Faculty

Bruce E. Oldham (740) 392-6868 Ext. 4501 boldham@mvnu.edu

Vice-President for Enrollment Management, Professor of Christian Education

Education:

• Ed. D. in Higher Education Administration, Vanderbilt University
• M.A. in Biblical Studies, Trevecca Nazarene University
• B.A. in Religion and Communications, Trevecca Nazarene University

Professional Experience:

• Department Chair, Christian Education, 2002 – 2007
• Church Leadership Continuing Education Coordinator, 1998 – 2006
• Executive Assistant to the President, 1997 – 2002
• Director of Admission and Student Recruitment, 1991 – 97
• Youth Pastor, churches in Tennessee, Alabama, and Florida, 1983 – 91
• Nazarene Youth International Ministries, Editor/Program Director, 1979 – 83
• Admissions Counselor, Trevecca Nazarene University, 1977 - 79.

Professional Organizations:

• National Association of Christian College Admissions Professionals (NACCAP)
• National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC)
• American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)
• Association of Youth Ministries Educators (AYME)
• National Association of Professors of Christian Education (NAPCE)
• Youth Specialties Academic Support Network (YSASN)

Awards and Recognition:

• Global President, Nazarene Youth International, 1995 - 2001
• T-Award Recipient for Distinguished Alumnus, Trevecca Nazarene University, 2004
• Faculty Advising/Retention Award, MVNU, 2005 – 06
• Nazarene Youth International Timothy Award, 2001

Published Works & Presentations:

• 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
• Articles in Holiness Today, Resource, and lessons in Nazarene Word-Action Sunday School curriculum, TOTAL youth ministry curriculum, and Youth Missions Education curriculum.

Favorite Scripture Passage: Ephesians 4:11-16