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Reverend Ben Patterson is the Campus Pastor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. Ben served the New Providence Presbyterian Church of New Jersey from 1989 until his appointment as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in 1993. From 1975 to 1989 he was with the Irvine Presbyterian Church of California, of which he was the founding pastor. Ben was also minister of youth and adult education at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church of California. Previous to that he was assistant minister to college students at the First Baptist Church of Pomona, California working with the Claremont Colleges. Ben Patterson earned his bachelor’s degree from La Verne University in 1966 and his master’s of divinity from The American Baptist Seminary of the West in 1972.

Adam S. McHugh is an author, ordained Presbyterian minister, spiritual director, chaplain, speaker, and retreat leader. He is the author of Introverts in the Church: Finding Our Place in an Extroverted Culture (InterVarsity Press, 2009).
Adam has a wide variety of ministry experience, including stints at Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Santa Ana, CA, and Irvine Presbyterian Church in Irvine, CA. He served for 3 years on the staff of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at the Claremont Colleges, as well as for 2 years as a hospice chaplain with Vitas Hospice in Covina, CA. Adam received his spiritual direction certification through the Spirituality Center of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Adam has been published in The Christian Century, The Washington Post, RELEVANT Magazine, Jesus Creed, Ministry Today, Patheos, and the Ooze, and has been featured in USA Today, Psychology Today, and the Huffington Post. He has been a guest on Mars Hill Audio Journal, InterFaith Voices, and Moody Prime Time America, among many other programs.
Hailing originally from Seattle, Adam has a B.A. from Claremont McKenna College and a Masters of Divinity and Masters of Theology in New Testament from Princeton Theological Seminary

Reverend Ben Patterson is the Campus Pastor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. Ben served the New Providence Presbyterian Church of New Jersey from 1989 until his appointment as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in 1993. From 1975 to 1989 he was with the Irvine Presbyterian Church of California, of which he was the founding pastor. Ben was also minister of youth and adult education at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church of California. Previous to that he was assistant minister to college students at the First Baptist Church of Pomona, California working with the Claremont Colleges. Ben Patterson earned his bachelor’s degree from La Verne University in 1966 and his master’s of divinity from The American Baptist Seminary of the West in 1972.

Frank Harrison has been the Chief Executive Officer Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated since May 1994. Mr. Harrison was first employed by Coca Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated in 1977 and served as a Division Sales Manager and as its Vice President. Mr. Harrison has been Chairman of the Board of Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated since December 1996. The company operates in 11 states and had net sales in 2009 of nearly $1.5 billion. Its stated purpose is "To honor God in all we do, to serve others, to pursue excellence, to grow profitably".

Reverend Ben Patterson is the Campus Pastor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. Ben served the New Providence Presbyterian Church of New Jersey from 1989 until his appointment as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in 1993. From 1975 to 1989 he was with the Irvine Presbyterian Church of California, of which he was the founding pastor. Ben was also minister of youth and adult education at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church of California. Previous to that he was assistant minister to college students at the First Baptist Church of Pomona, California working with the Claremont Colleges. Ben Patterson earned his bachelor’s degree from La Verne University in 1966 and his master’s of divinity from The American Baptist Seminary of the West in 1972.

Reverend Ben Patterson is the Campus Pastor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. Ben served the New Providence Presbyterian Church of New Jersey from 1989 until his appointment as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in 1993. From 1975 to 1989 he was with the Irvine Presbyterian Church of California, of which he was the founding pastor. Ben was also minister of youth and adult education at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church of California. Previous to that he was assistant minister to college students at the First Baptist Church of Pomona, California working with the Claremont Colleges. Ben Patterson earned his bachelor’s degree from La Verne University in 1966 and his master’s of divinity from The American Baptist Seminary of the West in 1972.

