Nous existons pour promouvoir la croissance de l’Évangile de Jésus-Christ dans le monde, par la formation de la prochaine génération d’enseignants de la Bible.
Nous croyons que la bonne santé de l’Église passe par la proclamation de la Parole de Dieu. La vitalité de l'Église dépend de la proclamation de la Parole venant de prédicateurs, d’enseignants convaincus que la Bible est la Parole même de Dieu, et convaincus de la centralité de la prédication textuelle.
Équipe
Ethan Merck
Responsable des Ateliers (Moyen-Orient)
Ethan sert dans une église évangélique en Jordanie. Auparavant, il a oeuvré au sein de l’équipe pastorale dans plusieurs églises du Moyent-Orient, dont Redeemer Church à Al Ainn aux Émirats arabes unis, qu’il a aidé à implanter. Il est diplômé en Théologie de Cedarville University et en Gestion de Central Michigan University. Ethan a également des certificats en compétences Interculturelles et en DISC. Vous pouvez le suivre sur Instagram à @insidethegospel. Ethan a rejoint Charles Simeon Trust en tant que responsable des Ateliers (Moyen-Orient) en 2020 et s’occupe de veiller à la mise en place et au déroulement des Ateliers et des Cours Online en arabe.
Contact : emerck@simeontrust.org
David R. Helm
Président du comité de direction
David est le pasteur principal de Christ Church à Chicago, et président du comité de direction de Charles Simeon Trust. Avant cela, il a eu un ministère pastoral à l’église Holy Trinity Church. Diplômé en théologie de Wheaton College, à Chicago, et de Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary il est également membre du conseil de The Gospel Coalition. Il a publié aux éditions BLF La Bible en 400 dessins, ainsi que le livre La Prédication Textuelle. Il a également écrit des commentaires bibliques et d’autres livres sur la prédication et la lecture de la Bible, non traduits en français.
David et son épouse Lisa ont cinq enfants : Noah Helm (marié avec Julie), Joanna Panner (marié avec Ben), Baxter (marié avec Kelsie), Silas et Mariah. Ils ont également cinq petits-enfants. David est directeur de Charles Simeon Trust depuis sa création en 2001, et il a succédé à Kent Hughes comme président du comité de direction en 2008. Il supervise l’ensemble de l’oeuvre de Charles Simeon Trust, fait partie de l’équipe d’enseignants, dirige plusieurs Ateliers tous les ans, rédige les documents de formation, lève des fonds et dirige l’équipe.
Contact: dhelm@simeontrust.org Job Description [pdf, 103kb] Business Card [pdf, 36kb]
Alberto Puente
Directeur de Projet en langue espagnole
Alberto est dans l’équipe pastorale de Iglesia Bautista Fe à Séville en Espagne, depuis 2012. Depuis le début de ce ministère, Alberto a aidé à l’implantation de deux autres églises et dirige un projet qui a pour mission de permettre aux églises et implanteurs de bénéficier d’évaluations, de formations et de soutien dans leurs efforts d’implantation en Espagne. Alberto a étudié à The Crown College aux États-Unis, et poursuit ses études de théologie à the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. En tant que Directeur de projet en langue espagnole de Charles Simeon Trust, il supervise l’équipe hispanophone, ainsi que les Ateliers et Cours Online en espagnol.
Contact: apuente@simeontrust.org Job Description [pdf, 76kb] Business Card [pdf, 38kb]
K. Edward Copeland
Directeur Adjoint de la Formation sur la Prédication à Chicago
K. Edward Copeland est pasteur à New Zion Missionary Baptist Church dans l’Illinois aux États-Unis. Il a obtenu plusieurs diplômes, dont un Master en théologie de Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary en Californie, et de Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Il enseigne et donne des conférences dans tous les États-Unis. Il est également auteur de deux livres (non traduits en français) Riding in the Second Chariot: A Guide for Associate Ministers, et Entrusted with the Gospel. Il est également membre du conseil de The Gospel Coalition. En tant que Directeur adjoint des cours en présentiel à Chicago, son rôle est de superviser la formation à Chicago, pour laquelle il est aussi l’enseignant principal.
