Board of Trustees
J. Kenneth Blackwell (2019) Cincinnati, OH, Consultant
*W. Tobin Cassels III (2008) Columbia, SC, President, Southeastern Freight Lines
*Lyn Cook (2009) Decatur, AL, Businesswoman, Cook’s Pest Control
Marion H. Davis (2012) Chapin, SC, Retired Businessman
Adrian T. Despres Jr. (2001) Columbia, SC, Evangelist, Kingdom Building Ministries
*Hans W. Finzel, Chair (1994) Littleton, CO, Consultant
Hank Flint (2020) Charlotte, N.C. Businessman
Jennifer Gutwein (2007) West Lafayette, IN, Attorney
D. Gary Harlow (2000) Bethlehem, PA, Professor, Lehigh University
William B. Jones (2019) Jackson, GA, Businessman, Jones Petroleum Co.
James H. Morgan (2017) Chairman, Covenant Capital
*Ron Mullins (2004) Columbus, GA, Judge for the Superior Court for the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
Edith Parks (2019) Easley, SC
*Douglas J. Rutt (2004) Jacksonville, FL, Pastor, Christian Family Chapel
Marquis J. Ryan (1992) Charlotte, NC, President, Ryan, Geer & Company, PA
Will Schafer (2011) Augusta, GA, Owner, Master Automotive
Chikong Shue (2012) Andover, MA, Retired Businessman
Benny Tate (2018) Forsyth, GA, Pastor
Gary Uber (2018) Hope Sound, FL, Businessman
Marshall “Sonny” White (2014) Greensboro, NC, Retired President, Midlands Technical College
*Officers
Trustees Emeriti
Donald Bailey, Woodstock, GA
Russell L. French, Knoxville, TN
Ian M. Hay, Sebring, FL
David C. Moreland, Shellpoint, FL
Crawford Loritts, Roswell, GA
Robert A. Norris, Florence, SC
John W. P. Oliver, Charlotte, NC
Jerry A. Rankin, Clinton, MS
Marvin R. Schuster, Columbus, GA
Harold F. Weaver, Columbia, SC
Administration
The President’s Cabinet
Mark A. Smith, President
Andre Rogers, Special Assistant to the President
Bill Jones, Chancellor
James Lanpher, Provost and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Rob Hartman, Chief Financial Officer
Rick Christman, Executive Vice President
Diane Mull, Vice President for Institutional Advancement & University Communications
Michele Branch-Frappier, Vice President for Information Technology
Keith Marion, Vice President Estate & Gift Planning
Brian Simmons, Associate Provost for Online Studies
Tony Fajardo, Headmaster, Ben Lippen School
Academic and Student Affairs
James Lanpher, Provost, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
Scott Adams, Dean of the School of Business and Professional Studies
Jennifer Booth, Assistant Vice President of Academic Services, University Registrar
David Croteau, Dean of the Seminary & School of Ministry (*July 1, 2021)
Connie Mitchell, Dean of the College of Education
Brian Simmons, Associate Provost for Online Studies
Ed Smither, Dean of the College of Intercultural Studies
Roxi Snodgrass, Director of Institutional Research and Assessment
Cynthia Snell, Director of Fleece Library
Rick Swift, Dean of Student Life
Online, Students, and Athletics
Rick Christman, Vice President of Student Services and Online Services
Brian Simmons, Associate Provost for Online Studies
Darren Richie, Director of Athletics
Finance and Operations
Rob Hartman, Chief Financial Officer
Shandra Brannon, Controller
Wes Brothers, Assistant Vice President Student Financial Services
Scott Deal, Director of Security
Patricia Hix, Director of Financial Aid
Don Jones, Director of Human Resources
Annie M. Hubbard, Manager, Pineview Apartments
Phil Miller, Director of Physical Plant
Enrollment Management
Scott Boyer, Graduate & Online Recruitment
Amy VanHorn, Director Undergraduate Admissions
Alumni and Advancement
Diane Mull, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Alumni & University Communications
Frank Bedell, Advancement Officer Financial Aid, Estate & Gift Planning
Peggy Lee Manoogian, Director of Alumni Relations and Gift Receipting & Research
Randy Halfacre, Community Ambassador
David Finklea, Advancement Officer Major Donors
Emeritus Faculty
*Cliff Bedell
Professor Emeritus
Bible
M.A., University of Georgia; M.A., Wheaton College
Bryan E. Beyer, Ph.D.
