Faculty

Bruce Oldham
bruce.oldham@mvnu.edu
(740) 392-6868 Ext. 3601

Education:
Ed. D. in Educational Leadership (specialization: Higher Education Administration), Vanderbilt University
M.A. in Biblical Studies, Trevecca Nazarene University
B.A. in Religion and Communications, Trevecca Nazarene University

Professional Experience:
Professor of Christian Education and Department Chair, 2002 - present
Church Leadership Continuing Education Coordinator, 1998 - 2006
Campus Coordinator, PALCON (Pastors Leadership Conference), 2003 - 04
MVNC/MVNU University Transition Coordinator, 2001 ? 02
Executive Assistant to the President, 1997 - 2002
Instructor/Assistant Professor of Religion, 1993 ? 2002
Director of Admissions, MVNC, 1991 - 97
Youth Pastor, various churches, 1983 - 91
Nazarene Youth International Ministries, Editor/Program Director, 1979 - 83.
Admissions Counselor, Trevecca Nazarene University, 1977 - 79.

Professional Organizations:
Association of Youth Ministries Educators (AYME)
National Association of Professors of Christian Education (NAPCE)
Nazarene Youth International General Council, 1985-1991, 1993-2001

Awards and Recognition:
Faculty Advising/Retention Award, MVNU, 2005 - 06
T-Award Recipient for Distinquished Alumni, Trevecca Nazarene University, 2004
Nazarene Youth International Global President, 1995 - 2001
Nazarene Youth International District and Regional President, 1983 - 91

Published Works and Presentations:
Books:

• How to Organize and Lead NYI in the Local Church
  
• How to Organize and Lead NYI on Your District
  
• Discovering John
  
• Footprints: Following Jesus for Junior Highers
  

Speaker at international Nazarene Youth Congress events, youth camps and conventions
Workshops in youth ministry and church leadership
Various articles in Holiness Today, Come Ye Apart, Bread, and Sunday School Ministries Resource, and Word-Action Sunday School curriculum.

Favorite Links:
www.hollywoodjesus.com
www.relevantmagazine.com
www.larknews.com
www.youthspecialties.com
www.emergentvillage.com

Favorite Scripture Verse:
Ephesians 4:11-16

Past jobs and/or current hobbies unrelated to your profession:
I was once a radio disc-jockey, I collect sports memorabilia and am a music trivia buff, and I am a fanatic for fantasy sports leagues