AdministrationLELAND V. ELIASON1994-Executive Vice President, ExecutiveDirector and Provostof the Se<strong>minary</strong>DOUGLAS W. FOMBELLE2003-Dean and Executive Officer<strong>Bethel</strong> Se<strong>minary</strong> of the EastJOHN R. LILLIS2001-Dean and Executive Officer<strong>Bethel</strong> Se<strong>minary</strong> San DiegoB.A., <strong>Bethel</strong> College; M.Div.,<strong>Bethel</strong> Theological Se<strong>minary</strong>;S.T.M., Northwestern LutheranSe<strong>minary</strong>; Th.D., Boston<strong>University</strong> School of TheologyEliason came to <strong>Bethel</strong>in 1994 from WhittierArea Baptist Fellowship inCalifornia, where he hadserved as senior pastor since1983. Before that, he servedfor 10 years as assistant tothe dean and director offield education at <strong>Bethel</strong>Se<strong>minary</strong>. Through thecombination of experiencesin the pastorate and these<strong>minary</strong>, Eliason has developeda deep concern for andcommitment to the education,growth, and renewal ofcurrent and future churchleaders.B.A., Grove City College;M.Div., <strong>Bethel</strong> TheologicalSe<strong>minary</strong>; D.Min., <strong>Bethel</strong>Theological Se<strong>minary</strong>Fombelle joined <strong>Bethel</strong> aftera long tenure at Faith BaptistChurch in Rexford, N.Y.,where since 1977 he servedas youth pastor, associatepastor, and for 21 years,senior pastor. He believeshis service at <strong>Bethel</strong> is anatural extension of his life’scommitment to advance thekingdom of God using thepastoral gifts God has givenhim. Fombelle has mentorednumerous associate pastorsand has a strong commitmentto the mentorshipmodel that distinguishes<strong>Bethel</strong> Se<strong>minary</strong> of theEast. Also in line with theregional nature of <strong>Bethel</strong>’sEast Coast teaching sitesis Fombelle’s call to servethe kingdom enterprisethroughout a church’s surroundingarea rather thanwithin the confines of asingle congregation. As aresult, he has served in suchparachurch ministries asthe Schenectady ChristianSchool, the Capital DistrictAssociation of Evangelicals,and Youth for Christ.B.S., <strong>University</strong> of Kentucky;M.S., Air Force Institute ofTechnology; M.R.E., GrandRapids Baptist Se<strong>minary</strong>;M.Div., Grand Rapids BaptistSe<strong>minary</strong>; Ph.D., MichiganState <strong>University</strong>Lillis came to faith inChrist in his early twentieswhile completing a graduatedegree in physics. Hissubsequent call to ministryled him to se<strong>minary</strong>, intooverseas missions, and toleadership within Christianhigher education. As regionaldirector of the SoutheastAsia Extension Program ofthe Grand Rapids BaptistSe<strong>minary</strong>, he lived in Bangkok,Thailand, from 1982 to1985, and in Manila, Philippines,from 1985 to 1990.He then served for 11 yearsat Cornerstone <strong>University</strong>,Grand Rapids, Mich., mostrecently as provost andexecutive vice president. Healso taught Christian educationand spiritual formationat the university’s se<strong>minary</strong>.He brings to <strong>Bethel</strong> extensiveexperience with andlove for Pacific Rim cultures.JAMES L.SPICKELMIER1997-Associate Vice Presidentfor Se<strong>minary</strong> Development;Associate VicePresident for Development152
Faculty AssociatesFaculty Associates—St. Paul CampusJeannette Bakke, B.A., M.S.,Ph.D.Spiritual DirectionWhite Bear Lake, MNWilliam H. Barnes, B.A., M.A.,Th.D.Old TestamentArden Hills, MNHolly Beers, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.CandidateNew TestamentRoseville, MNGeoffrey C. Bohleen, B.A.,M.Div., D.Min. CandidateEvangelism and DiscipleshipVictoria, MNJames A. Brooks, B.A., M.Div.,Ph.D., D.Phil.New TestamentVadnais Heights, MNAndrea Buczynski, B.S.Ministry LeadershipOrlando, FLPaul H. Copan, B.A., M.Div.,M.A., Ph.D.Systematic TheologySuwanee, GAThomas C. Correll, B.A., M.A.,Ph.D.Global and Contextual MinistriesHayward, WIRichard E. Daniels, B.A.,M.Ed., M.R.E., M.Div., D.Min.PreachingShoreview, MNDan Digatono, B.S., M.Div.,M.S., Ph.D.Children’s and