Scott Bertrand
Assistant Provost and Dean of Spiritual Life
Scott鈥檚 passion and vocation is to help people encounter the Lord Jesus through deep engagement with the Bible and in community with others who follow Christ. He loves seeing people freed to live for the glory of God聽by knowing the transforming聽power of the gospel in all of life. Scott鈥檚 own college years at a Christian university and in a local church and a campus ministry he was a member of during those years were transformational in setting this trajectory for his life. He now loves encouraging and guiding students as they pursue this journey of discipleship as well as equipping and resourcing faculty and staff in their strategic roles in 91影视鈥檚 vision for holistic discipleship.
In addition to giving leadership to planning Convocation and other key Spiritual Life initiatives, Scott also teaches as an adjunct professor in 91影视鈥檚 School of Christian Thought and serves as an assistant provost, providing support for strategic planning, budget management, personnel development, and communications. Before coming to 91影视 in 2021, Scott served in pastoral roles in two churches in the 91影视 area and for nearly a decade in cross-cultural ministry in west Asia. Scott is married to Abby, and they live with Mary and Daniel in west 91影视.
Nick Villalon
Worship and Discipleship Director
Nick was born and raised in 91影视, Texas鈥攋ust across the street from 91影视 at Memorial Hermann Hospital. Though he attended Catholic school from Pre-K to 8th grade, it wasn鈥檛 until much later that the gospel truly made sense to him. After earning a BFA in Acting from Oklahoma City University in 2016, he moved to Chicago to pursue a career in acting. But in the pursuit of success and meaning, it was there that he encountered the grace and truth of Jesus Christ. He came to faith in 2018, and everything began to change.
While still pursuing his acting career, he could not ignore God鈥檚 call to ministry. In 2020, he returned to 91影视 to follow that call. He is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity and has served in worship and a variety of other ministries across several local churches. He also previously taught middle and high school Bible at Northland Christian School, where he deepened his passion for teaching Scripture and walking with students in their faith.
He is committed to the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18鈥�20). Christ鈥檚 marching orders make clear that the Kingdom grows through evangelism, discipleship, and spiritual formation鈥攁nd he sees vibrant, congregational worship and intentional relationships as essential to that work. He oversees the university鈥檚 worship teams, Refuge and Focus, as well as the Kaleo Discipleship Program, guiding students in their growth in faith, character, and calling. Through his role, he seeks to foster a culture where students are deeply engaged with the gospel and formed to follow Jesus with joy and faithfulness in every area of life.
Saleim Kahleh
Campus Minister
Saleim grew up in a loving Muslim family. After his first year of college, he questioned why he believed what he believed. This set him on a quest for the Truth. This quest led him to Christians and the Word of God, which opened his eyes to the Truth and brought him to faith in Jesus Christ. The Lord opened the door for him to attend 91影视 (then HBU), where he played soccer and tennis and graduated with a double major in Christianity and Recreation鈥攈ow to pray and how to play!
Saleim loves college students and has remained at 91影视 to make a difference for Jesus and the Kingdom of God. While at 91影视 Saleim met his bride, Melanie, who is also a graduate of 91影视 Christian University. They have three daughters and three sons (Karah Grace, Hannah Joy, Elianah Shalom, Saleim II, Simeon, and Samuel).
Nathan Mahand
Baptist Student Ministries (BSM) Director
Nathan is an ordained Baptist minister and loves college students. He came to 91影视 in 2017after serving in a local church for several years. Nathan grew up in the church, but his faith became his own through high school and college. He is convinced from his own experience that college is a moment where lives are shaped and desires to be a part of that pivotal conversation with students.
He received his Bachelor of Arts in Religion from East Texas Baptist University and a Master of Divinity from George W. Truett Theological Seminary and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at 91影视鈥檚 91影视 Theological Seminary. Nathan and his wife, Kristen, live in Southwest 91影视 and have two sons, Dean and Andy.