Contact: kecopeland@simeontrust.org Job Description [pdf, 81kb] Business Card [pdf, 38kb]
Kevin Walker
Responsable des Ministères
Kevin a rejoint Charles Simeon Trust en tant que Responsable de la Formation, en 2016. Il vient de l’état de New York, et il s’est converti lors d’un évènement avec Jeunesse Pour Christ. Il est diplômé de Moody Bible Institute et de Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Il a écrit un article pour le Kairos Journal sur 1 Timothy 3. Kevin a fait un stage pastoral de trois ans dans le cadre de sa formation, à l’église Holy Trinity Church. Après ses études de théologie, Kevin a enseigné le Nouveau Testament et le grec à Evangelical Theological Seminary à Osijek, en Croatie pendant trois ans. Il a vécu ensuite à Kinshasa en République Démocratique du Congo, où il a fait partie de l’équipe pastorale de l’église International Protestant Church et où il a dirigé l’école Kinshasa Christian School de 2014 à 2016. Il est marié avec Alyssa, qui travaille comme Responsable des opérations à Charles Simeon Trust.
Contact: kwalker@simeontrust.org
Nicolás Osorio
Directeur Adjoint de projet en langue espagnole
Nicolás est pasteur à Iglesia Bautista Renacer à Bogot en Colombie. Il a un bachelor en études de la Bible de Moody Bible Institute et poursuit ses études de théologie en ce moment à Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Il est également Directeur adjoint de projet en langue espagnole à Charles Simeon Trust. Nicolás a rejoint l’équipe en mai 2018 et il fait partie de l’équipe qui planifie et met en place les Ateliers en Amérique du Sud, tout en collaborant aux Cours Online.
Contact: nosorio@simeontrust.org
Job Description [pdf, 73kb]
Business Card [pdf, 38kb]
Alyssa Walker
Directrice des Opérations d'avancement
Alyssa a rejoint Charles Simeon Trust comme directrice des opérations d’avancement en 2016. Elle vient de Des Moines dans l’Iowa, aux États-Unis, où elle a grandi dans une famille chrétienne. Elle a obtenu son bachelor en langues bibliques à Moody Bible Institute et son master en exégèse biblique à Wheaton College. Elle contribue à la rédaction d’articles aux journaux Kairos Journal et Pleroma. Après avoir terminé ses études, elle a travaillé à Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, puis comme directrice du développement à Evangelical Theological Seminary à Osijek en Croatie. Elle a également travaillé comme consultante pour diverses églises, missions et instituts bibliques. Elle est mariée avec Kevin, qui est responsable de la formation à CST. Alyssa a pour responsabilité principale la coordination des projets de développement et la collaboration avec le directeur exécutif pour la croissance du budget annuel. Elle est également impliquée dans la mise en place de notre stratégie de communication, et collabore avec le reste de l’équipe, à divers projets.
Contact: awalker@simeontrust.org
Job Description [pdf, 97kb]
CV [pdf, 121kb]
Business Card [pdf, 44kb]
Andrew McAlister
Manager des Ateliers au Brésil
Andrew est le directeur des Communications à Igreja Cristã Nova Vida (ICNV), et il seconde le conseil pastoral et presbytérien de cette fédération d’églises. Il est aussi le responsable de Instituto Bispo Roberto McAlister de Estudos Cristãos (IBRMEC), la formation théologique Online de cette fédération. Diplômé en langue et littérature portugaise et il a étudié la théologie à IBRMEC. Andrew et sa femme, Livia, sont membres de l’église ICNV Catedral church, à Rio de Janeiro. Il fait partie de l’équipe de louange et après avoir été responsable jeunesse pendant plusieurs années, il s’occupe maintenant de la librairie chrétienne. Andrew a en charge principalement l’élaboration et la mise en place des Ateliers au Brésil, l’organisation des Ateliers à Rio de Janeiro, et il aide à la production de toutes les ressources en portugais.
Contact: amcalister@simeontrust.org Job Description [pdf, 74kb] Business Card [pdf, 37kb]
Kristi Brockway
Assistante aux opérations d'avancement
Kristi Brockway vient du Michigan, mais vit avec sa famille à Chicago. Kristi a étudié à Western Michigan University. Elle a travaillé à plein-temps avant de prendre un congé parental pour être à la maison et élever ses enfants, dans différentes associations à but non lucratif. Kristi est membre de Holy Trinity Church, où elle est engagée comme diacre et responsable de petit groupe, avec son mari, Brock.
