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 and lead faculty

Sara Heacox Sosa

Assistant Professor of Children's and Family Ministry | sara-sosa@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2024

I am excited to be in a role where I can equip leaders for ministry to children, youth, and families! I have served in a variety of ministry roles including pastor, consultant, and speaker. I am an ideator, strategist, and researcher who loves to follow trends and discover new pathways for ministry. Two years ago I created an online community called LunchBox that was built to network, resource, and train children and family ministry leaders. It currently serves over 480 people! Outside of B. . . read more.

Faculty

Peter Vogt

Seminary Dean | p-vogt@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2001-2014 as Professor, 2019 as Dean

As the Dean of Bethel Seminary today, Peter is passionate about striving to be a radically counter-cultural follower of Jesus and helping others grow in their capacity in this area as well. His responsibilities include casting a vision for robust online education, partnership with local churches and denominations, identifying ways of serving alumni and local pastors, maintaining all aspects of accreditation for degree programs, representing the seminary to internal and external partners, an. . . read more.

Emeritus/emerita faculty

Paul Ferris

Professor Emeritus | pferris@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1998

Content and exegesis of the First Testament and biblical languages