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Dana Davis – Assistant VP of Online and Distance Learning

Stacey Roedl – Billing Specialist

Luke Zimmerman – Business Development Manager

Elizabeth Lingle – Outreach & Enrollment Specialist

Melissa Madsen – Undergraduate Advisor

Sarah Arbogast – High School Advisor

Mandy McPhillips - Undergraduate Advisor

Scott Henderson – Business Office Manager

Alyssa Zimmerman – Registration Resource Specialist

Mary Lingle – Seminary Support & Recruitment Specialist

Dana Davis – Assistant VP of Online and Distance Learning

Stacey Roedl – Billing Specialist

Luke Zimmerman – Business Development Manager

Elizabeth Lingle – Outreach & Enrollment Specialist

Melissa Madsen – Undergraduate Advisor

Sarah Arbogast– High School Advisor

Mandy McPhillips - Undergraduate Advisor

Scott Henderson – Business Office Manager

Alyssa Zimmerman – Registration Resource Specialist

Mary Lingle – Seminary Support & Recruitment Specialist

College of Bible & Church Ministries

Dr. Bryan Brock | Apologetics, Biblical Philosophy

  • DMin in Expository Preaching (The Master’s Seminary)
  • Master of Divinity (Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary)
  • BA in Biblical Studies (Maranatha Baptist University)

Mr. John Herbert | Bible, Church History

  • Master of Divinity (Maranatha Baptist University)
  • BS in Mathematics Education (Maranatha Baptist University)

Mr. Timothy Johns | Biblical Counseling

  • MA in Biblical Counseling (Maranatha Baptist University)
  • BS in Business Management (Maranatha Baptist University)

Mr. Christopher Koehn | Bible

  • Master of Divinity (Maranatha Baptist University)
  • Master of Ministry (International Baptist College & Seminary)
  • BA in Bible & Christian Service (International Baptist College & Seminary)

Dr. Steven K. Love | Bible, Cross-Cultural Studies

  • Doctor of Ministry (Luther Rice University)
  • Master of Ministry (Bible Baptist Seminary)
  • BS in Secondary Education (Maranatha Baptist University)

Mr. Steven L. Love | Bible

  • Master of Divinity (Central Baptist Theological Seminary)
  • MA in Biblical Studies (Maranatha Baptist University)
  • BA in Biblical Studies (Maranatha Baptist University)

Dr. Larry Oats (Dean) | Bible, Systematic Theology

  • PhD in Systematic Theology (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School)
  • Master of Theology (Maranatha Baptist University)
  • Master of Divinity (Maranatha Baptist University)
  • MA in Bible (Maranatha Baptist University)
  • BA in Bible (Maranatha Baptist University)

Mr. Jonathan Rehfeldt | Greek

  • Master of Divinity (Maranatha Baptist University)
  • MA in Biblical Studies (Maranatha Baptist University)
  • BA in Biblical Studies (Maranatha Baptist University)

Dr. David Saxon | Bible, Church History

  • PhD in Church History (Bob Jones University)
  • MA in Church History (Bob Jones University)
  • BS in Mathematics (Bob Jones University)

Dr. Jesse Sherburn | Creation Science

  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Mississippi State University)
  • MS in Mechanical Engineering (Mississippi State University)
  • BS in General Studies Applied Science (Maranatha Baptist University)

Mr. Benjamin Flegal | Bible

  • Master of Divinity (Maranatha Baptist University)
  • BA in Pastoral Studies (Maranatha Baptist University)

Dr. Matthew Walker | Bible

  • PhD in Systematic Theology (Piedmont International University)
  • Graduate Certificate in Apologetics (Biola University)
  • MA in Biblical Studies (Maranatha Baptist University)
  • BA in Practical Christian Training (Bob Jones University)
School of Business

Dr. Jeffrey Drost | Economics, Management, Leadership

  • PhD in Organizational Leadership (Regent University)
  • Master of Banking (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
  • MS in Management (Cardinal Stritch University)
  • BS in Management (Cardinal Stritch University)

Dr. Matthew Davis | Business Law

  • JD (Southern Illinois University)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (Maranatha Baptist University)

Mr. Alvin Eugene Pratt | Business

  • MBA Forensic Accounting (Davenport University)
  • BBA Business Management (Davenport University)

Mr. J. Aaron Ellis | Business Law, Criminal Justice

  • Master of Business Administration (Liberty University)
  • BS in Political Science (Northern Kentucky University)

Dr. Judith Leary | Criminal Justice

  • PhD in Higher Education Administration (Bowling Green State University)
  • MS in Criminal Justice (Bowling Green State University)
  • Master of Ministry (Piedmont International University)
  • BS in Radio & Television Broadcasting (Bob Jones University)

