Faculty

With a wealth of experience in ministry and professional life, and genuine hearts to serve, our faculty here at Ecclesia College are committed to helping students achieve the amazing potential they possess in Christ. This is done not only in the formal classroom setting, but also as our Christian faculty and instructors model life in Christ here on the Ecclesia campus.

Abernathy, William F. (2004)
Library Consultant
B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University, 1963; M.Div., Asbury Theological Semianry, 1970; M.L., University of South Carolina, 1974; D.Min., Asbury Theological Seminary, 1987.

Benton, Bruce R. (2005)
Business Administration, Real Estate & Finance
B.B.A. in Finance and Economics, Baylor University, 1981; M.B.A., Real Estate and Finance, Southern Methodist University, 1986.

Betz, Joseph W. (2006)
Bible & Theology, Church Growth & Communication
Distance Course Coordinator
B.A. in Psychology, LaRoche College, 1984; M.Div., Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, 1987; D.Min., Fuller Theological Seminary, 1999.

Brown, Donna P. (2002)
Music, Old Testament & Missions
Christian Leadership Division Chair & Registrar
B.M. in Organ, Ouachita Baptist Univeristy, 1971; M.C.M. in Organ, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1975; Post-Graduate Studies, Oral Roberts University, 1998-2000.

Brown, Kenneth L. (1996)
New Testament Greek, Church History, Evangelism & Missions
Vice President of Academics & Biblical-Theological Division
B.A. in Pastoral Ministries, Ouachita Baptist University, 1971; M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1975; Doctoral Seminars in Church History completed toward Th.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1975-1977; D.Min., Oral Roberts University, 1993.

Courage, Angela (2009)
Organizational Communication
B.S. in Vocational Education, Human Resources Development/Management, University of Arkansas, 2005; M.A. in Communication with emphasis in Cross-Cultural & Organizational Communication, University of Arkansas, 2008.

Davidson, John H. (2008)
Business Law & Government
B.B.A. in Accounting & Finance, Abilene Christian University, 1999; Juris Doctor, Regent University, 2003

De Young, Glen A.
Children’s Ministry Leadership Training
Children’s Ministry Department Chair
Bachelor of Biblical Ministries, Ecclesia College, 1999/upgraded in 2006.  Founder and Director of Ecclesia Children’s Ministries; missionary teaching experience in many nations, especially India.

Dingman, Christina (2009)
Emergency Management
M.S.H.S. in Emergency Management, Touro University International, 2008.

Dingman, Walter W. (2008)
Organizational Leadership & Human Resource Management
B.A. in Sociology, University of New Mexico, 1971; M.S. in Human Resource Management/Development, Chapman University, 1988; Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, Regent University, 2006.

Drummonds, Donny (2008)
Information Technology
B.S. in Computer Systems, University of Arkansas, 1995; M.S. in Computer Systems Engineering, University of Arkansas, 2001.

Figueroa, Sheila (2009)
English
B.A. in English, University of Arkansas, 1982; M.S. in English, University of Texas - Pan American, 1992.

Fowler, Jason B. (2008)
Accounting, General Management & Sport Facilities Management
B.S. in Business Administration, University of Arkansas, 1995; Certified Public Accountant (inactive), State of Arkansas License, 1997.

Fowler, Steffanie H. (2009)
Accounting
B.S. in Accounting, Louisiana Tech University, 1995; Masters of Professional Accountancy, Louisiana Tech University, 1996.  Certified Public Accountant (inactive), State of Arkansas License, 2006.

Fratzke, Mel R. (2008)
Management/Sport Management
B.A. in Elementary Education, Aurora University, 1965; M.S., Indiana University, 1966; P.E.D. Indiana University, 1973.

Grace, Rick L. (2007)
Bible & Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Worship & Liturgy
B.S. in Secondary Education, Eastern Illinois University, 1975; Graduate Studies, Lincoln Christian Seminary, 1978-1981; M.Div., University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, 1986; D.Min., University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, 1991.

Green, Jeff (2009)
Science
B.S. in Biology, Montana State University; Medical School, National College of Natural Medicine; Board-certified, licensed Naturopathic Physician (N.D.), Montana.

Hofer, Titus W. (2006)
Leadership Training Instructor, Missions & Outreach Leader
Admissions Director & Service Learning (Christian Service) Director
Bachelor of Biblical Ministries, Ecclesia College, 2005; M.A. in Christian Ministry in progress, Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary, 2007 to present.  Short-term missionary experience.

