faculty in residence
1. Dr. John Kayser: Ph.D. in Missiological Education from the University of Edinburgh (Scotland); M.A. in Missiology from Grace Theological Seminary; B.A. in Theology from the Prairie Bible Institute; 2 years of pastoral experience with the Evangelical Free Church (Canada); 17 years on faculty at Prairie Bible College and Seminary; 3 years at Bethany School of Missions (Singapore); 11 years of experience as an educational consultant with Bethany International and GO100; specializes in missions’ curriculum development and program design. Teaches courses on Exegetical Skills, Homiletics, Discipleship, Missiology, Cultural Anthropology, Cross-Cultural Communications, Church Planting, Theology, Evangelism, Interpersonal Communication, Christianity and Culture, Church Function, Educational Philosophy and Theory, Formal Educational Design, Educational Planning and Evaluation, Educational Analysis.
2. Paul Hartford: Ph.D. Candidate in Postsecondary and Adult Education from Capella University; M.A. in Intercultural Studies from Wheaton Graduate School; B.A. in Theology and Missions from Bethany College of Missions; served 9 years as Director of Bethany College of Missions; founding Director of Bethany School of Church Planting (Philippines); 11 years of field experience in cross-cultural missions, church planting and leadership training; currently the Director of Global Internship for Bethany College of Missions. Teaches courses on Cross-Cultural Communications, Leadership Development, Team Development, Spiritual Warfare, Cross-Cultural Church Planting, Preparation for Ministry and Interpersonal Communications.
3. Paul Strand: Doctorate of Missiology Candidate at Fuller Theological Seminary; M.A. in Missiology from Fuller School of World Mission; B.S. from the University of Minnesota; Certificate in Bible and Missions from Bethany College of Missions; 15 years of field experience in cross-cultural missions; served 7 years as President of Bethany International; 20 years of experience teaching in the U.S.A. and abroad; faculty member at Bethany International University; currently serves on the board at the U.S. Center for World Missions. Teaches courses on Cultural Anthropology, Church Growth, Cross-Cultural Communications, and Area Studies.
4. Ed Dudek: B.A. in Theology and Missions from Bethany College of Missions; B.S. in Chemistry; presently enrolled in M.A. in Intercultural Studies program at Bethany International University; 18 years of field experience in cross-cultural missions; former Director of Bethany Seminary and Bible Institute (Brazil); 30 years of experience teaching abroad and in the USA; faculty member at Bethany International University; international speaker on the victorious Christian life; author of Oh God, if I could just be Holy; currently serves as the Administrator for GO100, a worldwide network of missionary training centers. Teaches courses on Romans, Synoptic Gospels and Theology.
5. Tim Freeman: B.A. in Theology and Missions from Bethany College of Missions; graduate studies at Azusa Pacific; presently enrolled in M.A. in Intercultural Studies program at Bethany International University; 15 years of field experience in cross-cultural missions and church planting; served on the Board of Mission Exchange (formerly EFMA) for 6 years; currently the Executive Vice President of Bethany International. Teaches courses on Church Planting, Leadership Development, World Christian Movement, Introduction to Missions, and Group Dynamics/Team Building.
6. Carol Freeman: B.A. in Theology and Missions from Bethany College of Missions; presently enrolled in M.A. in Intercultural Studies program at Bethany International University; 15 years of field experience in cross-cultural missions, church planting and translation; currently the Dean of Women and Mentoring Program Coordinator at Bethany College of Missions; serves as a trustee on the Board of Seminary by Extension for All Nations (SEAN). Teaches courses on Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Warfare, Women in Missions, Bible Storytelling and Theological Education by Extension (TEE).
7. Steve Eliason: B.A. in Theology and Missions from Bethany College of Missions; B.S. in Missions Education from North Central University; presently enrolled in M.A. in Intercultural Studies program at Bethany International University; 11 years of field experience in cross-cultural missions and church planting; Dean of Men at Bethany College of Missions; Assistant to the Director of Bethany International Ministries. Teaches courses on Cross-Cultural Communications, Cross-Cultural Evangelism, Church History and Discipleship.
8. Theresa Hartford: B.A. in Theology and Missions from Bethany College of Missions; presently enrolled in M.A. in Intercultural Studies program at Bethany International University; 11 years of field experience in cross-cultural missions and church planting; Director of Bethany International Ministries. Teaches courses on Discipleship, Introduction to Missions and Field Training.
adjunct faculty
1. Tom Shetler: M.A. in Christian Education from Winnipeg Theological Seminary; B.A. in Theology and Missions from Bethany College of Missions; B.A. in Physics from the University of Colorado; currently the Accounts Receivable Coordinator at Bethany Press International. Teaches courses on Old Testament, Hermeneutics, Apologetics, Hebrews, Church History and Religions of the World.
2. Tony Hedrick: B.F.A. in Painting from Kansas University; graduate studies at Regent College (Theological Studies), Tyndale Seminary, Canadian Theological Seminary and Bethel Seminary; planted several churches in Canada; former Executive Director of Adventive Cross Cultural Initiatives, a Canadian mission to the world; currently serves as a missionary/evangelist to Italy, Europe, Canada and the United States. Teaches courses on Apologetics, Evangelism, Leadership Development, Acts and Corinthians.
3. John DePree: B.A. in Theology and Missions from Bethany College of Missions; Vice President of Business Development for Bethany International as well as President of Bethany Press International; 20 years of experience in book printing. Teaches Business as Missions.
4. Matt Hedrick: M.A. in Christian Thought from Bethel Seminary; B.A. in Cross-Cultural Studies from Bethany College of Missions; currently the Senior Pastor at Bethany Church. Teaches courses in Biblical Studies, Worldview and Apologetics.
5. Ned Berube: M.A. program at Marquette University; BA in English Literature from Fairfield University; 35 years of pastoral and church planting experience; President of the Alliance of Renewal Churches and founder of Whitewater Ministries. Teaches courses on Preaching, Marriage & Family, Biblical Counseling and Nature of Salvation.
6. David Sliker: Graduate of Elim Bible Institute; former Youth Pastor; currently the Director of Student Ministries at the International House of Prayer and Instructor at the Forerunner School Of Ministry in Kansas City. Teaches courses in Eschatology, New Testament, Old Testament, Minor Prophets and Revelation.
7. Fred Markert: Graduate of Christ for the Nations Institute; former pastor of an underground church in communist Europe; currently the Leader of YWAM’s Network for Strategic Initiatives as well as the mission agency TerraNova. Teaches Missions Today.
8. Rich Stevenson: M.Div. from Asbury Theological Seminary; B.A. in Biblical Studies from Asbury College; church planter, pastor, and author of Secrets of the Spiritual Life–10 Lessons from the “One Thing” Passages, and other books; Founder and Director of The Expansion Network, a ministry that encourages emerging leaders in missions and church planting; currently the Director of the Apostolic Missions School and instructor at the Forerunner School of Ministry, both are programs associated with the International House of Prayer (Kansas City). Teaches courses on Exegetical Skills and the Johannine Epistles.
9. Nita Steiner: B.A. in Theology and Missions from Bethany College of Missions; 22 years of field experience in cross-cultural missions; currently based in Kansas City, MO, near the International House of Prayer where she is involved in intercessory missions. Teaches courses on Spiritual Formation, Prayer & Christian Ministry, Old Testament Poetry & Wisdom Literature, Gospel of John, Bible Study Methods, Cross-Cultural Missions, The Life and Work of a Missionary, Communicating God’s Story, Theology, Sanctification and Eschatology.
