M.Div. Columbia Theological Seminary, May 2009 Decatur, GA Study abroad: year as Assistant Minister, St. Columba Church, Ayr, Scotland

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1 Adam J. Copeland 2481 Como Ave. St Paul, MN EDUCATION Ph.D. Rhetoric, Writing, and Culture North Dakota State University, 2013-present Fargo, ND Advisor: Kevin Brooks Area of specialty: digital religion, rhetoric of new media M.Div. Columbia Theological Seminary, May 2009 Decatur, GA Study abroad: year as Assistant Minister, St. Columba Church, Ayr, Scotland B.A. St. Olaf College, May 2005 Northfield, MN Majors: English and Religion Distinction paper: Singing Theology: A Manual for Christian Hymnody Honors/Awards: cum laude, Distinction in Religion PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN July Director, Center for Stewardship Leaders Administrative-Faculty Concordia College, Moorhead, MN Director of Theological Inquiry, Administrative-Faculty (2015) Program Director, Faith and Leadership Concentration ( ) Faculty Director for Faith and Leadership, Instructor of Religion ( ) The Project F-M (now CounterSpace), Fargo, ND Director and Mission Developer First Presbyterian Church, Hallock, MN Pastor

2 Adam J. Copeland 2 Courses Taught Money and the Mission of the Church The Christian Public Leader in Context Introduction to Faith and Leadership Practicum in Faith and Leadership Religion and Popular Culture Integrating Vocation, Faith, and Leadership Vocation and the Quest for Life s Purpose Word to the Wise: Writing for Religious & Social Change PUBLICATIONS Books (Editor) Stewardship Made Whole: Faithful Stewardship for All of Life, Westminster John Knox, [under contract] Kissing in the Chapel, Praying in the Frat House: Wrestling with Faith and College, Rowman and Littlefield, 2014 Chapters in Books Writing Digitally Writing Theologically, Eric D. Barreto, ed., Fortress Press, 2015 Pastors Double Down on Facebook: The Boundary-Setting, Dual Identity of Pastors with Two Facebook Accounts. Media, Religion, History, Culture: Selected Essays from the 4th Elon University Media and Religion Conference, Anthony Hatcher, ed., AuthorHouse, 2014 Response Essays, Banned Questions about Christians, Christian Piatt, ed., Chalice Press, 2014 Wrestling with Who We Are. Cancer & Theology, Jake Bouma and Erik Ullestad, eds., Elbow Co., 2013 Pastor Turns Professor: A Liturgy of the College Classroom. Keeping the Faith in Education, Ellie Roscher, ed., Avenida Books, 2013 Matthew 12:9-14: A Pastoral Perspective. Feasting on the Gospels, Cynthia A. Jarvis and E. Elizabeth Johnson, eds., Westminster John Knox, 2013 Matthew 12:15-21: A Pastoral Perspective. Feasting on the Gospels, Cynthia A. Jarvis and E. Elizabeth Johnson, eds., Westminster John Knox, 2013

3 Adam J. Copeland 3 Matthew 12:22-32: A Pastoral Perspective. Feasting on the Gospels, Cynthia A. Jarvis and E. Elizabeth Johnson, eds., Westminster John Knox, 2013 Making Space for Questions. Renew 52: 50+ Ideas to Revitalize Your Congregation from Leaders under 50, David Lose, ed., Center for Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary, 2012 Navigating Call. Keeping the Faith in Seminary, Ellie Roscher, ed., Avenida Books, 2012 A Couple of Feminists. with Megan J. Thorvilson, My Red Couch: And Other Stories on Seeking a Feminist Faith, Claire Bischoff and Rachel Gaffron, eds., Pilgrim Press, 2005 Articles and Essays Reviews Analyzing the Spiritual Rhetoric of Kickstarter.com, Journal of Religion and Popular Culture, [accepted, in press] Teaching Digital Wisdom, Hybrid Pedagogy: A Digital Journal of Learning, Teaching, and Technology, July 16, PCOCS Reflection: Navigating Age, Perspective, and Change, Call to Worship, 47:2, p , 2014 Protagonist Corner, Journal for Preachers, Vol. 36, No 3, Easter 2013 The Ten Commandments 2.0, Word and World, Vol 32, No 3, Summer, 2012 Gospel Foolishness, sermon on 1 Cor 1:18-31, Lectionary Homiletics, Feb/Mar 2012, Vol. XXIII No. 2, p Open-Minded Preaching: Sharing a word with the spiritual, but not religious, Journal for Preachers, Vol. XXXV, No. 2, Lent 2012 Prophetic Discontent, sermon on 1 Kings 19:1-15, Lectionary Homiletics, Aug/Sept 2011 Renovating Boe Chapel: An Interview with John Ferguson, St. Olaf College Organist and Professor Call to Worship, 42:4, 2009, p Creative Uses of Children s Choirs: Cute Kids or Worship Leaders? Call to Worship, 42:2, 2008, p Craig Detweiler, igods: How Technology Shapes Our Spiritual and Social Lives Journal of Religion, Media and Culture, Vol. 3:1, April 2014

