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Kim Abbott Kim Abbott

B.S. in Health and Physical Education from the University of Missouri


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Athletic Director
Kelly Adams
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Ben Lippen School Day Student Admissions Coordinator
Chris Anderson

Bachelor of Science, Intercultural Studies, 2004, Columbia International University 

Director, New Beginnings

Bistrita, Romania...


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Tammy Arrowsmith



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Team CIU Representative
Steve Auld Steve Auld

B.S., Columbia Bible College; M.Ed., Reformed Theological Seminary; additional study, Wilmington College; Ph.D. Candidate, University of South Carolina; teacher, Kannapolis Public School System, Kannapolis, NC. 1976-79


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Assistant Academic Dean
Erin Austin

Bachelor of Arts, General Studies, 2008, Columbia International University

Freelance Writer and Speaker, Broken but Priceless Ministries

Chesterfield, S.C.

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Steve Baarendse Steve Baarendse

B.A., Taylor University; M.A., Indiana University; Ph.D. Candidate, University of South Carolina


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English Minor Program Coordinator
Corrine Barbian

B.S., Chapman University; M.A., California Family Study Center


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Psychology Professor
Thomas Barbian

B.A., Southern California College; M.S., California Lutheran University; Ph.D., Cambridge Graduate School of Psychology


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Couseling Professor
Tom Barbian Tom Barbian

B.A., Southern California College; M.S., California Lutheran University


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Counseling Professor
Susan Barker



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Biology Professor
Lisa Barry
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Bookstore Manager
David M. Beasley



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Trustee
Stephen Beck

B.S., Philadelphia Biblical University, M.Div. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Ph.D. (Systematic Theology), Westminster Theological Seminary


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Frank Bedell
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Director of Development
Paula Berkey



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Member-at-Large - AALC
Chesed Berry

Bachelor of Arts, Humanities, 2003, Columbia International University

Human Resources, LifeChurch.tv

Edmond, OK

I transferred into Columbia International...


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Seth Berry
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Project Coordinator
Sharon Berry

B.S.E., University of Arkansas; M.S., Old Dominion University; Ph.D., Gallaudet University


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Education Professor
Timothy Bertoni



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Sociology Professor
Bryan E. Beyer Bryan E. Beyer

B.A., Colorado State University; M.Div., Denver Seminary; Ph.D., Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion


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Associate Provost and Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
Callie Blackburn
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Director of Donor Receipts
DeLaine P. Blackwell

(1995)

Irmo, SC

Bible Teacher and Homemaker


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Mike Blackwell Mike Blackwell
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Vice President of IT and Corporate Communications
Daniel Blomberg

Bachelor of Science, Psychology, 2003, Columbia International University

Litigation Counsel, Alliance Defense Fund

Kansas City, Mo.

The excellent training I...


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Brian Bohlman

Master of Divinity, Educational Ministries, 2000, Columbia International University

Chaplain, Major, South Carolina Air National Guard

Professor of...


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Mark Bolte

B.A., Tennessee Temple University; M.S., Loyola College; Psy.D., Florida Tech


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Counseling Professor
Jennifer Booth
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Registrar
Michelle Branch-Frappier
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Director of Information Technology
Alison Branham

B.Mus., Columbia College; M.Mus., University of South Carolina; doctoral candidate, University of South Carolina


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Voice Instructor
Cheryl Brannan
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Administrative Assistant
Shelley Brannan
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Events & Promotions Manager
Dianne E. Britton
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Associate Director of Web & Database Services
Jud Brooker Judson Brooker
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Cross Country Coach / Fitness & Recreation Director
Bill Brown
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Graduate & Seminary Records
Gordon Brown

B.A., Wheaton College; M.A.T., Rollins College; Ed.D., University of Miami


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Education Professor
Jim Brown

B.A., Belhaven College; M.Div., Covenant Theological Seminary; M.A., Columbia International University


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Psychology Professor
Nancy Brown Nancy Brown
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Reference Specialist for Acquisitions
Walter E. Brown

B.A., Blue Mountain College; M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary


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Ben Bryan Ben Bryan

B.A., M.A., University of South Carolina

 


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Assessment Coordinator
Stephanie Bryant Stephanie Bryant

