Mark Wessner, PhD
Biography
President of MB Seminary
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies for Leadership
MB Seminary
The common threads in much of Mark’s experience and education are leadership, teaching, and spiritual formation. Mark is passionate about biblical studies and leadership, and loves helping others effectively integrate them in the local church and the marketplace.
Prior to becoming President of MB Seminary, Mark was a pastor at Westwood Church for ten years (Lead Pastor for the last six), and before that he was a regional manager for the provincial government in the area of land development. Mark has taught at public, private, and Christian universities, both in the classroom and online. In addition, Mark has been a chaplain in hospital, prison, and university sports contexts. More information about Mark’s interests and activities can be found at www.wessner.ca
EXPERIENCE
President and Associate Professor, MB Seminary
2016 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Briercrest College and Seminary
2013 - 2018
Lead Pastor, Westwood Church
2010 - 2016
Professor of Religious Studies, American Public University System
2002 - 2015
Instructor of Christian Studies, University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC)
2007 - 2010
Education
Bachelor of Biblical Studies - Canadian Bible College
MA in Old Testament Literature - Regent College
PhD in Biblical Hebrew Narratology - University of Pretoria, South Africa
Research
Text-based Approaches to Biblical Studies
Spiritual Formation and Health
Team-based Organizational Leadership
Courses Taught:
Introduction to the Bible
Spiritual Formation for Ministry Leaders
Old Testament Leadership and Spiritual Formation