Professor of Entrepreneurial Finance, David Newton taught at Westmont for 22 years. He is the 2008 National Leavey Foundation winner for Excellence in Private Enterprise Education. Dr. Newtong recently published, “Job Creation: How It Really Works and Why Government Doesn’t Understand It.” He and co-author Andrew Puzder, chief executive officer of CKE Inc., have spoken on CNN, Fox News and talk radio and at Young America’s Foundation, the Reagan Ranch Center, King’s College in New York City, chambers of commerce and venture forums. Dr. Newton is widely published. Besides his seven books he has written over 160 articles and was formerly Contributing Editor at Industry Week Growing Companies (1998-2000) and Entrepreneur (2000-2005).

Linda is a talented and gifted musican and worship leader. An alum of Biola University, Linda led our students in traditional worship from her home countries of Kenya and Uganda. Along with being an inspiring worship leader and musician, Linda is a teacher of chemistry and biology at Whittier Christian School in Los Angeles and is passionate about the arts.

Kelly is currently the Director of Recruiting and Leadership Development for the Free Methodist Church in Southern California, providing strategic planning, pastoral recruiting & training for over 40 Free Methodist churches from Santa Barbara to San Diego. She is greatly energized by the Free Methodist Church’s deep commitment to “walking their talk,” where they serve in multiple ways throughout their communities, reaching diverse populations. Kelly is currently teaching, both at a local Christian high school (teaching Bible and doctrine) and at Westmont College, where she trains students in church and parachurch internships. She also writes articles for Youthworker Journal, YMToday, Fuller Youth Institute, Light & Life Magazine, and contributes to books on youth ministry. Kelly is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara, majoring in English Literature.

Reverend Ben Patterson is the Campus Pastor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. Ben served the New Providence Presbyterian Church of New Jersey from 1989 until his appointment as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in 1993. From 1975 to 1989 he was with the Irvine Presbyterian Church of California, of which he was the founding pastor. Ben was also minister of youth and adult education at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church of California. Previous to that he was assistant minister to college students at the First Baptist Church of Pomona, California working with the Claremont Colleges. Ben Patterson earned his bachelor’s degree from La Verne University in 1966 and his master’s of divinity from The American Baptist Seminary of the West in 1972.

Pam Beebe received her Bachelor in Arts in Education from George Fox University and her Masters in Christian Counseling from Western Evangelical Seminary. Besides being a teacher for 8 years, Pam has also worked on two church staff both in children's ministry and as the Director of Life Recovery as well as being deeply involved in bereavement ministry. 

Pam is married to Gayle Beebe, President of Westmont College, and they have three children, Anna, Elizabeth, and Ricky.

Bruce is an attorney, author, lay pastor, Westmont instructor (1999-2001), director of a social media content portal, co-host of the now defunct cable television series, Christianity 101, and co-host of a radio program that was heard weekly (although weakly) in Central California. Bruce graduated summa cum laude from the University of Redlands with a degree in Theatre Arts. He had a very short-lived career as a standup comic before settling for law school. Bickel has co-authored more than 40 books about the Christian faith, including I’m Fine With God, It’s Christians I Can’t Stand. He and his wife, Cheryl, chaired the Parents Council while their two children attended Westmont, and Bruce now serves on the Westmont Board of Trustees.

Francis is one of the most sought-after youth speakers in California. He has spoken to thousands of young people throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia and can be heard on his radio program, Truth Be Known. He has an outrageous sense of humor, a genuine love for Christ and a commitment to teach straight from the Word of God. He graduated from the Master’s College and Seminary.

Gary W. Moon, former executive vice president/provost and professor of psychology and spirituality at Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta, is the first director of the Martin Family Institute and Dallas Willard Center for Spiritual Formation at Westmont. Moon also serves as director for the Renovaré International Institute for Christian Spiritual Formation and as editor-in-chief for Conversations: A Forum for Authentic Transformation.

Over the years Alice has worked as a Recreation Therapist, developing programs in several retirement homes in the Philadelphia area. She has run pre-school church programs organized and taught Bible Studies and women’s programs and directed educational programs at church. She and her husband have spoken together at Marriage Seminars. In addition she worked for Hospice in Philadelphia, participated in Habitat for Humanity programs in inner cities and mentored and led bible studies for high school girls before coming to Santa Barbara. Alice has just has retired from Santa Barbara County Education having worked for the last twelve years. She also is a California Master Gardener who has developed a Horticultural Therapy Program for Alzheimers/Dementia patients in a local facility. She especially has a heart for parents of adopted children with special needs and families who are caring for parents with dementia.