University of South Carolina passed EEE; B.S., Southern Wesleyan University; M.Ed., Columbia International University; Level 1 training, National Institute of Learning Disabilities (NILD)


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Director of Career Services
Diane Buerkert
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Marketing Services Assistant
Brion Burns
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Associate Dean of Student Life and Married Student Chaplain
Cynthia Cabezas

Cynthia Cabezas (’06) resides in Columbia, South Carolina. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology at the University of Costa Rica (UCR). Cynthia has served in various arenas over the last 15 years.  Her ministry has included missions abroad in diverse countries, managing logistics of a variety of church training programs, fundraising within her previous...


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Member-at-Large - AALC
Marc Canner
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Director of the Russian Language Institute
Reeves Cannon

Bachelor of Science, Youth Ministry, 2003, Columbia International University 

Director of Counseling, Church at Sandhurst

Florence, SC

It was the summer...


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David G. Cashin David G. Cashin

B.A., Gordon College; M.A., Dhaka University, Dhaka, Bangladesh; M.A., Ph.D., Stockholm University, Sweden


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Professor of Intercultural Studies
W. Tobin Cassels, III

(2008)

Columbia, SC

President

Southeastern Freightlines


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Trevor Castor Trevor Castor
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Assistant Director of the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies
Carrie Caudill Carrie Caudill

B.S. Columbia International University; Ed.S. University of South Carolina; Albert Ellis Institute; South Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor, 2007-present; Ph.D. University of South Carolina


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Psychology Professor
Melissa Chambers
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Office Manager
Kim Chappell Kim Chappell

B.A., University of Florida; M.Ed., Columbia International University; M.S., Walden University; Ed.D., Argosy University


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Education Professor
John S. Close

B.S., Abilene Christian College; Ph.D., University of Texas; additional studies at University of Manitoba, University of Regina, Winthrop University and University of South Carolina


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Physical Science Professor
Karen Close Karen Close

B.A. (Ministry) Western Christian College, Canada; M.A. & M.A.C.E., Columbia International University; D.Min., Palmer Theological Seminary, Philadelphia


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Director of Christian Service Learning
Kaitlin Cone
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Administrative Assistant
Lyn Striplin Cook



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John L. Cooley

B.A., Tennessee Temple University; M.R.E., Temple Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Baptist Christian University; J.D., Washington & Lee University School of Law


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Education Professor
Anita Cooper Anita J. Cooper

B.S., Columbia Bible College; M.Ed., Reformed Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of South Carolina; advanced biblical studies, Reformed Theological Seminary and Columbia International University


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Bible Teaching Program Director, M.A. in Bible Teaching Program Director
Sarah Cramer

Sarah Cramer grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and received her B.A. in Journalism at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La. Sarah came to CIU in the spring of 2012 to attend seminary, and we asked her to be a part of the CEID team before any other department could snatch her up! Sarah works as the Assistant to the Director of CEID and helps keep us on track with our daily...


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Assistant to the Director of CEID
Carmen Crouse

B.A. equiv., Freie Hochschule für Mission, Korntal, Germany; M.A., Columbia Biblical Seminary & School of Missions


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Director of Academic Programs - Korntal Branch Campus
John Crutchfield John Crutchfield

Certificate form Torchbearer Schools, Capernwray Hall, England and Tauernhof, Austria; B.A., Columbia Bible College; M.A., Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of Missions; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Israel Study Tour, 1990; M.Phil., D.Phil., Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion, Cincinnati


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Middle Eastern Studies Program Director
Greg Cunningham Greg Cunningham

After Greg earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from CIU, he earned a Master of Divinity degree from Virginia Union University and attended the Air Force Institute of Technology in Boston. Among his many ministries through the years, Greg served as a chaplain in the United States Air Force and director of automation for the chief of chaplains from 1988-2000. He accepted the call to pastor...


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Ashley Dannelly

Ashley Dannelly hails from Greenville, South Carolina. She started her professional career at a Greek restaurant at the age of 13. From there, she worked at Chick-fil-a, Hibbett Sports, The Greenville News, and Clemson’s Center for Electronic and Digital Publishing as a graduate assistant. Now she’s here, serving as our Student Services and Assessment Coordinator while her husband, Joe,...


