Brian Beckstrom

Waterloo, Iowa Area, IA United States

Higher Education Professional, Pastor, Religion and Leadership instructor, at Wartburg College

Education

Rev. Brian A.F. Beckstrom is Campus Pastor and Instructor in the Religion Department and interdisciplinary Leadership program at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. He is currently researching the relationship between espoused and perceived religious identity and mission at ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) colleges and universities. This mixed methods case study is part of his doctoral dissertation in Congregational Mission and Leadership at Luther Seminary (expected May 2018). His primary responsibilities at Wartburg include preaching, teaching, providing leadership for Spiritual Life and Campus Ministry’s faith formation and leadership development, digital ministry, and W...