Bible, CAS
B.A., Colorado State University; M.Div., Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion
William Davidson, Th.D
Professor Emeritus
Church History
B.A., Peabody College for Teachers; B.D., Northern Baptist Theological Seminary; Th.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Larry E. Dixon, Ph.D
Professor Emeritus
Theology
B.A., Northeastern Bible College; M.Div., Biblical School of Theology; M.Phil., Ph.D., Drew University
Stephen H. Farra, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Psychology, Math, CAS
B.A., M.A., Wheaton College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Robert W. Ferris, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
International Theological Education, Intercultural Studies
B.A., Wheaton College; M.A., Wheaton Graduate School; M.Div., Denver Conservative Baptist Seminary; Ph.D., Michigan State University
Donald L. Hamilton, D.Min.
Professor Emeritus
Preaching
B.A., Malone College; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; D.Min., Bethel Theological Seminary
W. Lindsay Hislop, Ph.D
Professor Emeritus
Linguistics, English
B.A., Columbia International University; M.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina
L. Igou Hodges, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Systematic Theology, SSM
B.A., Columbia International University; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh
Don N. Howell Jr., Th.D.
Professor Emeritus
New Testament, Greek, SSM
B.I.E., Georgia Institute of Technology; Th.M., Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary
*Terry C. Hulbert, Th.D.
Distinguished Professor Emeritus
Bible
B.A., University of Western Ontario; Th.M., Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary
Roy M. King, Ph.D
Professor Emeritus
Ministry Studies, Leadership
B.S., East Tennessee State University; M.A., Columbia International University; D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Oxford Graduate School
*William J. Larkin, Jr., Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
New Testament, Greek
B.A., Wheaton College; B.D., Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Durham
Warren F. Larson, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Muslim Studies
B.Th., Vancouver Bible College; M.Miss., Canadian Theological Seminary; M.Div., Trinity Western University; Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary
John L. Layman, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
History, Theology
B.B.A., Westminster College; M.Div., Columbia International University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Elaine Lindsey, Ed.D.
Professor Emerita
Education
B.S., Houghton College; Ed.M., Temple University; Ed.D., University of South Carolina
Alex T. Luc, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Old Testament, Hebrew
B.A., Trinity College; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; B.Th., Theological College of Vietnam; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Allan D. McKechnie, D.Min.
Professor Emeritus
Ministry Care
B.B.E., Columbia International University; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; D.Min., Bethel Seminary
*Robertson McQuilkin, D.D.
President Emeritus
Ministry Studies, Missions
B.A., Columbia International University; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary; Honorary D.Litt., Wheaton College; Honorary D.D., Columbia International University
Johnny Miller, Th.D.
President Emeritus
New Testament
B.A., Arizona State University; Th.M., Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary
*Kenneth B. Mulholland, Th.D.
Professor Emeritus
B.A., Elmhurst College; M.A., Lancaster Theological Seminary; Th.D., Fuller Theological Seminary
David Osterlund, Ed.D.
Professor Emeritus
Music
B.S., M.S., Wisconsin State College; Ed.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Terry D. Powell, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Church Ministry, SSM
B.A., Carson-Newman College; M.A., M.A., Wheaton College; Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Shirl S. Schiffman, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Ministry Studies, SSM
Certificate in Biblical Studies, Columbia International University; B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University
Milton V. Uecker, Ed.D.
Professor Emeritus
Education
B.A., Concordia Teachers College; M.Ed., University of Texas at Austin; Ed.D., University of Virginia
*In Memorial
Resident Faculty
Scott Adams, J.D.
Business, SBPS
B.S., Allied Legal Services, Public Administration, University of Central Florida; Juris Doctorate, Brooklyn Law School
Steve Baarendse, Ph.D.
Humanities Program Director
English, Humanities, CAS
B.A., Taylor University; M.A., Indiana University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina
David Cashin, Ph.D.
Intercultural Studies, CICS
B.A., Gordon College; M.A., Dhaka University, Dhaka, Bangladesh; M.A., Ph.D., Stockholm University, Sweden
Michelle Clevenger, Ph.D.
Education, CoE
B.A.,Columbia College; M.Ed., Lesley University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Anita J. Cooper, Ph.D.
Bible Teaching Program Director
Bible Teaching, Psychology, CAS
B.S., Columbia International University; M.Ed., Reformed Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Joseph Craft, Ph.D.
Education, CoE
B.S., Ohio University; M.Ed., Southeastern University; Ph.D. Columbia International University
David Croteau, Ph.D.
Dean of the Seminary & School of Ministry
New Testament, Greek, SSM
B.A., California State University, Fresno; M.Div, Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary; Th.M., Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
John Crutchfield, Ph.D.
