Dr. Tom Schwanda

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF CHRISTIAN FORMATION AND MINISTRY
HIRED IN 2006
13 YEARS OF SERVICE

Dr. Tom Schwanda enjoyed teaching both undergraduate and graduate students in Christian formation and ministry. “I’d never want to teach one group without the other,” he says. Throughout his time, one of Dr. Schwanda’s proudest accomplishments was his involvement with the Graduate School Chapel program. In both classes and leadership positions, he emphasized the importance of an interpersonal relationship with God. As “a lifelong teacher,” Dr. Schwanda will continue his vocation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, surrounded by family.

Dr. Stanton Jones

PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY AND CORE STUDIES
HIRED IN 1981
38 YEARS OF SERVICE

Growing up unfamiliar with Christian higher education, Dr. Stan Jones “hungered for intellectual life that would come together with [his] Christian life.” When he caught word of Wheaton in 1980, he was “blessed to join” as a psychology professor. In turn, Wheaton was blessed to have him lead the growth of the Department of Psychology as chair, develop the Faculty Faith and Learning Faculty Development Program, and oversee the hiring of more than 150 “passionate and outstanding” faculty as Provost of the College from 1996-2016.

Dr. James C. Wilhoit

PROFESSOR OF CORE STUDIES
SCRIPTURE PRESS CHAIR OF CHRISTIAN FORMATION AND MINISTRY
HIRED IN 1981
38 YEARS OF SERVICE

Dr. James Wilhoit has been a leader in the Department of Christian Formation and Ministry, serving as a Christian education professor, teaching Core Studies, and holding the Scripture Press Chair. He treasured the “collaborative projects” and “intellectual stimulation” with both students and professors. His favorite class was Christian Spiritual Practices, considering it “a nice blend of theory and practice.” Ultimately, Dr. Wilhoit’s influence spread to all departments as chair of the committee that led to the new general education curriculum.

Dr. Gene Green ’76, M.A. ’77

PROFESSOR OF NEW TESTAMENT
HIRED IN 1996
23 YEARS OF SERVICE

Dr. Gene Green considers his time at Wheaton “not simply a job, but a calling,” characterized by “the greatest delight of walking students through the New Testament.” Throughout his time at Wheaton—as an undergraduate student, master’s student, and professor—he recognizes “it’s about more than the classes here; it’s about relationships.” Living out that truth, he passionately challenged Wheaton to both engage and “learn from our brothers and sisters in the majority world” through conferences, books, and lectures.