Elizabeth McLaughlin Published in “Communicating for Life” Elizabeth McLaughlin, Ph.D., (6) professor of communication, recently wrote a chapter for “Communicating for Life: Christian Stewardship in Community and Media.” This updated and expanded edition of the book by Quentin J. Schultze was published in 2024 by Foundations, a division of Integratio Press. McLaughlin’s contribution is,“Response to Chapter 11: Authentic Communication in the Imago Dei,” focusing on seeing the image of God in others and how all people share sacred worth and dignity within that core identity. Bethel Names Vice President for Academic Services Abson Joseph, Ph.D., (7) was appointed Vice President for Academic Services (VPAS) for Bethel University, and began his new role on July 15, 2024. Joseph brings 18 years of experience in higher education to the role, as a faculty member and administrator. He has served the last 12 years at Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU), most recently as dean of academic services for Wesley Seminary, where he previously served as vice president for academic affairs and academic dean at the seminary. Joseph has a diploma in theology from Caribbean Wesleyan College (Jamaica), a master of divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary (Wilmore, Ky.) and a doctor of philosophy from Brunel University/ London School of Theology (London, United Kingdom). He also earned a certificate in fundraising management from Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Read more about him on p. 9. Bellefeuille Announces Retirement, FaithSearch Partners Named as Search Firm for Next Bethel President Bethel University President Barbara K. Bellefeuille, Ed.D., (8) announced her plans to retire in June 2025, after serving the university for 13 years (four in the highest leadership role). Her retirement decision comes after fulfilling her commitment to Bethel’s Board of Trustees. In preparation for Bellefeuille’s departure at the end of the school year, the Bethel University Board of Trustees formed a presidential search committee and identified FaithSearch Partners (FSP) as the executive search firm partner of the national search for Bethel’s next president. Learn more on p. 6. Continued from p. 11 World Partners invites you to join in the harvest by signing up for our new initiative, Harvest-Ready Partners™. It’s your inside track to the work Jesus is doing through the global family of World Partners. Be inspired by all the Harvest-Ready resources we’ve designed to help you connect, engage and learn directly from our missionaries and partners about becoming more harvest-ready. Enhance your mission readiness and actively support disciple-making around the world and around you! wpartners.org | 260.747.9439 | info@wpartners.org Jesus promised a global harvest. We trust Him to do it. Join us! World Partners is the Missionary Church family participating together in Jesus’ global disciple-making promise. Come find your place in the promise! The harvest is ready. Are you? Visit www.Harvest-Ready.app to learn more and register today. Harvest-Ready P A R T N E R S Next time you’re on the Bethel campus, visit the World Partners Office for Global Engagement led by our missionaries, Jeremy and Mindie Tice.
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