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ANSR Conference 2020
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Featuring
Dr. David Eagle
Keynote Speaker
Dr. David Eagle (www.davideagle.org) is an Associate in Research at the Center for Health Policy and Inequalities Research at Duke University (www.dukechpir.org), and the Duke Global Health Institute (https://divinity.duke.edu/
Dr. Joel Thiessen
Speaker
Dr. Joel Thiessen is a professor of sociology at Ambrose University (https://ambrose.edu/profile/
Presenters and Facilitators
Dr. Rich Houseal
Dr. Rich Houseal is the director of Research Services for the Church of the Nazarene.
While much of his research and writing is about the Church of the Nazarene, he is also involved in several interfaith studies and organizations. Rich was a co-editor of the 2010 U.S. Religion Census and he is currently working on the 2020 edition of the study.
Rich currently serves on the executive board of the Religious Research Association (RRA), and as the secretary/treasurer of the Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies.
While much of his research and writing is about the Church of the Nazarene, he is also involved in several interfaith studies and organizations. Rich was a co-editor of the 2010 U.S. Religion Census and he is currently working on the 2020 edition of the study.
Rich currently serves on the executive board of the Religious Research Association (RRA), and as the secretary/treasurer of the Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies.
Dr. Stan Rodes
Stan Rodes serves as Global Clergy Development Administrative Director for the Church of the Nazarene. His role is to guide the preparation, resourcing, and support of Nazarene clergy in partnership with Nazarene leaders around the world.
He is an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene and served previously as assistant district superintendent on the Intermountain District following 24 years as pastor to congregations in Corpus Christi, Texas, Greeley, Colorado, and Ontario, Oregon.
He is a graduate of Northwest Nazarene University, Nazarene Theological Seminary (M.Div.), and The University of Manchester, England (Ph.D., Historical Theology). Stan enjoys motorcycling, cycling, golf, writing, and exploring family history. He and his wife, Cindy, have two married children and four grandchildren.
He is an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene and served previously as assistant district superintendent on the Intermountain District following 24 years as pastor to congregations in Corpus Christi, Texas, Greeley, Colorado, and Ontario, Oregon.
He is a graduate of Northwest Nazarene University, Nazarene Theological Seminary (M.Div.), and The University of Manchester, England (Ph.D., Historical Theology). Stan enjoys motorcycling, cycling, golf, writing, and exploring family history. He and his wife, Cindy, have two married children and four grandchildren.
Conference Details
Location: The conference sessions will be held at the Bell Cultural Events Center on the Campus of MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe KS.
Housing will be in the dorms at MidAmerica Nazarene University. All beds are twin size. Cost is $30 per night. Linens and towels are included in the cost. Click Register Now for more details.
Meals are available for an additional cost. Click Register Now for more details.
Schedule information is available via PDF by clicking here.
Cost: Attendance is Free, but we ask that you Register so we can have adequate seating.
Association of Nazarene Sociologists and Researchers (ANSR)
ANSR is an organization of sociologists, researchers, educators, pastors, lay-ministers, and other professionals interested in understanding the structure, function, and processes of the church, as well as its role in society. We are a close-knit group that values fellowship, mutual encouragement, and prayer support. Participation in ANSR is open to anyone interested in furthering informed ministry, through sociology and research. The goal of the association is to generate sociological research which will assist the Nazarene denomination in its God-ordained mission.
ANSR is sponsored by Research Services, Church of the Nazarene Global Ministry Center
Dr. Rich Houseal, Director
ANSR Founder: Dr. Bill M. Sullivan; Chair Emeritus: Dr. Jon Johnston
Executive Board: Dr. Ron Benefiel, Professor Bo Cassell, Dr. Kenneth Crow, Dr. Jamie Gates, Dr. Rich Houseal, Dr. Dale Jones, Deb Sullivan King, Dr. Adrianne Showalter Matlock, and Dr. Joel Thiessen
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