Rev. B. Tim Harrison
Chaplain
Director of Church Relations
Office: Bothwell Chapel, First Floor
Phone: (618) 537-6962
About Tim
Tim graduated from Bethany College in May of 1984. After four years teaching special
education in the public schools, he entered Candler School of Theology at Emory University
in Atlanta, Georgia. Tim then graduated in May of 1990 with a Masters of Divinity.
Following seminary, Tim spent a year studying in Germany. He served various United
Methodist Churches as pastor-in-charge and as an associate during the years 1991-1992
and 1995-1998. In between, Tim served at Reinhardt College, a United Methodist institution,
as an associate minister and campus minister from 1992-1995. In May of 2007, Tim graduated
from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. with a Doctorate of Ministry
degree in the Campus Ministry tract.
In 1998, Tim came to McKendree to serve as Chaplain and Director of Church Relations.
He is responsible for religious life programming on campus and continued development
of relations with churches and religious bodies in the region.
Tim, his wife Danielle, and his three children, Elana, Lukas, and Alexander reside
in Lebanon. McKendree Center for Faith & Spirituality
Education
Doctor of Ministries in the Campus Ministry Tract, Wesley Theological Seminary (Washington,
D.C.) (2007)
Master of Divinity, Emory University (Candler School of Theology) (1990)
Bachelor of Arts, Bethany College (Kansas) (1984)
Prior Work Experience
Associate Minister (1992-95) in O’Fallon, Illinois
Associate Pastor and Associate Campus Minister (1991-1992) in Georgia
Middle School Special Education Resource Teacher (85-88) in Georgia
Special Education Teacher (1984-85) in Alaska
Hobbies
Travel
Reading
Golf