Email: m-cole@bethel.edu
Job Title
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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.