Ron Baggett, Sergeant 3rd Shift Natalie Smith, Senior Graphic Designer SLAs spend at least 2-5 hours per week developing community in their assigned residence hall. University of Mississippi Melvin Leon Reed, Captain 2nd Shift Dr. Amy E. SteeleExecutive Director of Program and Dean of the Chapel. Benita J. Walker, CPS, Executive Assistant Ph.D., University of Alabama; M.S., Baylor University; B.B.A., Baylor University Patrick Haller, Business Intelligence Solutions Developer Questions about Spiritual Formation Core . Tom has served as pastor of two congregations, supervisor of a shelter for the homeless and psychiatric hospital chaplain. A native of Virginia, Evan attended grade school and high school in Danville. That academic work connects with my engagement with my own city through the organization called Nashville Organized for Action and Hope. Jonathan Willms, Network Services Technician Marlin Reed, Sales and Delivery Associate Kimberly is a mother of two adult children and grandmother to three amazing grandkids. 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. B.A., Western Kentucky University, Mike H. Cortese, Director of Alumni Communication and Young Alumni | Adjunct Professor They enjoy hiking, camping, and traveling. She has written extensively on hymnody and music in worship, including the article ,Latin American Hymnody, USA in the Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology. Mark Grones, Assistant Director and University Engineer 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. She has taught courses at Lee University, Pacific School of Religion (Berkeley), The University of the South (Sewanee) and Belmont. 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. Dr. Webbs research predominantly focuses on teaching and learning. M.M., Belmont University; B.A., Furman University M.S.E., B.S.E., Arkansas State University She joined The Upper Room in 2018 as Director of Spiritual Formation and Discipleship. Steve Bunner, A/V Computer Technician Caroline Bonetti, Marketing Coordinator Dr. Amy Steele serves as The Upper Room Executive Director of Program and Dean of The Upper Room Chapel. 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. Liz Grubb, Coordinator of Security Programs Bill Overby oversees the agencys Information Technology needs. University of Kentucky He later matriculated at The University of Virginia, graduating with BA in religious studies and speech communications (1981). Gypsy Moody, Digital Access and Metadata Librarian He continues to be very passionate about teaching and sharing with new students insights and understandings in studying the Bible, and with seasoned students, bringing into the classroom focused biblical studies, with the addition of practical experiences in the church, chaplaincy and pastoral counseling. Matthew Seaton, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations Dan Bruni, Conference Services Coordinator At Belmont, Im given the joy and privilege to step into the classroom with bright, energetic, and creative students. I know myself to be the recipient of myriad acts of intellectual hospitality, and I hope to live up to them somehow. After about 2 hours of praying, a deep sense of Gods presence and peace engulfed me. You might guess that I enjoy teaching in the College of Theology and Christian Ministry because the faculty also love learning and ideas and knowledge, and theydo;but that is not why I enjoy teaching with them. B.A., College of Charleston 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. Ive been teaching at Belmont for 20 years and every class is a new experience. Michael Leggit, Event Operations Technician In her private practice, Dr.Bonnerworks primarily with individuals and couples and supervises post-masters counselors toward full licensure in the state of Tennessee. M.S., Austin Peay State University; B.S., David Lipscomb University Hana Bebane, Sales and Delivery Associate, Perry Moulds, Vice President for Development and External Relations 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. Jovan Kearse, Administrative Assistant, Steven T. Lasley,Vice President Before coming to The Upper Room, she was a freelance journalist for United Methodist Communications and worked full-time as a student accounts representative in the Lipscomb University Bursars Office. Ron Romano, Computer Technician Jennifer Shirley, Budget Analyst Claire Wiley, Research and Instruction Librarian John Langdon, Assistant Compliance Director M.A. 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. Kevin S. McClung, Systems & Database Administrator The Assistant Director of Spiritual Formation creates upperclassmen/commuter specific, and graduate student specific spiritual formation opportunities, as well as additional student Christian leadership development and pastoral care opportunities. Between us we have five children and five grandchildren. Joel BeasleyExecutive Director of Operations. Christy Ridings's Phone Number and Email. Sherry ElliottExecutive Director of Administration, Interpretation, and Development. Chris Rains, Instructional Technology Specialist 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. 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. His odyssey has now brought his wife and him to settle in Nashville, TN. 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. My favorite part was simply listening to the stories and perspectives of homeless persons, who I found, witnessed to the presence and wisdom of God; they were my guides to answering a few questions such as how does homelessness impact a persons religious practices, what constitutes their sacred space, and how do they experience God in embodied and material ways even in their extreme poverty. 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. 2REL 2350 Christian Doctrineis 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. M.A., Belmont University; B.S., University of Georgia, William Ingram, Associate Vice President and CIO April Hefner, Editorial and News Content Director Jeff CampbellChief Executive Officer / General Secretary. 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. Campbell earned his Bachelor of Arts in English, Linguistics, and Speech from the University of Mary Washington, and his Master of Divinity from Drew Theological School where he was awarded the Alton Raynor Prize for Town & Country Ministry. Kendra Motycka, Conference Services Coordinator Kristen Lambertson, Assistant Coach Softball In my spare time, I enjoy playingmy Fender Rhodes, eating pizza, or simply quietly meditating on the goodness ofthe Pittsburgh Steelers. He is a member of the SALT (Schools for Alternative Learning and Transformation) program in Nashville which collaborates with incarcerated students to bring transformative justice and conflict transformation skills inside the prison walls while transforming the practice of punishment in US society. Waters' research is focused on traumatic stress, secondary traumatic stress, religious and spiritual diversity, and interfaith harmony. Fourth Sunday in Lent, Year A, Rev. 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