Reverend Ben Patterson is the Campus Pastor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. Ben served the New Providence Presbyterian Church of New Jersey from 1989 until his appointment as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in 1993. From 1975 to 1989 he was with the Irvine Presbyterian Church of California, of which he was the founding pastor. Ben was also minister of youth and adult education at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church of California. Previous to that he was assistant minister to college students at the First Baptist Church of Pomona, California working with the Claremont Colleges. Ben Patterson earned his bachelor’s degree from La Verne University in 1966 and his master’s of divinity from The American Baptist Seminary of the West in 1972.

Kenon Neal is an alum of Westmont College and has embraced a
surprising journey of purpose and joy in the cancer world for the last
25 years. 
She and her husband Matt love the college environment and spent the
first 8 years of their marriage building relationships with students
as RDs at Bethel College and Westmont. 
Kenon now serves Westmnt as the Director of Corporate and
Foundation Relations, writing grants and thanking Foundations for
their generosity to the college. 


Husband and wife, Professor of Physics, Dr. Ken Kihlstrom and Professor of Computer Science, Dr. Kim Kihlstrom bring a unique perspective on 1 Corinthians 13.

A popular speaker and author, Laurie serves as a pastor at Ocean Hills Covenant Church. An expert on small groups, she speaks at conferences for youth and women at colleges and churches around the country, and for Compassion International. She graduated from Fuller Theological Seminary and has written several books, including Help I‚ôm a Small Group Leader, Small Group Strategies, and a new series called Studies on the Go.

Reverend Ben Patterson is the Campus Pastor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. Ben served the New Providence Presbyterian Church of New Jersey from 1989 until his appointment as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in 1993. From 1975 to 1989 he was with the Irvine Presbyterian Church of California, of which he was the founding pastor. Ben was also minister of youth and adult education at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church of California. Previous to that he was assistant minister to college students at the First Baptist Church of Pomona, California working with the Claremont Colleges. Ben Patterson earned his bachelor’s degree from La Verne University in 1966 and his master’s of divinity from The American Baptist Seminary of the West in 1972.

Maurice Lee came to Westmont in 2008. He teaches Christian Doctrine and upper-division theology courses. Maurice received a B.S. in mathematics from Wheaton College, an M.S. in computation and neural systems from the California Institute of Technology, an M.A. in theolgy from Fuller Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in religious studies (theology) from Yale University. Before coming to Westmont, he did postdoctoral research in theology and evolution at Harvard University.

Shortly after re-committing his life to the Lord in his early twenties Britt began to teach bible studies at his parent’s home for the surfer kids in Carpinteria. These bible studies eventually led to Britt teaching and preaching at a Friday night college ministry at a local church in Santa Barbara. Under his leadership, this ministry grew from about 10, to almost 700 people. In the fall of 2003, sensing a further call to ministry, he and his wife and some close friends started a church called Reality in his hometown of Carpinteria. Reality Carpinteria is active in, and passionate about: youth, community transformation, birthing other churches, sending missionaries overseas, and equipping the next generation of leaders. The Reality network of churches has grown to include churches in Ventura, Los Angeles and Stockton, CA, and soon London and San Francisco.

Dr. Given received his PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fuller Seminary Graduate School of Psychology and has been in practice as a psychologist in Santa Barbara since 1984. He is a past-president of the California Psychological Association and the Santa Barbara County Psychological Association, and is past-chairman of the Department of Adolescent/Child Psychiatry at Cottage Hospital, where he is on the Medical Staff. In addition, he is co-director of Santa Barbara Behavioral Health, a multi-disciplinary, multi-specialty group of eight psychiatrists, six psychologists and Masters level therapists.

