Personnel Changes at Bethany

New Positions Filled

Tara Shepherd-Bowdel will begin as a regional advancement officer at Bethany on March 14, 2016. This new position will focus on strengthening Bethany’s relationships with donors and congregations

New Regional Advancement Officer Hired

Tara Shepherd-Bowdel will begin as a regional advancement officer at Bethany on March 14, 2016. This new position will focus on strengthening Bethany’s relationships with donors and congregations in

Clergy Tax Seminar – February 29

Monday, February 29, 2016
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Available onsite at Bethany Seminary or online

• Learn how to file clergy taxes correctly and legally.
• Comply with regulations while maximizing tax deductions.
• Earn 0.3 CEUs.

This seminar is highly recommended for seminary students, pastors,

Forum Engages and Raises Awareness

Bethany’s seventh Presidential Forum Weekend brought speakers, teachers, faith leaders, and peace workers together with campus guests for an educational and thought-provoking exploration of just peace. Read the full story in the Church of the Brethren

New Website Launched

We hope that our newly built website is functional and informative! Bethany’s web address remains the same: www.bethanyseminary.edu.

Remembering a Friend and Colleague

The Bethany Seminary community was deeply saddened this week to hear of the passing of an alumna, fellow staff member, and good friend, Tracy A. Primozich. We share in the grief of many throughout the denomination who knew Tracy

Fred Bernhard Resigns from Bethany

Fred Bernhard, advancement associate at Bethany Seminary, has resigned his position, effective October 31, 2015. He joined the Seminary’s Institutional Advancement Department in 2004, serving as an advancement representative in

Essay Contest to Highlight Peacemakers

How and why are some individuals inspired and inspiring? The 2016 Bethany Peace Essay Contest—Inspired and Inspiring Peacemakers—asks student writers to share in a public voice about someone they consider to be an inspiring peacemaker. Sponsored by the peace

New Receptionist Hired

Bethany student Karen Duhai began serving as the Seminary’s half-time receptionist on October 5, 2015. She has periodically performed receptionist duties for Bethany through the student work-study program since August

Heishman Named to Academy Staff

Nancy Sollenberger Heishman has been named part-time coordinator of the Spanish-Language Ministry Training Programs for the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership, beginning July 22. She will administer the Seminario Biblico Anabautista