4 Adam J. Copeland 4 Periodicals One New Book for the Preacher: Reframing Hope: vital ministry for a new generation Journal for Preachers, 34:4, Jan 1, 2011 A Review: Thomas G. Long s Accompany Them With Singing--The Christian Funeral, WorkingPreacher.org, Center for Biblical Preaching, Luther Seminary, April 26, 2010 A Broader Appeal: How Crowdfunding Inspires Creative Ministry [cover story] The Christian Century, May 27, 2015, v132:11, p Concordia College Partners with LWR The Lutheran, Nov. 2014, p Can a Church Split Truly Be Gracious? Religion Dispatches, July 28, 2014 Kicking in together, Presbyterians Today, March 2014 Why Lead? Discipleship as Leadership, The Christian Century, Nov. 13, 2013, v130:23, p The Trouble with Vocation: BREWing a way forward, PLGRM Magazine, Fall 2013, 1:4, p Social Media Rocks: That's Just One Lesson Learned from Alternative Young Adult Ministry, The Lutheran, Mar Ten Digital Tips for Enhancing Your Ministry, Worship Leader Magazine, July/Aug 2012, p No Need for Church: Ministry with Young Adults in Flux, The Christian Century, Feb 8, 2012, 129:3, p Called to Farm, Presbyterians Today, Oct 2011, p Songfest: Challenges for a hymnal committee, The Christian Century, Sept 7, 2010, 127:18, p Generational Ties: Bridging the Gaps, The Christian Century, Feb 9, 2010, v127:3: p Selected Digital Publications What s the Point of a Pastor? BTS Center Bearings, May 21, 2015 Genesis 17:1-7, 17-18: From Generation to Generation, ON Scripture from Odyssey Networks, also at Huffington Post, Day1, and Sojourners, Feb 23, 2015

5 Adam J. Copeland 5 Curricula Church for the Like-Minded Only? Won t Get My Vote, BTS Center Bearings, Nov 2014 Digital Project: Visualizing PC(USA) Sexuality-related Votes, 1996 to present, (Omeka platform with Neatline, SIMILE Timeline, and Waypoints), July 2014, Matthew 21:1-11: Palm-Powered Protest, ON Scripture from Odyssey Networks, also at Huffington Post, Day1, and Sojourners, April 7, 2014 In Context: the Wrath of God, the Presbyterian Church, and a New Hymnal Huffington Post Religion, Aug 12, 2013 Revelation 21:1-6: Earth Day, God and the Apocalypse, ON Scripture from Odyssey Networks, also at Huffington Post, Day1, and Sojourners, Apr 24, 2013 Mark 13:1-8: Signs That the End is Near, ON Scripture from Odyssey Networks, also appearing at Huffington Post, Day1, and Belief Net, Nov 14, 2012 Guest Blog Posts, Union Seminary New Media Project, Sept to Oct 2012 Acts 8:26-40: Castrating Our Customs, ON Scripture from Odyssey Networks, also appearing at Huffington Post, Day1, and Belief Net, May 2, 2012 Smartphones, smart pastors, smart church, WorkingPreacher.org, The Center for Biblical Preaching, Luther Seminary, Dec 12, 2011 Regular Featured Blogger, The Christian Century, spring 2010 A Twitter Theology, Patheos.com, Mainline Protestant Portal, Jan 4, 2011 Not What, But How, TheHighCalling.org, Jul 16, 2010 How Twitter Makes Me a Better Pastor, WorkingPreacher.org, The Center for Biblical Preaching, Luther Seminary, Aug 3, 2010 Same-Sex Marriage: For Better or for Worse? The Thoughtful Christian, Westminster John Knox Press, 2011 Tattoos: A Good Idea? The Thoughtful Christian, Westminster John Knox Press, 2011 Faithful Budgeting: Connecting our spending habits to our beliefs, The Thoughtful Christian, Westminster John Knox Press, 2011 The mission trip was great! Now what? The Thoughtful Christian, Westminster John Knox Press, 2011