Family MinistrySioux Falls, SDBrian Doten, B.A., M.Div.EvangelismChaska, MNKent Eaton, B.A., Th.M., Ph.D.Church HistorySan Diego, CASteve Enderlein, B.A., M.A.,Ph.D.New TestamentHudson, WINils C. Friberg, B.A., B.D.,Ph.D.Pastoral CareFridley, MNAl A. Glenn, B.A., B.D., Ph.D.Systematic TheologyScottsdale, AZW. Edward Glenny, B.A., M.A.,M.Div., Th.M., Th.D., Ph.D.New TestamentShoreview, MNJoel Goff, B.A., M.Div.Pastoral MinistryMinnetonka, MNFrank Green, B.A., M.Div.,M.A., D.Min.Doctor of MinistryWake Forest, NCCurtis Gruber, B.A., M.Div.,D.Min.EvangelismSan Diego, CAMarilyn K. Hagie, B.S., M.S.,Ph.D.Children’s and Family MinistryShoreview, MNRick Heltne, B.A., M.A.Youth LeadershipMinneapolis, MNTimothy Henderson, B.A.,M.A.T.S., Ph.D. CandidateNew TestamentOak Green, WIWilliam L. Hogan, B.A., Th.M.,D.Min.PreachingEdina, MNRobert D. Holmstedt, B.A.,M.A., Ph.D.Old TestamentRacine, WIDaniel Jass, B.A., M.A., M.Div.Spiritual FormationLino Lakes, MNJoel Johnson, B.A., M.Div.MissionsChanhassen, MNPaul Johnson, B.A., M.Div.MissionsPlymouth, MNTim Johnson, B.S., M.A.T.S.Old TestamentMilwaukee, WIMark Kalb, B.S., M.Div.PreachingRed Wing, MNGeorge Kenworthy, A.A., B.A.,M.Div., Th.M., D.Min.Old TestamentPlymouth, MNHerbert V. Klem, B.A., M.S.,M.Div., D.Miss.Global and Contextual MinistriesArden Hills, MNNancy Koester, B.A., M.Div.,Ph.D.Church HistorySt. Paul, MNJoAnn C. Kraft, B.A.,M.A.M.F.T.Marriage and Family StudiesSt. Louis Park, MNCatherine F. Lally, B.A., M.A.,Ph.D.Marriage and Family StudiesSt. Paul, MNBeth Y. Langstaff, B.A., M.Div.,Ph.D.Church HistoryTuebingen, GermanyDavid Lawrence, B.S., M.A.T.S.,Ph.D. CandidateOld TestamentPlymouth, MNJean Leih, A.A., B.A., M.Div.Spiritual and Personal FormationEden Prairie, MNPhil Lutz, B.S., M.Div.PreachingWillmar, MNAlden “Bud” Lynch, B.A.,M.Div.Pastoral MinistryShoreview, MNGordon MacDonald, M.Div.Doctor of MinistryBelmont, NHJames Mason, B.A., B.D., S.T.D.Doctor of MinistrySan Diego, CADennis “Tiger” McLuen, B.A.,M.A.C.E.Youth LeadershipMinneapolis, MNLaurie Menefee, B.A., M.Div.Ministry LeadershipOrlando, FLRobert A. Merritt, B.A., M.Div.,Ph.D.PreachingWhite Bear Lake, MNKevin Miller, B.A., M.Div.PreachingPhillips, WIDebra Moncauskes, B.A., M.A.Children’s and Family MinistryEncinitas, CAGlenn Myers, B.S., M.Div.,Ph.D.Church HistorySt. Bonifacius, MNJoel Nelson, B.A., M.Div.,D.Min.Ministry LeadershipLino Lakes, MNRandy Nelson, B.A., M.Div.,Ph.D.New TestamentLino Lakes, MNIvica Novakovic, A.B., B.D.,Ph.D.Systematic TheologySt. Paul, MNG. Keith Olson, B.A., Ph.D.Marriage and Family StudiesLa Mesa, CAJim Osterhaus, B.A., M.A.,Ph.D.Doctor of MinistryFairfax, VARoger Palms, B.A., B.D., M.Div.,M.A., Th.M., D.D.Doctor of MinistryAnoka, MNRobert Permenter, B.A., M.Div.,D.Min.PreachingLino Lakes, MNBruce Petersen, B.S., M.Div.,D.Min.PreachingShoreview, MNScott Peterson, B.A., M.Div.Youth LeadershipSt. Paul, MNPhil Print, B.A., M.Div.PreachingCottage Grove, MNCarl G. Rasmussen, B.A.,B.D., Th.M., Ph.D.Old TestamentNew Brighton, MNRandy Reese, B.A., M.Div.Spiritual and Personal FormationHartford, SDSusan ReeseChildren’s and Family MinistryHartford, SDDan Rotach, B.A., M.Div.,D.Min., L.M.F.T.PreachingForest Lake, MNScott Rubin, B.A., M.Div.MissionsSan Francisco, CACarl Sanders, B.A., M.Div.,S.T.M., Ph.D.TheologyMinneapolis, MNGlen Scorgie, B.Th., M.A.,M.C.S., Ph.D.TheologySan Diego, CADawn Sheveland, B.A., M.A.,Ph.D.Ministry PracticeMount Prospect, ILJames D. Smith III, B.A.,M.Div., Th.M. Th.D.Church HistorySan Diego, CARichard C. Thoman, B.A.,M.Div., Ed.D.Discipleship in CommunityLino Lakes, MNJudy Tiesel, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.Marriage and FamilyMinneapolis, MNWilliam Travis, B.A., B.D.,S.T.M., Ph.D.Church HistoryArden Hills, MNTerry Walling, B.A., M.Div.,D.Min.Doctor of MinistryChico, CATina R. Wiens, B.S., M.A.M.F.T.Marriage and Family StudiesStillwater, MNMichael Wise, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.Old TestamentSt. Paul, MNPenny Zettler, B.A., M.Div.PreachingShakopee, MNFaculty153
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