Seminary News

Faculty and Staff News

Explore below to read about Seminary faculty and staff promotions, new hires, and retirements.

Faculty Promotions

Dr. David Bjorlin C’06 S’11 was promoted from Teaching Fellow to Assistant Professor of Worship.

Dr. Hauna Ondrey C’03 S’11 is serving as Interim Dean of Seminary Faculty for the 2022–23 academic year.

Dr. Elizabeth Pierre was promoted to Associate Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling and granted tenure.

Faculty Retirements

Rev. Dr. Debra Auger S’06, former Dean of Students, retired in August 2022 after 15 years of service to the Seminary.

 

 

 

 

Rev. Dr. David Kersten C’77 S’82 DMin’97 retired August 1, 2022, after serving for 10 years as Dean of North Park Theological Seminary and Vice President of Church Relations.

 

Staff News

Vickie Reddy S’22 was promoted to Director of SRA (School of Restorative Arts) Operations.

Emily Wagner G’21 was promoted to Director of Seminary Student Life and Formation.

Padma Vundi started as Seminary Administrative Manager, Academic Services Office.