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Student Services & Assessment Coordinator
William Davidson

B.A., Peabody College for Teachers; B.D., Northern Baptist Theological Seminary; Th.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary


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Elisabeth Davis Elisabeth Davis
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TraveLearn Coordinator
Marshall Davis

B.A., Hope College; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary; M.Ed., University of Toledo; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University


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Men's Chaplain
Renee Davis
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Administrative Assistant
Benjamin Dean Benjamin Dean

B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; J.D., School of Law, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; LLM, The Judge
Advocate General’s School; Ph.D., Regent University


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Business & Organizational Leadership Program Director
Dan DeLozier Daniel F. DeLozier

B.S., Lancaster Bible College; M.S., Temple University; Ed.D., Temple University


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Professional Studies Division Chair, Communication Program Director
Lanie DeLozier
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Transfer Evaluator
Adrian T. Despres, Jr.



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Member-at-Large - AALC
Adrian Despres

Master of Divinity, 1992, Columbia International University

Vice President of Kingdom Building Ministries

Columbia, S.C.

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William Paul Dieckmann

B.A., Indiana State University-Evansville; M.A. of Religious Education, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary


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Larry E. Dixon Larry E. Dixon

B.A., Northeastern Bible College; M.Div., Biblical Seminary; M.Phil., Ph.D., Drew University


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Professor of Systematic Theology
Doug Dorman



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Team CIU Representative
Joan Dorman



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President - AALC, Team CIU Representative
Lisa Durham
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Office Manager, College of Education
Merle Dye



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Member-at-Large - AALC
Helmuth Egelkraut

M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Th.D., Princeton Theological Seminary


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Professor at Large
Edafe Emamezi

Master of Arts, Intercultural Studies, 1996, Columbia International University

Bishop, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)

Nigeria...


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Ralph Enlow

B.A., Columbia Bible College (now Columbia International University); M.A., Columbia Graduate School of Bible and Missions (now Columbia International University); Ed.D., George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University


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Adam Erickson Adam Erickson

Adam Erickson ('07)Adam is tackling a new project with a partner NPO that has the potential to impact worldwide evangelization much as Gospel Recordings has done for decades. This project will contextualize Bible stories in indigenous cultures and produce short videos using the local people, in their own environment, telling the story in their own language. Adam...


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Chris Essig

M.M. in Guitar Performance, University of South Carolina under the instruction of Christopher Berg; B.A. in Guitar Performance, Geneva College


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Guitar Instructor
Jean Farmer
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Payroll Assistant
Stephen H. Farra Stephen H. Farra

B.A., Wheaton College; M.A., Wheaton College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota; Albert Ellis Institute


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Psychology Program Director
Robert W. Ferris

B.A., Wheaton College; M.A., Wheaton Graduate School; M.Div., Denver Conservative Baptist Seminary; Ph.D., Michigan State University


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Professor Emeritus
Hans Finzel

B.A., Columbia International University; Th.M., Dallas Seminary; D.Miss., Fuller School of Intercultural Studies


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Mike Fiorello



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Greek Professor
Michael D. Fiorello

B.S., Philadelphia College of Bible; M.A., Biblical Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School


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Kevin Flickner Kevin Flickner
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Reference Assistant
Ronald Flynn



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Business Professor
Yvonne Frederick

Yvonne Frederick (’99) is retired and resides in Columbia, SC. She holds an B.S. in Accounting and an Educational Specialist degree from the University of SC, as well, as a Masters of Divinity in Christian Education from CBS. She enjoys sports, reading, traveling, relaxing, and mentoring elementary children in reading. She has traveled on short term mission trips...


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Russell L. French

Secretary

(1996)

Knoxville, TN

Professor

University of Tennessee


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Michael R. Galdamez Michael R. Galdamez

B.S., Columbia International University; M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Candidate, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary


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Professor of Bible Teaching, Bible
Laura Mae Gardner

B.A., Rockmont College; B.A., Prairie Bible College; M.A. in Counseling, D.Min., Denver Seminary


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Tim Gaster

Bachelor of Arts, Youth Ministry, 2008, Columbia International University

Residence Life Staff

Black Forest Academy

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Brian P. Gault Brian P. Gault

With the increasing biblical illiteracy in our culture, particularly involving the Old Testament, Dr. Gault's driving desire is to equip students with the...


