School of Bible, Theology, and Ministry

ACE Day Highlights Innovation and Collaboration at Bushnell

EUGENE, Ore. — Bushnell University recently hosted its semiannual Academic Creativity and Excellence (ACE) Day, a research colloquium founded by Dr. Tim Bergquist, emeritus professor of quantitative business models. The event featured more than 100 students presenting capstone projects and innovative research, exemplifying Bushnell’s commitment to cultivating wisdom through academic exploration. Event organizer Dr. Doyle…

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Integrating Ministry with Business Leadership

Sierra Wilis ’13 currently serves as the Vice President of Operations for Oregon Driver Education Center (ODEC) and as a Senior Business Management Consultant for Paradigm Business Management Group. A seasoned leader with a diverse career, Wilis’ journey from pastoral ministry to business management highlights her adaptability and commitment to integrity, kindness, and excellence. In…

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Bushnell University Launches MA in Theology and Culture

EUGENE, Ore. — Bushnell University is excited to announce the launch of its new Master of Arts in Theology and Culture, a 36-credit program starting in Summer 2025. Designed for Christian leaders, pastors, and laity, this program combines online coursework with immersive on-campus residencies, offering flexibility to balance studies with professional and personal commitments. The…

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Faithful Engagement: Navigating Anxiety in a Polarized Election

  Bushnell University is pleased to host a special two-day event featuring guests Dr. Richard Beck, author and psychologist from Abilene Christian University, Matt Holmes, pastor at Turner Christian Church, and Bushnell faculty panelists. Register Online This event will explore biblical perspectives on how we individually and corporately participate as followers of Jesus in a…

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Committed to Serving with Heart and Purpose

Weston Edmonds, a 2008 graduate of Bushnell University (formerly Northwest Christian College), has dedicated his life to serving others through both ministry and community outreach. As the Communications Manager at Weld Food Bank and Executive Minister at Saint Patrick Presbyterian Church, Edmonds is pivotal in connecting people to vital resources and spiritual support. His journey,…

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Internship Insights: Sophia Choat and Justin Heintz

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University graduates Sophia Choat ‘24 and Justin Heintz ‘24 completed their spring internships at Westside Faith Center while completing their bachelor’s degrees in Christian ministry. These experiences offered them valuable insights into church ministry and a hands-on understanding of serving a faith community.  Heintz was drawn to the internship through his…

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Serving Alaskans from the Sky

Matthew Kuhns (Photo by Walter Johnson Jr./American Heart Association) EUGENE, Ore. – Matthew Kuhns ‘06 graduated from Bushnell University with a degree in Bible and Christian Ministry and a minor in Psychology. During his senior year, he served as the student body president, showcasing his leadership skills early on. Today, Kuhns is making a significant…

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Bushnell University Earns NWCCU Accreditation Renewal

EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University proudly announces the reaffirmation of its institutional accreditation by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), following a comprehensive site visit in April 2024. With this renewal, Bushnell University continues another seven-year cycle of accreditation. Bushnell first achieved NWCCU accreditation in 1962 and has maintained this prestigious designation for…

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Bushnell University Honors Two Students at Commencement

EUGENE, Ore. – Two graduates of Bushnell University’s Class of 2024 were awarded the University’s most prestigious student awards during its Spring 2024 Commencement ceremony. The Dr. Kendall E. Burke Award, the University’s highest honor, was presented to Sophia Choat, who received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Pastoral Ministry. Choat’s outstanding commitment to campus…

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Bushnell Celebrates Achievements at Honors Convocation

PHOTO GALLERY LIVE RECORDING EUGENE, Ore. – Bushnell University celebrated the academic achievements of its students at the annual Honors Convocation on Thursday, May 2, 2024, inside the Morse Center. Additionally, the Associated Students of Bushnell University (ASBU) presented awards to outstanding faculty and staff members, as well as top-performing students and campus club of…

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