Good News - August 2020

OUT AND ABOUT 32 AUGUST 2020 www.goodnewsfl.org Good News • South Florida Edition PalmBeachAtlanticUniversity President Dr. Debra A. Schwinn has promoted Campus Pastor Dr. Bernie Cueto to Vice President for Spiritual Development. In addition to serving as cam- pus pastor to nearly 4,000 stu- dents, faculty and staff, Cueto will serve in the President’s Cabinet, assume a larger role with the BoardofTrusteesand takeamore holisticapproach todeveloping the spiritual culture on campus. “Integrating Christian faith into everything we do is themost important ingredient in the ‘spe- cial sauce’ that is PBA,” Schwinn said. “Having Bernie Cueto re- sponsible for spiritual develop- ment across all aspects of our community is important as we grow toward the future. He is a perfect fit for this newly ex- panded and vital role.” Cueto has dedicated the last 25 years of his life to study- ing, teaching and preaching God’s Word. About 15 of those years have been at Palm Beach Atlantic, where he leads week- day campus chapel services and is available for pastoral support and prayer.Atrained NewTesta- ment scholar, Cuetowill continue to teach in the School of Ministry. “President Schwinn is a trail- blazer whose passion for Christ and spiritual life revolves around all she does,” Cueto said. “She saw the need for a more com- prehensive approach to faith for- mation and wanted it represented at the University’s highest level, especially since it is central to our mission.” Born in Miami, Cueto is proud of his Cuban-American heritage and was raised in an environment that embraced cul- tural diversity. He earned his bachelor’s degree in English lit- erature at Florida International University. He completed his Master of Theology and Doctor of Philosophy degrees at Dallas Theological Seminary. He also serves as the teaching pastor at Family ChurchGardens. He and his wife,Ana, have two sons and a daughter. For more information, visit pba.edu Palm Beach Atlantic University Promotes Campus Pastor Pastor Dr. BernieCueto