6 Adam J. Copeland 6 Setting Priorities as a Leader, The Presbyterian Leader, Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, 2010 Challenges and benefits of calling a part-time pastor, The Presbyterian Leader, Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, 2010 The Christian Funeral, The Thoughtful Christian, Westminster John Knox Press, 2009 Aids for the Revised Common Lectionary: Advent 2007 through Reign of Christ 2008: Year A Call to Worship, 41:1, 2007 Selected Opinion/Editorials Faith leaders understand Measure 1, say no!, co-signed with ten area faith leaders, Fargo Forum, Sept 27, 2014 A lesson in caution, in time for Christmas, MPR.org, Minnesota Public Radio, Dec 24, 2012 Let's have some ground rules for debating the marriage amendment, MPR.org, Minnesota Public Radio, Mar 9, 2010 To whom it may concern: the art of the public invocation, MPR.org, Minnesota Public Radio, Mar 18, 2011 The Minnesota breakfast crew vs. the Twitterati: Cherishing a sense of perspective, MinnPost, Jan 18, 2011 Church's supposedly nonpolitical DVD takes sides in the governor's race, MPR.org, Minnesota Public Radio, Sep 30, 2010 PRESENTATIONS Academic Conference Presentations Analyzing the Spiritual Rhetoric of Kickstarter.com in Theory and Practice International Society for Media, Religion and Culture, University of Kent, England, August 4-6, 2014 Pastors on Facebook Twice: Exploring Identity and Boundaries Among Pastors Who Employ Multiple Facebook Accounts, Elon University 4 th Annual Media & Religion Conference, Elon, NC, April 12-13, 2013

7 Adam J. Copeland 7 Selected Invited Talks and Public Presentations Keynote Presenter, Back to the Hill: Religion & Faith Formation in Higher Education, St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, June 2015 Presenter, Faith on Campus: Exploring College Ministry and Mission, First Presbyterian Church, Tallahassee, FL, Apr 2015 Ignite Presenter, Crowdfunding the Church, NEXT Church 2015, Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago, IL, Mar 2015 Presenter, Kissing in the Chapel, Praying in the Frat House, University of North Dakota Interfaith Week, Feb 2015 Guest Preacher, Plymouth Presbyterian Church, Plymouth, MN, Jan 2015 Guest Preacher, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis, MN, June 2014 Workshop leader, The Electronic Editions of Glory to God! The Presbyterian Hymnal multiple conferences, Keynote Presentation, Presbytery of the Northern Plains, Glory to God! The New Presbyterian Hymnal, Sept 2013 Presenter, New Ideas, New Media, New Moves, Stewardship with Adults Under 40 Conference: Stewardship for the 21 st Century, Luther Seminary, July 2013 Workshop Leader, Glory to God! The NEW Presbyterian Hymnal Synod School of the Synod of the Lakes and Prairies (PCUSA), Storm Lake, IA, July 2013 Panelist, Preparing for Graduate Theological Education, Piper Center for Vocation and Career, St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, Apr 2013 Panelist, Faith Formation in the 21 st Century Seminar, Decatur Presbyterian Church, Decatur, GA, Sept 2012 Presenter, Men s Retreat, First Presbyterian Church, Fargo, ND, Sept 2012 The Ten Commandments 2.0, Middle Tennessee Presbytery, Sept 2011 Conference Preacher, Youth Conference, Montreat Conference Center, June 2011 Worship that welcomes the spiritually hungry, Baltimore Presbytery Big Event, Feb 2010 INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE Search committee, Director of the Career Center Initiative,

8 Adam J. Copeland 8 Faculty leader, Social Justice Journey Program, 15-day service learning experience in Nicaragua in partnership with Lutheran World Relief, May 2014 Chair, Worship, Faith & Spiritual Practice Project, Steering Task Force, Faith, Reason, and World Affairs Symposium Committee, Dovre Center for Faith and Learning Mentorship Program, Faculty advisor, Phillips Scholarship program, 2014-present PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND AFFILIATIONS Consultant, New Media Project Consultation on Community Building and New Media, 2015 Editorial Committee, ON Scripture (weekly feature published by The Huffington Post, Odyssey Networks, and Day1.org), 2013 present Association of Internet Researchers, member, 2013-present Association of Theological Field Education, member, Montreat Conference Center, 2014 National College Conference, Co-Director Journal for Preachers, Associate Editor, 2012-present Committee on Ministry, Presbytery of the Northern Plains, 2012-present Sparkhouse Press, Re:form curriculum series, reviewer of Traditions and Ancestors products, Presbyterian Committee on Congregational Song, Presbyterian Church (USA), member, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Kittson County Chapter, Board Member, Ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament (Teaching Elder), Presbyterian Church (USA), 2009-present National Presbyterian Youth Ministry Council, Presbyterian Church (USA), comoderator, GRANTS AND AWARDS Lilly Endowment: Economic Challenges Facing Future Ministers, Grant Manager, $239,500, NetVUE: Chaplaincy Implementation Grant, $20,000, Concordia College, 2015 HASTAC Scholar, Technology and Pedagogy Study Grant, $3000, Concordia College, 2013 Theology in the Real World: A Week with Kathleen Norris, Collegeville Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research, July 2012 Tuition Waiver, University of North Dakota, 2010, 2011

9 Adam J. Copeland 9 Community of Theological Friendship Grant, 2011 Emma Gaillard Boyce Memorial Award, Columbia Theological Seminary, 2009 Columbia Scholarship, Columbia Theological Seminary, Ministry Fellow, Fund for Theological Education, 2005