Faculty
Full Time and Administrative Teaching Faculty
These faculty members teach full time or teach part-time and also hold an administrative position within the college.
Randy Dirks: Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies from Trinity International University; M.Div. from Bethel Seminary; B.A. in Theology from Canadian Bible College; former Pastor with the Christian Missionary Alliance; 6 years of field experience in cross-cultural missions; currently the Vice President of Advancement at Bethany International.
Ed Dudek: M.A. in Intercultural Studies at Bethany International University, Singapore; B.A. in Theology and Missions from Bethany College of Missions; B.S. in Chemistry from Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA; 18 years of field experience in cross-cultural missions in Brazil, 13 of which Ed served as Director of the Bethany Seminary and Bible Institute; 35 years of experience teaching abroad and in the USA; international speaker on the victorious Christian life based on Romans 6-8; author of Oh God, If I Could Just Be Holy; teaches courses on Romans, Synoptic Gospels and Theology. Ed and his wife, Milta, have four children and six grandchildren.
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.
Carol Freeman: B.A. in Theology and Missions from Bethany College of Missions; 15 years of field experience in cross-cultural missions, church planting and translation in the rural areas of the Philippines; currently oversees the Mentoring Program at BCOM; Dean of Women; coordinator for the Ministry Intern program at BCOM; serves as a board trustee for the Seminary by Extension for All Nations (SEAN) headquartered in London (www.seaninternational.com); teaches on Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Warfare and Women in Missions.
Paul Hartford: Ph.D. in Education (Postsecondary and Adult) from Capella University (Dissertation: Collaborative acculturation: The role of community in the process of becoming intercultural); M.A. in Intercultural Studies from Wheaton Graduate School (Thesis: Stages in partnership development); 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 Academic Dean and 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; Instruction Methods; Evangelism, Discipleship, and Community; Preparation for Ministry and Interpersonal Communications.
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); 12 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, Applied Missiological Ecclesiology, Educational Philosophy and Theory, Formal Educational Design, Educational Planning and Evaluation, Educational Analysis.
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; former Accounts Receivable Coordinator at Bethany Press International; presently a faculty member of the Bethany Center for Global Studies teaching in the online Master’s degree program for Cross-Cultural Leadership; teaches courses on Old Testament, Hermeneutics, Apologetics, Hebrews, Church History and Religions of the World.
Paul Strand: Doctorate of Missiology Candidate at Fuller Theological Seminary; M.A. in Missiology from Fuller School of World Missions; B.S. from the University of Minnesota; Diploma in Bible and Missions from Bethany College of Missions; 15 years of field experience in Indonesia in cross-cultural missions; served 7 years as President of Bethany International; 32 years of experience teaching in the U.S.A. and abroad; faculty member at Bethany International University, Singapore; adjunct faculty member at Ethiopia Kale Hewat School of Missions, Africa Center for Missions, Kenya, Nigeria Evangelical Missions Institute and Missionary Training Partners Int’l, Nigeria; 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.
Part-Time Faculty
Norbert Bauer; M.A. in Intercultural Studies from New Covenant International University; Diplomas in Ministry and Missions from Faith School of Theology; currently serving as Director of dtst-ASIA Training School in Chiang Mai, Thailand; 22 years of field experience in inter-cultural ministry in the Philippines, Cambodia, Malysia, Vietnam and Thailand in church planting, pastoring, and leadership training; teaches courses on Cross-Cultural-Communications, Leadership Development, and Church Planting.
Dan Brokke: BA Degree in Theology and Christian Education from Azusa Pacific University; BA Degree in Cross-cultural Studies from Bethany College of Missions. Served 24 years in the Christian publishing industry providing leadership for DaySpring Cards, as Sr. Vice President and COO of David C Cook Publishing, a Christian publishing and distribution company. He has served on boards such as: Christian Booksellers Association, David C Cook, University of the Nations-Kona, Heritage Builders Association, and Bethany International. Serves as President of VisionServe, a organizational leadership and marketing consulting firm, and as President/CEO of Bethany International/Bethany College of Missions; teaches courses in Leadership.
