Dr. Charles R.
BRADSHAW
Dr. Charles Bradshaw is a pastor and educator with a heart for global mission and theological formation. He brings decades of ministry and teaching experience to NEBCS, equipping students to serve Christ with wisdom and compassion.
OBJECTIVE
Drawing on my love of Holy Scripture and Theology, and knowledge of the world, to proclaim the love and power of Jesus. To equip aspiring Church leaders and other followers of Jesus, and to help them grow in the Lord’s love and service.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Three years’ experience in theological education in a cross-cultural setting.
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Thirty years in ordained ministry; 18 as a parish rector.
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Advanced study in pastoral theology.
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Long- and short-term missions overseas.
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Four years’ secondary school and 2 years’ middle school teaching experience.
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Prior life experience as a Coast Guard sailor, urban missionary, and chimney sweep.
Educational Background
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DMin, Trinity School for Ministry, Ambridge, Pennsylvania, 2011.
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MDiv, Trinity School for Ministry, Ambridge, 1992.
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AB cum laude, Linguistics and Slavic, Harvard College, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1973.
Academic and Administrative Experience
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January 2020-June 2023: Assisting Priest, Imago Dei Anglican Church, Bangor, Maine; “Chaplain” of Imago’s Ellsworth Chapel.
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January 2020-present: Instructor/Professor, New England Bible College/Grace Evangelical Seminary: Bangor: Liturgics, Spiritual Theology, World Religions, Evangelism and Missions (one course per term).
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2017-2019: Grades 5-7 Teacher, Mirus Academy, Ellsworth, Maine.
Taught:
- Latin, History, and English Literature
- Assisted in supervising physical education activities
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2013-2016: Principal, Bishop Lutaaya Theological and Vocational College, Mityana, Uganda.
- Engaged tutors and diocesan staff in a strategic plan for elevating this diocesan training center for Lay Readers to a licensed Tertiary Institution
- Taught Bible, theology, computer skills, liturgy, and English to student Lay Readers, clergy, and candidates for Holy Orders.
- Served as Assistant Vicar of Lulagala Parish, Mityana Diocese
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1999-2012: Rector, Church of Our Father, Hulls Cove, Maine.
- Spiritual Director, Maine Episcopal Cursillo Secretariat, 2006-2012
- Spiritual Director, “Believe It Or Not” (BION) youth camps, 2000, 2005, 2011
- Hancock County Medical Mission: Ecuador, February 2007; Ecuador and Peru, February 2008
- SAMS missionary internship, Diocese of Tabora, Tanzania, August-September 2009
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1994-1999: Rector, St. Agnes’ Episcopal Church, St. Marys, Pennsylvania and Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Emporium, Pennsylvania.
- Spiritual Director, Diocesan Summer Camp (elementary and middle school)
- Examining Chaplain, Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania
- Stewardship Consultant, Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania
- Chaplain, Bucktail Chapter, Viet Nam Veterans of America
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1992-1994: Associate Rector, Christ Episcopal Church, St. Joseph, Missouri.
- Designed and oversaw children’s education and youth ministry programs
- Put together discipleship and new member incorporation curricula
- Spiritual Director, Diocesan children’s and youth camps
- Volunteer Chaplain, Woodson Children’s Psychiatric Hospital
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1984-1988: Classics and Ancient History Teacher, Salisbury School, Salisbury, Connecticut.
- Taught ancient and medieval history, Latin, and Greek
- Coached rowing and cross-country running
- Supervised a boys’ dormi tory
- Mentored the campus chapter of the Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools (FOCUS)
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1983-1984: Social Services Officer, Long Island Refugee Resettlement Program (Episcopal Diocese of Long Island).
- Recruited and trained sponsors for displaced persons awaiting entry to the U.S.
- Generated sponsorships by Long Island congregations
- Provided direct assistance and referrals to refugees after arrival, to accomplish smooth transition
into American society
