Faculty

Dr. Willie C. Dishon
wdishon@mvnu.edu
877-431-9610 ext. 6012

Adult and Graduate Studies Chaplaincy

Education:
D.Min, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA, 2002
M.Div, Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City MO, 1969
B.A., Olivet Nazarene University, Kankakee, IL,
1964

Professional Experience:
Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Assistant to the Chaplain for Adult and Graduate Studies, 2004 to present
Assistant Professor of Religion, Assistant to the Chaplain for Adult and Graduate Studies, 2002-2004
Senior Pastor, Northwest Church of the Nazarene, Houston, TX., 1987-2001
Senior Pastor, Lake Avenue Church of the Nazarene (now Grace Point Church of the Nazarene), Fort Wayne, IN., 1983-1987
Senior Pastor, Kansas City Central Church of the Nazarene, Lenexa, KS., 1976-1983
Senior Pastor, Regents Park Church of the Nazarene, Johannesburg, South Africa., 1971-1976
Pastor, First Church of the Nazarene, Port Arthur, TX., 1969-1971
Minister of Youth, Lake Avenue Church of the Nazarene, Fort Wayne, IN., 1964-1965

Professional Organizations:
Association of Professional Chaplains
Wesley Theological Society

Awards and Recognition:
Distinguished Service Award, 2001, Houston District Church of the Nazarene
Timothy Award, 2001, Northwest Church of the Nazarene, Houston
Distinguished Service Award, 1997, Northwest Church of the Nazarene, Houston
Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, 1964

Published Works and Presentations:
A Strategy for Renewal Through Lay Ministry, unpublished doctoral ministry focus paper.
Devotional articles for the Come Ye Apart, a quarterly publication of the Church of the Nazarene.
Lectures on Pastoral Ministry and Church Growth, Nazarene Bible College, South Africa.
Seminars/Workshops on Pastoral Ministry and Church Growth, Kansas City.
Speaker, Youth in Mission Tour, 1974.

Favorite Scripture Verses:
Philippians 3:10-12

Something You Didn't Know about Me:
I enjoy finish carpentry and building.
I am an avid reader.