Meet the President
Dr. Bernard Bull serves as the 11th President of Concordia University, Nebraska, as well as Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies and Director of Academic Ventures. His work focuses on futures, the philosophy and praxis of Christian education; models of educational research and development; and the intersection of education and digital culture.
"People of Christian conviction, character, competence and compassion are an immense blessing to the world. Concordia exists to nurture such people, devoted servant leaders in their families, churches, communities, workplaces and the world."
Prior to Concordia University, Nebraska, Dr. Bull served as President of Goddard College; Associate Professor of Education and Vice Provost at Concordia University Wisconsin; and as a middle and high school teacher in Lutheran schools in Illinois and Wisconsin. Throughout his career, Bull has taught grades six through doctoral studies in Lutheran schools and universities.
Bull is author, co-author, and editor of a number of books including: Faithful and Flourishing: Strategies for Leading Your Christian School with Excellence, The Pedagogy of Faith; Digitized: Spiritual Implications of Technology; Imagine the Possibilities: Conversations on the Future of Christian Education; and Prep Talks: Tales of Challenges & Opportunities in Christian Education. He has served as a consultant and invited speaker to more than 200 groups and organizations over the past thirty years.
Books Authored, Co-Authored and Edited
- Faithful and Flourishing: Strategies for Leading Your Christian School with Excellence
- The Pedagogy of Faith: Essays in Christian Education
- What Really Matters: Critical Issues in Contemporary Education
- Adventures in Self-Directed Learning
- Digitized: Spiritual Implications of Technology
- Imagine the Possibilities: Conversations on the Future of Christian Education
- Prep Talks: Tales of Challenges & Opportunities in Christian Education
Additional Works and Presentations
Speaking Engagements
Requests for President Bernard Bull to speak to a community group, business or conference may be made by contacting Lisa Owens at Lisa.Owens@cune.edu.
Past Presidents
J. George Weller, 1894-1914
F.W.C. Jesse, 1914-1923
C.F. Brommer, 1924-1941
A.O. Fuerbringer, 1941-1953
Paul A. Zimmerman, 1954-1961
Mark A. Schmidt, Interim, 1962-1963
W. Theophil Janzow, 1963-1977
Michael J. Stelmachowicz, 1978-1984
Ralph L. Reinke, 1986-1990
Orville Walz, 1990-2004
Brian Friedrich, 2004-2019
Russ Sommerfeld, Interim, 2019-2021
Bernard Bull, 2021-Present