Hollingsworth, Lorene K. (2004)
Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, University of Arkansas, 1967; M.S.Ed. with emphasis in Mathematics, University of Arkansas, 1973.  Post-Graduate Studies, University of Arkansas, 1975-1986.

Huff, Charles H. (2009)
Science
B.S. with Chemistry concentration, Parsons College, 1954; M.A. in Science Education, University of Northern Colorado, 1961; Post-Graduate Studies: The Ohio State University, 1962, University of Northern Iowa, 1971, and Marycrest College, 1981.

Hutchins, Jennifer (2009)
English & Speech Pathology
B.A. in Education, Louisiana Tech University, 1994; M.S. in Speech Language Pathology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 1997.

Hutson, Kaylea (2008)
Bible & Journalism
B.A. in Mass Communications, Missouri Southern State College (now University), 1994; M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, 1998.  Extensive life experience in journalism and communication media.

Kendrick, Klaude M. (1994)
History
B.A., Southwestern Assemblies of God College, 1938; B.A. in History, Texas Wesleyan University, 1945; M.A. in History, Texas Christian University, 1948; Ph.D. in History with minor in College Administration, University of Texas, 1959.

Kilkenny, James V. (2008)
English Literature & Christian Education
B.A. in Modern Languages (Spanish & French), University of Portland 1959; M.A. in English Literature, University of Portland, 1963. Extensive experience in Christian education.

Kimler, David E. (1999)
Bible & Theology, Music, Education & Missions
B.A. in All Level Music Education, East Texas Baptist College, 1979; M.Div./C.M., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1984; Post-Graduate Studies at Texas Women’s University for Professional Licensure,1987-1988.

Landon, Barry R. (2006)
Psychology, Counseling & Public Relations
Christian Counseling Department Chair
B.A. in History and Education, Augustana College, 1980; M.A. in Educational Counseling, University of Nebraska, 1988; Post Graduate Studies, Keller Graduate School of Management, 2000-2004.

Lundstrum, Robin H. (2008)
Health Science & Community Health
B.S. in Health Education, University of Arkansas, 1985; M.Ed. in Community Health, University of Arkansas, 1986; Ed.D. in Health Science, University of Arkansas, 1997.

McCain, Kyle H. (2008)
Public Administration & Emergency Management
B.A. in Political Science, Baylor University, 1973; M.P.A. in Public Administration, North Texas State University, 1978.  Extensive public administration experience, especially with FEMA.

McCarty, H.D. (2006)
Bible & Theology, Philosophy, Greek & Pastoral Leadership
B.A., Southern Methodist University, 1955; M.Div., Southwestern Babtist Theological Seminary, 1965; D.Min., California Graduate School of Theology, 1981; D.D., Hindustan Bible College, India, 1981; Lit.D., California Graduate School of Theology, 1985; Post-Graduate Studies in Philosophy, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Post-Graduate Studies in Greek, Mid-America Baptist Seminary.  Extensive pastoral experience.

Meythaler, Kevin (2008)
Women’s Basketball Coach
B.S. in Journalism, John Brown University, 1966; B.S. in Education, John Brown University, 1997; M.S.E. in Public School Administration in progress, Northeastern State University, 2004 to present.

Moore Steven C. (2009)
Choral Music, Voice & Conducting
Music Ministries Department Chair
B.M. in Church Music, Ouachita Baptist University, 1986; M.M. in Choral Conducting, University of Oklahoma, 1988.

Musteata, Adrian (2007)
Romanian Missions & Business Administration
Bachelor of Biblical Ministries, Ecclesia College, 2005; M.B.A., University of Phoenix-Rogers, 2008.

Neff, Nancy J. (2008)
Accounting & Emergency Management
B.A. in Spanish, University of Texas; M.S. in Accounting, University of North Texas.  Extensive experience working for FEMA.

Novak, Michael A. (1993)
Drama, Theater, Communications & Computer Technology
Vice President of Financial Development
B.S. in Drama, Liberty University, 1989.  Writer, Producer and Director of “Beyond the Walls.”  Fifteen plus years’ experience in Drama, Theater, Communications and Computer Technology.

Oliva, Michael (2009)
Men’s Baseball Coach
Bachelor of Christian Ministries, Ecclesia College, 2008.  Semi-professional baseball player.

Paily, Ruth M. (2009)
Mathematics
B.B.A. in Business Education, The University of Iowa, 1974; M.B.E. in Business Education, Georgia State University, 1983; M.S.T. in Mathematics, Middle Tennessee State University, 2003.

