CHAPEL SERVICES: The motto of Westmont College is “Christ holding preeminence.” Believing that the worship of God is at the heart of all that we are and all that we do, the chapel services bring the Westmont community together three times a week to love and glorify God through prayer, music and teac…
Upon accepting his call to the ministry in 1972, Dr. Hubbard began studying at the Southern California Bible College and Seminary. He received his Bachelor of Arts and his Bachelor of Theology Degrees on May 17, 1979. He then went on to acquire his Master of Arts in Religion on May 2, 1994, and his Doctor of Philosophy in Religion on May 1, 1995. In October 1982, Dr. Hubbard, along with his wife Rev. Jerri Hubbard, accepted the position of Pastor of the First Baptist Church (later renamed Inner City Baptist Church) in downtown San Diego, California. Instrumental for many years in bringing the homeless and destitute if the inner city area to Christ, Dr. Hubbard envisioned his ministry to be a mainstay in downtown San Diego.
Upon accepting his call to the ministry in 1972, Dr. Hubbard began studying at the Southern California Bible College and Seminary. He received his Bachelor of Arts and his Bachelor of Theology Degrees on May 17, 1979. He then went on to acquire his Master of Arts in Religion on May 2, 1994, and his Doctor of Philosophy in Religion on May 1, 1995. In October 1982, Dr. Hubbard, along with his wife Rev. Jerri Hubbard, accepted the position of Pastor of the First Baptist Church (later renamed Inner City Baptist Church) in downtown San Diego, California. Instrumental for many years in bringing the homeless and destitute if the inner city area to Christ, Dr. Hubbard envisioned his ministry to be a mainstay in downtown San Diego.
Upon accepting his call to the ministry in 1972, Dr. Hubbard began studying at the Southern California Bible College and Seminary. He received his Bachelor of Arts and his Bachelor of Theology Degrees on May 17, 1979. He then went on to acquire his Master of Arts in Religion on May 2, 1994, and his Doctor of Philosophy in Religion on May 1, 1995. In October 1982, Dr. Hubbard, along with his wife Rev. Jerri Hubbard, accepted the position of Pastor of the First Baptist Church (later renamed Inner City Baptist Church) in downtown San Diego, California. Instrumental for many years in bringing the homeless and destitute if the inner city area to Christ, Dr. Hubbard envisioned his ministry to be a mainstay in downtown San Diego.
The Office of the Academic Dean, along with the faculty of Westmont, celebrate the achievements of the graduating class. Each academic department extends their highest honors to outstanding seniors in their discipline who have achieved academic excellence.
Upon accepting his call to the ministry in 1972, Dr. Hubbard began studying at the Southern California Bible College and Seminary. He received his Bachelor of Arts and his Bachelor of Theology Degrees on May 17, 1979. He then went on to acquire his Master of Arts in Religion on May 2, 1994, and his Doctor of Philosophy in Religion on May 1, 1995. In October 1982, Dr. Hubbard, along with his wife Rev. Jerri Hubbard, accepted the position of Pastor of the First Baptist Church (later renamed Inner City Baptist Church) in downtown San Diego, California. Instrumental for many years in bringing the homeless and destitute if the inner city area to Christ, Dr. Hubbard envisioned his ministry to be a mainstay in downtown San Diego.
Upon accepting his call to the ministry in 1972, Dr. Hubbard began studying at the Southern California Bible College and Seminary. He received his Bachelor of Arts and his Bachelor of Theology Degrees on May 17, 1979. He then went on to acquire his Master of Arts in Religion on May 2, 1994, and his Doctor of Philosophy in Religion on May 1, 1995. In October 1982, Dr. Hubbard, along with his wife Rev. Jerri Hubbard, accepted the position of Pastor of the First Baptist Church (later renamed Inner City Baptist Church) in downtown San Diego, California. Instrumental for many years in bringing the homeless and destitute if the inner city area to Christ, Dr. Hubbard envisioned his ministry to be a mainstay in downtown San Diego.
Upon accepting his call to the ministry in 1972, Dr. Hubbard began studying at the Southern California Bible College and Seminary. He received his Bachelor of Arts and his Bachelor of Theology Degrees on May 17, 1979. He then went on to acquire his Master of Arts in Religion on May 2, 1994, and his Doctor of Philosophy in Religion on May 1, 1995. In October 1982, Dr. Hubbard, along with his wife Rev. Jerri Hubbard, accepted the position of Pastor of the First Baptist Church (later renamed Inner City Baptist Church) in downtown San Diego, California. Instrumental for many years in bringing the homeless and destitute if the inner city area to Christ, Dr. Hubbard envisioned his ministry to be a mainstay in downtown San Diego.
