Seminary Faculty and Staff
Compassionate, respectful, knowledgeable, and aware these qualities are demonstrated by our faculty on a consistent basis through their involvement in ministry at the local and global level.
As mentors, they understand and value the importance of building relationships with their students, which is why you are teamed up with a faculty member who serves as your advisor.
Please feel free to email or call any of the following professors to issues related to your ministry and academic needs.
Bible and Theology
Dr. John Castelein - Professor of Theology
Dr. Gary Hall - Professor of Old Testament
Dr. Robert Rea - Professor of Church History/Historical Theology
Dr. Robert Kurka - Professor of Theology and Church in Culture
Dr. Richard Knopp - Professor of Christian Apologetics; Philosophy
Christian Ministries
Dr. Kim Baldwin - Assistant Professor of Psychology & Counseling
Dr. Paul Boatman - Professor of Pastoral Care & Counseling
Dr. Rochelle Cathcart - Assistant Professor of Intercultural Studies
Dr. James Estep - Professor of Christian Education
Dr. Dinelle Frankland - Professor of Worship Studies
Dr. Don Green - Professor of Leadership Studies
Dr. Chuck Sackett - Professor of Preaching
Dr. C. Nolan Thomas - Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling
Dr. Barney Wells - Assistant Professor of Bible and Ministry, Doctor of Ministry Director
Library and Media Services
Nancy Olson - Library Director
Mike Reid - Assistant Librarian
Leslie Starasta - Information Services Librarian
Academic Office
Dr. Clay Ham - Provost
Dr. Dinelle Frankland - Interim Academic Dean
Marla Ruble - Associate Director of Academics and Personnel
Becky Boggs - Administrative Assistant to the Academic Deans
Shawn Smith - Registrar
Tom Sowers - Educational Technologist
Ann Spellman - Online Instructional Designer