Palmer, Carl D. (2004)
Leadership, Bible & Theology
Communication Ministries Department Chair
B.A. in Communications, The Ohio State University, 1994; M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, 1998; D.Min. in Church Leadership in progress at Perkins School of Theology, 2003 to present.

Palmer, Denise E. (2005)
Christian Education, Youth & Children’s Ministry
B.A. in Psychology, University of Arkansas, 1993; M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, 1997. Christian education, youth and children’s ministry experience, as well as being a Chaplain.

Parker, Jonathan D. (2006)
Men’s Basketball Coach
Physical Education & Sport Manangement
Sport Management Department Chair
B.A. in Psychology with a Coaching Endorsement, Lyon College, 2004; M.Ed. in Recreation & Sport Management, University of Arkansas, 2006.

Parker, Rebecca L. (2008)
Recreation & Sport Management
B.A. in Recreation, Southwest Baptist University, 2004; M.Ed. in Recreation & Sport Management, University of Arkansas, 2006.

Paris, Oren C. (1975)
Bible & Theology, Leadership Training & Worship
Chancellor
Southwester Assemblies of God College, 1952-55; B.A. in Music Education, Texas Wesleyan University, 1958; Graduate Studies, Oral Roberts University.  Founder/Chancellor, Ecclesia College; pastoral and church planting experience; missionary and leadership experience in many nations.

Paris, Oren N. (1999)
Management & Finance, Emergency Relief & Missions
President
B.S. in Business Administration, in Finance and Real Estate, University of Arkansas, 1990; Bachelor of Biblical Ministries, Ecclesia College, 1999.  President, Ecclesia College; emergency relief development missionary experience in many nations.

Parsons, James L. (2005)
Biology
B.A. in Physical Health Education, East Texas State Teacher’s College now East Texas State University, 1958; M.S. in Biology, East Texas State University, 1962.

Parson, Mildred C. (2005)
English, Speech & Drama
B.A. in Speech, East Texas State Teacher’s College, now East Texas State University, 1958; M.A. in Communications with a triple major in English, Speech & Drama, East Texas State University, 1965.

Pearcy, Galen D. (2002)
Bible-Theology Department Chair
A.A. in Psychology and Bible, Southwest Junior College (now Southwestern Assemblies of God University), 1982;  B.S. in Teacher Education, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, 1984;   M.A. in Biblical Literature, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, 1986.

Pike, Harrison H. (2004)
Bible & Theology, Christian Education & Missions
B.A. in Bible, Ouachita Baptist College, now Ouachita Baptist University, 1948; M.R.E., Central Baptist Theological Seminary, 1955;  B.D., Central Baptist Theological Seminary, 1953, upgraded and exchanged for M.Div., 1972; D.Min., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1977; Post-Doctoral Studies in Biblical Archaeology.  Career missionary to Brazil, Angola and South Africa.

Pike, June S. (2004)
Bible & Theology, Christian Education & Missions
B.A. in English, Ouachita Baptist College, now Ouachita Baptist University, 1949; M.R.E., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1978; D.Min., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1985.  Career missionary to Brazil, Angola and South Africa.

Posey, Staton F. (2004)
Bible
B.A. in Religion, Ouachita Baptist College, now Ouachita Baptist University, 1957;  B.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1963/upgraded to a M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1987.

Quin, David C. (2000)
History & Creationism
B.A. in Anthropology, University of Arkansas, 1977; M.A. in Historical Archaeology, University of Arkansas, 1988.

Reiff, Jacki J. (2008)
English, Drama & Educational Leadership
Bachelor of Secondary Education in English, Hardin-Simmons University, 1986; Post-Graduate Studies, Texas Women’s University, 1989-1990;  Post-Graduate Studies, Cameron University, 1990;  M.A. in Educational Leadership, Southern Nazarene University, 1999.

Smith, Chad A. (2009)
Communication & Speech
B.A. in Speech Communication, Harding University, 2006; Special Studies:  Free Speech and Legal Communication, Oxford & Cambridge, England, 2007;  M.A. in Communication with emphasis in Rhetorical Communication, University of Arkansas, 2008.

Snyder, Angela P. (2009)
Vice President of Communications
Bachelor of Christian Ministries, Ecclesia College, 2007.  Public Relations Director at Ecclesia College in 2009.  Christian recording artist and writer with much media and public relations experience.

Stone, Abbey L. (2008)
Marketing
B.B.A. in Marketing, University of Central Arkansas, 2006;  M.B.A., University of Central Arkansas, 2007.

Tate, John E. (2005)
Business Law
LLB, Wake Forest School of Law, now Wake Forest University, 1942.  Attorney, businessman, motivational speaker and consultant.

