D.Min., Drew University, 2013; M.Div., Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, 2003; B.S. Houghton College, 1997. 2009 Lewis Leadership Fellow with the Center for Church Leadership at Wesley Seminary. Credentialed executive and leadership coach with the International Coaching Federation. Dr. Bouwens currently serves as the director of vital congregations for the Upper New York Conference of The United Methodist Church. In this role, Dr. Bouwens comes alongside congregations and leaders to increase the vitality of the congregation. Previously he has served as lead pastor in Wolcott, NY, and Cortland, NY, and as co-pastor in Liverpool, NY.