Western Kentucky University My research interests include Writing and Spirituality, Religion and Literature, and Contemporary Poetry. Mark Blackham, Student Services Computer Administrator M.S. Fred Gillum, Assistant Softball Coach My academic training is in religion and ethics and I find myself very interested in philosophical and theological ethics and related issues of justice. Scott has an MDiv from Asbury Theological Seminary and a DMin in the spiritual formation track from Southern Methodist University. M. Ed, Nonprofit Leadership, Belmont University; B.S., Belmont University In the classes I teach, we explore the intersections of theology and the arts. I teach - or try to -because I'm drawn to the enlivening event of open-ended conversation. Bill has degrees from the University of Wisconsin, Superior, in finance and business administration. Prior to arriving at Discipleship Ministries, Suzanne launched, built, owned, and managed a multi-million-dollar franchise from 1989 to 2008, Allegiance Staffing. M.S. He was the founding Director of the Carolina Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training. Masters Degree preferred. Stephanie Estes, Production/Facilities Manager (McAfee Concert Hall) The "suggested assessments" include ABHE Spiritual Formation Assessment.15 The report explains that students will need to "demonstrate the knowledge of specific spiritual disciplines."16. Vanderbilt University, B.A. University of Kentucky Larkin Briley, Director of Missions and Outreach, Associate University Minister 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. Campbell and his family participate in the life and ministries of Nolensville First United Methodist Church. B.A. I am a nativetoNashville. 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. M.A. Pete Velander serves as Executive Director of International Engagement. Travis Morris, Assistant Soccer Coach Dr. Reed joined Belmont as an administrator in 2001 and became a regular adjunct in Belmonts College of Theology and Christian Ministry. Application review will begin March 1, 2021. SLAs spend at least 2-5 hours per week developing community in their assigned residence hall. At Belmont, Im given the joy and privilege to step into the classroom with bright, energetic, and creative students. 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. She transitioned to the General Secretarys Office in 2008. M.S. Louis Mills, Captain 1st Shift M.S.A. Ph.D., M.S., Vanderbilt University; M.Ed., University of Mississippi; B.A., Hendrix College "Silence, Song and the Sounding-Together of Creation," in, "Music and the Arts," (one of several extended "Integrative Perspective Essays") in, "Temples of the Spirit: embodiment, worship, Eves Holy Curiosity: On Being Saved from Certainty. In, Guests at Our Own Tables: Privilege, Paradox, and Southern Hospitality,, Stress Eating: Anxiety, Hunger, and Courageous Love. In, M.Div. A.S., Daymar Institute M.A., Belmont University; B.S., James Madison University B.A., Belmont University Falecia Murray, Sales and Delivery Associate He has been with The Upper Room since December 1994. He enjoys reading fiction and mythology, playing games, and traveling and his favorite people in the world are his kind and sharp-witted wife, Liz and son Oliver who has a curiosity that one could argue rivals his own. Marlon Ardon, Supervisor Scott lives in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, and attends Providence United Methodist Church with his family. Upon returning to Tennessee, Kara was named DRIs Director of Publishing Initiatives for the Central Conferences. 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. Ph.D., Boston College; M.Div., Southern Seminary; A.B., Harvard University Incidentally, the ABHE Spiritual Formation Assessment is given every year whereas some other programs at ABHE are only assessed every three years. Kevin S. McClung, Systems & Database Administrator Margaret Quigley, Director of Development 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. B.S. 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. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, arts and crafts, and watching nature and Netflix. When I began studying the Old Testament and its language in graduate school I knew I had found the academic discipline that could energize me for the rest of my life. 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) This new emerging direction brought many of the ministry pieces together. B.A., Baylor University B.S. Leadership Positions Chapel Worship Leader Spiritual Life Assistant (SLA) Missional Engagement Council (MEC) Service Year M.L.S., University of North Carolina, Greensboro; M.S.M., Austin Peay State University; B.A., Harding University, Jill B. Freeman, Director All Rights Reserved, Terms of Use Privacy Policy Cookie Policy. 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. 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. Roosevelt University; B.M. 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. Since 1990, Evan has served The United Methodist Church as pastor in five different appointments- one being a new church start. 