Reed Jolley is one of the teaching pastors at Santa Barbara Community Church. An avid surfer and a Westmont Alum, Reed exclaims that he is: "the proud father of three and an even prouder husband of my first wife."

Gayle Beebe became Westmont eighth president July 1, 2007. He comes from Spring Arbor University, where he served as president for seven years. He earned doctorate in philosophy of religion and theology from Claremont Graduate University, an MBA from the Peter F. Drucker Center at CGU and an M. Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary. He was general editor of the Renovare Spiritual Formation Study Bible and co-authored (with Richard Foster) Longing for God: Seven Approaches to the Christian Life.

Reverend Ben Patterson is the Campus Pastor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. Ben served the New Providence Presbyterian Church of New Jersey from 1989 until his appointment as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in 1993. From 1975 to 1989 he was with the Irvine Presbyterian Church of California, of which he was the founding pastor. Ben was also minister of youth and adult education at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church of California. Previous to that he was assistant minister to college students at the First Baptist Church of Pomona, California working with the Claremont Colleges. Ben Patterson earned his bachelor’s degree from La Verne University in 1966 and his master’s of divinity from The American Baptist Seminary of the West in 1972.

Rick Ifland has been a self-employed entrepreneur since his junior year at Westmont and has spent the past thirty years developing people, improving productivity and promoting quality on a worldwide basis with his experience in business development and executive management. He is a member of the Westmont Board of Trustees where he chairs the Strategic Planning Committee. He also serves as the Chairman of the Bright Hope For Tomorrow Building Campaign. Rick holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Business from Westmont, an MBA from the University of Kentucky, a Master’s degree in International Law from Oxford University and a Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) for leading efforts to help non-literate, rural poor women participate in the historic elections in Afghanistan and Iraq and prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS throughout Africa. Rick and his wife, Neile, met at Westmont.

Bryan is the Lead Pastor of Fellowship Memphis Church, a multicultural church ministering to the urban Memphis community. Bryan has a Master’s Degree in Theology and is currently working on his PhD. In addition to serving the community of Memphis, Bryan’s ministry takes him across the country as he speaks to thousands annually at churches, conferences, and retreats. He wrote God on Paper and was a contributing author for a book entitled Great Preaching. You can follow Bryan on twitter: @bcloritts.

Reverend Ben Patterson is the Campus Pastor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. Ben served the New Providence Presbyterian Church of New Jersey from 1989 until his appointment as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in 1993. From 1975 to 1989 he was with the Irvine Presbyterian Church of California, of which he was the founding pastor. Ben was also minister of youth and adult education at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church of California. Previous to that he was assistant minister to college students at the First Baptist Church of Pomona, California working with the Claremont Colleges. Ben Patterson earned his bachelor’s degree from La Verne University in 1966 and his master’s of divinity from The American Baptist Seminary of the West in 1972.

Serving and ministering to the people of Isla Vista and UCSB since the late 1960’s, Fr. Jon-Stephen Hedges is the Campus and Community Pastor at St. Athanasius Orthodox Church. He also serves as a volunteer Chaplain with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department, UCSB Police and County EMS. A Board Certified Crisis Chaplain and Certified Trauma Responder (CTR) Father Jon has collaborated and consulted with several Santa Barbara County agencies on crisis, trauma and disaster issues. He also identifies with the day-to-day disaster experienced by our homeless neighbors and has worked with the St. Brigid Fellowship, Doctors Without Walls and many other collaborations to encourage his friends on the streets.

Pastor and Bible teacher, David Guzik is the senior pastor at Calvary Chapel, Santa Barbara. David founded and pastored Calvary Chapel Simi Valley for fourteen years. He has been in pastoral ministry since 1982. David holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has written several books and commentaries that are available at enduringword.com. David and his wife Inga-Lill have been missionaries in Siegen, Germany, directing the Calvary Chapel Bible College there. Having finished their work in Germany, they accepted the call to pastor Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara in the spring, 2010.

