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. Ritter-Conn lives in Nashville with her husband Jordan and their cat Georgia. Between us we have five children and five grandchildren. He is published in academic and popular resources on these activities. Western Kentucky University
Dr. M. Scott HughesAssociate General Secretary, World Service. B.S. B.B.A. M.M., Belmont University; B.S., University of Mobile
Jeff Brummitt, Computer Technician
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. Kelly Moreland Jones, Trainer & Self Service Analyst
In my spare time, I enjoy playingmy Fender Rhodes, eating pizza, or simply quietly meditating on the goodness ofthe Pittsburgh Steelers. M.B.A., University of Redlands; B.S. Jill Pappas, Event Manager
To become a competent counselor, one must become familiar with ones own self and healing. Leadership Positions Chapel Worship Leader Spiritual Life Assistant (SLA) Missional Engagement Council (MEC) Service Year B.A., Trinity Western University
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University; B.A., 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. I earneda M.Div. B.B.A., Belmont University
B.S. An SLA is someone who loves God, loves people, and wants to help other students engage and explore spiritual life on campus. from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. 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. Jeff RunyanDirector of Business Operations. M.A., Cumberland University; B.F.A., Cumberland University
Rev. Scott has helped create the Small Groups in the Wesleyan Way podcast and several online courses, including Basics of Faith Formation, Courageous Conversations, and Courageous Conversations: Racism. Scott has also led training in small groups and intentional discipleship systems. Vanderbilt University, B.A. M.Ed., Vanderbilt University; B.A, The Ohio State University, Lougan Bishop, Web & Digital Media Manager
Nicole M Fox, Research and Instruction Librarian
Aaron Smith, Assistant Coach Basketball
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. 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. Alec Miller, and our children Wren and Junia. Southwestern Theological Seminary, B.A. Heather Henson, Head Coach Womens Soccer
After about 2 hours of praying, a deep sense of Gods presence and peace engulfed me. Marlon Ardon, Supervisor
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. Steve Bunner, A/V Computer Technician
Tennessee State University
A former journalist, she has years of experience as an award-winning writer and editor at numerous newspapers across the United States. Jessyca Christopher, Event Manager
M.B.A., University of Georgia; B.S., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, Jason B. Rogers, Vice-President for Administration and University Counsel (1998)
Jason Pappas, Human Resources Generalist
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. Last Update. Mark Price, Assistant Coach Mens Basketball
B.B.A., Austin Peay State University
I am interested in how all kinds of theological views fit in their historical contexts. B.S., Western Kentucky University
Pete VelanderExecutive Director of International Engagement. Belmont University
M.L.S., University of North Carolina, Greensboro; M.S.M., Austin Peay State University; B.A., Harding University, Jill B. Freeman, Director
Chris Baga, Security Systems Technician
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. M. E. Paige Carter,Access Services Manager
In 1989 and 1995, Evan earned his MDiv and DMin degrees from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. As pastor and community leader, he has stood for justice and equality and has been a voice for the voiceless. B.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
She worked within the United Methodist Youth Organization and subsequently became youth pastor at Belmont United Methodist Church from 2003 to 2005. M.L.I.S., San Jose State University; B.A. As a theologian, Dr. Ritter-Conn has the nearly impossible task of trying to put words to a mystery. Falecia Murray, Sales and Delivery Associate
Bryan Mullican, Prospect Research Coordinator (2018)
After finishing his Th.D., he served as a postdoctoral associate and as music and arts consultant to Goodson Chapel at Duke Divinity School. This new emerging direction brought many of the ministry pieces together. Philip Willmert, Director of Annual Giving and Special Gifts
LaKecia Hudson, Human Resources Generalist
Books that I found especially helpful and uplifting were Martin LuthersHere I Standand John WesleysKnight of the Burning Heart. M.A. ADMISSIONS: 1-888-222-0110 MAIN NUMBER: 1-704-461-6700 . Most recently, she has served on the editorial team for a new Spanish-language worship resource, Fiesta Jubilosa (Abingdon, 2022), and she was also a contributor Forming Disciples Through Worship (Discipleship Ministries, 2020). 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. Brenda LockhartExecutive Office Manager for the General Secretary/CEO. Greg Sage, Assistant Athletic Director Broadcasting and Media Relations
