Administration and Faculty

Administration

Cabinet Officers

Administrative Offices

Office of the President

Academic Affairs Administration

Finance & Operations Administration

Enrollment & Marketing Administration

College Relations Administration

Brandon S. Schmidly, Ph.D., Vice President of Advancement
Alan R. Niebeling, B.A., Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving

Online and Distributed Education Administration

Student Development Administration

Campus Department Chairs

Graduate and Professional Studies Program Directors

Board of Trustees

Eric Tompkins, Chairman, MidAmerica

Hector Belen, Assistant Director, The Alliance Center for Leadership Development

Patrick Costello, Certified Public Accountant

Gary Friesen, Vice President, Christian and Missionary Alliance

Joel Harmon, Alumni Board President, VP of Sales and Market Development for Polaris

Art Hill, Professor Emeritus, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota

Darril Holden, Lead Pastor, Christ Community Church, Rochester, MN

Bret Hyder, Senior Project Manager, Jkath Design Build + Reinvent

Gregory Kummer, President, Security Trust

Wang Chao Lee, Director, Hmong Christian Institute

Jim Nash, MN House of Representatives 

Juan Padilla, Neurosurgeon

Gordon Paisley, Senior Program Manager, United Airlines

Verna Price, CEO, The Power of People

Dan Scarrow, District Superintendent, North Central District (C&MA)

Robert Solfelt, Senior Vice President, Mortenson Development

Dale Teal, Founder and Senior Financial Planner, Strategic Financial Concepts

Kimberly Thomas, Office Manager, John A. Thomas Law Office

Eric Tompkins, Business Unit Leader, Golden Ridge Rice Mill

May Vang, Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin Whitewater

Choua Yang, Consultant and Photographer

Faculty

Aaron J. Aslakson, B.A., Concordia College; M.A., Minnesota State University-Mankato; Ph.D., Concordia University. 2022-

Troy A. Backhuus, B.S., Nebraska Christian College; M.A., Grace University; Ph.D., Regent University. 2022-

Kristy Ballard, B.A., Asbury College; M.A., Wheaton College; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary. 2020-

Pamela Banwell, B.S., St. Cloud University; M.S., Minnesota State University Moorhead. 2016-

Kristin Behrens, B.S., St. Cloud University; M.S., Minnesota State University. 1987-

William S. Bojan, B.S., DePaul University; M.A., DePaul University. 2022-

Emma J. Bondy, B.A., Crown College; M.A., University of Nebraska. 2023-

Don D. Bouchard, B.S., Eastern Montana College; M.S.Ed., Montana State University-Billings; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. 2004-

Anthony W. Bushnell, B.A., Hamline University; M.A., Bethlehem College & Seminary; J.D. University of Minnesota Law School. 2023-

Leah J. Cook, B.S., Central Michigan University; M.S., Eastern Michigan University; Ph.D., Western Michigan University. 2017-

Jennifer K. Corti, B.A., Baylor University; M.A. University of Kansas; Ph.D., University of Denver. 2018-

Aaron B. Edmund, B.S., Iowa State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. 2021-

Dean M. Erickson, B.A., Crown College; M.Div., Denver Seminary; Ph.D., Luther Seminary, 1999-

Christopher A. Fletcher, B.S., North Central University; M.A., University of St. Thomas; M.F.A., Edinburgh Napier University. 2019- 

Nickolas A. Fox, B.A., Evangel University; M.Div., Bethel Seminary; Ph.D., Middlesex University, London School of Theology. 2023 -

Jolene L. Frank, B.S., Herzing University; D.N.P., University of Massachusetts Global. 2018-

Ryan D. Furlong, B.A., University of Wisconsin Eau-Claire; M.A., University of Iowa; Ph.D., University of Iowa. 2023 -

Karen S. Gustafson, B.A., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater; M.A., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Ph.D., Universidad de Palermo. 2007-

Ryan G. Heinsch, B.A., Moody Bible Institute; M.Div., Moody Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Aberdeen. 2023 -

Abigail R. Hill, B.S., St. Joseph’s College; M.A., Liberty University; Ed.D., Argosy University.

