Rod Casey

Having served as a local church pastor, Rod has a passion to use his experiences to help navigate the challenges of next generation ministry leaders. He believes that theology matters. In addition to leading the Theological Education Initiative, he teaches preaching as an adjunct professor at A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary and Bethel Theological Seminary. His wife, …

Bellyn Whitteker

As the liaison between students and instructors, Bellyn ensures that teaching materials and participant materials are available. She is sometimes referred to as a 'Jill of all trades,' as she has several skills including teaching, maintaining websites, creating events, researching, and writing. She holds an A.A. from Central Christian College of Kansas, a B.S.ed from Lincoln …

Bill Lautenschlager

Bill is currently our resident seminarian and oversees the website and social media. He is pursuing a master's of theology from Northern Seminary and has a bachelor's in Education from Mizzou. He previously worked in campus ministry in Columbia and in Pittsburgh, PA. He enjoys reading, running, and and discussing theological topics.