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Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew
Glenn Gentry

B.S., Multnomah Bible College; M.A., Ph.D., Baylor University


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General Education Division Chair, Humanities Program Director
Ollie Gibbs

B.A., Bob Jones University; M.Div., Grand Rapids Seminary; M.A., Grace Theological Seminary; Ed.D., University of Georgia


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Education Professor
Fred Gingrich



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Norvel Goff, Sr.

B.A., Morris Brown College; M.Div., Yale University; D.Min, Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School


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Reverend Doctor
Karen Grant Karen Grant

B.A., California State University; M.A., California State University; Graduate Bible Certificate, Columbia International University; M.A., The Graduate School of Moody Bible Institute; D.Min., Columbia International University Seminary & School of Ministry


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Professor of Youth Ministry, Family and Culture
Merry Anna Greene



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Team CIU Representative
Geoffrey Griffith

B.A., Eastern Washington State University; M.Div. and D. Min., Western Conservative Baptist Seminary


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Intercultural Studies Professor
Gregory Grooms

B.A., Marshall University; M.Div., Turner Theological Seminary of the Interdenominational Theological Center; D.Min., Drew University


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Cheryl Cheryl Guinther
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Communications Coordinator for Alumni Ministries
Mary Gunter
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Administrative Assistant
Stan Guthrie

Master of Arts, Intercultural Studies, 1990, Columbia International University

Full-time Freelancer

Chicago, IL

My two brief but intense years...


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Jennifer Gutwein



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Joyce Hack
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Faculty Administrative Assistant
James Hagerty James Hagerty

B.A., University of Kentucky; M.Ed., Columbia International University; Ph.D. candidate, University of Michigan


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Ed.D. / Ed.S. Program Administrator
Konnie Hall



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Team CIU Representative
Donald L. Hamilton Donald L. Hamilton

B.A., Malone College; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; D.Min., Bethel Theological Seminary


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Director-Doctor of Ministry Program
Clint Hankinson
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Advertising & E-Marketing Manager
D. Gary Harlow



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Paula Harrison
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Copy Center Manager
Gary Hartman
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Lead Help Desk Analyst
John Harvey John D. Harvey

B.A./B. Architecture, Syracuse University; M.Div., Columbia Biblical Seminary & Graduate School of Missions; Th.D., Toronto School of Theology


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Dean of the Seminary & School of Ministry and Director of Access CIU
April Hatten

Master of Arts, 2008, Columbia International University

Department of Juvenile Justice of South Carolina

Columbia, SC

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Joan E. Havens

B.A. (Spanish), Fairleigh Dickinson University; M.A. (Spanish), University of California at Los Angeles; M.A, Columbia Biblical Seminary; Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary


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Spanish Professor
J.W. Hayes
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Postmaster
John Heflick John Heflick
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Alumni Project Manager
Leah Herod Leah Herod

B.A., The University of Alabama; M.S., Auburn University; Ph.D., Auburn University


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Director of Professional Relations
Richard J. Higgins Richard J. Higgins

B.A., University of Rochester; M.Ed., University of South Carolina; M.Div., D.Min., Columbia Biblical Seminary & Graduate School of Missions


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Associate Dean for Ministry Skills Development
Lauren Hight

Bachelor of Arts, Teacher Education, 2010, Columbia International University 

Spanish Teacher, Wesleyan Christian Academy

Winston-Salem, NC

"Mi llamado" -...


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Lindsay Hislop William Lindsay Hislop

B.A., Columbia Bible College; M.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina


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Professor Emeritus
L. Igou Hodges

B.A., Columbia International University; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh, Scotland


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Richard B. Hodges

B.A., The Citadel; Distinguished Honor Graduate, University of Oklahoma; M.Div., Columbia Biblical Seminary & Graduate School of Missions


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Lynn Hoekstra Lynn Hoekstra

B.A., Calvin College; M.A., Western Michigan University; Ed.D., Azusa Pacific University


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Education Professor
Robert Holmes
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Communications Manager
Ted Holzmann

Ted Holzmann was born in Berkeley, California, and has held a number of interesting job positions over the years: paperboy at Stanford University, shoe repairman at Wheaton College, Air Defense officer for the US Army, missionary in multiple countries, and many more! Ted received a B.S. in Pre-Med/Psychology from Wheaton, a M.S. in Biology from SUNY Buffalo, and a MDiv from Bethel...


