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

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

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

Caslyn Edwards

2018 – Present

Professional Faculty

  • BA in Elementary Education, God’s Bible School & College
  • MA of Education in Exceptional Student Education
  • Graduate Certificate in Dyslexia Education

See curriculum vitae

Department
Education & Career

Program
2 & 4 Year Degrees

Location
Campus

Status
Professional

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

Stephen Harms

2008 – Present

Professional Faculty

  • AA in General Studies, God’s Bible School & College
  • BS in Computer Science, Houghton College

Department
Education & Career

Program
2 & 4 Year Degrees

Location
Campus & Online

Status
Professional

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

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

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

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

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

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

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