Krista L. Hoekstra, B.S., Bethel College; M.A., Bethel University; Ed.D., Bethel University. 2022-

Alexis C. Jones, B.S., Crown College; M.Ed., College of St. Scholastica. 2019-

Jessica L. Kesterson, B.S., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; M.S., Bethel University. 2023-

Michelle M. Matter, B.A., Ripon College; M.A., Colorado State University; PH.D., Colorado State University. 2024- 

Thomas B. McCracken, B.S., Penn State University; M.S.Ed., Indiana University of PA; Ed.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania. 2011-

Haley Payne, B.S., University of Mississippi; M.S., University of Mississippi. 

Amanda Quist, B.A., Bethany Lutheran College; M.F.A., Savannah College of Art & Design 2014-

Aeisha D. S. Thomas, A.B., Harvard University; A.M., Ph.D., Harvard University. 2009-

Arnelyn M. Torres, B.S., University of Santo Tomas; M.B.A., University of Santo Tomas; Ph.D., University of the Philippines. 2019- 

Justin G. Winzenburg, B.A., Crown College; M.A., Bethel University; Ph.D., London School of Theology. 2015-

James L. Zapf, B.S., Grace College; M.A., Grace Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Walden University. 2008-

Faculty in Residence

Timothy L. Brands, B.A., Dordt University. 1990-

Christina L. Brown, B.S., Metropolitan State University; M.S., University of Minnesota. 2015-

Kalli E. Franz, B.A., University of Northwestern, St. Paul; M.M. In Progress, Bethel Seminary.

Dallas Gonzales, B.S., Minnesota State University, Mankato; M.A., Minnesota State University, Mankato. 2020-

Christopher G. Holland, B.S., Minnesota State University; M.B.A., Strayer University. 2015-

Jerome D. Kragt, B.A., Crown College, M.A., Crown College.

Robert J. Mapstone, B.A., University of Colorado; M.A., Crown College. 2014-

Michael J. Minich, M.Div., Bethel University. 2004-

Kirk M. Oliver, B.S., Iowa State University. 1993-

Term Faculty

D. Elaine Bednar, B.A. The Ohio State University; M.A. Ashland Theological Seminary; D.Min. Ashland Theological Seminary.

Hector Belen, B.A. Rutgers University; MPS, Alliance Theological Seminary; D.Min. Alliance Theological Seminary.

Erin Bell, A.A., North Carolina College of Theology; A.A.P., Cuyahoga Community College; B.S., University of Mount Olives; M.Div., Liberty University, D.Min., South University.

Robert W. Brannon, B.A., St. Paul Bible College; M.A., Columbia Graduate School of Bible and Missions; Ph.D., Oxford Graduate School.

Deborah J. Chinn, B.A., University of Wales; M.A., University of New Mexico; Ed.D., Liberty University.

Ailene N. Crum, B.A., University of the Cumberlands; M.A., Wayland Baptist University; M.Ed., Maranatha Baptist University.

Timothy J. Evans, B.A., Spring Arbor University; M.A., Ph.D., Liberty University.

Chelsey M. Fiecke, B.S., University of Northwestern St. Paul; M.S.N. in progress, University of Minnesota; Ph.D. (ABD), University of Minnesota.

Bethany A. Gerhard-Burnham, B.S., Indiana University, Pennsylvania; M.A., Indiana University, Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Regent University.

Karissa J. Godel, B.A., Psychology from Crown College; M.S., Minnesota State University- Mankato.

Jill R. Rische, B.A., Oral Roberts University; M.A., University of California

Amy L. Roedding, B.S., Toccoa Falls College; M.A., University of Alabama; Ph.D., Columbia International University.

Tamara R. Watkins, B.A., Washington and Lee University; M.A., Eastern University; Ph.D., Regent University.

Cornelia White, B.S.B.A., Ashland College; M.Div., Oral Roberts University; M.A.C., Assemblies of God Theological Seminary; D.Min., South University.

Esther Williamson, BS, Arizona State University; Master of Mathematics Education, University of Minnesota.

