Compass Staff
James Bowers, Program Director
jbowers@gcts.edu
Born and raised in Kansas City, Kansas, James began a slow migration toward the Atlantic Ocean in his twenties. Before coming to Gordon-Conwell in 2004, James was involved in educational publishing for five years in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was also actively involved with the international student community. On his way to completing his Master of Divinity at Gordon-Conwell in 2008, he joined the RMI summer staff in 2007, and eventually came on board as the director. The Compass program gives him the opportunity to do life with students, to play outdoors and to travel with purpose—three of his favorite things. James, his wife Dawn and their three children live in Gloucester, Massachusetts, about as close to the Atlantic
as he can get.
Brad Inman, Assistant
compass@gcts.edu
Brad is originally from Toledo, Ohio, and graduated from Miami University in 2010 with a B.A. in Psychology and Religion. At Miami, Brad discovered his passion for working with youth and also discovered a love for broomball. He is currently at Gordon-Conwell in pursuit of his M.Div. with the goal of becoming a youth pastor. His passions include sports (Go Pacers!), movies (ask him about his favorites, he’ll list 20 you haven’t heard of) and cooking.
David Horn, Senior Director
dhorn@gcts.edu
Dave is the Director of the Ockenga Institute of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and is committed to offering theological education to a variety of constituencies beyond the traditional student body. His responsibilities involve oversight over multiple centers and programs, including the Ministry Center for Christian Youth and the Compass program. Dave also has experience in campus ministry, including working for several years in the Student Development and Campus Ministry offices at Gordon College. He has also worked as the Campus Pastor and as Director of Residential Life at Bethel College and has taught English. He writes and speaks on issues related to practical theology and sociology of religion. Previously, he served on the pastoral staff of First Congregational Church in Hamilton, Massachusetts, and continues to be actively involved in the leadership and teaching ministries of the church. Dave’s personal interests include running and sports, furniture restoration and travel. He is married to Cec and has two grown children, Will and Molly.
RMI Staff
Each year, five Gordon-Conwell students are carefully selected to serve on staff during the RMI: three small group leaders, a worship leader and an overseas ministry trip coordinator. If you are interested in being a part of this team, please contact the program director.