Dr. Kevin Montney | Business Law, Criminal Justice

  • JD (Thomas M. Cooley Law School)
  • BS in Recreation Management (Arizona State University)

Mr. Aaron Wery | Criminal Justice

  • MS in Criminal Justice (Tiffin University)
  • BS in Criminal Justice (Bob Jones University)

Mr. Jeremy Zajicek | Management

  • EdD Educational Leadership (Liberty University)
  • MS in Management (Cardinal Stritch University)
  • BS in Business Management (Maranatha Baptist University)

Dr. Tracy Foster | Finance

  • DBA in Accounting, Walden University
  • MBA in Organization Management, Syracuse University
  • BSBA in Accounting, Montana State University

Dr. Leo Carlson | Management

  • PhD in Business Administration & Business Intelligence, Capella University
  • MS in Information Security, Capella University
  • BS in Information Technology, Kaplan University
    School of Education

    Ms. Ann Bolton | Health Education

    • MS in Curriculum & Instruction Health, PE, & Coaching (University of Wisconsin-Whitewater)
    • BS in Elementary Education & Bible (Maranatha Baptist University)

    Mrs. Ruth Brown | Music Education

    • MM in Piano Performance (Bob Jones University)
    • BS in Music Education (Bob Jones University)

    Mrs. Dana Davis | Elementary Education, Instructional Technology, Reading Education

    • MS in Reading Education (University of Wisconsin-Stout)
    • BS in Elementary Education (Southern Illinois University)

    Mr. Gary Garrison | Physical & Health Education

    • MS in Physical Education (University of West Florida)
    • BS in Physical Education (Olivet Nazarene University)

    Dr. David Handyside (Director) | Teaching Methods

    • MEd in Educational Leadership (University of Illinois)
    • BS in Elementary Education (Cedarville University)

    Dr. Christine Lincoln | Assessment, Elementary Education

    • EdD in Curriculum & Instruction (Bob Jones University)
    • MEd in Elementary Education (Bob Jones University)
    • BS in Elementary Education (Maranatha Baptist University)

    Mr. David Muse | Social Studies Education

    • MS in Curriculum & Instruction (Concordia University)
    • MA in History (Marquette University)
    • BA in Business Management (Maranatha Baptist University)

    Mr. Philip Price | Mathematics Education

    • MAT in Teaching Mathematics (University of Idaho)
    • BS in Mathematics Education (Maranatha Baptist University)

    Dr. Valerie Riley | Special Education

    • PhD in Educational Psychology Special Education (University of Minnesota)
    • MA in Educational Psychology Communication Disorders (University of Minnesota)
    • BA in Biblical Studies & Jewish Studies (Moody Bible Institute)
    Department of Applied Science

    Dr. Nathanael Black | Mathematics

    • PhD in Mathematical Sciences (Clemson University)
    • MS in Mathematical Sciences (Clemson University)
    • BS in Mathematics (Bob Jones University)

    Mr. Melvin Cacayorin | Mathematics

    • MAT in Mathematics (Bob Jones University)
    • MA in Theology (Bob Jones University)
    • BS in Mathematics (Bob Jones University)

    Dr. Lane Hansel | Biology, Educational Leadership

    • EdD in Educational Leadership (Bob Jones University)
    • MS in Microbiology (Clemson University)
    • MS in Counseling (Bob Jones University)
    • BS in Biology (Bob Jones University)

    Dr. Jodi Herbert | Mathematics

    • PhD in Mathematics (Kansas State University)
    • BS in Mathematics Education (Maranatha Baptist University)

    Mr. Philip Price | Mathematics

    • MAT in Teaching Mathematics (University of Idaho)
    • BS in Mathematics Education (Maranatha Baptist University)

    Dr. Jesse Sherburn | Physics

    • PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Mississippi State University)
    • MS in Mechanical Engineering (Mississippi State University)
    • BS in General Studies Applied Science (Maranatha Baptist University)

    Mrs. Susan Turcotte | Biology, Science Education

    • MS in Science Education (Pensacola Christian College)
    • BS in Secondary Education (Maranatha Baptist University)

    Ms. Karen Jolliff | Biology

    • MA in Science Education (Western Governors University)
    • BA in Elementary Education (Baptist Bible College)
    Department of Humanities

    Dr. Mary Barclay | Humanities

    • PhD in American Studies (Pennsylvania State University)
    • MA in American Studies (Pennsylvania State University)
    • BS in Music & Interdisciplinary Studies (Clearwater Christian College)