Adjunct Faculty

Sylvia Alexander-Sedey, B.A., St. Cloud University; M.A., St. Catherine University; Ed.D. (ABD), Northwestern University.

Juri Ammari, B.A., Ohio University; M.A., Saint Xavier University; M.Div., Moody Graduate School; D.Min., Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.

Laura E. Anderson, A.A., Central Lakes College; B.S., Crown College; M.A., Liberty University; Ph.D., Saybrook University.

Norman D Anderson, B.S. South Dakota State University; M.A. Grace University; M.Div. Trinity Divinity School; D.Min., Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary.

Dennis Applegarth, B.S., Grace University; M.A., Grace University.

Michael Q. Aragon, B.S., Mexico State University; M.A., Universidad Pontifica de Salamanca; M.A., University of Colorado; M.Div., Trinity International University.

Neal Armstrong, B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University; M.B.A., California Southern University; D.B.A., California Southern University.

Michael L. Ashley, B.A., Moody Bible Institute; M.A., University of Northwestern.

Jeremy M. Baker, A.A. Crown College; B.A. Crown College. 

Kristin N. Baker, B.S., Crown College; M.A., Grand Canyon University.

Shelly A. Baker, B.S., Colorado Technical University - Sioux Falls; M.S.M., Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs; Ph.D., North Central University.

Megan Baril, B.A., Wake Forest University; M.A., Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University.

Hector Belen, B.A., Rutgers University; M.P.S., Alliance University; D.Min., Alliance University.

Andrew Beorn, B.A., Bowling Green State University; M.Div., Columbia International University.

Michelle D. Bethke-Kaliher, B.S., University of Wisconsin; M.A., University of California; Ph.D., Capella University.

Wanda Siena Blanco, B.S., Kansas State University; M.A., Fort Hays State University.

Kevin Boatman, B.B.A., LeTourneau; M.B.A., Morehead State University; M.A., Saint Joseph’s College of Maine.

Arlene E. Borner, B.A., University of Minnesota Morris; M.S., Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Joseph D. Botana, B.S., Roosevelt University; M.S., Roosevelt University; D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University.

Benjamin P. Bouissieres, B.S., North Central University.

Laura L. Boyd, B.A., Cornell College; M.A., St. Catherine University.

Timothy L. Brands, B.A., Dordt University. 1990-

Michael D. Brewer, A.S. Ferrum College; B.A. University of North Carolina; M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

Amanda J. Burger, B.A., University of North Dakota; M.A., Maryhurst University.

Tina L. Callaway, B.S., University of Phoenix; M.S., University of Alabama; M.B.A., Liberty University; Ed.D., Concordia University.

Dwight A. Carlblom, B.A., Crown College; M.A.T., Mankato State University; Ph.D., Capella University.

Gregory C. Carlson, B.A., Grace Bible Institute; M.A., Talbot Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

Tisha Carter, B.A., Cleveland State University; M.B.A., Walden University; D.Min., South University. 

Katherine R. Cash, B.A., Trinity University; M.A., Idaho State University.

Donna M. Chandler-Kornegay, B.A., University of North Carolina Wilmington; M.A., North Carolina Central University; Ph.D., North Carolina State University.

Deborah J. Chinn, B.A., University of Wales; M.A., University of New Mexico; Ed.D., Liberty University.

Joseph Chon (Joon Hong), B.S., Simpson College; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Paul A. Clark, B.A., Houghton College; M.A., NYACK; Ph.D., South African Theological Seminary.

Kenneth Cluck, Jr., B.S., M.Div., M.A., Crown College, D. Min in progress, Alliance Theological Seminary.

Steven Cole, A.A., Austin Community College; B.A., Westmar College; M.N.S., University of South Dakota; M.A., University of South Dakota.

Judith K. Colman, B.A., Nyack Missionary College; M.A., Wayne State University.

Craig A. Cook, B.A., Biola College; M.Div., Talbot Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Ateneo de Manila University.

Darius N. Cooper, B.A., Hampton University; M.S., Radford University; Ph.D., Capella University.

