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Congregational Way. As Dean of the Congregational Foundation for Theological Studies (CFTS), Dr. Olsen assists the division in training and mentoring seminary students. In addition, he supervises information services, including web site development, web streaming, on-line forums, and on-line leadership work sites.

Dr. Olsen is a graduate of: Bethel College, Arden Hills, MN, BA Philosophy and Theology; United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, New Brighton, MN, M.Div.; and Chicago Theological Seminary, Chicago, IL, D.Min. His thesis was entitled, “Networking Community: A Study of the Internet and its Potential for Ministry.” Dr. Olsen served Congregational Churches New York and Michigan before coming to our Association's staff.

Don and his wife, Penny, reside in Waukegan, IL. Penny is the VP of Marketing for MCS Imports in Highland Park, IL. They enjoy sailing, gardening and reading, and working on the restoration of their home. Don has four children.
 

 

The Rev. Dr. Don Olsen
Associate Executive Secretary for Ministerial Development and Services, Dean, Congregational Foundation for Theological Studies, and Information Services

Dr. Olsen became an Associate Executive Secretary in 1998. He assists the Division of Ministry (DFM) in their work of providing support and counsel for our Churches and clergy in the areas of pastoral search, continuing education, lay ministry, churches in conflict and Rites of Passage in the