Melanie Cole

Job Title

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.