Pastoral Ministries - Faculty
David Watson
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Chair, Department of Pastoral Ministries Phone: (612) 343-4425
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Education
- D.Min. (Drew University, 1984)
- M.A. (Concordia Seminary, 1974)
- B.A. (Central Bible College, 1971)
Professional Experience
- At NCU since 2003
- Pastor, Central Assembly of God, Springfield, MO (1995-2003)
- Executive Presbytery, Southern Missouri District (2000-2003)
- Professor, Central Bible College (1990-1995)
- Executive Presbytery, Pennsylvania-Delaware District (1988-1990)
- Pastor, Girard, PA (1974-1990)
- Assistant Pastor, Trinity Tabernacle (1971-1974)
Professional Activities and Memberships
- Assemblies of God Foreign Missions Board (1998-2002)
- Pentecostal Distinctives Task Force (2000)
- Board of Directors, Maranatha Village (2000-2003)
- Steering Committee, Global University (2001)
- Board of Directors, Joyland Learning Center (1995-2003)
- Adjunct Faculty, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (1990-present)
- Ordained minister of the Assemblies of God (1974)
Personal Data
- Spouse: Becky
- Children: Jonathan, Jennifer, Debra
Mark Chaplin
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Associate Professor, Pastoral Ministries Phone: (612) 343-4427
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In 1996, Mark Chaplin arrived at North Central after holding several diverse ministry positions. Prior to his tenure here, he worked as the Alaska District Youth Director, the South Dakota Assistant Youth Director, and a residence director at Evangel University. In addition, Mark has also been a youth pastor, associate pastor and a home missions pastor and had involvement in youth, singles, college and children's ministries. Students benefit from his broad expanse of ministry experience in classes such as Spiritual Formation, Romans and Homiletics courses. He counts among his personal favorites such authors as Richard Foster, Henri Nouwen, Brennan Manning, Gordon Fee and C.S. Lewis, and students can expect to read selections from his assortment of choice writers.
Outside of the classroom, Mark enjoys traveling, outdoor activities, working on his home and getting together with friends.
Book, Article and Research Titles
- "Developing Holistic Spiritual Formation in Pastoral Leadership" D.Min. Thesis Project (2005)
Jeff Grenell
Phone: 612.343.4424
E-mail: jlgrenel@northcentral.edu
With a diverse range of experiences, Rev. Jeff Grenell enjoys sharing his knowledge of youth culture, church planting and pastoring in emergent culture, and various aspects of worship and worship leading. There is no lack of energy or creativity in Grenell's ministry to impact audiences of all ages.
Grenell has worked for 13 years as a student pastor, 5 years as a lead pastor, and 4 years as an evangelist. These positions have led him around the United States touching lives for Christ in the Assemblies of God, Church of God, and United Methodist denominations. Grenell joined North Central University's community in June 2006. He coordinates the many aspects of NCU's daily chapel program, represents North Central on the road as our university specialist, and teaches in the Pastoral Studies department.
Outside of speaking engagements, Grenell has carved out time to record four worship albums with his self-titled band. He has also coached high school basketball and soccer and is involved in crisis counseling in the public school system.
Whether speaking to a gym full of teenagers, instructing at an annual youth workers conference, or sitting at a piano leading worship, Grenell will inspire his audience. Crafting spiritual guidance and vision into lives for over two decades, Jeff Grenell has a passion for marrying biblical truth with modern culture.
James Allen
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Professor Emeritus, Pastoral Ministries Phone: (612) 343-4765 |