Dr. Skip Bell retired as Professor of Church Leadership for the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, Andrews University. An ordained Seventh-day Adventist pastor, Skip has served the church as a pastor, departmental director, administrator, and university professor. Dedicated to the vision of a soul-winning church, he has frequently led evangelistic programs, is a student of small group ministry, an advocate of church planting, and is especially interested in issues of church leadership and urban ministry. He is frequently called on to present leadership conferences for the church’s world divisions.  He served as director of the Doctor of Ministry program at Andrews for fifteen years, and continues to be involved with the program as a lead teacher.

Dedicated to the vision of a soul-winning church, he has frequently led evangelistic programs, is a student of small group ministry, an advocate of church planting, and is especially interested in issues of church leadership and urban ministry. He is frequently called on to present leadership conferences for the church’s world divisions. 

Dr. Bell counts time with his wife, Joni, and family as one of his greatest joys, and loves just about any pursuit that involves outdoor activity.