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Campus Ministry Staff

Terry McGonigal, Dean of Spiritual Life In his current role as Whitworth's dean of spiritual life, Terry coordinates on-campus ministries and preaches regularly in chapel. Terry is passionate about shalom theology and cares deeply about the lives and experiences of students. If you'd like to meet with Terry, contact him at 509.777.4547 or tmcgonigal@whitworth.edu.

Mindy Smith, Campus Pastor for Small Groups Mindy, a Whitworth alum, is in her second year as campus pastor for small groups. In 2008 Mindy returned to Spokane, got married, and was ordained in the Presbyterian Church (USA) all in the space of 3 months. She works with the small group coordinators, preaches regularly in chapel, and teaches in the Certification for Ministry Program. If you'd like to meet with Mindy, contact her at 509.777.4341 or mindysmith@whitworth.edu.

Chet Andrews, Assistant Chaplain Chet is a local pastor who serves with campus ministry and enjoys meeting with students and encouraging them.  Contact Chet at 509.777.4345 or candrews@whitworth.edu.

Stephy Nobles-Beans, Coordinator for Ministry and Multicultural Affairs Better known as Mama Beans, Stephy is a preacher, singer, writer and all-around lover of Jesus. Here on campus she serves as the coordinator for ministry and multicultural affairs. Stephy enjoys praying with students and providing spiritual support. If you'd like to meet with Stephy or pray with her, contact her at 509.777.4568 or sbeans@whitworth.edu.

Ben Brody, Assistant Professor of Music Ben is a Whitworth alum with a deep passion for authentic worship that is based in scriptural truth and musical excellence. He helps coordinate music for chapel services and oversees the Hosanna ministry. Contact Ben at 509.777.3214 or bbrody@whitworth.edu.

Keith Petersen, Ministry Intern (Chapel Music) Keith graduated from Whitworth in 2007 and is back on campus serving as a resident assistant in the Shalom Community Center and working with Ben Brody as the chapel music intern. Contact Keith at 509.321.8492 or kpetersen07@whitworth.edu.

Melanie Smith, Ministry Intern (Small Groups) Melanie graduated from Whitworth in 2005. After working as a youth director for two years, she's back on campus working with Mindy Smith and the Small Group Ministry program and serving as a resident assistant in the Shalom Community Center. Contact Mel at 509.321.8493 or melaniesmith02@whitworth.edu.