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THE FACULTY

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Lisa L. Beatty
Vice President/Dean for Academic Affairs
B.A., Music/Music Education, Clarke College
M.A., Vocal Performance, University of Iowa
Doctoral Studies, Higher Education Administration, University of Iowa
1992 - present
Emphases: Music Ministry, Music Education

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Philip Boom

Chair, Business Department 

Program Director, Business Administration 

B.S., Chemical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology 

M.B.A., International Business and Marketing, Temple University 

2010 – present 

Emphasis: Business

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Elisa C. Cooper
Chair, Sacred Music Department
Program Director, Music Ministry
B.M., Piano Performance, Wheaton College
M.M., Piano Performance, Indiana University
2005 - present
Emphasis: Music Ministry

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Kenneth A. Daughters
President
B.A., Biblical Studies, Biola University
M.Div., Diversified Studies, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
Th.M., Systematic Theology, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
Post-graduate Studies, Systematic Theology, Dallas Theological Seminary
1990 - present
Emphasis: Biblical Studies

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John H. Fish
Program Director, Biblical Languages
B.A., Linguistics, Brown University
Th.M., Semitics and Old Testament, Dallas Theological Seminary
Th.D., New Testament Literature and Exegesis, Dallas Theological Seminary
1969 - present
Emphases: Biblical Languages, Biblical Studies

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David A. Glock
Diploma, Emmaus Bible College
B.S., Biblical Studies, Philadelphia College of Bible
Th.M., New Testament Literature and Exegesis, Dallas Theological Seminary
1968 - present
Emphasis: Biblical Studies

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Jonathan W. Glock
Vice President/Dean for Student Development
B.S., Biblical Studies, Emmaus Bible College
M.A., Biblical Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary
2005 - present
Emphasis: Youth Ministries

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Charles A. Harrison
Program Director, TESOL
B.A., History and Philosophy of Science and Technology, University of Texas at Dallas
M.A., Teaching English as a Second Language, University of Colorado at Denver
Th.M., Old Testament, Dallas Theological Seminary
2008 - present
Emphases: TESOL, Intercultural Studies

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Susan M. Henderson
B.A., Elementary Education, Eastern College
M.Ed., Teaching and Curriculum, The Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania Teaching License
2006 - present
Emphasis: Teacher Education

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Joel A. Hernandez
Chair, Intercultural Studies Department
Program Director, Intercultural Studies
B.S., Biblical Studies, Emmaus Bible College
Th.M., Pastoral Ministries, Dallas Theological Seminary
2007 - present
Emphases: Intercultural Studies

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Timothy J. Iverson
Certificate, Emmaus Bible College
B.A., Mathematics, University of Northern Iowa
M.A., Mathematics, University of Northern Iowa
Graduate Studies in Science Education at the Institute for Creation Research Graduate School
1995 - present
Emphases: Science, Mathematics

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Sharon K. Jensen
B.A., Music, Calvin College
M.M., Piano Performance, University of Texas
Artist Diploma, Vienna Hochschule für Musik
D.M.A., Piano Performance, University of Michigan
1996 - 2004, 2005 - present
Emphasis: Music Ministry

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John B. Jimo 
Chair, Education Department; 
Program Director, Teacher Education
Diploma, Emmaus Bible College
B.A., Elementary Education, Northeastern Illinois University
Th.M., Bible Exposition/Academic Ministries, Dallas Theo. Seminary
Doctoral Studies, Elementary Education, University of Iowa
Professional Teaching Licenses: Illinois, Texas
2004 - present
Emphasis: Teacher Education

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Christopher W. Lange
B.A., English, University of Colorado at Boulder
M.A., English, University of Northern Colorado
Post-Graduate Studies, History, University of Iowa   
Professional Teaching Certificate, University of Northern Colorado
2000 - present
Emphases: English, History

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Philip K. Leverentz
Chair, Christian Education Department
Program Director, Youth Ministries
B.S., Elementary Education, University of Minnesota
Graduate Studies, Liberty University
M.R.E., Christian Education, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
Minnesota Teaching Certificate
1984 - present
Emphases: Christian Education, Youth Ministries

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David J. MacLeod
Dean for Biblical Studies
Program Director: Bible and Theology, Biblical Studies, Bible Exposition and Exegesis
B.S., Secondary Education/American History, Worcester State College
Th.M., New Testament Literature & Exegesis, Dallas Theo. Seminary
Ph.D., Systematic Theology, Dallas Theological Seminary
1983 - present
Emphasis: Theology

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Arthur T. Manning
B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Minnesota
M.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Texas/Austin
2001 - present
Emphasis: Computer Studies

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Benjamin T. Mathew
Chair, Counseling Department
Program Director, Counseling Psychology
Director of Counseling Services
B.S., Biblical Studies, Emmaus Bible College
M.A., Biblical Counseling, Dallas Theological Seminary
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, State of Iowa
2002 - present
Emphases: Counseling, Psychology

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Donald V. Patten
Program Director, General Education
B.S., Biblical Studies, Emmaus Bible College
M.Div., Theology, Covenant Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Historical Theology, Saint Louis University
2005 - present
Emphases: History, Intercultural Studies

