Randy Keeler's CV
Randall S. KeelerAssociate Professor of Religion
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- FAX: 419-358-3323
keelerr@bluffton.edu
Born: 27 May 1958
Married: 1979, to Karen Joan Simmons
Children: Matthew Randall (1984), Philip Richard (1987), Andrew John (1989), Brianna Ruth (1999)
Church Membership: St. John Mennonite, Pandora, Ohio
Education
Fuller Theological Seminary, Doctor of Ministry Candidate
Eastern Mennonite Seminary, M.Div., 1986
Bluffton College, B.A. 1980
Academic Positions
Bluffton University, Instructor in Youth Ministry, 1991-2003; Assistant Professor of Religion, 2003-present
Quakertown Christian School, Middle School Bible Teacher, 1988-1989
Ecclesial Positions
Bluffton University, Campus Pastor, 1991-2006
St. John Mennonite Church, Elder, 2000-2003
Central District Conference, Nurture Commission, 1993-1999
Franconia Conference, Associate Nurture Secretary, 1989-1991
Eastern District Conference, Youth Minister, 1986-1991
Camp Men-O-Lan, Program Director, 1986-1989
Commission on Education, General Conference Mennonite Church, 1989-1991
Bluffton College, Board of Trustees Member, 1989-1991.
Eastern Pennsylvania Mediation Service, Board Member, 1987-1991
Zion Mennonite Church, Student Pastor, June-August, 1985
Waynesboro Church of the Brethren, Youth Director, 1983-1985
Mennonite Voluntary Service, Boys' Club of Fresno Extension Coordinator, 1981-1983
Publications: Essays in Books
"Young Adults and War: The Burdening of a Generation," in Weathering the Storm: Christian Pacifist Responses to War, Janzen, Susan, ed., Newton, Kansas: Faith and Life Press, 1991.
"Effects of an Anabaptist Approach to Youth Ministry," in the Work of Jesus Christ in Anabaptist Perspective, Biesecker, Gerald, and Epp Weaver, Alain, ed. Telford, PA: Cascadia Publishing House, 2007.
Publications: Articles
"The Challenge of Our Roots," Reaching and Discipling Newsletter 3,4 (Fall, 2006).
"Perspectives on the Bible," With 40, No. 2 (March-April, 2005): 110-11.
"Developmental Theory and Ministry to College Youth," Direction 31, No. 2 (Fall, 2002): 186-193.
Academic Presentations
"Anabaptist Youth Ministry," with Michele Hershberger,
Church Leadership Conference. Hesston College, Hesston, Kansas, Oct. 26-29, 2006.
"A Theological Critique of Mennonite Youth Ministry in the Last 120 Years,"
Youth Ministry Symposium, Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Elkhart, Indiana, March 2006.
"Considerations for an Anabaptist Understanding of Youth Ministry,"
Bluffton University Colloquium Presentation, Bluffton, Ohio, March, 2006.
"Effects of an Anabaptist Theology on Youth Ministry,"
Association of Youth Ministry Educators Conference, Rochester, Minnesota, October, 2005.
"Peer Spiritual Mentoring as a Vehicle for Ministry Discernment by University Students,"
Culture of Call Conference, Goshen College, October, 2005.
"A Peaceable Pedagogy for the Training of Youth Ministry Professionals,"
Teaching Peace Conference, Bluffton College, May, 2004.
"The Spiritual Development of Young Adults,"
School For Leadership Training, Eastern Mennonite Seminary, January, 2002.
Congregational and Wider Church Presentations
Sermon, Trenton Mennonite Church, Trenton, Ohio, April 15, 2007.
Sermon, "Don't Get Too Comfortable." Grace Mennonite Church, Pandora, Ohio, February 11, 2007.
Sermon, "Fixated on Jesus." Holly Grove Mennonite Church, Westover, Maryland, Jan. 28, 2007.
Sermon, "Rick it, Confess it, Go for it!" Bethel Mennonite Church, West Liberty, Ohio, July 30, 2006.
Sermon, St. John Mennonite Church, Pandora, Ohio, June 25, 2006
"Open Conversation Regarding Youth Ministry," with Breanda Sawatzky
Paetkau, Central District conference meeting. Bluffton University. June 23, 2006.
Sermon, "Proclaiming Truth," West Clinton Mennonite Church, Waueson, Ohio, April 2, 2006.
Sermons, "God revealed...through Creation and Jesus" and "God Revealed...through Our Lives." St. John Mennonite Church, Pandora, Ohio. February 19 and 26, 2006
"Fanning the Flame" and "The Changing Face of Adolescence," Fall Youth Leadership Retreat. Spruce Lake Retreat Center, Canadensis, PA, Nov. 18-20, 2005.
"Encountering Christ," Fall high school retreat. Camp Luz, Kidron Ohio, Nov. 11-13, 2005.
Sermon, Lima Mennonite Church, Lima, Ohio, July 17, 2005.
Bluffton University Institutional Service
Cross-cultural Education Committee, 2006-present.
Chapel presentation, "The Kingdom of God is Here...and Available!" September 13, 2007.
Wellness component general education task force, 2006-2007
Strategic Planning Task Force, Church and Community Workgroup, 2005-2006