Dr. Randolph M. MacFarland

Provost and Dean
Randy MacFarland

Dr. Randy MacFarland was appointed provost/dean in 2008. He served as vice president/dean from 2001-2008. From 1997­ to 2001 he served as vice president of training and mentoring, as well as serving as associate professor of pastoral ministry and evangelism.

Dr. MacFarland earned a D.Min. from Andover Newton Theological School, with an emphasis in psychology and clinical studies. He completed his clinical pastoral education at Interfaith Health Care Ministries as part of his doctoral program. He received an M.Div. from Denver Seminary and a B.A. from Hartwick College.

Dr. MacFarland was appointed as a church planter by Missions Door in 1974 and served as pastor of the church he planted from 1974 to 1989. From 1987 to 1997, he served with Seminary of the East. In addition to directing the work at the New England Center in Massachusetts, he also served as professor of pastoral theology. He provided pastoral counseling services and began a ministry to single parents in his ministry as an elder at Charlton Baptist Church. He served as an elder in his current church and volunteers for the Parker food bank. He has written, led seminars, and consulted internationally in the area of mentoring.

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Areas of Interest and Academic Research

Mentoring and Theological Education.