About

Wendell Loewen, D. Min.

Associate Professor of Youth, Church & Culture

Email: Wendelll@tabor.edu
Phone: 620-947-3121, ext 1071
Department: Bible, Religion & Philosophy

Biography:

Wendell’s goal as a teacher is to make sure students clearly see his faith in his teaching and in him as a person. He wants to help students wrestle with life and the world through the lens of Christ.

From the time students come as freshmen to when they leave as seniors, Wendell sees many of them come alive intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually, and that’s why he teaches at Tabor—he wants to be a part of growing God’s kingdom.

Wendell and his wife, Shelly, live in Hillsboro and are members of Parkview Mennonite Brethren Church. They have three children: Taylor, Peyton, and Preston.

Courses

  • The Church and Its Mission
  • Spiritual Formation
  • Discipleship & Evangelism
  • Youth Ministry I & II
  • Christian Education in the Church
  • Communication in the Church
  • Conflict & Reconciliation
  • Ministry Discernment Seminar
  • Field Education/Practicum
  • Bible in the Modern World

Credentials

  • Numerous articles and reviews published in Direction journal, the Christian Leader, and With Magazine
  • Contributed to the book Building Together: Developing Your Blueprint for Congregational Youth Ministry (Faith and Life, 2001)
  • Currently completing a youth ministry book, Out of the Box and Into the Reign: Grounding Youth Ministry in God’s Story

Education

  • D.Min.—Fuller Theological Seminary (2005)
  • M.Div.—Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary (1992)
  • B.A.—Fresno Pacific University (1987)