Ministerial Formation
Directors of Ministerial Formation/Denominational Support
Introduction
Although directors of ministerial formation are supportive of all students, their primary purpose is to help those of you who plan to seek ordination to be appropriately involved in the process of moving through the stages required by your particular denomination. The denominational office is in the southwest corner of the building.
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
John Imbler, PTS Executive Vice President and Associate Professor of Church History, is available by appointment.
Contact Information: john.imbler@ptstulsa.edu, 918-610-8303.
United Methodist
Ellen Blue, Assistant Professor of Church History.
Contact Information: ellen.blue@ptstulsa.edu, 918-610-8303.
Baptist Traditions
Please contact John Thomas, Associate Dean and Director of Supervised Ministries.
Contact Information: john.thomas@ptstulsa.edu, 918-610-8303.
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Please contact Duane R. Bidwell, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology, Care, and Counseling.
Contact Information: duane.bidwell@ptstulsa.edu, 918-610-8303.
United Church of Christ
Leslie Penrose, ordained UCC minister. She is available by appointment.
Contact Information: revlesp@cox.net , 918-382-9006.
Lutheran
Director of Ministerial Formation for Lutheran students at PTS is Floyd M.
Schoenhals, Bishop, Arkansas-Oklahoma Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
6931 South 66th East Avenue, Suite 310
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133-1760
Phone: 918.492.4288 Email: bishop@arokoffice.org
Fax: 918.491.6275
Webpage: http://www.aokelca.org
Others
See Mady Fraser, Chaplain for assistance.
Contact Information: mady.fraser@ptstulsa.edu, 918-610-8303.