Contact: kbrockway@simeontrust.org
Job Description [pdf, 74kb]
Business Card [pdf, 38kb]
Colleen McFadden
Directrice des ateliers femmes
Collen a rejoint Charles Simeon Trust en 2007, et dirige les ateliers pour les femmes. Elle s’occupe en particulier de tout ce qui concerne le suivi des femmes qui enseignent la Bible. Avant de travailler pour Charles Simeon Trust, elle a travaillé pendant plusieurs années dans le monde de l’entreprise, en marketing. Colleen a un master en marketing et un master en théologie, après avoir suivi des études à Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Colleen et son mari vivent à dans la banlieue de Philadelphie, où son mari enseigne le Nouveau Testament à Cairn University. Colleen a un ministère parmi les femmes dans leur église, et fait aussi partie de l’équipe de Matthias Media Ministries.
Kevin Walker
Responsable des Ministères
Kevin a rejoint Charles Simeon Trust en tant que Responsable de la Formation, en 2016. Il vient de l’état de New York, et il s’est converti lors d’un évènement avec Jeunesse Pour Christ. Il est diplômé de Moody Bible Institute et de Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Il a écrit un article pour le Kairos Journal sur 1 Timothy 3. Kevin a fait un stage pastoral de trois ans dans le cadre de sa formation, à l’église Holy Trinity Church. Après ses études de théologie, Kevin a enseigné le Nouveau Testament et le grec à Evangelical Theological Seminary à Osijek, en Croatie pendant trois ans. Il a vécu ensuite à Kinshasa en République Démocratique du Congo, où il a fait partie de l’équipe pastorale de l’église International Protestant Church et où il a dirigé l’école Kinshasa Christian School de 2014 à 2016. Il est marié avec Alyssa, qui travaille comme Responsable des opérations à Charles Simeon Trust.
Contact: kwalker@simeontrust.org
Jeremy Meeks
Director of Chicago Course on Preaching
Jeremy is the Director and Lead Instructor of the Chicago Course on Preaching. He is also the Resident Pastor for Ministry Apprenticeships at Christ Church Chicago. Before moving to Chicago to work full-time for the Charles Simeon Trust, he served as the lead pastor of Hope Community Church in Nashville, TN. While there, he served as the Director of Spanish-Language Initiatives for the Charles Simeon Trust. Before that, he and his wife were church-planting missionaries in Nicaragua. Jeremy did his undergraduate work at Liberty University. He earned an MA in Bioethics from Trinity Graduate School. His thesis was on the distinction between robot and human bodies. He went on to complete a PhD in Theological Ethics from the University of Aberdeen. His dissertation utilized the rhetoric of Augustine to reorient human desires for happiness, which many believe they will find in sex with robots. He is married to Marjorie, and they have two children, Alexis and Jake. He continues to regularly instruct at Workshops around the world, serve as a guest preacher, and teach on sex and tech from a Christian perspective.
Contact: jmeeks@simeontrust.org
Job Description [pdf, 104 KB]
Business Card [pdf, 19 KB]
Ben Panner
Director of Workshops
Ben became the Director of Workshops in 2024. Before joining the Trust, he spent 12 years serving as a pastor at College Church in Wheaton, IL (2012-2024). After earning a Bachelor’s in Business and Economics and a Master’s in Christian Formation and Ministry from Wheaton College, he continued his theological training by completing an MDiv through Reformed Theological Seminary. In 2024, he was ordained in the Presbyterian Church in America. He has been a Workshop Instructor for the Simeon Trust since 2018. As the Director of Workshops, Ben will continue to instruct, train instructors, and work with a great team to coordinate workshops around the globe. Ben and his wife Joanna are enjoying the fullness of life with five young kids: Piper, Jeremiah, Levi, Simeon, and Seth.
Contact: bpanner@simeontrust.org
Job Description [pdf, 101 KB]
Business Card [pdf, 19 KB]
Marjorie Meeks
Associate Director of Women's Workshops
Marjorie joined the Charles Simeon Trust in 2022 and serves as the Associate Director of Women’s Workshops. She also serves as the Director of Women’s Ministries at Christ Church Chicago where she and her husband are members. Marjorie is a Chicago Course on Preaching graduate and serves on the board of Radstock Ministries. Previously, she and her husband were church planters in Nashville, Tennessee, and San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. In her role as Associate Director of Women’s Workshops, she works with our team to help plan and execute all our Workshops for women. She also frequently serves as an instructor.
