OUR EMPLOYEES
Thomas Wilhelmsen
Principal
Thomas has a long background as a worship developer from the youth movement Impuls, as well as a teacher for the worship students at Acta. He has a bachelor's degree in theology, as well as an ongoing master's program in organization and management at NTNU.
With a strong interest in both music and football, a natural inclination and love for good interaction is close to Thomas' heart. He loves to see the good synergy between the team working well together, and that the individual gets to use his strengths by and for the team.
Preferred position in government: Minister of Culture. He has a strong interest to society, and is particularly passionate about young Christians using, experiencing and experiencing faith in Jesus as a strength and resource out in society.
thomas@imikirken.no
Solvår Gilberg Angeltveit
Head of school with pedagogical responsibility
Solvår has previously worked as a primary school teacher, and course activities in creative communication. In addition to being a teacher, she is responsible for groups and guidance. She teaches, among other things, relationship building, cultural creation and communication. Has a bit of his heart in Thailand, and follows up the "Acta houses" - which is one of the Bible school's defined mission projects. Is married to Norway's fittest gym teacher and has three daughters.
solvaar@imikirken.no
Johanne Diderichsen
Administration manager
Johanne has a long and wide background of experience with everything from cookery, foster care, diaconate, psychiatry and hotel management - which comes in VERY handy when a Bible school has to be managed and kept in order.
She highly values that we actually practice what we learn, that we reap the benefits of being a Bible school linked to a large and vibrant church, and that we prioritize spiritual and social community together.
Preferred position in government: Minister for Children and Families, because it is important that everyone has safe adults around them, so that they can grow up in a healthy way.
johanne@imikirken.no
Gry Øvergaard
Undervisningsleder og linjeleder Disippel
Gry has worked at Acta for over 20 years, and is therefore one of our solid and important carriers of continuity. She heads the program when all students are gathered, and has also studied theology and pastoral care.
Gry is passionate about discipling young people, seeing others succeed, mountains, skiing and running - and eating LOTS of chocolate and having fun in the process.
Preferred position in government: Surely prime minister..!? Then I get to boss the others...?
gry@imikirken.no
Ole Martin Garnes Reigstad
Linjeleder Lovsang
Ole Martin is a trained theologian at VID Vitenskapelige Høyskole. In addition to working at Acta, he is co-pastor at IMI Tananger, and active in the worship service in IMI Church. He is also well known as a worship leader at Åpen himmel festivals or Oase.
It is important to Ole Martin that Acta is characterized by God's presence among us, and the desire to equip worshipers to lead others into God's presence is very high.
Preferred position in government: Minister of Education. He is relatively happy with school and education, is concerned with truth, and wants what people are taught to be true.
ole.martin@imikirken.no
Randi Gjedrem Soteland
Leder for internasjonale studenter
Randi er leder for våre internasjonale studenter. Hun har en allsidig bakgrunn fra bl.a økonomiarbeid i bank og oljeselskap, arbeid med barn og unge i grunnskolen og som miljøarbeider for enslige mindreårige i asylmottak.
Randi er gift og har tre voksne barn.
randi@imikirken.no
Kåre Bødalen
Administrasjon og timelærer
Kåre is a "former pensioner" and has worked for a large part of his life as a preacher. Now we are lucky enough to have him help us with everything from practical needs to administration and teaching.
Kåre is passionate about young and old discovering the treasures of the Bible. A good insight into the Bible can provide a solid anchoring in life and a power to live/meet the challenges of everyday life, both natural and supernatural.
For him, it is important that the students at Acta fall in love with God's Word and be able to pass it on in a relevant way.
Preferred position in government: Minister of Agriculture. It is important to keep the focus on the primary industries. If the oil were to run out, it might be appropriate to go back to the horse. Then he stands strong because in the military he worked as a farrier.
kaare@imikirken.no
Øistein Øvergaard
Timelærer
Øistein er lovsangspastor i IMI-kirken og timelærer på Acta.
Han er utdannet pastor fra Ansgarskolen i Kristiansand. Han har vært ungdomspastor i Arendal, lovsangspastor i New York og pastor i Bergen. Han er også leder av lovsangsnettverket Lovsang.no.
Gift med Gry, har to barn og to barnebarn.
oistein@imikirken.no
WHERE TO FIND US
Vi holder til i IMI-kirkens lokaler, vegg-i-vegg ved Scandic Forum hotell, i Gunnar Warebergs gate 15, 4021 Stavanger
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Acta bible school has publicly approved programs by Udir / the Norwegian directorate of education and training.
The school year is funded as a combination of public funding, school fee and givers/sponsors.
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