Middle Eastern Studies Program Director
Bible, CAS
B.A., M.A., Columbia International University; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; M.Phil., Ph.D., Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion
Victor Cuartas, Ph.D.
Intercultural Studies, CICS
B.S., National University of Colombia; M.Div., D.Min. Regent University; Ph.D., Columbia International University
Daniel DeLozier, Ed.D.
Communication Program Director CAS Division Chair: Social Sciences
Communication, Social Sciences, CAS
B.S., Lancaster Bible College; M.Ed., Ed.D., Temple University
Amy DuBois, MBA
Business, SBPS
B.B.A., Southern Methodist University, M.B.A., Baylor University
Brian Gault, Ph.D.
Old Testament, Hebrew, SSM
B.A., Cedarville University; M.Th., Dallas Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion
Karen Grant, D.Min.
Youth Ministry, Family, & Culture, SSM
B.A., California State University, Chico; M.A., California State University, Stanislaus; M.A., Moody Bible Institute; D.Min., Columbia International University
John D. Harvey, Th.D.
PhD. Program Director, SSM
New Testament, Greek, SSM
B.A., B.Arch., Syracuse University; M.Div., Columbia International University; Th.D., Wycliffe College
Steven Hays, M.S.
Health Care Administration, SBPS
B.A. Winthrop University; M.S. Virginia Commonwealth University
Lynn Hoekstra, Ed.D.
Teacher Education Program Director
Education, CoE
B.A., Calvin College; M.A., Western Michigan University; Ed.D. Azusa Pacific University
Steve Johnson, Ph.D.
Addictions Counseling, SSM
B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Indiana University
Bill Jones, D.Min.
Chancellor
Evangelism, Global Studies
B.S., Georgia Institue of Technology; M.Div., Luther Rice Seminary; C.T.S., Western Conservative Baptist Seminary, D.Min., Columbia International University; D.Min., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Becky Kilgus, M.M.
Music, CAS
B.A., University of South Carolina; M.M., Boston University
Markus Klausli, Ph.D.
New Testament, Greek, Hermeneutics, SSM
B.A., Seattle Pacific University; M.Div., Columbia International University; S.T.M., Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary
Michael Langston, Ph.D.
Practical Theology, SSM
B.S., University of Southwestern Louisiana; M.A., Naval War College; M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; D. Min., Bethel University; Ph.D., University of Aberdeen
James E. Lanpher, Ph.D.
Provost and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., Georgetown University; M.Div., Nyack Alliance Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
Joe LeTexier, Ph.D.
TESOL Program Coordinator
Intercultural Studies/TESOL, CICS
B.A., Crown College; M.A., M.Div., Columbia International University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Rod Lewis, D.M.A.
Music Program Director
Music, CAS
B.A., Alderson Broaddus College; M.M., D.M.A., University of South Carolina
James McCall, M.Div
Assistant Dean, CAS
Director, Christian Service Learning
B.A. Joshua Springs; M.Div. Columbia International University
Mark D. McCann, Ed.D.
M.A.T. Program Director, Assessment Coordinator
Education, CoE
B.A., Florida Bible College; M.S., Nova University; Ed.D., University of Central Florida
Jill McElheny, D.N.P.
Director of Nursing Programs
Nursing, SBPS
B.S./M.S., Medical University of South Carolina; D.N.P., University of Colorado
Kevin McWilliams, D.Min.
Bible, CAS
B.A., M.A., Columbia International University; D.Min., Trinity International University
Andre Melvin, M.Div.
Director of the Prison Initiative
Field Education, CAS
M.Div., Columbia International University
Connie Mitchell, Ed.D.
Dean of the College of Education
Education, CoE
B.A., Florida Bible College; B.S., Bryan College; M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Miami
Debbie Moore, Ph.D.
M.Ed. Program Director
Education, CoE
B.S. Toccoa Falls College; M.S. Bob Jones University; Ph.D., Columbia International University
Linda Murdaugh, M.A.
Director of Professional Experiences
Education, CoE
B.A., California Baptist College; M.A., California State College
Glenda Kay Nanna, Ph.D.
Counseling, CNS
B.S., Wayland Baptist University; M.A., Columbia International University; Ph.D., Walden University
Michael Naylor, Ph.D.
CAS Division Chair: Biblical Studies
Bible, CAS
B.A., Moody Bible Institute; M.A., M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh
Benjamin J. Noonan Ph.D.
Old Testament, Hebrew, SSM
B.S., M.A., Wheaton College; M.Phil., Ph.D. Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion
David Olshine, D.Min.