Doug’s doctoral work, at the State University of New York/Buffalo, was in the history of ideas, which he takes as license to read any book with an interesting idea in it. His primary interests are in social and religious history, theology, social theory and psychology. He spends his spare time in conversation with the nearby Klamath Indian and ranching communities. He loves exploring with his students the special problems and opportunities that come with growing up in a conservative Christian church, about which, as a pastor’s son, he has some personal knowledge. He has a deep fascination with Jesus, who he suspects is a much more unsettling, mysterious and radical figure than the churches usually give him credit for.
Doug’s doctoral work, at the State University of New York/Buffalo, was in the history of ideas, which he takes as license to read any book with an interesting idea in it. His primary interests are in social and religious history, theology, social theory and psychology. He spends his spare time in conversation with the nearby Klamath Indian and ranching communities. He loves exploring with his students the special problems and opportunities that come with growing up in a conservative Christian church, about which, as a pastor’s son, he has some personal knowledge. He has a deep fascination with Jesus, who he suspects is a much more unsettling, mysterious and radical figure than the churches usually give him credit for.
Upon accepting his call to the ministry in 1972, Dr. Hubbard began studying at the Southern California Bible College and Seminary. He received his Bachelor of Arts and his Bachelor of Theology Degrees on May 17, 1979. He then went on to acquire his Master of Arts in Religion on May 2, 1994, and his Doctor of Philosophy in Religion on May 1, 1995. In October 1982, Dr. Hubbard, along with his wife Rev. Jerri Hubbard, accepted the position of Pastor of the First Baptist Church (later renamed Inner City Baptist Church) in downtown San Diego, California. Instrumental for many years in bringing the homeless and destitute if the inner city area to Christ, Dr. Hubbard envisioned his ministry to be a mainstay in downtown San Diego.
The author of four books and a much sought-after public speaker, Skinner began his ministry career in the mid-1960s with evangelistic crusades in New York City's Harlem, where he grew up. He had opportunities to speak to and influence countless individuals, groups, and organizations, ranging from members of Congress to the New York Yankees to officials at IBM Corporation. He also served as chaplain for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. Skinner also worked with poor inner-city youth in Newark, New Jersey, seeking to mature them spiritually while providing technical expertise toward a professional career. Unconcerned about winning popularity contests, Skinner offered a persistent critique of the majority culture, including white evangelicals, challenging his listeners to address issues of racial and social injustice. But those who knew him best agree that he was, first and foremost, an evangelist who sought to introduce unbelievers to Christ and to challenge believers to obedience. Skinner passed in 1994
Upon accepting his call to the ministry in 1972, Dr. Hubbard began studying at the Southern California Bible College and Seminary. He received his Bachelor of Arts and his Bachelor of Theology Degrees on May 17, 1979. He then went on to acquire his Master of Arts in Religion on May 2, 1994, and his Doctor of Philosophy in Religion on May 1, 1995. In October 1982, Dr. Hubbard, along with his wife Rev. Jerri Hubbard, accepted the position of Pastor of the First Baptist Church (later renamed Inner City Baptist Church) in downtown San Diego, California. Instrumental for many years in bringing the homeless and destitute if the inner city area to Christ, Dr. Hubbard envisioned his ministry to be a mainstay in downtown San Diego.
John Hess earned his Ph.D at USC, MS at Indiana University and BA at Wheaton College in Ill. Jon served as VP and Dean of Students at Westmont College from ’73-’89. From ’89-’99 he focused on executive coaching with focus on intensive life management groups. John Hess is the founder and principle consultant for Burgess & Co. His professional background includes being Senior VP at Westmont; extensive personal executive coaching with CEO’s; and forming and leading small, intensive life-management groups with a spiritual focus. He currently serves as Vice President of Capital Commerce Group, a small investment banking firm in Santa Barbara. For the past three years he has worked with The Executive Committee (TEC), the premier CEO development organization with over 6,000 members throughout the United States and Canada.
Dr. David Winter was the president and guiding force of Westmont College for 25 years, retiring in 2006. Under his leadership, Westmont has become both a superb Christian liberal arts college and one of the nation's leading undergraduate institutions, based on the findings of such respected organizations as the Carnegie Foundation, U.S. News and World Report and the Templeton Foundation. While president of Westmont, he was named among the 100 most effective college leaders in the U.S. based on a study funded by the Exxon Foundation. He was also a recipient of one of five President Leadership Awards and grants given nationally by the Knight Foundation.
