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Dana Davis – Assistant VP of Online and Distance Learning

Stacey Roedl – Billing Specialist

Luke Zimmerman – Salesforce Business Analyst

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 – Salesforce Business Analyst

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)

Dr. Timothy Johns  | College of Bible and Church Ministries

  • DMin in Biblical Counseling (Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary)
  • ThM in Applied Theology (Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary)
  • MA in Biblical Counseling (Maranatha Baptist Seminary)
  • 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)

Dr. Steven L. Love | Bible

  • Doctor of Ministry (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary)
  • 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)
    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. Kevin Montney | Business Law, Criminal Justice

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

      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)

      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)

      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)

      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)

      Mr. David Madsen | English

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

      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)

      Dr. Michael Zwolanek | History

      • PhD in Humanities (Faulkner University)
      • 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

            Dr. Donna Anderson | 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. 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. 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. 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 | 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 Anderson
            • 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