Vohs, A.P. (1996)
Psychology & Counseling
Diploma in Bible and Theology, St. Paul Bible College, 1956;  B.A. in Elementary Education, Colorado State College, now University of Northern Colorado, 1959;  M.A. in Educational Psychology and Guidance, University of Northern Colorado, 1961;  Post-Graduate Studies, University of Missouri, 1961-1962;  Ed.D. in Higher Education and Administration, University of Arkansas, 1970.

Wadkins, J.E. (1994)
Leadership & Ethics in Higher Education
Vice President of Student Development, Professional Studies Division Chair, Business Administration Department Chair & Work Director
B.S. in Agricultural Business, University of Arkansas, 1983; Graduate Studies, Oral Roberts University, 2000;  M.S. in Leadership & Ethics with emphasis in Higher Education, John Brown University, 2007.

Wood Joseph (2009)
Career Development Director
B.S. in Business Administration, Iowa State University, 1987; M.S. in Management, National-Louis University, 1991-1992, in progress.

Worthen, Shannon L. (2002)
Accounting, Administration & Finance
Vice President of Business & Finance
Bachelor of Business Administration, Pan American University, now University of Texas-Pan American, 1981;  Associate of Applied Sciences, East Texas State Technical College, 1988;  M.S. in Management & Administrative Sciences, Accounting Concentration, University of Texas at Dallas, 1994;  Certified Public Accountant (inactive status), State of Arkansas, 1996.

Instructors

Brown, Michael W. (2002)
Business Logistics & Cross-Cultural Communication
B.S. in Business Administration and Automotive Machinery Technology, LeTourneau University, 1994;  Special Studies, Oral Roberts University, 1995.

Grace, Nancy S. (2008)
Marriage & Family Co-Instructor
B.S. in Home Economics with Family Services option, Eastern Illinois University, 1972.  Pastor’s wife who teaches Marriage Enrichment Conferences with husband, Dr. Rick Grace.

Hans, Mark L. (2008)
Sound Management & Communications Instructor
B.S. in Communications: TV & Radio Management, Liberty University, 1989; Special Studies, Central Virginia Community College, 1990-1991; Special Studies, University of North Carolina, 1999-2000; M.A. in Communication in progress, University of Arkansas, 2008 to present.

Kohlman, Christopher A. (2005)
Missionary Outreach Leader
Bachelor of Biblical Ministries, Ecclesia College, 2005; Undergraduate Studies, Arkansas State University, 1998-1999.  Short-term missionary experience.

Lundstrum, Tom (2009)
Bible Instructor
D.D., Ecclesia College, 2005.  Extensive pastoral experience.

McLaughlin, Jeff (2009)
Self-Defense Instructor
Certified instructor in martial arts.

Moore, Sherry D. (2009)
Piano Instructor
B.M.E., Ouachita Baptist University, 1986; Graduate Studies toward M.M. in Piano Pedagogy, University of Oklahoma, 1988.

Paris, Cari M. (1994)
Leadership Training
B.A. in Government and Public Administration, Evangel College, 1990.  Two years experience TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) in Japan post college graduation.

Rushing, Joshua (2009)
Music Ministries Instructor
Undergraduate Studies:  Arkansas State University, 1996, Southeast Arkansas College, 1997-1999, Henderson State University, 1999-2002.  Extensive life experience in leading and teaching prayer, praise and worship leadership five plus years.

Snyder, Paul D. (2009)
Distance Learning Development Coordinator
Bachelor of Biblical Ministries, Ecclesia College, 2007.  Christian businessman, helping Ecclesia College research the feasibility of a Distance Education Program.

Stice, Nicolas A. (2009)
Work Learning Program Director
Bachelor of Biblical Ministries, Ecclesia College, 2007.  Work Learning Program Director    at Ecclesia College since 2007.

Vanni, Rocco A. (2008)
Personal Evangelism & Outreach Leader
Bachelor of Christian Ministries, Ecclesia College, 2007.  Undergraduate Studies, Campbellsville University, 2002-2004.  Short-term missionary experience.

Wadkins, Marian B. (2008)
Art Instructor
B.A. in Art, University of Arkansas, 1988.  Teaching and leadership training experience.

Ware, Lisa (2009)
Math Tutor
B.A. Secondary Education with French and Math certification, Harding University, 1986.

Warren, Terry (2009)
Practical Ministry Instructor
B.A., Ambassador University, 1970.  Further studies:  Ecclesia College.  Extensive administrative, public relations and marketing experience as well as pastoral ministry.