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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
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
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