The Rev. Dr. Carol Bechtel is Professor of Old Testament at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan where she has taught since 1994. She also serves as the Executive Director of the American Waldensian Society.  

Dr. Bechtel grew up on a farm in Fulton, Illinois. She attended Hope College, Western Theological Seminary and received her Ph.D. in Old Testament from Yale University. Dr. Bechtel is a General Synod Professor of Theology in the Reformed Church in America and has served as President of the RCA’s General Synod and moderator of its General Synod Council. Her publications include a commentary on Esther for the Interpretation series, and several Bible study books and curricula, including two Horizons studies for the Presbyterian Women. She lives in Holland, Michigan with her husband, Tom Mullens. They have four children and ten grandchildren. Her hobbies include singing, cooking, gardening, and the Celtic harp.

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