Online school can feel lonely at times. Can we get an amen?! At Ascent College, we want you to know that our professors are so much more than proctors of online course shells. They are true experts at their craft, active ministry leaders, and deeply committed to your spiritual development and academic success. And they’re real people with funny hobbies, prayerful dreams, and unique journeys that contribute to how they show up in life, in ministry, and in their academic leadership as invaluable members of the Ascent College faculty.
Today, we welcome you to the opportunity to get to know Professor Brian Dollar a bit more. Read some tidbits from a recent interview we did for social media below!
HOW ARE YOU INVOLVED IN MINISTRY?
I have served on staff at First Assembly of God in North Little Rock, Arkansas, for 25 years. I came to the church as the Kid’s Pastor, but have served as Associate Pastor since 2016. I lead over 500 volunteers in nearly a dozen ministries, including Connections (Small Groups), Prayer Ministry, Counseling, Greeters, Ushers, Security, etc. I also lead the team that writes and produces the Curriculum for our Elementary and Preschool ministries. This is released internationally as High Voltage Kids Ministry Resources (www.highvoltagekids.com).
WHAT ARE SOME FUN FACTS ABOUT YOURSELF?
* I love the outdoors.
* I enjoy running, hiking, and even a little gardening.
* I am a music enthusiast and dabble in songwriting.
* I am a big Star Wars fan.
* I have authored two books: I Blew It! and Talk Now And Later.
WHAT WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT DO YOU HAVE FOR OUR STUDENTS?
Pursue your academic goals with excellence. Give it your all, as Colossians 3:23 encourages. Don’t compare yourself to others, but rather trust the Holy Spirit to strengthen and equip you to be the best version of YOU that you can be!
WANT TO TAKE A CLASS WITH PROFESSOR BRIAN DOLLAR?
Currently, Professor Brian Dollar teaches the following courses at Ascent College:
- MIN459: Leadership Development in Children’s Ministry
Professor Brian Dollar is also a regular participant in the First Wednesdays monthly “working lunch” virtual meetups hosted by our Dean of Emerging Generations Leadership, Dr. Jesse Joyner, which is open to students, alumni, faculty, and staff as they explore key issues facing youth and children’s ministry leaders today. We want you to have every opportunity to engage with professors like Brian Dollar and get to know them. We challenge you to embrace the invitations to Zoom meetings and chit-chat in the #CONNECTNOW Facebook group. Be intentional about building relationships with staff, faculty, and fellow students as like-minded pursuers of Christ and God’s call into ministry. We are all in this together, and we are truly #bettertogether!