Bowling served for eight years as the senior pastor of the College Church of the Nazarene in Bourbonnais, Illinois.
[1] He also served as senior pastor of the First Church of the Nazarene, Dallas, Texas.
[citation needed] In addition, he was honored by Olivet with the conferral of the Doctor of Divinity degree as part of their centennial celebration.
[citation needed] In addition to his work at Olivet, Bowling is active with professional organizations and local community affairs, including membership on the Board of People's Bank in Kankakee.
[citation needed] In addition to over 60 published articles, he has authored four books: A Way With Words, Grace-full Leadership, Packin' Up and Headin' Out: Making the Most of Your College Adventure and, most recently, Making the Climb, which chronicles his ascent to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.