Mark Srouji, Head Womens Tennis Coach His peer-reviewed journals appear in. Aaron Smith, Assistant Coach Basketball She joined The Upper Room in 2018 as Director of Spiritual Formation and Discipleship. 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 He has also served on numerous editorial boards, including College Teaching, Journal of Family Communication, and Communication Teacher. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona However, we continue to have leadership offices, meeting rooms, and The Upper Room Chapel at 1908 Grand Avenue, in Nashville. SLAs meet as an entire team twice a month with the Director of Faith Formation & Engagement for training, updates, and other team activities. Dan Bruni, Conference Services Coordinator Falecia Murray, Sales and Delivery Associate 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. ; University of Alabama at Birmingham; B.S., Samford University as well as off campus (local churches, Belmont on Mission trips, etc.). She was selected to appear in all Allegiance national ads in Entrepreneur Magazine and was awarded the companys highest honor - The Founders Award. Ph.D., University of Alabama; M.S., Baylor University; B.B.A., Baylor University Natalie Smith, Senior Graphic Designer 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. Gina Miller, Assistant to the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Mike Pinter, Director Along with reading the Bible, I read many books by people who had struggled to find their faith, and, most importantly, had found God in abundance. A Tennessee native, Blake grew up in a family business helping develop and run the world's largest homeschooling mail-order supply company, answering customer support calls as early as age six. Give your spiritual life a lift. M.A., University of Memphis; B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville 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. 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. Bryan Green, Head Coach Mens Soccer Holly Road Belmont, NC 28012. The University of Alabama; B.S., Belmont University, L. Gregory Jones, President Prior to arriving at Discipleship Ministries, Suzanne launched, built, owned, and managed a multi-million-dollar franchise from 1989 to 2008, Allegiance Staffing. M.A., Morehead State University; B.A., Montreat College, Gage Baxter, Major Gifts Officer Mary Lucus, Director of Institutional Research University of Memphis, B.A. Lindsey Tonkin, Cheerleading Coach Born in China, Dr. Sun came to the United States in 2007. 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. College of Entertainment and Music Business, Gordon E. Inman College of Health Sciences and Nursing, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, College of Theology and Christian Ministry, OMore College of Architecture and Design, Print Degree Planner (opens a new window), REL 3310 Church History I: Ancient and Medieval Eras, REL 3320 Church History II: Reformation and Modern Eras, REL 3350 Contemplative Thought and Practice, REL 4550 Readings inReligion and Culture, Acalog Academic Catalog Management System (ACMS), 1900 Belmont Boulevard | Nashville, TN 37212. A.S., Daymar Institute 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. 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. 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 Greg Bagwell, Database Administrator Caroline Bonetti, Marketing Coordinator C. Blake DavisExecutive Director of Marketing & Delivery. & B.A., Lee University, Professor of Religion, Biblical Studies & Spiritual Formation, Ph.D. - Southern Seminary; M.A. He started teaching at Belmont University in 2015, having completed a certificate in college teaching at the Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching. 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. Scott lives in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, and attends Providence United Methodist Church with his family. Richard F. Byrd, Head Mens Basketball Coach M.S., Miami University (OH); B.S., Colorado State University It is a joy to see other people who are learning and rejoicing in the love of ideas and knowledge. Phone: (562) 777-4041. An SLA is someone who loves God, loves people, and wants to help other students engage and explore spiritual life on campus. Jeff Runyan. Jeff Campbell is the Chief Executive Officer and General Secretary of Discipleship Ministries. Jill Pappas, Event Manager He holds a B.A. He later matriculated at The University of Virginia, graduating with BA in religious studies and speech communications (1981). 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. She has taught courses at Lee University, Pacific School of Religion (Berkeley), The University of the South (Sewanee) and Belmont. I also trained in the area of sociology of religion, and I believe this work has sparked my current interest in interreligious dialogue and world religions. Pharm.D., B.S., University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy Jeffrey S. Langdon, Head Mens Cross Country Coach/Track Coach M.S.A., Belmont University; B.S., University of Tennessee He is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Dr. Bener Baysa Agtarap is an ordained elder of the California-Nevada Annual Conference. 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. Catherine Murphy, Purchasing Coordinator Wanda Easter, Payroll Coordinator in a major medical center and teaching hospital. Brenda LockhartExecutive Office Manager for the General Secretary/CEO. Hilary Griffith, Graphic Designer 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. This new emerging direction brought many of the ministry pieces together. Diana Sanchez-BushongExecutive Director, Worship Ministries; Director, Music Ministries. I am a nativetoNashville. My second priority is to present subject content according to the course description, and to strive to do so in an exciting and challenging manner that will cause students to think, ponder, question, and articulate what they are learning. In this way, Belmont continues to be what I hoped and expected when I came. M.A. Her older son, Gabriel, is a student at The College of Wooster, in Wooster, Ohio and she misses him terribly. Vanderbilt University, B.A. Bill has degrees from the University of Wisconsin, Superior, in finance and business administration. Holly Newsome, Office Manager and Assistant to the Senior Director 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. 