Contact: mmeeks@simeontrust.org
Job Description [pdf, 44 KB]
Business Card [pdf, 19 KB]
Mervyn Eloff
Director of African Initiatives
Mervyn is the Rector of St James Church, Kenilworth in Cape Town South Africa. After completing undergraduate degrees in Science and Theology, he earned a DTh in New Testament Studies from the University of Stellenbosch. Before joining the staff at St James, Mervyn served in churches in London, Stellenbosch, and Cape Town and as a lecturer and vice Principal at George Whitefield College in Cape Town. He has contributed to Built on the Rock: Studies in Matthew’s Gospel (Eerdmans), The Proclamation Bible, and has authored Teaching 1,2, 3 John and Teaching James (PT Resources – Christian Focus). His doctoral thesis is titled From the Exile to the Christ: Exile, Restoration and the Theology of Matthew’s Gospel. In his role as Director of African Initiatives, he helps with the design and implementation of the workshop portfolio in Africa, focusing particularly on the training of instructors for international Workshops.
Contact: meloff@simeontrust.org
Job Description [pdf, 99 KB]
Business Card [pdf, 19 KB]
Darrell Young
Director of Asian Initiatives and Executive Director (Canada)
Prior to serving with the Charles Simeon Trust Darrell served as the Lead Pastor at Strathmore Alliance Church near Calgary, Alberta, for 18 years. He studied at Simpson University and Simpson Graduate School of Theology in San Francisco and completed an MABTS at Ambrose Seminary in Calgary. He also serves as the Pastor of Crossway Community Church in Canmore, Alberta. In his role as Director of Asian Initiatives, he oversees the staff, the Workshops, and Online Courses of the Simeon Trust’s efforts in Asia. He is also responsible for advancement and operations in our Canadian office, serving on the board as the Executive Director.
Contact: dyoung@simeontrust.org
Job Description (Director of Asian Initiatives) [pdf, 102 KB]
Job Description (Executive Director – Canada) [pdf, 48 KB]
Business Card [pdf, 33 KB]
Dave Cartwright
Director of Online Training
Dave serves as the Director of Online Training for the Charles Simeon Trust. He earned his MDiv and ThM in New Testament Studies from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. After completing a pastoral residency in Richmond, Virginia, Dave moved across the country to serve and pastor a church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 2021, he relocated to Chicago to be a student at the Chicago Course on Preaching. In his role as Director of Online Training, Dave oversees all of our Online Courses, helping train churches and individuals to use them well. He also oversees many translation projects to the Courses in several languages.
Contact: dcartwright@simeontrust.org
Job Description [pdf, 112 KB]
Business Card [pdf, 40 KB]
Vonny Hewitt
Workshops Administrator
Vonny joined the Charles Simeon Trust in 2024 as Workshop Administrator. She previously worked on staff at Hinson Baptist Church and currently continues to volunteer in the women’s ministry there as a bible study leader. At the Trust, Vonny is primarily responsible for coordinating the Workshops on Biblical Exposition. She coordinates the execution of these Workshops, working with the host churches, speakers, and participants.
Contact: vhewitt@simeontrust.org
Job Description [pdf, 97 KB]
Business Card [pdf, 19 KB]
Amy Buehler
Workshop Administrator
Amy joined the Charles Simeon Trust as the Workshops Administrator in 2023. She also serves as the Co-Director of Women’s Ministry at Holy Trinity Church Chicago Downtown. She worked previously as a Communications Project Manager for a national not-for-profit organization that had the unique role of supporting law-related projects and programs that advance the administration of justice. She has a BA from the Moody Bible Institute. Amy and her husband Joe live in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago with their three children. At the Trust, Amy is primarily responsible for coordinating the Workshops on Biblical Exposition for men. She coordinates the execution of these Workshops by working with the host churches, speakers, and participants.
