Bo Cassell, M.A., M.Div.

Associate Professor of Sociology

Education

Enrolled in Masters in Sociology, with intent to pursue Ph.D., University of Missouri, Kansas City (present) Ordained Elder, Church of the Nazarene, 1993 M.Div., Cross Cultural Studies Emphasis, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1987-1990 B.A. in Sociology, Pepperdine University, 1983-1987

Teaching Responsibilities

Associate Professor of Sociology, MidAmerica Nazarene University, Aug. 2007- Present

Courses taught:
Casework and Intervention
Cultural and Social Anthropology
General Sociology
Marriage and Family
Social Theory
Sociology of Religion
Adjunct Faculty, Nazarene Bible College, 2003 – 2007

Courses taught (online):
Christian Education
Youth Ministries

Research & Other Professional Interests/Activities

Member, Academic Council Committee, MidAmerica Nazarene University, 2008
Senior Editor, Barefoot Ministries/WordAction Youth, Sept. 2003- Aug. 2007
Coordinator, Youth In Mission, August 1997- August 2003
Researcher, Datasearch, Sept. 1995- Feb. 1997

Cross cultural travel experience: Argentina: Buenos Aires; Australia: Sydney, Canberra; Canada: Montreal, Toronto, Calgary; China: Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Guilin, Guonghou, Hong Kong; Ethiopia: Addis Ababa; Great Brittan: London, Manchester, North Umberland; Greece: Athens, Corinth, Patmos, Crete, Mykonos; Israel: Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Galilee; Kenya: Nairobi; Mexico: Tijuana, Monterrey, Ensenada, San Felipe, Mexicali, Tecate; Turkey: Ephesus; Uganda: Entebbe; Uruguay: Montevideo; United States: Native American Indian Reservations in Arizona and New Mexico; Urban, Low Income, and work among homeless and at risk youth in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Kansas City, San Antonio

Professional Memberships & Affiliations

American Sociological Association
Association of Nazarene Sociologists and Researchers (ANSR)
Executive Board, 2008 – Present
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, University of Missouri, Kansas City

Selected Publications/Presentations & Awards

Books

Cassell, Bo. 2007. Water, Fire, Wind: The Elements of Following Christ. Kansas City: Barefoot Ministries.
(Editor) Spindle, Blair. 2007. Fuel: In Depth Discipleship Bible Study. Kansas City: Barefoot Ministries.
(Editor) Gates, Jamie, and Jon Middendorf. 2007. Living Justice: Revolutionary Compassion in a Broken World. Kansas City: Barefoot Ministries.
(Editor) Hampton, Jim. 2007. Everyday Saint: Rejecting Sin, Choosing Love. Kansas City: Barefoot Ministries.
Cassell, Bo. 2005. A Perfect Life: A Plain Account of Christian Perfection. Kansas City: Barefoot Ministries.
(Editor) Green, Tim. 2005. Never Alone: Practicing the Presence of God. Kansas City: Barefoot Ministries.
(Editor) Will, Matt, et. al. 2005.Sacred Space: Meditations for Common Places. Kansas City: Barefoot Ministries.
(Editor) DeVries, Mike, and Troy Murphy. 2003. Acts: Face of the Fire. Kansas City: Barefoot Ministries.
Cassell, Bo. 1999. Global Christianity: The Life We’re Called to Live. Kansas City, Missouri: Nazarene Publishing House.