He has 13 years experience teaching college-level courses in Tennessee prisons. Rev. 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. University of Denver; B.A., University of Denver, Thomas Burns, Provost (2011)
Steven Johnson, Supervisor, Meg Arnold, Director of Organizational Development
Walinda Thompson, Accounts Payable/Payroll Coordinator Assistant
The University of Alabama; B.S., Belmont University, L. Gregory Jones, President
Kevin S. McClung, Systems & Database Administrator
Wanda Easter, Payroll Coordinator
Senior Director of Spiritual Formation and Care (Full-time) Redeemer East Side, East Harlem, Central New York, NY 10024 (Upper West Side area) $101,000 - $134,000 a year Full-time Weekend availability Build a healthy staff culture through spiritual and professional development of staff at meetings, trainings and individually as needed. God has directed me into many paths of ministry pastoring, youth ministry, foreign missionary service, teaching, etc. 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. Our workforce began working from home permanently in 2020. In his free time, Dr. Webb spends a lot of time traveling. 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. SLAs assess spiritual needs in their residence hall and facilitate prayer time and small groups as needed. After completing a couple of years in that training and mentoring program, he returned to the pastorate, serving churches in Virginia and North Carolina. This individual works primarily to promote, cultivate, and foster the catechetical and spiritual formation of parishioners. . B.S., Middle Tennessee State University; B.S., Tennessee Technological University
Kenneth Jackson, Supervisor
Glenda Dahlhauser, Design Operations Manager
She is currently pursuing her PhD in New Testament theology. in Accounting from Bentley College. C. Blake DavisExecutive Director of Marketing & Delivery. Leslie Lenser, Chief Human Resources Officer/Sr. M.A., Morehead State University; B.A., Montreat College, Gage Baxter, Major Gifts Officer
Claudia Rosales, Supervisor, Andrew Huff, Manager
Was God able to lift me from the pit of my uncertainty and faltering faith? A licensed marriage and family therapist and approved marriage and family therapy supervisor, Dr. Grieme Bradley is passionate about healing and enhancing human relationships. 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. They enjoy hiking, camping, and traveling. 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. Berea College
Since 1990, Evan has served The United Methodist Church as pastor in five different appointments- one being a new church start. Laura Price, Administrative Coordinator
His odyssey has now brought his wife and him to settle in Nashville, TN. 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. He is licensed as a Clinical Pastoral Therapist in Tennessee and is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). I'm especially pleased to attempt this work in the School of Religion, because the question of religion, the way we order our lives and imagine ourselves and the world we're in, is one of the biggest and most broad-ranging questions I can think of. My teaching colleagues in the College of Theology and Christian Ministry are attuned to this intersection and many other areas of vitality in our field and they bring life to our work together. 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. Gypsy Moody, Digital Access and Metadata Librarian
B.S. I immersed myself in scripture, seeking an answer to my all-consuming doubt. Dr. Amy E. SteeleExecutive Director of Program and Dean of the Chapel. Kara Lassen Oliver, MDiv, holds many titlesassociate publisher, teacher, author, preacher, mom, and yogi. Joel previously was Vice President of Distribution for PaddyWax and Thomas Nelson Publishers. He is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Mark Srouji, Head Womens Tennis Coach
Amy is a womanist social ethicist who has deep commitments to understanding faith, preaching, and social justice. Application review will begin March 1, 2021. Alvin Bell, Supervisor
Jim Madrigal, Head Mens Tennis Coach
B. 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. B.B.A., Belmont University, Robert Chavez, Director
Carrie Cook, Executive Assistant to the VP of Development and External Relations
She lives in Nashville with her husband, Edwin, a seventeen-year-old son, Ian, ten chickens, three dogs, and one cat. Janet Jamieson has a passion for working with congregations and clergy to develop faithful and transparent ways of dealing with money in the church. Tyler Holloway, Operations Assistant
Belmont University, Nikkie Davis, Manager
M.A., Belmont University; B.S., James Madison University
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