Bari L. Courts, B.A., Kenyon College; M.B.A., University of Cincinnati; Ph.D., Capella University.

Ailene N. Crum, B.A., University of Cumberlands; M.A., Wayland Baptist University; M.Ed., Maranatha Baptist University.

Brian J. Daum, B.S., Crown College; M.Div., Liberty University; M.A., Montana State University.

Patrick E. Davis B.A., Ambassador College; M.S., Texas A&M University-Commerce; Ph.D., Texas A&M University- Commerce.

Roberto D. DeSagun, B.A., University of San Diego; M.A., Crown College; Ph.D., Regent University.

Stephen R. Dorinski, B.S., Western Governors University; M.S., Western Governors University.

William P. Dunham, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Akron.

Isaac D. Edlund, B.S. Crown College.

Daniel D. Ehresmann, B.A., Augsburg College; Ph.D., North Dakota State University.

Keldon E. Ellis, B.A., Crown College; M.A., Crown College. 

William G. English, B.S., Lock Haven University; M.A., Slippery Rock University of PA; Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University.

Sondra C. Epley, B.A., Western Kentucky University; M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.Ed., Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University.

Kara Farewell, B.A., Cedarville University.

Wesley Farewell, B.M.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln; M.T.S., Midwest Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min., Manna University.

Abimbola Farinde, M.B.A., Columbia Southern University; M.S., Walden University; Ph.D., Walden University; Pharm D., Texas Southern University.

Carol G. Fast, A.A., Pensacola Jr. College; B.A., M.S., Florida State University.

Chelsey M. Fiecke, B.S. University of Northwestern, St. Paul; ABD., University of Minnesota.

Betsie C. Feldkamp, B.M., Crown College; M.M., University of Minnesota.

Lambers B. Fisher, B.A., University of Minnesota; M.S., M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary.

Margaret A. Fletcher, B.A., Fairmont State University; M.S., M.Div., D.Min., Regent University.

Peter S. Flint, B.S., Pensacola Christian College; M.S., Bob Jones University; M.S., Clemson University; Ph.D., Liberty University.

Erin Flynn-Brown, B.S., University of Minnesota; D.C., Northwestern Health Sciences University.

Kayla R. Ford, B.S., M.S., Grand Canyon University.

Jeffrey C. Fox, B.S., Mary Washington College; M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University; M.B.A., Ph.D., North Central University.

Thomas C. Franklin, B.A., Crown College; M.A., Alliance Theological Seminary.

Colleen C. Freeman, A.A., Joliet Junior College; B.A., Lewis University; M.A., Grace University.

Michelle R. Fryc, B.S., North Dakota State University; M.A., Knox Theological Seminary.

Sara J. Garski, B.S., University of Wisconsin - Madison; M.B.A., Upper Iowa University; Ph.D., Capella University.

Thomas, George, B.A., Kent State University; M.A., Ashland Theological Seminary; D.Min., Asbury Theological Seminary.

John Scott Gerard, A.A.S., Milwaukee Area Technical College; B.S., M.S., Silver Lake College of the Holy Family.

Bethany Gerhard-Burnham, B.S., Indiana University - Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Regent University.

Kimberly M. Geurts, B.S., Crown College; M.S., Liberty University; Doctoral Studies, Northcentral University. 

Beverly L. Gillen, B.S., University of Minnesota; M.B.A., Crown College.

Jared Gilmore, B.S., Crown College

Karissa J. Godel, B.A., Crown College; M.S., Minnesota State University - Mankato.

MacKenzie F. Gohdes, B.A., Crown College; M.A., Crown College.

Jonnie Goodmanson, B.S., Crown College; M.S., Crown College.

Brandy L. Graef, B.S., Crown College.

Andrew J. Graham, B.A., Hobe Sound Bible College; M.A., Asbury Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Liberty University.

Harold Stephen Graham, B.S., University of Phoenix; M.B.A., LeTourneau University; M.Ed., Dallas Baptist University.

Lynne Hale, B.S., University of North Texas; M.A., Stephen F. Austin State University; Ph.D., University of North Texas.