Articles and Curriculum

Cassell, Bo. 2007. “Perspectives: Great Leaders.” Credo Magazine. Kansas City, Missouri: Barefoot Ministries. May 2007, p. 3.
Cassell, Bo. “Perspectives: Join the Club.” Credo Magazine. Kansas City, Missouri: Barefoot Ministries. March 2007, p. 3.
Cassell, Bo. “The Lectionary Life: Why Postmodern Youth Respond to the Rhythms of Scripture and Season.” Journal of Student Ministries, Vol. 2 No. 1. Fairview, TN: Develop Ministries. January/February, 2007.
Cassell, Bo. “The Silas Code: How Pain Replaced Play as a Theological Value.” Journal of Student Ministries, Vol. 1 No. 4. Fairview, TN: Develop Ministries. November/December 2006, p. 34.
Cassell, Bo. “Perspectives: Ministry and Miracles.” Credo Magazine. Kansas City, Missouri: Barefoot Ministries. October 2006, p. 3.
Cassell, Bo. “All Work and No Play: Why Students See Church as Irrelevant.” Journal of Student Ministries, (web article). Vol. 1 No. 4. Fairview, TN: Develop Ministries. November/December 2006, http://www.thejournalofstudentministries.com/articles/CassellBo.pdf, Accessed January 29, 2007.
Cassell, Bo. “Perspectives: Relationships.” Credo Magazine. Kansas City, Missouri: Barefoot Ministries. September 2006, p. 3.
Cassell, Bo. “Lincoln High: The Undercover Operation” (script, fiction). Credo Magazine. Kansas City, Missouri: Barefoot Ministries. September 2006, p. 41.
Cassell, Bo. “Tipping the Balance of Power: Navigating the Mine Field of Church Power Brokers.” YouthWorker Journal (Web Feature) Vol. 20 No. 6. Nashville: Salem Publishing/CCM Communications, July/August 2004 (referenced in print on page 31).
Cassell, Bo. “Inside Story: Reaching Out to Others,” (excerpt) Credo Magazine. Kansas City, Missouri: Barefoot Ministries. November 2005, p. 22.
Cassell, Bo. “Lessons from the Grave.” Credo Magazine. Kansas City, Missouri: Barefoot Ministries. October 2005, p. 42.
Cassell, Bo. “A Youth Ministry Christmas.” (web article) Kansas City: Barefoot Ministries. Posted 12/23/2003. www.barefootministries.com, http://www.barefootministries.com/nphweb/html/bfv3/articleDisplay.jsp?mediaId=2361781&nid=srch (subscription access on January 29, 2007).
Cassell, Bo. “Rethinking Postmodern Missions.” (web article) Kansas City: Barefoot Ministries. Posted 12/22/2003. www.barefootministries.com, http://www.barefootministries.com/nphweb/html/bfv3/printerFriendly.jsp?mediaId=2361781 (subscription access on January 29, 2007).
Cassell, Bo. “Becoming a World Christian“ (Two Lessons) Faith Connections Youth Teacher. Vol. 2, No. 4. Kansas City, Missouri: WordAction. June/July/August, 2004.
Cassell, Bo. “Trendwatch: Insights that Fuel Authentic Ministry,” (Review). Group Magazine. Vol. 27, No. 5, Loveland, Colorado: Group Publishing. July/August 2001, P. 18.
Cassell, Bo. “The Dirty Little Secret About Mission Trips.” Group Magazine. Vol. 26, No. 5, Loveland, Colorado: Group Publishing. July/August 2000, P. 38.
Cassell, Bo. “Ecclesiastes: Taking a Long Look at Life.” Illustrated Bible Life. Kansas City, Missouri: WordAction Publishing. March-May, 2000. P. 17.
Cassell, Bo. “What Would Jesus Think of WWJD?” Group Magazine. Vol. 25, No. 3, Loveland, Colorado: Group Publishing. March/April 1999, P. 38.
Cassell, Bo. “Sex: Designed by God.” Senior High Teacher. Kansas City, Missouri: WordAction. 1994.
Cassell, Bo. “The Bible’s Wisdom Literature,” Young Adult Teacher. Vol. 8, No. 3. Kansas City, Missouri: WordAction. March/April/May, 1992.
Cassell, Bo. “Christ and the Cross,” (2 Lessons) Young Adult Teacher. Kansas City, Missouri: WordAction. Vol. 3, No. 1. September, October, November, 1992.

Contact Information

Bo Cassell
2030 E. College Way
Metz 204
Olathe, KS 66062
(913)971-3613
brcassell@mnu.edu