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    Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christian comprehensive university of The Wesleyan Church. The University was founded in 1920 as Marion College and is committed to liberal arts and professional education.

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    Indiana Wesleyan University offers over 280 academic programs, certificates and endorsements in business, technology, education, science, ministry, nursing and more. We offer program options online, on campus in Marion, IN, and at our onsite regional centers in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.

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    Whether your intent is to complete an associate degree, finish your bachelor's degree, prepare for special education licensure, enter the world of higher learning with a master's degree, pursue a doctoral degree, or earn one of our many certificates, our education programs are designed specifically for your busy lifestyle.

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Our Alumni

School of Theology and Ministry alumni are using their education from Indiana Wesleyan University and changing the world. Here are some of our recent alumni and where they are serving.

Recent Graduates

Gabby Engle

Director of Social Enterprise & Innovation
Mosaic CCDA
Benton Harbor, Michigan

Zach McConnell

Youth Pastor
Linwood Wesleyan Church
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Megan Swan '15

Discipleship Pastor
Deep Water Church
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Nathan Moore '15

Campus Pastor
Heartland Church
Indianapolis, IN

Al ('17) & Zach Miller ('15)

Lead & Executive Pastors
Starting Line Church
Cleveland, OH

Dylan Roderick ('17)

Student Ministries Pastor
Victory Highway Wesleyan Church
Painted Post, NY

Alana Harrington ('17)

Kids & Students Pastor
Bethany Wesleyan Church
Cherryville, PA

 

IWU Graduates With a Major In Children's Ministry

Darby George

Director of Children's Curriculum
Willow Creek Community Church
South Barrington, Illinois

Becca Shaffer

Assistant Professor
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio

Lynn Howard

Children's Minister
Grace United Methodist Church
Birmingham, Alabama

Amber Davies Blake, Children's Pastor, Bethel Nazarene Church, Bethel, OH

Kayla Knox, Children's Pastor, Lakeview Wesleyan Church, Marion, IN

Mallory Wood, Assistant Children's Pastor, All Shores Wesleyan Church, Spring Lake, MI

Michaela Mellinger, Director of Children's Ministry, First Church of God, Findley, OH

Ashley Bucher, Children's Ministry Director, Valley Brook Community Church, Elgin, IL

Heather Schultz, Lead Teacher at Bethany Montessori Children's Home, Rapid City, SD

Melissa Beals, Elementary School Teacher, Allen Elementary School, Marion, IN

Katy Nelson Sundean, Elementary Pastor, Plum Creek Church, Castle Rock, CO

Hannah Herrington, Children's Director, New Life Church, Kokomo, IN

Andy Burdick, Youth Minister, Heartland Community Church, Lafayette, IN

IWU Graduates With a Major in Christian Education

Elizabeth Collins

Middle School Pastor
College Wesleyan Church
Marion, Indiana

Dave Riddell

Director of Advancement and Communications
Colgate Rochester Divinity School
Rochester, New York

Jeremy Bundren

Pastor
Oak Grove Baptist Church
Pocahontas, Arkansas

Ryan Frank, CEO and Founder of KidMin

Jenny Caddy Ortman, Director of Curriculum, The Salvation Army College of Officer Training

Rachel South Plattner, Kids Director, Life Point Church, Quincy, IL

Andrea Arrington, Lead Pastor, Thornridge Community Church, Levittown, PA

Angie Young, Children's Ministry Director, Cypress Wesleyan Church, Columbus, OH

Kayleigh Marie, Resident Director, Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA

Amy Garrington Rozko, Co-lead Pastor, Church of the Resurrection, Canton, OH

Jeremy Bundren, Pastor, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Pocahontas, AR

Claire Ellis, Family Ministry Pastor, Waterline Church, Fishers, IN

Louisa Bingham, Children's Ministry Director, McGrawsville United Methodist Church, Peru, IN

Jenni Fogt, Youth Director, First United Methodist Church, Salisbury, NC

Ryan Scull, Therapist, Hopebridge, Indianapolis, IN

Shirley Saddler, Children's Ministry Director, Hanfield United Methodist Church, Marion, IN

Mary Beth Nolen, Director of Children's Ministries, Brookville Road Community Church, Indianapolis, IN

Zach Coffin, Director of NextGen Ministries, Wesleyan Church International Headquarters, Fishers, IN

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