Faculty
We have top-notch faculty doing work in: Biblical languages, theology, apologetics, counseling, educational technology, mentoring and ministry practice.
Our adjunct faculty are also amazing and here to help you.
Jason Albertson
2019 – Present
Instructor, Division of Ministerial Education
- BA in Biblical and Theological Studies, God’s Bible School & College
- MA in Biblical Studies, God’s Bible School & College
See curriculum vitae
Department
Ministerial
Program
2 & 4 Year Degrees
Location
Campus & Online
Status
Academic
Dr. Mark Bird
1997 – Present
Professor, Division of Ministerial Education
- BRE in Education, Union Bible College
- MS in Secondary Education, Pensacola Christian College
- MA in Theology, Wesley Biblical Seminary
- DMin in Theology and Apologetics, Grace Theological Seminary
See curriculum vitae
Department
Ministerial
Program
2 & 4 Year Degrees, Graduate Degrees
Location
Campus & Online
Status
Academic
Dr. Allan Brown
1996 – Present
Professor, Chair: Division of Ministerial Education
- AA in Electronics Engineering Technology, Pasadena City College
- BA in Biblical Literature, Hobe Sound Bible College
- MA in Religion, Bob Jones University
- PhD in Old Testament Interpretation, Bob Jones University
See curriculum vitae
Department
Ministerial
Program
2 & 4 Year Degrees, Graduate Degrees
Location
Campus & Online
Status
Academic
Dr. Philip Brown
2002 – Present
Professor, Graduate Program Director
- BA in Ministerial Education, Hobe Sound Bible College
- MA in Bible, Bob Jones University
- PhD in Old Testament Interpretation, Bob Jones University
See curriculum vitae
Department
Ministerial
Program
2 & 4 Year Degrees, Graduate Degrees
Location
Campus & Online
Status
Academic
Tim Crater
1999 – Present
Assistant Professor, Director of College Choir
- BA in Christian School Music Education, God’s Bible School & College
- MM in Church Music, Bob Jones University
See curriculum vitae
Department
Music
Program
2 & 4 Year Degrees
Location
Campus
Status
Academic
Janna Cressman
2001-2007, 2008 – Present
Professor, Division of Professional Studies
- BA in Christian Teacher Education, God’s Bible School & College
- MA in Education, Mount Vernon Nazarene University
See curriculum vitae
Department
Education and Career
Program
2 & 4 Year Degrees
Location
Online
Status
Academic
Dr. Marcia Davis
1981 – 1989, 2000 – Present
Professor, Director of Aldersgate Distance Education Program (ADEP)
- BA in English, God’s Bible School & College
- MEd in Secondary Education, University of Cincinnati
- EdD in Higher Education and Curriculum and Instruction, University of Cincinnati
See curriculum vitae
Department
Education and Career
Program
2 & 4 Year Degrees
Location
Online
Status
Administrative
Michael DeStefano
Assistant Professor
- BM in Piano Performance, Bob Jones University
- MM in Piano Performance, Bob Jones University
See curriculum vitae
Department
Music
Program
2 & 4 Year Degrees
Location
Campus
Status
Academic
Dr. Charity Frazier
2017 – Present
Assistant Professor, Student Success Counselor
- BA in Church and Family Ministry, God’s Bible School & College
- MA in Counseling, Cincinnati Christian University
- PhD in Counselor Education, Liberty University
See curriculum vitae
Department
Education & Career
Program
2 & 4 Year Degrees
Location
Campus
Status
Academic
Dr. Matt Hallam
2019 – Present
Administrative Faculty, Vice President for Advancement
- BA in Ministerial Education, God’s Bible School & College
- MA in Ministry, Indiana Wesleyan University
- MBA, Amberton University
- PhD in Intercultural Studies, Evangel University
See curriculum vitae
Department
Education & Career
Program
2 & 4 Year Degrees
Location
Campus & Online
Status
Administrative
Paul Kaufman
2019 – Present
Adjunct Faculty
- PhD in Religious History, Kent State University
- ThD in Hebrew and Old Testament, Antietam Seminary
- STM in Old Testament, Lutheran Theological Seminary
- ThM in Old Testament, Antietam Seminary
- MA in Jewish Studies, Baltimore Hebrew University/John Hopkins University
- BA in Bible and Theology, Allegheny Wesleyan College
See curriculum vitae
Department
Ministerial
Program
Graduate Degrees
Location
Online
Status
Academic
Robert Loper
2023 – Present
Instructor
- BA in Union Bible College
- MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Indiana Wesleyan University
- PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision (in progress), Regent University
See curriculum vitae
Department
Education & Career
Program
2 & 4 Year Degrees
Location
