In the past year, crisis and rapid change have required leaders to think differently—and lead into uncharted territory with agility and flexibility. Stephanie O’Brien S’12, a Minneapolis pastor and adjunct professor at Bethel Seminary, taught a unique January seminary course that brought the expertise of seven creative and agile leaders to the virtual classroom. In one month, a diverse group of participants learned transformative leadership skills that translated directly to their lives and ministries.
Since graduating from Bethel, Jim Zupfer ’91 has touched numerous lives during a 30-year career as a seventh grade science teacher. But many around the Twin Cities may recognize him as a regular at the St. Paul Winter Carnival’s annual ice carving contest.
Undergraduate students from a variety of majors took to the stage last weekend to perform 1940’s Radio Hour for a live audience, revealing how stories and song can offer a reprieve in the midst of challenges.
Kevin Saunders GS’18 says Jesus delivered him from addiction over 31 years ago. Today, Saunders is a leader helping people overcome similar challenges at UpWorks, a Minneapolis nonprofit that helps people transition out of rehabilitation or incarceration.