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About Alexis Waggoner
Executive Assistant for Marketing and Events, Alexis Waggoner works closely with both Westar’s Marketing Committee and the Executive Director to advance the presence and value of Westar in our culture through social media and the use of digital media in public education. Alexis brings to Westar a unique blend of digital marketing and religious education experience. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and a Master of Divinity degree from Union Theological Seminary.
Entries by Alexis Waggoner
Christmas Wisdom Notes: Part I
December 14, 2018 in The Bible as Story, Theology /by Alexis WaggonerShattering the Sabbath’s Peace
October 30, 2018 /1 Comment/in Early Christians, Historical Theology, News and Events /by Alexis WaggonerOn Saturday morning the Sabbath peace (Shabbat Shalom) was shattered in the Tree of Life Synagogue in the Squirrel Hill area of Pittsburgh. The first reports were gruesome: at least 11 people were dead, several police officers wounded. A morning celebration of a bris with 60 to 100 people was devastated by gunfire. Some hours [...]
Scholar Feature: Daniel Peterson on scholarship in ministry
September 26, 2018 in News and Events /by Alexis WaggonerMarketing and Education Director Alexis Waggoner talks with new Westar scholar, Dan Peterson. Dan has a unique story and context in that he taught in universities for over a decade, and is currently a minister. The discussion ranges from scholarly pursuits, and how to integrate them in a coherent, relevant way with church ministry. Watch [...]
Westar is hiring!
September 24, 2018 in News and Events /by Alexis WaggonerWestar Institute is hiring for a part-time contract Web Technician
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