Dave & Linda Childs
Dave and Linda joined ABF in 2007, sent out by Bethel Bible Church in Winamac, IN. Blessed with four children- Matt, Andy, Katie, and Shelley- they also help oversee all the students at ABC, demonstrating their passion for the local church: "We love to see young men and women, and especially young married couples, mentored to serve their families and to become leaders in their local church."
Dave's Profile
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Position:
- Vice President for Student Services
- Pastoral Major Chair
- Faculty - Associate Professor
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Past Ministry Experience:
- Pastor of two churches in IN
- Volunteer hospital and hospice chaplain
- Missionary with BMW as pastor of an international church in Cyprus
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Areas of ministry off-campus:
- Elder of my local church
- Teacher in my local church
- Guest speaker at churches without pastors
- Birthday: July 28
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Favorite pastimes:
- Travel to the grandkids is, of course, at the top of the list!
- Grilling
Linda's Profile
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Position:
- Dean of Women
- Ladies Auxiliary Student Relations Coordinator
- Faculty - Instructor
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Past Ministry Experience:
- Serving alongside Dave and using my music training in our various ministries
- Missionary with Biblical Ministries Worldwide
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Areas of ministry off-campus:
- Music
- Organizing church events
- Children's ministries
- Birthday: March 1
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Favorite pastimes:
- Travel to the grandkids is, of course, at the top of the list!
- Shopping for Christmas bargains all year long
Why are you passionate about your role at ABC?
Helping the next generation prepare for the challenges of ministry is an investment in eternity. The training provided here at ABC is timeless and working with students of college age gives a sense that what we do will last for decades. Our positions allow us to work with them both in the classroom but especially outside. It is that personal time with them that often has the biggest impact.