    Mrs. Lauren Brady | Sociology

    • MS in Sociology (Valdosta State University)
    • BA in Sociology (Valdosta State University)

    Mrs. Rebecca Brock | English

    • MA in Bible (Maranatha Baptist Seminary)
    • MEd in English Education (Bob Jones University)
    • BS in Communication Arts (Maranatha Baptist University)

    Mrs. Nikki Chodan | English

    • MA in English Literature (Mercy College)
    • BS in English Education (Northland International University)

    Mrs. Leslie Collier | English

    • EdS in Principalship (Arkansas State University)
    • MEd in English (Tennessee Temple University)
    • BS in English Education (Pensacola Christian College)
    • BS in History Education (Pensacola Christian College)

    Mrs. Tracy Hsieh | English

    • MA in English (Bob Jones University)
    • BA in Ministry Support (Maranatha Baptist University)

    Mr. Fred Heppding | History

    • MS in Adult & Continuing Education (Kansas State University)
    • MA in History (James Madison University)
    • BA in History (Mars Hill College)

    Mr. Nathan Huffstutler | English

    • MA in English (Bob Jones University)
    • BA in English (Bob Jones University)

    Dr. Daniel Hurst | English

    • PhD in English (The Ohio State University)
    • MA in English (Clemson University)
    • BS in English Education (Bob Jones University)

    Dr. Luanne Hurst | English

    • PhD in English (The Ohio State University)
    • MA in English (Clemson University)
    • BS in French Education (Bob Jones University)

    Dr. Bruce Jackson | Psychology

    • EdD in School Administration (University of Denver)
    • MS in Educational Psychology (University of Wisconsin)
    • MA in School Administration (University of Denver)
    • BA in History (Bob Jones University)

    Mr. Jerry Kolwinska | English

    • MS in English Education (University of Wisconsin-Whitewater)
    • MS in Educational Administration (Maranatha Baptist University)
    • BS in Christian Education (Faith Baptist Bible College)

    Mrs. Mary Ann Lumm | Digital Media Communication

    • MA in Art (Bob Jones University)
    • BSEd in Elementary and Secondary Art (Northwest Missouri State University)

    Mr. David Madsen | English

    • MA in English (Liberty University)
    • BS in Biblical Studies (Moody Bible Institute)

    Mrs. Hannah Mayes | Department of Humanities

    • MA in Communication Arts (Regent University)
    • BA in Communication Arts (Maranatha Baptist University)

    Mrs. Jennifer Meinhardt | History

    • MA in History (Bob Jones University)
    • BS in History & English Education (Maranatha Baptist University)

      Mr. Timothy Mielke | Photography

      • MFA in Photography (Academy of Art University)
      • MA in Multimedia Communications (Academy of Art University)
      • BS in Bible (Pillsbury Baptist Bible College)

        Mr. David Muse | History

        • MS in Curriculum & Instruction (Concordia University)
        • MA in History (Marquette University)
        • BA in Business Management (Maranatha Baptist University)

        Dr. Jared Tracy | History

        • PhD in History (Kansas State University)
        • MA in History (Virginia Commonwealth University)
        • BA in History (Virginia Commonwealth University)

        Mrs. Claudene Wooten | Speech

          • MS in Storytelling & Reading Arts (East Tennessee State University)
          • MA in Interpretive Speech (Bob Jones University)
          • BS in English Education (Bob Jones University)

          Dr. B. Mark Zockoll | English

          • MA in English (Salisbury University)
          • BA in English (Maranatha Baptist University)

          Mr. Michael Zwolanek | History

          • MA in History (Clemson University)
          • BS in Social Studies Education (Bob Jones University)
            Department of Music

            Dr. David Brown | Brass, Choral, Music Appreciation

            • DMA in Choral Conducting (University of Missouri-Kansas City)
            • MM in Trombone Performance (Bob Jones University)
            • BA in Trombone Performance (Bob Jones University)

            Mrs. Ruth Brown | Music Education, Piano

            • MM in Piano Performance (Bob Jones University)
            • BS in Music Education (Bob Jones University)

            Dr. Doug Bachorik (Chair) | Music, Piano

            • PhD in Musicology (Durham University)
            • MM in Choral Conducting (University of Oklahoma)
            • BS in Music Education (Bob Jones University)
                Graduate Degrees in Education

                Mrs. Donna Bergman | Educational Leadership, Special Education

                • EdD in Educational Leadership (University of Arizona)
                • MEd in Educational Leadership (Northern Arizona University)
                • BS in Business Management (Bob Jones University)