Dan Germo: enrolled in Graduates Studies towards M.B.A. in Strategic Leadership from Amberton University; B.A. in Organizational Studies from Bethel University; Bachelor of Theology & Missions from Bethany College of Missions; served on staff/faculty of BCOM in Bloomington for 7 years; served as missionary in Kenya from 1999 to present; is Kenya Field leader for Bethany International and Africa Area Coordinator 2004 to present; Director of Africa Centre for Missions from 1999 – 2004; Finish the Task (Kenyan mission initiative) National Coordinator, 2008 – 2011; teaches classes in Organizational Development, Strategic Planning, Building Effective Teams, Role of the Church in Missions, and Biblical Basis for Missions.
Theresa Hartford: B.A. in Theology and Missions from Bethany College of Missions; 11 years of field experience in cross-cultural missions and church planting; Director of Bethany International Ministries; teaches courses on Pre-field Preparation for Ministry, Interpersonal Relationships, Children at Risk and The Suffering Church.
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.
Tony Hedrick: B.F.A. in Painting from Kansas University; graduate Theological studies at Regent College, Tyndale Seminary; Canadian Theological Seminary and Bethel Seminary; planted several churches in Canada; former Executive Director of Adventure 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.
Kay Hudgins: M.S.N. Vanderbilt University; B.S. Psychology David Lipscomb University; A.A. Martin Methodist College; YWAM Schools: Discipleship Training School, School Of Evangelism, School Of Intercession, Worship & Spiritual Warfare, School Jewish Studies, Leadership Training School, Leadership Development Course; Served as YWAM Discipleship Training School Leader, Outreach Leader for School of Jewish Studies, Discipleship Training School & School of Intercession Worship & Spiritual Warfare; extensive ministry in Israel, Honduras, Brazil, Barbados, Tonga, New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Scotland, Cyprus, Canada, Hungary, Ukraine, India and throughout the USA; for the past 12 years has served as Director, YWAM Jewish-World Office and School of Jewish Studies
Grace Lee: enrolled in Graduate Studies towards M.A. in Intercultural Education from Bethany Center for Graduate Studies; Music Major at Kyung-Hee University, Seoul, Korea; Certificates from Reggio Emiliia Approach Method Training, Montessori Training, AMI, Korean Montessori Training, Montessori Music Workshop Training I & II; teacher at Ramalynn Montessori Academy, Grades 4 – 7, 2004~2007; ABC International Montessori Academy, preschool – grade 6, 1998~2001; Young-Hyun Girls’ Middle School, 1977~1982; Chon Boy’s High School, 1988~1995 as Music Teacher, Flute Choir Conductor; Director, Greesae Montessori School, 2001~2003 – supervised teachers for preschool through Grade 6; Director of Children’s Ministry, Korean Presbyterian Church of Minnesota, 2008 to present; currently Montessori instructor at Bethany College of Missions.
Mark Nysewander: Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology at Emory University, B.A. from Asbury College, pastor; missionary to Monterrey Mexico; church planter in Mexico and Kentucky; author of three books and evangelist; teaches on the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.
Kathie Pederson: M.A. in Intercultural Leadership from Bethany Center for Global Studies; Graduate Studies at Moody Bible Institute and Campus Crusade for Christ Institute of Biblical Studies; B.A. in Special Education/Elementary Education from Eastern Illinois University; served 12 years as a missionary in Venezuela with TEAM (The Evangelical Alliance Mission Wheaton Illinois); 5 years teaching English, working as Academic Assistant, and Short term Mission Coordinator at Oak Hills Christian College, Bemidji, MN; former public school elementary and high school teacher, Bemidji School District and Cass Lake School District, MN; Instructor at Leech Lake Tribal College, MN; ten years to present, serving as Short-term Mission Leader/Trainer/Public Speaker with STEM (Short Term Evangelical Mission ) in 7 countries; currently on faculty at Bethany College of Missions (Early Childhood Education and Academic Advisor).
