Associate’s Degree Faculty
Our professors are distinguished scholars, active researchers, published writers, and faithful Christians who demonstrate what it means to be both Christ-followers and leaders in their academic fields. As mentors and role models, they play a huge role in the integration of faith and learning at Bethel.
Program Directors & Lead Faculty
Mary Michener
Program Director and Department Chair | mary-michener@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2012
Conflict resolution, problem solving, leadership development, phenomenological research, domestic violence, abuse, emotional healing, emotional and spiritual development, adolescence, youth ministry, family dynamics, health, nutrition and fitness.
Faculty
Felix Amenumey
AA/AS Faculty | fka83436@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2017
Felix Amenumey's interests include employee training and development, organizational development, international development and environmental sustainability.
Craig Case
Teaching Partner | craig-case@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2006
Research, writing, worldview, humanities and theology, and Bible. In addition to teaching in the college setting for over 10 years, Case has served in pastoral ministry for 20 years in positions of student ministry, adult ministry, church planting, local and global missions, and senior leadership. He is currently working on a doctorate regarding the influence of narratives on our spiritual formation.
(Lily) Xiaoqing Huang
Adjunct Instructor | xih27523@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2018
* Learner: I love to learn. I am a quick learner and I can master skills in a short period of time. * Achiever: I am productive. I welcome new tasks and challenges to achieve results and goals. * Planner: I like to see the whole picture, find the best route and plan things in advance. * Exerciser: I practice simple ballet, yoga, Zumba and swimming. I like hiking in nature.
Paul Ives
Adjunct Professor of Business | pives@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2008
Paul Ives is currently works as a full-time development professional for a Twin Cities based Christian ministry where he is responsible for overseeing nearly 200 missionaries and training and coaching them in their fundraising and ministry partnership skills. He first first started working at Bethel University CAPS/GS in 2008 as an Enrollment Counselor and later as the Director of Admissions for CAPS/GS. Since 2012 he has either been teaching or serving as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) an. . . read more.
Rachel Jorgensen
Adjunct Instructor | rra35368@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2017
Educator with a specialized focus in the areas of work-based learning, internship development and special education.
Judith Landrum
Dean of Education, Christian Ministries, and Associate Programs | j-landrum@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2004
Secondary Literacy: Writing instruction practices, K-12 Literature, and Reading in the Content Area
Gregg Lindberg
Teaching Partner | lingrem@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2006
Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Leadership, Technology, and Public Administration.
Eric Roesler
Adjunct Professor | err79847@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2016
I am excited to be teaching adults. I have 15+ years experience teaching high school students about Business, Marketing, and Economics. I am enjoying being able to transfer that knowledge to adults as well.
Jennifer Scott
Adjunct Instructor of Biblical and Theological Studies | jscott@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2002
Studying the Bible is an adventure. Teaching about the Bible is a privilege. As I teach, I continue to see new things and learn more about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.
Mark Thorson
Associate Professor | thomara@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1995
Culturally Competent General education for Adult Learners GENS110 Succeeding in College GENS130 Successful Writing GENS135 Workplace Writing GENS150: Reading and Responding to the Arts ENGL214: Film and Modern Myth BUS208 Writing for Business and Industry GENS225 Academic Research Writing GENS240 Christianity and Civilizations BUS304 Business Communication