Campus
Status
Academic
Dr. Rodney Loper
2016 – Present
Administrative Faculty, President
- BA in Ministerial Education, God’s Bible School & College
- MA in Pastoral Ministry, Trinity Theological Seminary
- PhD in Organizational Leadership, Columbia International University
Department
N/A
Program
2 & 4 Year Degrees
Location
Campus
Status
Administrative
Richard Miles
1997 – Present
Administrative Faculty, Vice President for Spiritual Life
- BRE in Bible and Christian Ministry, God’s Bible School & College
- MA in Counseling, Liberty University
Department
Ministerial
Program
2 & 4 Year Degrees
Location
Campus
Status
Administrative
Martha Miller
1981 – Present
Distinguished Professor of Collaborative Piano
- BSM in Music, God’s Bible School & College
- Graduate studies, Bob Jones University
See curriculum vitae
Department
Music
Program
2 & 4 Year Degrees
Location
Campus
Status
Academic
Kendra Muir
2016 – Present
Assistant Professor
- BA in Elementary Music and Classroom Education, God’s Bible School & College
- MAT in Elementary Education, Liberty University
See curriculum vitae
Department
Education & Career
Program
2 & 4 Year Degrees
Location
Campus & Online
Status
Academic
Dr. Stephen Oliver
2022 – Present
Assistant Professor
- BTh, Bible Missionary Institute
- MA in Bible, Bob Jones University
- PhD in NT Interpretation, Bob Jones University
See curriculum vitae
Department
Ministerial
Program
2 & 4 Year Degrees, Graduate Degrees
Location
Campus & Online
Status
Academic
Stephanie Owens
2011 – Present
Professional Faculty, Director of Library Services
- AA in Pre-professional Studies, Hobe Sound Bible College
- BA in Church and Family Ministry, God’s Bible School & College
- MLIS, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
See curriculum vitae
Department
Education & Career
Program
2 & 4 Year Degrees
Location
Campus & Online
Status
Professional
Dr. Jana Pop
2009 – Present
Associate Professor, Chair: Division of Music
- BA in Christian School Music Education, God’s Bible School & College
- MM in Music Performance, Miami University (Ohio)
- DMA in Piano Pedagogy, University of South Carolina
See curriculum vitae
Department
Music
Program
2 & 4 Year Degrees
Location
Campus
Status
Academic
Dr. Nicolae Pop
2009 – Present
Associate Professor
- BA in Christian School Music Education and BA in Church Music, God’s Bible School & College
- MM in Music Performance, Miami University (Ohio)
- DMA in Music Performance, University of South Carolina
See curriculum vitae
Department
Music
Program
2 & 4 Year Degrees
Location
Campus & Online
Status
Academic
Dr. Aaron Profitt
2004 – Present
Professor, Administrative Faculty, Vice President for Academic Affairs
- BA in English and Political Science, University of Kansas
- MA in English, University of Kansas
- PhD in Educational Studies, University of Cincinnati
See curriculum vitae
Department
Education & Career
Program
2 & 4 Year Degrees
Location
Campus
Status
Administrative
Jessica Smith
2010 – Present
Assistant Professor, Director of Engage Ministry Formation
- BA Christian School Music Education, God’s Bible School & College
- MM in Music Performance, Miami University (Ohio)
See curriculum vitae
Department
Music
Program
2 & 4 Year Degrees
Location
Campus & Online
Status
Academic
Dr. Stephen Smith
2012 – Present
Associate Professor
- BA in Ministerial Education, God’s Bible School & College
- MDiv in Biblical and Theological Studies, Wesley Biblical Seminary
- PhD in Theological Studies, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
See curriculum vitae
Department
Ministerial
Program
2 & 4 Year Degrees, Graduate Degrees
Location
Campus & Online
Status
Academic
Kent Stetler
2013 – Present
Administrative Faculty, Registrar
- BA in Church and Family Ministry, God’s Bible School & College
- MBA, Louisiana State University
See curriculum vitae
Department
N/A
Program
N/A
Location
Campus
Status
Administrative
Jason Weed
2015 – Present
Professional Faculty
- BS in Computer Science, University of Alaska Fairbanks
- MSE, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Department
Education & Career
Program
2 & 4 year degree
Location
Campus
Status
Professional
Dr. Lyle Witt
2010 – Present
Associate Professor; Chair: Division of Education & Professional Studies
- BAR in Missions, Kansas City College & Bible School
- MA in Education, University of Kansas
- PhD in Leadership Studies, Johnson University
See curriculum vitae
Department
Education & Career
Program
2 & 4 year degree
Location
Campus & Online
Status
Academic