Tyler J. Hajek, B.S., South Dakota State University; M.A., Minnesota State University-Mankato; Ph.D. (ABD), University of Northern Colorado. 2022-

Susan E. Harrell, B.A., Mars Hill College; M.S., Shenandoah University; M.A. National University.

Tracy J. Harris, B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; J.D., Mitchell Hamline School of Law.

R. Mark Harris. B.A., Columbia International University; M.A., Cincinnati Christian University; M.A., Moody Bible Institute; D.Min., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

Melissa R. Henderson, B.A., University of Minnesota, Morris; J.D., Mitchell Hamline School of Law; Ph.D., Walden University.

Lindsey E. Herbert, B.S., Minnesota State University Moorhead; M.A., St. Catherine University.

Tracy L. Hiebert, B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; M.S., Mankato State University.

Abigail R. Hill, B.S., Saint Joseph’s College; M.A., Liberty University; Ed.D., Argosy University.

Long V. Ho, B.S., Dordt University; M.S., California State University, Fullerton; M.A., Talbot School of Theology, Biola University; Ph.D., Talbot School of Theology, Biola University.

David A. Hoehl, B.A. Bethel University; M.A. University of Minnesota.

Pamela B. Hoffmeyer, B.S., West Virginia University; M.L.I.S., Kent State University; M.A.Ed., Malone University.

Christopher G. Holland, B.S., Minnesota State University; M.B.A., Strayer University. 2015-

Bryn L. Holmuth, B.A., Concordia College; M.A., Kansas State University.

Matthew R. Hrbacek, B.S., University of Mary.

Jacob Huang, B.A., Aletheia University; M.A., Tunghai University; Ph.D., University of North Texas.

Rebecca Hunter, B.A., South Dakota State University; M.A., South Dakota State University.

Andrew R. Johnson, B.A., Bethel University; M.A., Temple University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.

Bridget R. Johnshoy Narum, B.A., Concordia University; M.A., Crown College.

Benjamin K. Johnson, B.S., University of Minnesota; M.A., St. Mary’s University.

Joel K. Johnson, B.A., Southeastern University; M.A., The United States Sports Academy; Ph.D. (ABD), Southeastern University.

John S. Johnson, B.A., Bible Missionary Institute; M.A., Azusa Pacific University; Ph.D., Biola University.

Jacob H. Johnston, B.A., University of Kentucky; M.A., Liberty University; M.F.A., Asbury University.

Kenneth E. Jones, A.A., University of Arkansas - Ft. Smith; B.S., John Brown University; M.B.A., Webster University; D.B.A., Anderson University.

Taylor I. Jones, B.S., Crown College; M.A., Crown College.

Todd A. Johnson, M.A., University of Colorado; M.A., St. Mary’s University; D.B.A., Metropolitan State University.

Bridget O. Juwah, B.A., Obafemi Awolowo University; M.S., University of Lagos; Ed.D., University of Phoenix.

Hope Katterheinrich, B.A., Palm Beach Atlantic University; M.A., Liberty University.

Gary E. Keisling, B.A., Nyack College; M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary; D.Min., Fuller Theological Seminary.

Mark E. Kennicott, B.A., M.Div., M.A., Crown College; Ph.D. In Progress, Liberty University.

Paul L. King, B. A., Oral Roberts University; M.A., Oral Roberts University; D.Min., Oral Roberts University; D.Ph., University of South Africa.

Andrew J. Knisely, B.A., Houghton College; M.Div., Nyack College; M.A., Shippensburg University; Ed.D., The Pennsylvania State University.

David A. Krilov, B.A., University of Delaware; M.A., Liberty University; D.Min., Alliance University.

Kevin M. Kroitor, B.S., M.Div., Crown College; M.A., Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D. In Progress, Liberty University.

Aleta M. Krop, B.A., Crown College, M.A., Liberty University.

Tami L. Kuntz, B.A., St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, TX; M.A., St. Thomas University.

Benjamin Laird, B.S., Liberty University; M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; Th.M., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.Litt., University of St. Andrews; Ph.D., University of Aberdeen.