100 Belmont-Mt. Paul Chenoweth, Web Programming Services Manager B.A. Previously Scott served as Executive Director, Congregational Vitality & Intentional Discipleship, and came to Discipleship Ministries after service as associate pastor at Douglasville First United Methodist Church for nine years and pastor at the Barnesville Circuit (Milner, Marvin, Prospect) for four years. 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. Bill Overby oversees the agencys Information Technology needs. It's a subject which, to my mind, contains all subjects. She has worked at The Upper Room since 1988 in various roles and is always amazed at the wonderful ways Gods presence is made known through our devotional guide and other ministries. - Southern Seminary; B.A. 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. 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. 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. 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 Michael Simpson, Administrative Captain, Todd L. Lake, Vice-President Please enable Javascript for full functionality. Alec Miller, and our children Wren and Junia. He is also an Associate Professor of Communication Studies. B.S., Middle Tennessee State University; B.S., Tennessee Technological 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. Jason Pappas, Human Resources Generalist 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. in Religious Studies. Campbell teaches Intentional Discipleship Systems and Community Engagement in seminaries, annual conferences, districts, and local churches, challenging United Methodist leaders to make the mission of making disciples and transforming communities the center of all that we do. David Rich, Copy Center Associate The Assistant Director reports directly to Christian Service Program (CSP) Director. Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church seeks qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Director of Faith Formation and Catecheshsis. Kenisha Rhone, Assistant Director of Media Relations Since 1990, Evan has served The United Methodist Church as pastor in five different appointments- one being a new church start. Kara has degrees from Butler University and Vanderbilt Divinity School in Nashville, Tennessee (MDiv). Sue Heflin, Executive Assistant to the President Kendra Motycka, Conference Services Coordinator Scott is the Associate General Secretary (World Service) of Discipleship Ministries. 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. She currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer for The United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship and The Upper Room. I will let you figure out which one of those came true. College of Law 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. M.S.E., B.S.E., Arkansas State University Transition Coordinator University of Denver; B.A., University of Denver, Thomas Burns, Provost (2011) Heather Copeland, Assistant Director for Compliance 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. God has directed me into many paths of ministry pastoring, youth ministry, foreign missionary service, teaching, etc. 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. Guidance and Counseling, University of Georgia; B. She is a Certified Public Accountant with experience in both public accounting firms and in higher education. She also had articles and curriculum published from her work in New Testament studies. I teach First-year and Cornerstone seminars in theology and philosophy, as well as courses in Scripture and hermeneutics. 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. He teaches in two units in the maximum-security prison in Nashville, including death row. Kimberly OrrAssociate General Secretary/Publisher, The Upper Room. This individual works primarily to promote, cultivate, and foster the catechetical and spiritual formation of parishioners. His clinical specialties include the treatment of complex trauma, religion and spirituality, and panic disorder. Ph.D., Duke University; M.Div., Duke University;M.P.A. Second Sunday in Lent, Year A - Lectionary Planning Notes, Learning to Live Inside Out My research interests include Writing and Spirituality, Religion and Literature, and Contemporary Poetry. Bachelors Degree from accredited four-year college or university required. - Calvin Theological Seminary; M.A. Layla J.Bonner, Ph.D, LMFT, NCC is an Assistant Professor in the Master of Arts degree program in Mental Health Counseling at Belmont University. At Belmont, Im given the joy and privilege to step into the classroom with bright, energetic, and creative students. My research interests traverse the fields of contemporary theology and philosophy withspecialfocus onthe themoral significance of God, Modern ideas ofperson, and thetheo-political triad of forgiveness, hospitality, and reconciliation. She worked within the United Methodist Youth Organization and subsequently became youth pastor at Belmont United Methodist Church from 2003 to 2005. Mark Carr, Assistant Mens Soccer Coach M.S., B.A., Belmont University Greg Sage, Assistant Athletic Director Broadcasting and Media Relations His odyssey has now brought his wife and him to settle in Nashville, TN. Belmont University 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. 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