This is part of our annual IGNITE Series, a Spiritual Emphasis Week when we’re asking God to light a spiritual flame in each of us —one that will move us to know Him more fully, follow Him more deeply, and reflect Him more brightly.
This is part of our annual IGNITE Series, a Spiritual Emphasis Week when we’re asking God to light a spiritual flame in each of us —one that will move us to know Him more fully, follow Him more deeply, and reflect Him more brightly.
We were excited to welcome back Lina AbuJamra.
Lina is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and the founder of Living With Power Ministries. Known for her bold faith and down-to-earth honesty, she’s passionate (and pretty funny) about helping people connect biblical truth to everyday life. Whether through teaching, writing, or podcasting, Lina brings hope to those wrestling with life’s hardest questions. When she’s not speaking or creating content, she’s providing medical and humanitarian aid in crisis zones like Lebanon and Uganda.
We are blessed to hear from Dr. Abson Joseph, Bethel’s Vice President for Academic Services.
Prior to arriving at Bethel University, he served for 13 years at Indiana Wesleyan University, as the chief academic officer at Wesley Seminary and teaching New Testament in the School of Theology and Ministry.
Dr Joseph holds a Diploma in Theology from Caribbean Wesleyan College in Jamaica; a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary; and a Ph.D. in New Testament Interpretation from the London School of Theology/Brunel University, England. He is also an ordained minister of the Wesleyan Church of Haiti.
Dr. Joseph has authored and edited a number of books and published several book chapters and articles.
Abson is married to his wife Lara and they have two daughters. As a family, they enjoy sports, music, and travel.
We are celebrating the rich relationship between our denomination, the MC, and Bethel University, the sole University of the MC.
We’re privileged to hear from the President of the Missionary Church, Rodney Arnold.
Rodney began his ministry journey when he started a church in his living room in Knoxville, TN. OneLife Church grew exponentially and now includes multiple campuses across Knoxville and has also planted several more churches in East Tennessee.
Rodney is passionate about seeing the multiplication of disciples, churches, and networks both locally and internationally, as well as developing next-generation leaders to lead Kingdom expansion in unique and creative ways.
He and his wife, Harrison, have three children, and in his spare time, he loves working with college students as mascot coach at the University of Tennessee.
Rev. Courtney Richards, is the founder and international director of RENEWED Ministries, a discipleship, mentoring, and leadership training ministry with a focus on the Caribbean and Africa.
Courtney graduated from Bethel University with a degree in psychology; and Wheaton College with a Master’s in Psychology. He served at Bethel University during the 90s as director of student life, associate dean of students, assistant professor of psychology and counselor.
His mission takes him all of the world teaching on evangelism, mentoring and leadership training…and helping Christ followers to realize their full potential for the glory of God.
Bethel University’s ninth president, Dr. Dee McDonald.
Dr. McDonald has worked in Christian higher education for the past 20 years in areas of enrollment and marketing. He has also served as a pastor, a church planter, and professor.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in Social Science education, a Master’s degree in Business Administration and a Ph.D. in organizational leadership.
Dr. Dee grew up as a pastor’s kid just around the corner in LaPorte, Ind., and learned about Bethel through Bible quizzing with his local Missionary Church. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Amanda, and they have two children, Ell and Maelee.
We are blessed to hear from David Gaona, Assistant Executive Director at Lifeline Youth Ministries. David grew up in Elkhart and has a passion to reach the youth of his community with the Gospel. David studied at the Word of Life Bible Institute where he grew in his relationship with Lord and was equipped with skills to be able to work in youth ministry.
He and his wife Emily have 3 amazing children.
