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 and Program Director of Children, Youth, 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 following trends and discovering new pathways for ministry. Outside of Bethel, I am also the Executive Director of an online community called LunchBox, built to network, resource, and train children and family ministry leaders. I have two adult child. . . 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.