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.

Faculty

Jentine Arkema

Adjunct Instructor | j-arkema@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2002

Leadership communication; women in leadership; interpersonal skills/communication; public speaking skills and methods; gender communication; conflict resolution methods, and family communication.

Cheryl Bostrom

Adjunct Assistant Professor | c-bostrom@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1995

My areas of expertise include English language learning, teacher education, educational leadership, academic research and writing, and intercultural communication. I am currently serving as the Director of Higher Education Program Development and Innovation with TeachBeyond.

Taylor Hoffer

Adjunct Instructor | tm-hoffer@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2010

I have a passion for Jesus, humanity, the impact of leadership/followership, and being good stewards of our resources. I hope to encourage and inspire you to engage with learning to better yourself and those in your sphere of influence.

Gregg Lindberg

Teaching Partner | lingrem@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2006

Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Leadership, Technology, and Public Administration.

Mary Michener

Teaching Partner | 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.

Brad Nauman

Adjunct Instructor | bjnauman@gmail.com | Started at Bethel: 2011

Brad has 30+ years of experience as a leader in both the public and private sector. He is the current Mayor of Buffalo, Minn. and also sits on the board of the Buffalo Allina Hospital Foundation.  His day job is as the Advisory Business Consultant for Servicenow, advising large corporate clients on Enterprise Service Management initiatives. He is frequently asked to speak on topics ranging from leadership to local government issues.

Al Prentice

Teaching Partner | a-prentice@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2007

Marketing and management.

Andrea Sorensen

Adjunct Instructor | ae-sorensen@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1994

Teach from a Strengths Based approach