Melanie Cole

Email: m-cole@bethel.edu

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty
Christian Ministries (B.A.), College of Adult and Professional Studies

Highlight

I am a most fulfilled when I get to hold the world of education in one hand the local church in the other.

Started at Bethel

2017

Education

Seattle Pacific University - BA in Christian Ministry, 2005
George Fox Evangelical Seminary - MA in Ministry Leadership with Emphasis in Spiritual Formation, 2017
Bethel Seminary - Doctoral Candidate, Current

Biography

I grew up in the Pacific Northwest. True to many PNW dwellers, I appreciate spending my time in the great outdoors. I am a first generation undergraduate and graduate alumnus. Learning, for me, is not just something that I enjoy, but rather a piece of my identify as a life-long learner. I am passionate about the local church and have enjoyed my roles as both a pastor and a pastor's wife. I have been married for almost 20 years and I have three wonderful children.

Courses Taught

CHMN320

Awards

I received the Bethel Star award

Presentations

Presenter for Micah 6:8 workshop "Love mercy: Engaging in authentic conversations."
Care Partners Trainer
Spiritual Formation Workshop Leader
Alpha Teaching Partner
Children/Family Ministry Trainer
Marriage Ministry Lay Leader Trainer

Certificates and Licenses

CQ (Cultural Intelligence) Master Class Completion Certificate
Mental Health First Aid Certified
Intergroup Dialogue Certificate
Kids Included Together (KIT) Certified
Trained in Spritual Direction (George Fox Evangelical Seminary)

Hobbies and Interests

Hanging out with my family
Reading
Kayaking
Hiking
Camping

Research interests

The focus of my dissertation is on trauma-informed pastoral care.