Introducing Our Course
Course Instructors
The instructors for this course come from a variety of religious communities and are all active practitioners in the discipline for which they are presenting in this course. Some work in ministerial settings, others are in private practice in mental and spiritual health environments. Each instructor brings years of experience and insight to their presentation in this course, addressing the challenges of contemporary ministry in a complex, emergent landscape of ministry today. When possible, we have linked you to their work for further investigation. Their wisdom will guide you in discerning the dynamic thresholds at which you stand, and equip you with tools to cross them with integrity and wisdom.
Onur Bakiner, Ph.D., MSC
Onur Bakiner serves as Professor of Political Science and Director of the Technology Ethics Initiative at Seattle University.
Edward Donalson III, D.Min.
Rt. Rev. Edward Donalson III is a scholar, bishop, and public theologian. He is Associate Teaching Professor at Seattle University and Senior Pastor of Kingdom Family Worship Center International.
Grace Duddy Pomroy
Grace Duddy Pomroy is a speaker, financial educator, and stewardship leader. She serves as the Director of the Stewardship Leaders Program at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Laurie Pound Feille
Rev. Dr. Laurie Pound Feille is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). She is the founder and co-facilitator of Disciples Public Presence.
Satya Jaech, MA
Satya Jaech is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Spiritual Director.
Luke Lavin, Ph.D.
Luke Lavin is Assistant Vice President for University Ministry, Seattle University.
Kira Mauseth, Ph.D.
Kira Mauseth is a Teaching Professor at Seattle University, a practicing clinical psychologist, and serves as a co-lead for the Behavioral Health Strike Team for the WA State Department of Health.
Kara Markell, D.Min.
Rev. Dr. Kara Markell serves as the Assistant Director at the Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement at Seattle University.
Ben Olson
Ben Olson is a pioneer in AI Ethics and founder of Interintelligence. He co-founded the Technology for Religious Empowerment initiative at Microsoft.
Erik Samuelson, M.Div, MA, PCC
Erik Samuelson is a leadership, vocation, transition, and transformation coach who works with individuals, teams, companies, churches, non-profits, and educational institutions.
Courtney Stange Tregear, M.Div, D.Min
Courtney Stange Tregear is the President and CEO of Disciples Church Extension Fund.
Michael Trice, Ph.D., EMBA
Michael Reid Trice is a Spehar-Halligan Professor and Executive Director at the Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement at Seattle University.
This course was created by the Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement (CEIE) at Seattle University. Introducing the team that brought this course to life: Rev. Dr. Michael Reid Trice, Rev. Dr. Kara Markell, Jean Schuler, Sofia Sayabalian, Jessica Cattle and Yasmin Brandt.