Faculty

Dr. Willie C. Dishon
wdishon@mvnu.edu
877-431-9610 ext. 6012

Graduate and Professional Studies Chaplaincy

Education:

• D.Min, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA, 2002
• M.Div, Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City MO, 1969
• B.A., Olivet Nazarene University, Kankakee, IL, 1964

Professional Experience:

• Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Assistant to the Chaplain for Graduate and Professional Studies, 2004 to present
• Assistant Professor of Religion, Assistant to the Chaplain for Graduate and Professional Studies, 2002-2004
• Senior Pastor, Northwest Church of the Nazarene, Houston, TX., 1987-2001
• Senior Pastor, Lake Avenue Church of the Nazarene (now Grace Point Church of the Nazarene), Fort Wayne, IN., 1983-1987
• Senior Pastor, Kansas City Central Church of the Nazarene, Lenexa, KS., 1976-1983
• Senior Pastor, Regents Park Church of the Nazarene, Johannesburg, South Africa., 1971-1976
• Pastor, First Church of the Nazarene, Port Arthur, TX., 1969-1971
• Minister of Youth, Lake Avenue Church of the Nazarene, Fort Wayne, IN., 1964-1965

Professional Organizations:

• Association of Professional Chaplains
• Wesley Theological Society

Awards and Recognition:

• Distinguished Service Award, 2001, Houston District Church of the Nazarene
• Timothy Award, 2001, Northwest Church of the Nazarene, Houston
• Distinguished Service Award, 1997, Northwest Church of the Nazarene, Houston
• Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, 1964

Published Works and Presentations:

• A Strategy for Renewal Through Lay Ministry, unpublished doctoral ministry focus paper.
• Devotional articles for the Come Ye Apart, a quarterly publication of the Church of the Nazarene.
• Lectures on Pastoral Ministry and Church Growth, Nazarene Bible College, South Africa.
• Seminars/Workshops on Pastoral Ministry and Church Growth, Kansas City.
• Speaker, Youth in Mission Tour, 1974.

Favorite Scripture Verses:

Philippians 3:10-12

Something You Didn't Know about Me:

• I enjoy finish carpentry and building.
• I am an avid reader.