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Faculty

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Learn about our faculty and their specializations.

Faculty

Overview

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.

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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
  • PhD in Theological Studies, Columbia International University

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

Assistant 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

2018 – Present

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 Enrollment

  • 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
Graduate Degrees

Location
Campus & Online

Status
Administrative

Dr. Richard G. Hutchison

2025 – Present

Adjunct Faculty, Dean of Graduate Studies

  • BA in Ministerial Studies, God’s Bible School and College
  • MDiv in Biblical Studies, Temple Baptist Seminary
  • MST in Inter-cultural Studies, Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary
  • DMin in Preaching and Leading, Asbury Theological Seminary

     

    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
    Graduate 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

    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
    Graduate 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

    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
    Graduate Degrees

    Location
    Campus & Online

    Status
    Academic