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Advancement Staff

When you love people and have the desire to make a profound, positive impact upon the world, then you will have accomplished the meaning of life.  –Joe Kirkland

 

We’re believers.

Our advancement staff forms a team of inspiration. They share the blessed task of building momentum around our vision—and finding the resources to support our daily work. We value their faith, their fellowship, and their goals. We also value their personal perspectives. Learn more about each of them below.

 

“In Christian ministry, fundraising is more fulfilling to, and done better by, those who answer a call from God by carrying on a ministry within the faith community they serve. I am inspired by the possibility that advancing the vision of Montreat College will make all the difference in the world.”

Joe Kirkland
Interim President
M.A. in Bible
Lancaster Bible College, 2003
828.669.8012, ext. 3745
jkirkland@montreat.edu


“I am humbled and amazed by the Montreat College students, faculty, and staff trusting God’s calling on their lives. I am blessed to serve the Lord in this capacity, and look forward to working with the supporters of this fine institution.” 

Debbie Ferguson 
Director of Advancement Services
828.669.8012, ext. 3708 
dferguson@montreat.edu


“I feel privileged to be able to work at Montreat. Our son is a Montreat graduate, class of 2000. This place is so much a part of our lives.”

Arla Yeatman
Assistant to the Vice President for Advancement
828.669.8012, ext. 3701
ayeatman@montreat.edu


“We’re committed to providing engaging and quality events to the Montreat College community. We strive to build and develop relationships, bring dignity to all event details, and be excellent stewards of our given resources. I am very excited to be a part of this wonderful team.”

Kate Ledbetter
Events Coordinator
B.A. in Communications/Public Relations
Berry College, 2009
828.669.8012, ext. 3710
kledbetter@montreat.edu


“Development’ is about building and sustaining relationships that advances Montreat College to vision realization. I am excited about teaming with my colleagues, students, and friends of Montreat College to develop such relationships that make a difference. Unto! (Colossians 3:23)”

David E. Walters
Director of Development
Ph.D., all but dissertation
Capella University, 2006 
828.669.8012, ext. 3711 
dwalters@montreat.edu


“Our ministry is sharing the story of Montreat College, a place that God graciously uses to transform lives and impact the world. I am humbled to join in God’s passionate, unrelenting work in the lives of students here at Montreat College.”  

Annie Carlson
Director of Communications and Alumni Relations
828.669.8012, ext. 3778 
acarlson@montreat.edu


“We are here to serve you and the students attending Montreat. I look forward to keeping you informed and connected to Montreat College and the transformational work that is happening here everyday.”

Jared Nielsen
Alumni Coordinator 
828.669.8012, ext. 3709
jnielsen@montreat.edu