Youth Ministry, Family, & Culture, SSM
B.G.S., Ohio University; M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary; D.Min., The Eastern Baptist Seminary
Rhonda Pruitt, Ph.D.
Care and Counseling, SSM
B.S., Holmes College of the Bible; M.A.C.E., Columbia International University; M.Ed., Regent University; Ph.D., Columbia International University
Melina Rabon, M.A.
Director of Internships, Ministry Studies, Assistant Dean of SSM
B.S., M.A., Columbia International University
Michelle Raven, Ph.D.
Intercultural Studies, CICS
B.A., Louisiana Tech University, M.A., Liberty University, J.D., Louisiana State University; Ph.D., Columbia International University
Jonathan Reibsamen, Ph.D.
Philosophy, CAS
B.A., Columbia International University; M.A., Biola University; Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Ken Rife, Ph.D.
Communication, Digital Media Production, CAS
B.A. Radford University; M.A., Ph.D., Regent University
Andre Rogers, D.Min.
DML Program Director, SSM
B.A., D.Min., Columbia International University; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary
Sam Rubinson, D.Min.
Youth Ministry, Family, & Culture Leadership, SSM
B.S., Valley Forge Christian College; M.A., Columbia International University; D.Min., Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Seth Scott, Ph.D.
Counseling, SSM
B.S., Emmaus Bible College; M.A. Regent University; Ph.D. Walden University
Brian Simmons, Ed.D.
Associate Provost for Online Studies
Online Studies, SBPS
B.A., Grand Rapids Baptist College; B.S.; Calvin College; M.S.E., Indiana University; Ed.D. Ball State University
Ed Smither, Ph.D.
Dean of the College of Intercultural Studies
Intercultural Studies, CICS
B.A., North Carolina State University; M.A., M.Div., Liberty University; Ph.D., University of Wales
Sarah Thomas, Ph.D.
Psychology and Human Services, CAS
B.S., Benedict College; M.S., South Carolina State University; Ph.D., Capella University
Bryce Edward Thompson, M.M.
Choir Director and Music Faculty
Music, CAS
B.S., Indiana Wesleyan University; M.M., Michigan State University
Thomas M Vessey Jr.
Psychology, CAS
B.A., Wheaton College; M.T.S., Vanderbuilt University
Larry R. Wagner, Ph.D.
Counseling, SSM
B.A., Wheaton College; M.Ed., George Mason University; Ph.D., Texas A&M University
James E. Watson, Ph.D.
Ph.D./Ed.S. Program Director
Education, CoE
B.A., Asbury College; M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary; M.C.S., Regent College; M.Ed., Florida Atlantic University; Ph.D., The Ohio State University
James Whitaker, M.S.
Sports Management, SBPS
M.S., Furman University; M.S., Bob Jones University
Paula Whitaker Ph.D.
Psychology, CAS
B.A., University of Tampa; M.A., Ph.D. University of South Florida
Zhiqiu Xu, Ph.D.
Chinese Seminary Studies Coordinator, SSM
Theology, SSM
M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary; S.T.M, Ph.D., Boston University
Sandra Young, Ph.D.
CAS Division Chair: Liberal Arts
English, CAS
B.A., George Fox College; M.A.T., The Citadel; Ph.D. University of South Carolina
The European School of Culture and Theology: Korntal, Germany
Peter Westphal, Ph.D., President
M.B.A., Heriot-Watt University, U.K.; Ph.D., Northcentral University, USA
Carmen Crouse, Director of Academic Services, Assistant Dean, Department Head Student Services, Institutional Development ESCT
M.A., Columbia International University
Helmuth Egelkraut, Th.D.
In Memorial
Professor at Large
Biblical Theology, Missions
M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Th.D., Princeton Theological Seminary
Yassir Eric, M.Div., Director of EIMI
Intercultural Studies
M.A. in Intercultural Studies, Columbia International University; M.Div. (equiv.), Karlshohe Ludwigsburg, Germany
Tobias Menges, M.A., Interim Dean
Intercultural Studies
M.A. in Intercultural Studies, Columbia International University
Bernhard Ott, Ph.D., Research Supervisor - Doctoral Studies
Missiology, Education
M.Div. Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary, Fresno; Ph.D. in Missiology, Oxford Centre for Mission Studies
Joachim Pomrehn, Ph.D., Director of Doctoral Studies
Education
M.Div. (equiv.), State Independent Theological College of Basel; Ph.D., Columbia International University
Elmar Spohn, D.Th., Director of MA Comprehensive Exercises
Intercultural Studies
M.A. in Missions, Columbia International University; D.Th., University of South Africa
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