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. Kelly Kane, Account Analyst, B.A., University of Wisconsin Stout He was born in Manila, Philippines, on February 17, 1962. from Vanderbilt, and in 2007, I moved to Durham, North Carolina where I earned a doctorate in practical theology from Duke University. 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. Ed.D., M.S. 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. Greg Sage, Assistant Athletic Director Broadcasting and Media Relations Jeff Runyan. Kendra Motycka, Conference Services Coordinator in a major medical center and teaching hospital. from College of the Ozarks, an M.A. Lindy Larocque, Assistant Coach Womens Basketball Bernard Clemmons, Computer Technician Holly Road Belmont, NC 28012. A master gardener, he also enjoys writing, woodworking, and landscape architecture. Maria Pena, Sergeant 2nd Shift 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. This includes holding weekly Lobby Hours as well as attending Residence Life meetings and events. She believes this work must be approached cautiously and humbly. 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. Christy Ridings is a Director of Spiritual Formation at Belmont University based in Nashville, Tennessee. 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. Director Middle Tennessee State University in Religious Studies. Sally Dodd, Director of University Scheduling Lee Rowland, Head Coach Strength and Conditioning Dr. M. Scott HughesAssociate General Secretary, World Service. B.S., East Tennessee State University 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. Willie Young, Director of Major Gifts Joel and his wife live in Springfield, Tennessee, where he has been active with his churchs disaster relief efforts and coaching youth sports. Elizabeth Rogers, Senior Programmer Analyst In my bible classes, I try to get my students to feel comfortable asking questions of the text, to think about how it has been interpreted in different ways over time, and to see how it is relevant to and impacting their lives andworldtoday. Zack Middleton, Development Officer Benita J. Walker, CPS, Executive Assistant She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Tennessee and a Nationally Certified Counselor. 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. Rachel Ward, Gift Processor & Records Coordinator At Belmont, Dr. Grieme Bradley teaches in the Mental Health Counseling Program. Janet Hicks is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified School counselor who received her Ph.D. in Counselor Education from Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi. J. Steven Barrick, Associate Athletics Director 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. Kara has degrees from Butler University and Vanderbilt Divinity School in Nashville, Tennessee (MDiv). Belmont University 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. M.S., B.S., Columbus State University She was selected to appear in all Allegiance national ads in Entrepreneur Magazine and was awarded the companys highest honor - The Founders Award. Dr. Webb primarily teaches courses related to corporate communications, intercultural communication, and general education. Joel previously was Vice President of Distribution for PaddyWax and Thomas Nelson Publishers. B.B.A., Belmont University; A.A.S., Volunteer State Community College, Millicent Marshall, Director John Langdon, Assistant Compliance Director Second Sunday in Lent, Year A - Lectionary Planning Notes, Learning to Live Inside Out RJ McDowell, Music and Media Assistant Supervisor About 6 months into my all-encompassing search, one Sunday morning after finishing my paper route I went out to the local park in my neighborhood and set my course to pray to God until I received a word of assurance from Him. However, we continue to have leadership offices, meeting rooms, and The Upper Room Chapel at 1908 Grand Avenue, in Nashville. 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. Traci Hardy, Executive Assistant to the Provost This interest in hospital chaplaincy shaped further interest in pursuing course work and training in pastoral counseling as part of his journey in ministry. SLAs meet as an entire team twice a month with the Director of Faith Formation & Engagement for training, updates, and other team activities. Did God, if he existed, really care about individuals? Standing in our kitchen looking up at my mother when I was three-years-old, I announced to her that when I grew up I was going to be a preacher or I was going to sing on the Grand Ole Opry. Marlin Reed, Sales and Delivery Associate Campbell is a servant leader, speaker, teacher, and ordained elder of the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference. A.S. Computer Science and A.S. Electronics, Nashville State Community College M.B.A. Catherine Murphy, Purchasing Coordinator B.S., Middle Tennessee State University; B.S., Tennessee Technological University Jason Pappas, Human Resources Generalist 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/. 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