April Vinding

April Vinding is a Professor of English at Bethel University, located within the College of Arts and Sciences. She also serves as Director of Writing and contributes to General Education initiatives. She holds a B.A. in Writing from Bethel College (2000) and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Hamline University (2005). Her research focuses on the creative process, lyric essay forms, and the intersection of spirituality with creative practice. She is the author of Triptych, a spiritual memoir exploring faith through personal and divine relationships, as well as essays, poetry, and scholarly works. Vinding teaches courses such as StoryForge II (capstone), Creative Nonfiction, and methods of writing tutoring. Her work emphasizes narrative innovation and contemplative themes.

Her publications reflect interdisciplinary interests in theology, art, and human experience. While no specific articles or awards are explicitly listed, her academic output centers on creative writing pedagogy and theological storytelling. She advises students in Bethel's English and Journalism programs, fostering explorations of form and meaning through writing.