Bruce Pinke: Master of Theology in Islamics from Luther Seminary; M.A. in Ministry from Moody Graduate School. B.A./Bachelor of Sacred Literature from Central Washington Bible College; Sserved 9 years as Pastor and Teacher, Community Country Church of Holdingford, MN and Outlook Church of the Bretheren, Outlook, WA; served as Missionary with WEC international for 23 years in Liberia, Cote d’Ivoire; served as Deputy Field leader for WEC West Arica; currently serving as a Church Planting Coach and Assistant to the WEC Africa Regional Director; teaches on world religions.
Jim Raymo: D.Min. (Global and Contextual Leadership) Bethel Seminary; M.C.S. Regent College (Vancouver), B.A. Bethel College; 13 years with Campus Church ministries in Minneapolis and Europe involving street evangelism and discipleship, teaching and administration; 23 years with WEC International including teaching in Tasmania, Australia at WEC’s mission training school; Candidate Director and US Director; 6 years teaching at BCOM and Northwestern College Roseville, MN.
Nita Steiner: B.A. in Theology and Missions from Bethany College of Missions; 22 years of field experience in cross-cultural 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.
David Stone: M.A. in Intercultural Studies from Bethany International University; B.A. in Theology and Missions from Bethany College of Missions; 30 years of experience in ministry in SE Asia; teaches courses on Contextualization, Asian Religions, Islam, Biblical Basis of Missions, Strategy of Missions, History of Missions, and Messenger, Message & Community.
Jul Stone: B.A. in Theology and Missions from Bethany College of Missions; Certificate in Intercultural Studies from Bethany International University; 30 years of experience in ministry in SE Asia; teaches courses on Cross-Cultural Communications, Cultural Anthropology, English and Language Acquisition.
Michelle Winger: B.A. in Linguistics from the University of Auckland; Four-Year Certificate in Cross-Cultural Studies from Bethany College of Missions; 15 years missionary experience in New Zealand; currently a freelance proofreader, Family Ministries Administrator at Bethany Church, and an instructor at Bethany College of Missions; teaches English Composition.
Richard A. Wexler. J.D., University of Minnesota Law School; B.A., Lafayette College; Assistant Attorney General, Minnesota Attorney General’s Office, 1971-1999; Assistant Commissioner, Access and Quality Improvement Bureau, Minnesota Department of Health, 1999-2003. Senior Adviser to the Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Health, 2003-2008; currently serving as the Minnesota State Director for the Not For Sale Campaign and as a member of the Minnesota State Human Trafficking Task Force and of the Gerald Vick Human Trafficking Task Force; has also volunteered with and coordinated support for three provider organizations that serve and assist survivors of human trafficking; works with various faith based abolitionist groups, including Servants of Mercy which he started in his own church, North Heights Lutheran; teaches Response to Human Trafficking.
Jason Witt: B.A. in Cross Cultural Communications Bethany College of Missions; served 3 years as a Bible teacher with Tucker Swamp Baptist Church in Zuni, Virginia; served in Kenya with Bethany International Ministries from 2008 to present; currently the Team Leader in Garissa, Kenya for BIM; currently the Kenya Global Internship Coordinator teaching courses in Cross Cultural Communications and facilitating Bible Study and Ethnography discussions.
Non-Teaching Administrative Faculty
These faculty members perform administrative duties and are not currently teaching.
Zach Andress: B.A. from Bethany College of Missions in Cross-Cultural Studies; currently serving with Bethany International Ministries as Missionary in conjunction with Bethany College of Missions as a Global Internship Site Leader, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Lori Beyer: B.A. in International Ministries from Moody Bible Institute; Part-time Certificate from Bethany College of Missions; 6 short-term mission experiences in 3 countries; currently serving on the missions committee at Oxboro Evangelical Free Church in Bloomington, MN and as a missionary member of World Mission Prayer League, Minneapolis, MN; from 1999 to present as Admissions Coordinator, Bethany College of Missions.
