Mars Hill Church is hosting Corban University and Western Seminary beginning this fall in Bellevue. The staff will include professors from both institutions as well as qualified pastors from around Mars Hill. One of these pastors, slated to teach a course titled Growing Disciples Intentionally, is Executive Elder Dave Bruskas.
Pastor Dave loves Jesus, loves people, and desires to be a spiritual father to those entrusted to his care. He brings his own unique approach to the staff. Executive Pastor Resident Ryan Sharp said of his teaching, “He is someone who has dealt deeply with the text, studied it, prayed through it, and meditated on it. When he teaches, he has a way of boiling down profound and complex topics into simple, yet practically applied truth. He teaches to not only the head, but also to the heart and hands. He wants biblical truth to stimulate the mind, enamor the heart, and motivate the hands to love God and love others by being on mission for Jesus in the world.”
We asked Pastor Dave to briefly answer a few questions about his history as a teacher and his upcoming role as professor.
What has your teaching experience been?
I have taught the Bible in the local church for 25 years and at ReTrain for several years. And many years ago, I even taught a preaching course for Oklahoma Baptist University in Seattle.
What do you love about teaching the Bible?
I love teaching about the person and work of Jesus. I especially enjoy that moment when a student realizes that Jesus is far greater than he or she ever realized before.
How can your experience in ministry help a student?
I have learned personally how foundational and practical the Bible is to everyday ministry. I find deep satisfaction in helping students grasp that they are sufficiently prepared for all ministry experiences they will ever face through the gospel applied in the power of the Holy Spirit.
What is your academic background?
I received an undergraduate degree in accounting from Texas Tech University and a master’s in theology from Dallas Theological Seminary.
For more information about studying with Pastor Dave and the other professors at Mars Hill Schools, or to apply, visit marshill.com/schools.