Kelly A. Lamkin, M.S., University of Wisconsin- Green Bay; M.A., Mount Mary University.

Melissa Lamkin, B.S.W., M.A., Concordia University.

Bruce (Baoshou) Lan, B.E.C., Nankai University; M.B.A., University of Leeds.

Denise R. Larson, B.Math., M.B.A., University of Minnesota.

William R. Lawrenz, B.A., Seattle Pacific University; M.Ed., Temple University.

Heidi A. Lecy, B.S., St. Cloud University; M.M., University of St. Thomas.

Derek J. Lee, B.S., M.A., Crown College.

Mark E. Linderman, B.A., Southern Illinois University; M.S., Indiana University.

Dawn D. Locklear, B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ph.D., Walden University. 2007-

Gregory M. Loomis, B.S., Clarion State College; M.Div., D. Min, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

Sandra J. Lucas, B.M., St. Cloud State University; M.M., University of Illinois.

Holly M. Luedke, B.A., Augustana College; M.A., Crown College.

Jaime L. Lundgren, B.S., M.S., St. Cloud State University.

Gregg A. Madsen, B.J., University of Nebraska- Lincoln; M.A., In progress. Liberty University; M.Div., Samford University, Beeson Divinity School.

Annbridget Makena-Daggett, B.S., Crown College; M.A., Crown College; M.Div., Acts International Bible College.

Brian D. Malvig, B.S., Crown College; M.A., Crown College; D.Min, Bethel University.

David O. Manske, B.A., Crown College; M.A., Columbia International University.

Robert J. Mapstone, B.A., University of Colorado; M.A., Crown College.

Michael V. Mason, B.A., University of South Florida; M.A., Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Talbot School of Theology.

Joel Mattson-Bozé, B.A., Nyack College; M.Div., Alliance Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Regent University.

Felice Y. Mayes, B.S., M.A., Stephen F. Austin State University; Ph.D., The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

Rufus McDowell, B.S., Wayland Baptist University; M.Div., Baptist Theological Seminary; Ed.D., In progress, Liberty University; D.Min., Luther Rice College & Seminary.

C. Patrick Mealey, B.A., North Central University; M.A., Norwich University.

William R. Metcalf, A.A., Anne Arundel Community College; B.S., University of Maryland; M.A., Crown College.

Adelaide Adams Michlitsch, B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., Bethel University.

T. Harry Millen, B.S., Indiana Wesleyan University; M.F.A. In Progress, Academy of Art University, San Francisco.

Michael J. Minich, M.Div., Bethel University. 2004-

Michael Mitchell, B.A., University of West Florida; M.A., Asbury Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Liverpool Hope University.

Scott H. Moats, B.A., University of West Florida; M.A., Asbury Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Liverpool Hope University; M.B.A., Crown College

Alan M. Monson, B.A., Bethel University; M.Div., Bethel University.

Ronald J. Morrison, B.A., Trinity Bible College; M.A., Trinity Theological Seminary; D.Min. Alliance Theological Seminary. 

Glenn E. Myers, B.S., Carnegie-Mellon University; M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Boston University. 1998-

Anthony J. Myles, B.S., M.A., Indiana Wesleyan University.

Marvin E. Nelson, B.A., Nyack College; M.A., Crown College; M.Div., Crown College; D.Min., Alliance University.

Joel A. Newberg, B.A., Crown College, M.A., Bethel University.

Jennifer M. Niska, B.A., University of Sioux Falls; M.A., Sioux Falls Seminary; E.D., Bethel University.

Richard A. Noble, B.A., Geneva College; M.Div., D.Min., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

Bamidele A. Odubote. B.S., M.S., University of JOS, Nigeria; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.

Kirk M. Oliver, B.S., Iowa State University. 1993- 

Patrick Osborne, B.B.A., M.A., Morehead State University; Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University.

Ronnie L. Pace, B.A., M.A., Louisiana Tech University; Ph.D., Walden University.

Douglas P. Parkinson. B.S., M.A., Crown College.