Job Description [pdf, 97 KB]
Business Card [pdf, 19 KB]
Velma Bedderson
Workshop Administrator (Africa)
Velma joined the Charles Simeon Trust as the Workshop Administrator (Africa) in 2023. She previously worked in website administration and project management in the private sector, converting to part-time church administration roles while raising her two kids. Velma has a BSocSci in Industrial Sociology from University of Cape Town. Velma is married to Gary and they live in Paarl, on the outskirts of beautiful Cape Town, South Africa. They are members of Christ Church Paarl, where Gary is the Rector. She currently also works part-time for The Gospel Coalition Africa and her local church.
Contact: vbedderson@simeontrust.org
Job Description [pdf, 101 KB]
Business Card [pdf, 57 KB]
Eva Dors
Workshops Administrator (Canada)
Eva joined the Charles Simeon Trust Canada as Workshops Administrator in 2022. Eva is originally from Montreal, Quebec, and then moved to Toronto, Ontario, where she graduated from Seneca College with a graphic arts design degree. She and her husband, Rick, served faithfully for many years amongst the Slavic people at the Slavic Evangelical Baptist Church Toronto and at the Evangelical Baptist Camp in Fergus, Ontario, where Eva took on the role of Camp Program Director. They are currently members at Maple Avenue Baptist Church in Georgetown where Eva works full-time as the Director of Administration, providing executive and administrative support to the senior pastor. She also serves on the Finance Team, helps lead the Women’s Bible Study Team, and is a Women’s Bible Study Teacher. At the Trust, Eva is primarily responsible for coordinating the Workshops on Biblical Exposition in Canada. She coordinates the execution of these Workshops, working with the host churches, speakers, and participants.
Contact: edors@simeontrust.org
Job Description [pdf, 98 KB]
Business Card [pdf, 19 KB]
Lourdes Llorens
Workshops Administrator (Spanish-Language)
Lourdes is married to Alexis Perez and they serve at Nueva Vida Baptist Church in Havana, Cuba. She is a graduate of the Baptist Seminary in Havana. Lourdes teaches women in the church and serves by organizing Spanish Workshops and supporting the Trust’s Spanish team.
Contact: lllorens@simeontrust.org
Job Description [pdf, 99 KB]
Business Card [pdf, 19 KB]
Walter Carter, III
Practice Group Leader for the Chicago Course on Preaching
Walter serves as a Practice Group Leader for the Chicago Course on Preaching. He also serves as the Senior Pastor of Union Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois.
Contact: wcarter@simeontrust.org
Job Description [pdf, 102 KB]
Business Card [pdf, 35 KB]
Abby Sweeney
Financial Administrator
Abby joined the Charles Simeon Trust as Financial Administrator in 2023. She earned her accounting degree from Kent State University and worked previously as a financial planner and trust officer. She and her husband Marty live in Youngstown, Ohio. For the past 10 years she has been home schooling their four children as well as working seasonally preparing income tax returns. They are members of Old North Church where Marty is on staff and Abby is involved with women’s ministry.
Job Description [pdf, 94 KB]
Business Card [pdf, 32 KB]
Allie Martin
Financial Administrator
Allie Martin joined the team in 2022 as the Financial Administrator for the Charles Simeon Trust in Canada. After graduating in 2017 with a Bachelor of Nursing from the University of New Brunswick, she worked as a pediatric emergency nurse in Toronto. She has attended Grace Fellowship Church of West Toronto since its inception in 2001, and is now employed as Office Administrator. Her main role involves coordinating services and events, and she enjoys serving on the worship, special needs, women’s and young adults’ ministry teams.
Contact: almartin@simeontrust.org
Job Description [pdf, 76 KB]
Business Card [pdf, 19 KB]
Randy Scheil
Workshop Coordinator (Volunteer)
Randy served as the Associate Director of International Workshops at the Charles Simeon Trust in 2019 and now serves as a volunteer Workshop Coordinator. Before that, he served as the Lead Pastor of Stonebridge Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for 27 years. He has also served in churches in both South Dakota and Texas. He has earned both a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary and a DMin from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. In his role as Associate Director of International Workshops, he is primarily responsible for the Workshop portfolio in Brazil and collaborates on the rest of the international Workshops portfolio. He is also responsible for some of the advancement efforts in the United States.
Contact: rscheil@simeontrust.org
Job Description [pdf, 96 KB]
Business Card [pdf, 31 KB]
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