Tim Freeman: Graduate studies in Intercultural Leadership at Bethany Center for Global Studies and Human Resources Leadership at Azusa Pacific University; Bachelor of Theology from Bethany College of Missions; served 15 years as a missionary with Bethany International Ministries as a church planting/training missionary and as Bethany’s field director for the Philippines; served from 1995 until present as the International Coordinator for GlobeServe, an association of missionary training and sending entities with works in more than 50 nations; currently serving as Bethany International’s Executive Vice President and Vice President for International Ministries.
Jason Haché: Bachelor of Arts in Cross-Cultural Studies from Bethany College of Missions; currently serving on the Board of Directors for Alpha Pregnancy Resource Center, Savage, MN; and Co-Director of Olive Tree Adoptions, Bloomington, MN; College Administrator and Registrar, Bethany College of Missions.
David Horsman: Attended Bethany College of Missions; served 3 years on the Leadership Team and as the Worship Arts Director at the Pool Church in Moncton, NB, Canada; for 6 years to present as the Worship Leader at Bethany Church and Prayer and Worship Coordinator at Bethany College of Missions; guest lecturer on issues of prayer, spiritual disciples and eschatology.
Amy Owen: B.A. in Cross-Cultural Studies from Bethany College of Missions; served 2 years as College Outreach Coordinator at First Assembly of God in Clovis, New Mexico; served 5 years in ministry as Customer Service Coordinator at The Master’s Books and Gifts in Clovis, New Mexico; served 9 months as an Intern/ Missionary with Bethany International and Operation Mobilization in Sarajevo, Bosnia; served as Missionary and Global Internship Site Leader with Bethany International for 17 months in Phnom Penh, Cambodia; currently serving as Global Internship Associate Director with Bethany International in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Kirby Patterson: Founder of Heartwork, mobilizing and empowering youth groups across the United States to bring orphan care around the world; President of Destiny Foods Direct provided funding for orphan projects; 14 years of involvement in management, consulting, sales management and sales with the home food service industry in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Texas and Arizona; currently serving as Director of Enrollment, Bethany College of Missions.
Jamie Swan: Pursuing M.A. in Intercultural Leadership from Bethany Center for Graduate Studies; B.A. in Cross-Cultural Studies from Bethany College of Missions; completed Discipleship Training School, School of Jewish Studies, School of Intercession, and School of Digital Filmmaking from University of the Nations; served 2 years on staff with Youth With A Mission’s Jewish World Office in Richmond, VA; served 6 years as GO100/Global Ministries Project Manager with Bethany International; short-term missions outreach leader to Spain, Honduras, and Kenya; travel and missions outreach with Bethany, STEM, and YWAM in 17 nations, including Papua New Guinea, Israel, Scotland, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, Singapore, Gibraltar, and France; serving on the missions committee of Bethany Church since 2008; current member of the Board of Trustees for Bethany International and Registrar for Bethany Center for Graduate Studies.
Jasmine Swope: B.A. in Cross-cultural Studies from Bethany College of Missions; served for 9 months as a missionary and Intern with Bethany International and Ministries to unreached peoples in India; served for 2 years a Mentor and then for 1 year as Mentoring Coordinator at Bethany College of Missions; currently serving as a missionary and Global Internship Field leader for Bethany International in Thailand.
Elisabeth Wilson: B.A. in Cross-cultural Studies, Bethany College of Missions; Certificate in Biblical Studies from Ecola Bible School; Completed an internship at IHOP Northwest; Mentor at Bethany College of Missions for 2 years; now serving in year 3 as the Mentoring Coordinator, Bethany College of Missions.
