Speaker's Bureau

As part of our commitment to the local church, the Church Relations Office maintains a Speakers’ Bureau. The folks below are seasoned, thoughtful and articulate preachers, many with pastoral experience, who enjoy the chance to share God’s Word with area churches. The cost to your church is just $75—the Church Relations Office will pick up all the transportation costs. Please contact the Church Relations Office if you’re interested in a particular speaker or would like our help in finding the right guest speaker for your church.

	Jonathan P. Case Professor of Theology Areas of Expertise: Contemporary Protestant Theology, World Religions & New Religious Movements, Understanding Digital Culture Contact Info:Jonathan.Case@Houghton.edu/ 585.567.9601
	Richard Eckley Professor of Theology Areas of Expertise:The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit; Roman Catholic / Evangelical Convergences, Contemporary Question of God; Pastoral Issues relating to Church & Society Contact Info:Richard.Eckley@Houghton.edu/ 585-567-9469
	Douglas Gaerte Professor of Communication, Chair of the Communication Department Areas of Expertise: Public Address, Propaganda, Political Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Relational and family/marital communication, Drama in the church Contact Info:Douglas.Gaerte@Houghton.edu / 585-567-9462
	Richard Halberg Professor of Business, Certified Financial Planning professional Areas of Expertise:Investment Management, Financial Planning, Personal Finances, Biblical Perspectives on Money & Wealth Contact Info:Richard.Halberg@Houghton.edu/ 585-567-9447
	Mark Hijleh Associate Dean for Academic Administration, Professor of Music, Director of the Honors program Areas of Expertise:Music Theory & Composition, World Music, Conducting, Music and Culture, Theology of the Arts, Music in Worship, Christian Responses to Postmodernism Contact Info:Mark.Hijleh@Houghton.edu/ 585-567-9315
	Benjamin Lipscomb Associate Professor of Philosophy Areas of Expertise: Biomedical ethics, Just war and pacifism, Worship and the Christian Year Contact Info:Benjamin.Lipscomb@Houghton.edu585-567-9347
	H. “Skip” Lord Executive Director of Athletics Areas of Expertise:Sports Ministry, Athletics Administration, Missions: Making a long-term impact through short-term teams, Character Education through Sports, Current Issues in Sports, Sportsmanship, Leadership Training, Mentoring Contact Info:Harold.Lord@Houghton.edu/585-567-9645
	Cathy E. Freytag, Ed.D. Area Associate Dean for Education and Physical Education; Professor and Chair, Education Department Areas of Expertise:Inclusive (special needs) Education, Childhood Education, Middle Grades Education, Collaboration Contact Info:Cathy.Freytag@Houghton.edu/ 585-567-9677
	Theodore Murphy Professor of Art Areas of Expertise:All visual art- particularly painting, Watercolor, Drawing, Renaissance and Baroque, Rococo, and 19^thand 20^th European and American art history, The art and history of cinema, Contemporary literature, Artistic human anatomy, Humanities in general , How art speaks to issues facing Christians today, Media studies as it pertains to TV films, Shakespeare, Marguerite Yourcenar, Jonathan Franzen, David Foster Wallace, and Jorge Luis Borges. Contact Info:Ted.Murphy@Houghton.edu/ 585 567 9401
	Meic Pearse Professor of History Areas of Expertise: Church history and history of theology; Apologetics; Christianity and social engagement; ‘clash of civilizations’ /Why the Rest Hates the West; Eastern Europe; Religion and War; Doctrinal and Ethical Issues; Do all religions lead to God? Contact Info:Meic.Pearse@Houghton.edu/ 585-567-9680
	Paul W. Shea Associate Professor of Missions Areas of Expertise:Global Christianity, Global issues, Missionary training and preparation, Theology of missions, Cross cultural adjustment and ministry, Urban ministry, Practical bible study, Local church mission outreach, Islam and religions, General preaching Contact Info:Paul.Shea@Houghton.edu/ 585-567-9454
	J. Michael Walters Professor of Christian Ministry Areas of Expertise:Church Life; Spirituality; Worship; Preaching; Ministerial related topics Contact Info:Michael.Walters@Houghton.edu/ 585-567-9453
	Linda Mills Woolsey Dean of the College, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor of English Areas of Expertise:Nineteenth Century British Literature, Jane Austen, religion and poetry, creative writing and journal-keeping for spiritual growth, Christian liberal arts and higher education, spiritual disciplines, lessons from the lives of women mystics, family history and memory-keeping Contact Info: lindamills.woolsey@houghton.edu / 585-567-9466
	Paul Young Professor and Chair, Psychology Department Areas of Expertise:Drugs and behavior, Brain and behavior Contact Info:Paul.Young@Houghton.edu / 585-567-9308
	Connie Finney Professor of Education Areas of Expertise: Understanding learning and memory, Scripture-based devotional talks, understanding the Mennonite Church Contact Info: Connie.Finney@Houghton.edu
	Mike Jordan Church Relations Areas of Expertise: the role of worship in the local church, preaching and worship building strong relationships between Christians Contact Info: Michael.Jordan@Houghton.edu
	Bill-John Newbrough Associate Professor of Piano Areas of Expertise: sacred and classical piano concerts, worship/devotional concerts Contact Info: William.Newbrough@Houghton.edu
	David Huth Assistant Professor of Visual Communications and Media Arts Areas of Expertise: The use of media arts in the church, film/internet/media and contemporary culture Contact Info: David.Huth@Houghton.edu
	Ndunge Kiiti Professor of Intercultural Studies Areas of Expertise: Human rights and justice issues Contact Info: Ndunge.Kiiti@Houghton.edu