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David Stauffer, Ed.D., associate professor of marketing at ������Ƶ, brings a rich background of experience in business and ministry to the classroom. He started his career at PepsiCo, working for the Pizza Hut division, and was promoted seven times in 15 years to eventually serve as a management executive for the Midwest and southern regions. He also spent time as a business manager for a private Christian school, a director of operations, a leadership and management trainer and a pastor for 25 years, currently at Journey Church in Plymouth, Ind. But he says one of his favorite roles has been teaching.

“For me, it’s the students. My goal is literally to educate, equip and empower students to reach their God-given potential in their chosen career,” he says.

Stauffer first began teaching at Bethel in an adjunct role in 2004 and became full-time in 2021, after teaching for six years at another college. Over the years, he has taught business, marketing, and theology classes for traditional, adult and graduate programs. He’s also spent time mentoring students – something he’s passionate about since mentors have made such an impact in his own life and career.

“When I was in business there were two or three very instrumental mentors in my life. From a leadership perspective – Dr. Mike Cramer’s influence [at New Life Church in Osceola, Ind.] is what got me started in ministry,” says Stauffer.

Outside the classroom, he enjoys spending time with his wife in “the Babe” – his 1981 black Corvette she gifted him for a milestone birthday. He also enjoys time with his three children and four grandchildren, and driving up to Redamak’s in New Buffalo, Mich. And if you see him in a coffee shop, you will find him ordering English Breakfast tea, a nod to his British grandparents.

Each year, he looks forward to the opportunity to influence the next class of Bethel business students to pursue business for the glory of God and the good of society (Col. 3:23).

“My favorite part of teaching at Bethel is the students – nothing else is even close,” he says.