Dr. Doug VanNest
Professor of Pastoral Practics, Coordinator of Church Ministries and CMP Programs
Contact Information
School of Christian MinistrySchool Dean
740-392-6868 Ext. 3611Email Dr. VanNest
In The News
Traditional and GPS Commencement Ceremonies Honor MVNU Class of 2018
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University honored this year’s 522 graduates on Saturday, May 5. The traditional commencement ceremony was held in the morning where 245 degrees were conferred. The Graduate and Professional Studies ceremony was held in the afternoon when 277 students received their degrees.
Professional Experience:
- Professor of Pastoral Practics, Coordinator of Church Ministries and CMP Programs, School Dean 2018-Present
- Professor of Pastoral Ministry, Mount Vernon Nazarene University 2016-2018
- District Superintendent, Southwestern Ohio District Church of the Nazarene 2007-2016
- Pastor, West Carrollton Church of the Nazarene, West Carrollton, OH 2005-2007
- Pastor, Trenton Church of the Nazarene, Trenton, OH 1999-2005
- Pastor, Fairfax Church of the Nazarene, Cincinnati, OH 1992-1999
- Pastor, Price Hill Church of the Nazarene, Cincinnati, OH 1991-1992
- Pastor, Scranton Free Methodist Church, Scranton, KS 1988-1990
Published Works & Presentations:
- Doctor of Ministry Project: Words of Grace: Preaching for Spiritual Formation
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Education:
- D.Min. United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio
- M.Div. Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City, Missouri
- B.A. in Religion, MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, Kansas