Marnie L. Pauly, B.S., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; M.E., University of Phoenix.

Bethany L. Peterson, B.A., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; M.A., Wheaton College; M.F.A., University of Wyoming; Ph.D., University of Missouri.

Joy A. Pieper, B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Duke University; D.N.P., Vanderbilt University. 2021-

Megan E. Pieper, B.S.N., Minnesota State Mankato.

Carl Polding, B.A., St. Paul Bible College; M.A., Wheaton College; Ed.D., Michigan State University.

Rebecca R. Ponder, B.S., Troy University; M.S., Baylor University.

Elizabeth A. Potter, B.A., Northwestern College, M.A., Grace University.

Lindsay R. Puente, B.S., University of Wisconsin River Falls; M.A., Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies.

Kendall Qualls, B.S., Cameron University; M.A., University of Oklahoma; M.S., Oklahoma City University; M.B.A., University of Michigan.

Adam J. Rasmussen, B.A., Northwestern College; M.A., Wheaton College; Ph.D., Talbot School of Theology/Biola University.

Elizabeth F. Reich, B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.

Victoria P. Riollano, B.A., Georgia State University; M.S., Capella University.

Karina M. Robbins, B.S., Crown College; M.B.A., Crown College.

Elizabeth C. Rodgers, B.S.N., University of Minnesota; D.N.P., University of Minnesota Twin Cities. 2015-

Stefanie M. Rowe, B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.S., University of Nebraska-Omaha.

Tara Rye, B.A., University of Houston; M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ed.D., Southwestern Theological Seminary.

Daniel J. Scarrow, B.S., Toccoa Falls College; M.A., Columbia University- Satellite Campus; DSL., Regent University.

Wendell T. Schaap, B.A., Dordt University; M.Ed., Calvin University.

Benton D. Schmidt, B.M.E., North Dakota State University; M.S.M., University of Notre Dame; D.M.A., University of Kansas.

Megan A. Schomer, B.S., M.Ed., University of Missouri-St. Louis; Ph.D. In progress, University of Cumberlands.

Benjamin

David J. Scrabeck, B.S., North Central University; M.A., Crown College.

Barri C. Seif, B.A., Stephens College; M.B.A., Amberton University; Ph.D. Trinity Theological Seminary.

Koryn R. Smith, B.S., Pillsbury Baptist Bible College; M.S., Mankato State University; Ph.D., Walden University.

John W. Spriggs, B.A., University of Western Ontario; M.A., Tyndale University College & Seminary (Ontario Theological Seminary); D.Min., NYACK College & Seminary.

Chris J. StGeorge, B.S. University of Minnesota; M.B.A., University of Minnesota.

Michael V. Stine, B.A., The Ohio State University; M.Div., Ashland Theological Seminary; D.Min., Ashland Theological Seminary.

Sandra A. Tebbe, B.S., M.A., Bowling Green State University; Ph.D. In Progress, Walden University.

Jeffrey J. Thelen, B.S., Winona State University; M.A., St. Mary’s University of Minnesota.

MaryRose K. Thill, B.A., University of Northern Iowa.

Trent L. Thomas, B.S., Hampton University; M.A., Trinity International University; D.Min., Alliance Theological Seminary.

David G. Thompson, B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., Webster University.

David P. Tingley, B.A., Spring Arbor University; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

Debra E. Touhey, B.A., Florida International University; M.A., Liberty University; M.S., University of Phoenix; D.B.A., Northcentral University.

Marc D. Trujillo, A.S., College of Eastern Utah; B.A., Simpson College; M.Div., Alliance Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Luther Seminary.

May Vang, B.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; M.A., Cardinal Stritch University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Cathy P. Vann, B.S., Shorter College; M.S., Regis University; Ed. D, Ed.S., Nova Southeastern University.

David M. Veen, A.A., Los Angeles Mission College; B.S., M.M., D.B.A., University of Phoenix.

Enrique Velazquez, B.B.A., American InterContinental University; M.B.A., Crown College.

Tina E. Vinson, B.S.N., Crown College; M.S.N., College of St. Scholastica.