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Sarah L. Poling
Certificate, Emmaus Bible College
B.S., Elementary Education, Greenville College
M.A., Teaching, Coe College
Illinois Teaching License
1998 - present
Emphasis: Teacher Education

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John H. Rush
Director of Library Services
B.S., Social Studies Education/English, Bob Jones University
M.L.S., Rutgers University
1983 - present

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Steven H. Sanchez
B.A., Political Science, Columbia University in the City of New York
Continuing Education Certificate, Emmaus Bible College
Th.M., Old Testament, Dallas Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Old Testament, Dallas Theological Seminary
2005 - present
Emphases: Biblical Studies, Biblical Languages

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Daniel H. Smith
Chancellor
B.A., Education/Psychology and History/Political Science, Greenville College
Th.B., Theology and Greek, Midwest Bible Seminary
M.Ed., Counseling, University of Missouri
Ed.D., Administration and Leadership, Loyola University
1959 - present
Emphases: Biblical Studies, Counseling, Psychology

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Mark R. Stevenson
Certificate, Kawartha Lakes Bible College
B.S., Biblical Studies, Emmaus Bible College
M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Doctoral Studies, Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, Leuven, Belgium
Doctoral Studies, Spurgeon's College, University of Wales
1999 - present
Emphases: Biblical Studies, Church History, Biblical Languages

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Susan G. Stratman
Program Director, Business Administration
B.S.E., Business Education/English, John Brown University
M.Ed., Education, University of Missouri, St. Louis
2005 - present
Emphases: Business, General Education

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James M. Van Dine
B.A., Economics, Luther College
Th.M., Old Testament Literature and Exegesis, Dallas Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Bible Exposition, Dallas Theological Seminary
2002 - present
Emphases: Biblical Studies, General Education

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Kathryn L. Van Dine
Registrar
B.A., Physical Education, Luther College
M.S., Physical Education, Indiana University
Professional Teaching Licenses: Iowa, Alberta, Texas
2001 - present
Emphasis: Teacher Education

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Carolyn Sue Weigert
B.S., Education, Seattle Pacific University
M.A., Education, Middle Tennessee State University
Ed. Specialist, Middle Tennessee State University
Tennessee Teaching License
1998 - present
Emphasis: Teacher Education

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Steven R. Witter
Vice President for Advancement
B.S., Biblical Studies, Emmaus Bible College
M.R.E., Christian School Administration, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary of Cornerstone University
Ph.D., Higher Education Administration, Cappella University
1995 - present
Emphasis: Christian Education

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Gregory M. Woodhouse
Chair, Computer Studies Department
Program Director, Computer Information Systems
B.S. Electrical Engineering/Computer Systems, New Jersey Institute of Technology
M.S., Computing Technology in Education, Nova SE University
Computer Systems Architect/Analyst, Adult Education Instructor/Curriculum Developer: 
United States Strategic Command
1995 - present
Emphasis: Computer Studies

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ADJUNCT FACULTY

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John C. Borke
B.S., Accounting, Northern Illinois University
M.A.S., Northern Illinois University
Licensed CPA, Illinois
2009 - present
Emphasis: Business

Andrya Dieter
B.S., Biblical Studies, Emmaus Bible College
M.A., Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Family Therapy, Azusa Pacific University
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Family Therapy, Azusa Pacific University
2010 - present
Emphasis: Counseling, Psychology

Angela R. Hand
B.M.E., Vocal Music K-12, Southwest Baptist University
M.M., Vocal Performance, Memphis State University
D.M.A., Vocal Performance, University of Texas at Austin
2008 - present
Emphases: Music Ministry, Music Education

Steven Herzig
B.S., Biblical Studies, Philadelphia College of the Bible
B.S., Sociology, Kent State University
1984 - present
Emphasis: Jewish History

Paul T. Jensen
B.A., North Park College
M.Div., Th.M., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
J.D., University of Iowa
Ph.D., University of Virginia
2009 - present
Emphasis: Business Administration

Philip F. Jensen
B.S., Illinois State University
J.D., University of Nebraska at Lincoln
2010 - present
Emphasis: Business Law

Ethan P. Johnson
B.S., Music Education, Northwestern College
2003 - present
Emphasis: Music Ministry

Jeffrey M. Masterson
B.A., Organizational Studies, Bethel College
M.B.A., Organizational Leadership, Ashford University
Graduate Studies, Theological Studies, Bethel Theological Seminary
2010 - present
Emphasis: Business Administration

Jenna E. Mathew
B.S., Biblical Studies/Elementary Education, Emmaus Bible College
Reading Recovery Certificate, Drake University
Iowa Teaching License
2006 - present
Emphasis: Teacher Education

Jeffrey D. Riley

B.S., Biblical Studies, Emmaus Bible College 

Graduate Studies, Christian Education/Academic Track, Dallas Theological Seminary 

2010 – present 

Emphasis: Christian Education, Youth Ministries

Shawn K. Ruiz

B.A., Sociology, Vanguard University 

M.A., Education, Vanguard University 

California Teaching Credential 

2008 – present

Emphasis: Teacher Education

Tracey R. Rush
B.S., Music Education, Bob Jones University
M.M., Music Education, University of Northern Iowa
Iowa Teaching License
2007 - present
Emphases: Music Ministry, Music Education

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