- Location: Wheaton, Illinois
- Size: 3,000+ students, 800+ staff
- Website: https://www.wheaton.edu/
- Hiring for: college chaplain
Wheaton College urgently needed a new chaplain after experiencing significant turnover and emotional hurt on campus following the departure of the previous chaplain. Given the critical role of chaplain in providing spiritual formation and pastoral care to students, faculty, and staff, finding the right person quickly was paramount.
About Wheaton College
Founded in 1860, Wheaton College is a respected interdenominational Christian liberal arts institution known for rigorous academics, deep spiritual formation, and a globally-minded student body.
The college attracts students eager to engage with world-renowned faculty and peers who share a Christ-centered worldview. Wheaton emphasizes corporate worship and small-group ministries, fostering spiritual growth in an inclusive and intellectually robust environment.
The ideal candidate
Wheaton College sought a chaplain who:
- Embodies historic, biblically-grounded, gospel-centered Christian faith
- Loves students deeply, mentoring and guiding them spiritually
- Understands and values Wheaton’s academic rigor
- Possesses mature cultural competencies and can foster unity
- Has pastoral and administrative experience
Leadership that lasts
Wheaton College reached out to Vanderbloemen, seeing their need for extensive reach and depth in candidate selection. Vanderbloemen’s senior executive search consultant, familiar with Wheaton’s esteemed reputation, met personally with President Dr. Philip Ryken and the search committee.
The consultant deeply understood the unique cultural and spiritual dynamics required for this role, enabling Vanderbloemen to swiftly identify and screen candidates that fit Wheaton’s mission and ethos. Equally important was finding a leader who would last, who could build an environment in which students, faculty, and staff learn to love Jesus Christ and His Kingdom.
About Dr. Angulus Wilson
After a careful and prayerful search, Vanderbloemen identified Reverend Dr. Angulus D. Wilson, an alumnus of Wheaton College, as the ideal candidate. Dr. Wilson, a pastor, educator, and former law enforcement officer, deeply valued his formative experiences at Wheaton and desired to give back to the community that profoundly influenced his life.
Dr. Wilson was ideal because:
- Proven leadership and pastoral care experience
- Deeply aligned theological convictions and evangelical orthodoxy
- Strong personal connection and commitment to Wheaton’s culture
Wheaton College successfully found their ideal Chaplain in Dr. Angulus Wilson, who brings stability, healing, and vibrant spiritual leadership back to the Wheaton community.