                Dr. Daniel Brokke | Educational Leadership, Instructional Technology

                • EdD in Educational Administration (Bob Jones University)
                • EdS in Educational Administration (Bob Jones University)
                • MEd in Music Education (Bob Jones University)
                • BS in Music Education (Bob Jones University)

                  Mr. Thomas Graham | Educational Leadership

                  • EdD in Educational Ministry (Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) 
                  • MRE in Religious Education (Temple Baptist Seminary)
                  • MA in Bible Exposition (Pensacola Christian College)
                  • BA in Bible/Missions (Pensacola Christian College)

                  Dr. Lane Hansel | Educational Leadership

                  • EdD in Educational Leadership (Bob Jones University)
                  • MS in Microbiology (Clemson University)
                  • MS in Counseling (Bob Jones University)
                  • BS in Biology (Bob Jones University)

                  Dr. Bruce Jackson | Educational Psychology, History of Education

                  • EdD in School Administration (University of Denver)
                  • MS in Educational Psychology (University of Wisconsin)
                  • MA in School Administration (University of Denver)
                  • BA in History (Bob Jones University)

                  Dr. Christy James | Teaching Methods

                  • EdD in Curriculum Leadership in Higher Education (Argosy University)
                  • MA in Curriculum and Instruction (Indiana Wesleyan University)
                  • BA in Secondary Social Studies Education and Counseling (Grace College)

                  Dr. William Licht (Program Director) | Educational Research

                  • EdD in Curriculum & Instruction (Liberty University)
                  • MA in History (Indiana University of Pennsylvania)
                  • MS in Educational Administration (Bob Jones University)
                  • BS in Social Studies Education (Bob Jones University)

                  Dr. Christine Lincoln | Assessment, Elementary Education

                  • EdD in Curriculum & Instruction (Bob Jones University)
                  • MEd in Elementary Education (Bob Jones University)
                  • BS in Elementary Education (Maranatha Baptist University)

                  Dr. Daniel Riley | Graduate Degree in Education

                  • EdD in Educational Leadership (Liberty University)
                  • MS in Educational Leadership (Bob Jones University)
                  • BA in Practical Christian Training (Bob Jones University)

                    Dr. Valerie Riley | Educational Psychology, Special Education

                    • PhD in Educational Psychology — Special Education (University of Minnesota)
                    • MA in Educational Psychology — Communication Disorders (University of Minnesota)
                    • BA in Biblical Studies & Jewish Studies (Moody Bible Institute)

                    Dr. Angela Todd | Graduate Degree in Education

                    • EdD in Curriculum and Instruction (Liberty University)
                    • EdS in Curriculum and Instruction (Liberty University)
                    • MEd in General Education (International Baptist College and Seminary)
                    • BS in Elementary Education (Bob Jones University)
                      Graduate Degrees in Leadership

                      Dr. Donald Leaver | Leadership, Management, Project Management

                      • Doctor of Business Administration (Walden University)
                      • PhD of Philosophy (Louisiana Baptist University)
                      • Master of Business Administration (Northcentral University)
                      • Master of Science in Technology (Texas State University)
                      • BS of Science (University of Alaska)

                        Dr. Leo Carlson | Management

                        • PhD in Business Administration & Business Intelligence (Capella University)
                        • MS in Information Security (Capella University)
                        • BS in Information Technology (Kaplan University)

                        Dr. Jeffrey Drost (Program Director) | Organizational Leadership

                        • PhD in Organizational Leadership (Regent University)
                        • Master of Banking (University of Wisconsin – Madison)
                        • MS in Management (Cardinal Stritch University)
                        • BS in Management (Cardinal Stritch University)

                        Dr. Tracy Foster (Dean) | Finance

                        • DBA in Accounting (Walden University)
                        • MBA in Organization & Management (Syracuse University)
                        • BSBA in Accounting (Montana State University – Billings)

                        Dr. Kevin Montney | Human Resources

                        • JD (Thomas M. Cooley Law School)
                        • BS in Recreation Management (Arizona State University)

                          Dr. Judith Leary | Administration

                          • PhD in Higher Education Administration (Bowling Green State University)
                          • MS in Criminal Justice (Bowling Green State University)
                          • Master of Ministry (Piedmont International University)
                          • BS in Radio & Television Broadcasting (Bob Jones University)
                            Graduate Certificates
                            • Dr. Mary Barcley
                            • Dr. Donna Bergman
                            • Dr. Nate Black
                            • Dr. Jodi Herbert
                            • Dr. Daniel Hurst
                            • Dr. Luanne Hurst
                            • Dr. Jared Tracey
                            Maranatha Baptist Seminary

                            Full listing of Maranatha Baptist Seminary faculty on the MBS page