Professor of Practical Theology, Director of the Center for Disability and Ministry
Dr. Benjamin T. Conner had been involved in youth ministry in some capacity for over twenty years before coming to Western. He has served the Church in congregations and through Young Life staff.
Dr. Conner has earned his Master of Divinity from Union Presbyterian Seminary (Virginia) and his PhD from Princeton Theological Seminary in Mission, Ecumenics and History of Religions. His teaching and research interests include practical theology, youth ministry, discipleship and Christian practices, mission studies, evangelism, disability studies and Christian history.
His wife, Melissa, works in therapeutic horsemanship and together they have four children. When he is not on campus Ben can be found playing with his family, in the weight room, or working with his wife at the barn.
His teaching and research interests include practical theology, youth ministry, discipleship and Christian practices, mission studies, evangelism, disability studies, and Christian history.
Article, Videos and Events featuring Dr. Ben Conner
Publications
Academics
MN361 Introduction to Disability and the Church
MN564 Practice of Evangelism
MN573 Practice of Youth Ministry
MN581 Ministry and Margins
MN412 Christian Life and Mission
Doctor of Ministry: Disability and Ministry