Bart Tarman spent 18 years at Westmont as Westmont’s Chaplain, after working on Young Life staff in Denver and serving as associate pastor at El Montecito Presbyterian Church. He lives in Washington, D.C., where he and his wife, Linda, minister to members of Congress. He has been associated with the National Prayer Breakfast for more than 30 years. An ordained Presbyterian minister, he graduated from Fuller Theological Seminary and the University of Denver. The Tarmans have three children and four grandchildren.
Upon accepting his call to the ministry in 1972, Dr. Hubbard began studying at the Southern California Bible College and Seminary. He received his Bachelor of Arts and his Bachelor of Theology Degrees on May 17, 1979. He then went on to acquire his Master of Arts in Religion on May 2, 1994, and his Doctor of Philosophy in Religion on May 1, 1995. In October 1982, Dr. Hubbard, along with his wife Rev. Jerri Hubbard, accepted the position of Pastor of the First Baptist Church (later renamed Inner City Baptist Church) in downtown San Diego, California. Instrumental for many years in bringing the homeless and destitute if the inner city area to Christ, Dr. Hubbard envisioned his ministry to be a mainstay in downtown San Diego.
Upon accepting his call to the ministry in 1972, Dr. Hubbard began studying at the Southern California Bible College and Seminary. He received his Bachelor of Arts and his Bachelor of Theology Degrees on May 17, 1979. He then went on to acquire his Master of Arts in Religion on May 2, 1994, and his Doctor of Philosophy in Religion on May 1, 1995. In October 1982, Dr. Hubbard, along with his wife Rev. Jerri Hubbard, accepted the position of Pastor of the First Baptist Church (later renamed Inner City Baptist Church) in downtown San Diego, California. Instrumental for many years in bringing the homeless and destitute if the inner city area to Christ, Dr. Hubbard envisioned his ministry to be a mainstay in downtown San Diego.
Dean Hirsch is the global ambassador for World Vision. Hirsch who was WVI president from 1996 through September 2009, is now charged with representing the organisation at various meetings, events and other engagements. He represents the president and the partnership on internal boards and with UN agencies, governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and major donors.Hirsch holds a master of science degree from Indiana State University and a bachelor of arts and an honorary doctorate from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. He was also awarded honorary doctorates from Pepperdine University (2006), Eastern University of Pennsylvania (2001) and Myongji University in Seoul, Korea (1999). Prior to his appointment as WVI president in 1996, Hirsch served as chief operating officer, vice president for development and vice president for relief operations. He joined World Vision in 1976 as manager of computer operations.
Bart Tarman spent 18 years at Westmont as Westmont’s Chaplain, after working on Young Life staff in Denver and serving as associate pastor at El Montecito Presbyterian Church. He lives in Washington, D.C., where he and his wife, Linda, minister to members of Congress. He has been associated with the National Prayer Breakfast for more than 30 years. An ordained Presbyterian minister, he graduated from Fuller Theological Seminary and the University of Denver. The Tarmans have three children and four grandchildren
Bart Tarman spent 18 years at Westmont as Westmont’s Chaplain, after working on Young Life staff in Denver and serving as associate pastor at El Montecito Presbyterian Church. He lives in Washington, D.C., where he and his wife, Linda, minister to members of Congress. He has been associated with the National Prayer Breakfast for more than 30 years. An ordained Presbyterian minister, he graduated from Fuller Theological Seminary and the University of Denver. The Tarmans have three children and four grandchildren
Jonathan Wilson, BA, MCS, PHD, is the author of the award-winning book, Why Church Matters: Worship, Ministry, and Mission in Practice; God So Loved the World: A Christology for Disciples; and Gospel Virtues: Practicing Faith, Hope, and Love in Uncertain Times. He is Pioneer McDonald Professor of Theology at Carey Theological College. Prior to his recent return to Vancouver (where began graduate studies and where he met his wife, Marti), he taught at Westmont College and Acadia Divinity College
Bart Tarman spent 18 years at Westmont as Westmont’s Chaplain, after working on Young Life staff in Denver and serving as associate pastor at El Montecito Presbyterian Church. He lives in Washington, D.C., where he and his wife, Linda, minister to members of Congress. He has been associated with the National Prayer Breakfast for more than 30 years. An ordained Presbyterian minister, he graduated from Fuller Theological Seminary and the University of Denver. The Tarmans have three children and four grandchildren