Reverend Ben Patterson is the Campus Pastor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. Ben served the New Providence Presbyterian Church of New Jersey from 1989 until his appointment as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in 1993. From 1975 to 1989 he was with the Irvine Presbyterian Church of California, of which he was the founding pastor. Ben was also minister of youth and adult education at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church of California. Previous to that he was assistant minister to college students at the First Baptist Church of Pomona, California working with the Claremont Colleges. Ben Patterson earned his bachelor’s degree from La Verne University in 1966 and his master’s of divinity from The American Baptist Seminary of the West in 1972.

Reverend Ben Patterson is the Campus Pastor at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. Ben served the New Providence Presbyterian Church of New Jersey from 1989 until his appointment as Dean of the Chapel at Hope College in 1993. From 1975 to 1989 he was with the Irvine Presbyterian Church of California, of which he was the founding pastor. Ben was also minister of youth and adult education at the La Jolla Presbyterian Church of California. Previous to that he was assistant minister to college students at the First Baptist Church of Pomona, California working with the Claremont Colleges. Ben Patterson earned his bachelor’s degree from La Verne University in 1966 and his master’s of divinity from The American Baptist Seminary of the West in 1972.

Gayle Beebe became Westmont eighth president July 1, 2007. He comes from Spring Arbor University, where he served as president for seven years. He earned doctorate in philosophy of religion and theology from Claremont Graduate University, an MBA from the Peter F. Drucker Center at CGU and an M. Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary. He was general editor of the Renovare Spiritual Formation Study Bible and co-authored (with Richard Foster) Longing for God: Seven Approaches to the Christian Life.

Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove is an author, New Monastic, and sought-after speaker. A native of North Carolina, he is a graduate of Eastern University and Duke Divinity School.Shortly before the United States began bombing Iraq in 2003, Jonathan and his wife, Leah, traveled there as members of a Christian Peacemaker Team determined to tell Iraqis that American Christians did not all support the war. Their experiences became the subject of To Baghdad and Beyond (Cascade Books: 2005), which describes the couple’s conversion to the “new monasticism.” Jonathan is an Associate Minister at the historically black St. Johns Baptist Church, and is engaged in peacemaking and reconciliation efforts in Durham, North Carolina. The Rutba House, where Jonathan lives with his family and other friends, is a new monastic community that prays, eats, and lives together, welcoming neighbors and the homeless.

Jerry Sittser specializes in the History of Christianity, Christian Spirituality, and Religion in American Public Life.His course on the history and practice of Christian Spirituality meets over January Term in the wintry beauty of Tall Timber, a Christian camp located in a remote area of the Cascade mountain range.Students live together for three weeks, follow a modified Benedictine Rule, and explore various spiritual traditions that have emerged throughout the history of Christian spirituality. He is also chair of the MA in Theology program at Whitworth and director of the Certification in Ministry program. He has written seven books, too.He is currently doing research on the history of "catechesis," which refers to how the church has trained people in the faith over the past 2,000 years.

Leslie Leyland Fields is the author of 8 books, including Surviving the Island of Grace: Life on the Wild Edge of America and The Spirit of Food: 34 Writers on Feasting and Fasting Toward God. Her essays have appeared in The Atlantic Monthly, Belief.net, Orion, The Christian Science Monitor and many others. She writes regularly for Christianity Today, and is a frequent guest on radio stations across the country on matters of faith, art, wilderness, family, and food. Recently she won the William Wilberforce Award in a televised Hollywood ceremony, for presenting a Christian perspective on the ethical treatment of animals.

Alistair Begg has been in pastoral ministry for 30 years: eight in Scotland following graduation from The London School of Theology and 22 years at Parkside Church in suburban Cleveland. He has written several books and is heard daily across the nation on the radio program Truth for Life. He recently received an honorary doctorate from Cedarville University.

Alistair Begg has been in pastoral ministry for 30 years: eight in Scotland following graduation from The London School of Theology and 22 years at Parkside Church in suburban Cleveland. He has written several books and is heard daily across the nation on the radio program Truth for Life. He recently received an honorary doctorate from Cedarville University.