Dawn N. Vitek. B.S., Bethel University; Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines.

Megan M. Wagner, B.M., University of Northwestern - St. Paul; M.M., University of Minnesota; D.M.A., In Progress, University of Oklahoma.

Shawna J. Warner, B.A., M.A., Bethel University; Ph.D. Biola University.

Melissa K. Wetterlund, B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., Bethel University; M.F.T., Bethel Seminary.

Michelle Whitehead, B.S. Texas A&M University; M.S. Texas Woman’s University.

Brian D. Wiersma, B.S., Southwest Minnesota State University; M.A., Drake University; D.B.A., Liberty University.

F. Nevin Wiest, B.A., M.Div., NYACK College Seminary Graduate Schools; Ed.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

James A. Willets, B.S., Cardiff University; P.G.C.E., University of Wales in Cardiff.

Roy L. Williams, B.A., Crown College; M.Div., Sioux Falls Seminary; M.A., College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University, Ph.D., Calvin Theological Seminary.

William Scott Wilson, B.S., M.A., West Virginia University; Doctoral Studies, Louisiana State University; Ph.D., Atlantic International University.

Luke B. Wynja, B.A., Covenant College; M.A., Crown College; M.Div., Covenant Theological Seminary; D.Min. (ABD), Covenant Theological Seminary.

Rachel M. Zabaneh, A.A., Skyline College; B.S., Golden State Baptist College; T.E.S.L/T.E.F.L., Notre Dame de Namur University; M.A., Crown College; Ed.D., Creighton University.

David L. Zapf, B.A., Grace College and Seminary; M.Div., Grace College and Seminary.

Faculty Emeriti

William B. Bedford, Professor of History and Political Science. B.A. Bob Jones University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia. 1976-2014.

Daniel L. Carlson, Professor of Teacher Education. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.A., Eastern Michigan University; graduate studies, University of Washington and University of Minnesota; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University. 1981-2008.

George G. Gianoulis, Professor of Greek and New Testament. A.A., University of Minnesota; B.A., St. Paul Bible College; M.Div., Bethel Theological Seminary; S.T.M., Ph.D., Lutheran School of Theology. 1975-2014.

Ronald L. Griffiths, Associate Professor of Christian Education/Youth, B.S., Nyack Missionary College; M.R.E., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Doctoral studies, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. 1976-2009.

Donald G. Hardy, Professor of Biology. B.S., Sioux Falls College; M.A., University of South Dakota; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. 1977-2020

L. Arnold Hustad, Professor of Theology and Philosophy; B.A., St. Paul Bible College; M.Div., Th.M., Bethel Theological Seminary; Ph.D., New York University. 1975-2017

Glenn E. Myers, B.S., Carnegie-Mellon University; M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Boston University. 1998-

Philip B. Petersen, Professor of Christian Ministry. B.A., Taylor University; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; D.Min., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Doctoral candidate, Wayne State University. 1991-2022.

Wilbert H. Ratledge, Professor of Humanities. B.A., Tennessee Temple College; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., North Texas State University. 1992-2012

Jay F. Steele, Professor of Business. B.S., M.B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College; M.Div., Ashland Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. 1986-2015

Joseph M. Tewinkel, Professor of History and Bible. B.A., Whitworth College; Th.B., St. Paul Bible Institute; B.D., Bethel Theological Seminary; Th.M., Luther Theological Seminary; graduate studies, University of Minnesota; D.D., Crown College. 1955-1996.

Marilyn J. Weldin, Director of Extension and Cooperative Program Development; Professor of Education. Diploma, St. Paul Bible Institute; B.R.E., St. Paul Bible College; B.S., M.S., University of Nebraska-Omaha; Special Education Certificate, University of Nebraska- Lincoln; Ed.D., University of Kansas. 1962-1999.

Visiting Faculty

Eli Ashmen, International Worker in Residence; Appointed annually by the national office of The Christian and Missionary Alliance in consultation with Crown College.

Leigha Ashmen, International Worker in Residence; Appointed annually by the national office of The Christian and Missionary Alliance in consultation with Crown College.