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Online Instructional Designer
Richard M. Horne

B.S., Philadelphia College of Bible; M.Div., Reformed Episcopal Seminary; M.Ed., West Chester State University; D.Min., Westminster Theological Seminary


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Education Professor
Don Howell Don N. Howell, Jr.

B.I.E., Georgia Institute of Technology; Th.M., Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary


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Professor of New Testament, Greek
Libby Howell
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Accounts Payable
Tirrell Howell
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Associate Director of Information Technology
Terry Hulbert Terry C. Hulbert

B.A., University of Western Ontario; Th.M., Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary


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Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Interim President-1990
Jane Huss
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Registration
Larry Huss
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Controller
Venice Inabinet



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Team CIU Representative
Nabeel Jabbour

B.A., American University in Beirut; M.A., Near East School of Theology in Beirut; D.Th., University of South Africa


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Christopher Jero



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Christopher Jero

B.M., University of Northern Iowa; M.A., Columbia International University; M.Phil., Ph.D., Hebrew Union College


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Abbie Johnson

Abbie Johnson came to CIU for her undergraduate studies and decided to develop her skills as the Production Assistant for the Center of Educational Innovation and Development after she graduated. In CEID, Abbie is our graphic design, production, and media virtuoso (picture all your favorite superheroes rolled into one, add a tremendous wit, and you’ve got it!). When she’s not editing...


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Production Assistant
George Johnson

B.A., Furman University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee


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Math Professor
Peggie Etheredge Johnson Peggie Etheredge Johnson

R.C., Kenneth Shuler’s School of Cosmetology; B.A., W.L. Bonner College; M.A., Columbia International University, M.Ed., Columbia International University


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Director of Bible Field Experience
Brian Johnston
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Assistant Director of Food Services
Debby Jones Debby Jones

Debby Jones challenges women through solid Bible teaching to grow deeper in their walk with Christ. Whether addressing large audiences or small discipleship groups, her style remains personal and practical. Debby has a masters degree in Educational Ministries and co-authored the best-selling book Lady in Waiting...


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Don Jones
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Director of Human Resources
Morgan Jones Morgan Jones

B.A., 1974, Columbia International University, M.Div., 1993; Columbia Biblical Seminary & School of Missions; Teradata Certified Master


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Associate Director of Alumni Ministries
Nicole Jones

Master of Arts, Intercultural Studies, 2010, Columbia International University

Admissions Counselor, Columbia International University

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Lothar Käser

M.A., Ph.D., University of Freiburg


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Tom Keefer

“But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.” (Matthew 7:26)

The foundation was shaky. The walls were crumbling. The beams and structure: rotted. No, I’m not talking about my house, but the foundation of my soul. I grew up in Chicago, had a closet for a bedroom and wore the same Chicago Bulls...


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Juenarrl Keith

B.A., Morris College; M.A. in Counseling Services, Webster University; M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary; D.Min., Drew University


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Sally Kennedy
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Director of Health Services
Roy M. King

B.S., East Tennessee State University; M.A., Columbia Biblical Seminary; D.Min, Fuller Theological Seminary


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Professor of Leadership
Jeremy Kingsley

Bachelor of Science, Bible Teaching, 1994, Columbia International University 

Master of Arts, Teaching, 1996, Columbia International University

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Markus Klausli

B.A., Seattle Pacific University; M.Div., Columbia International University; S.T.M., Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary


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Dean - Korntal Branch Campus
Charles Koestline

B.A., Suffolk University; M.A., Miami University


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Counseling Professor
Jason Koshy

Jason Koshy was born in Piscataway, New Jersey, but ventured south to receive his M.A. in Intercultural Studies at CIU. As the Growth and Performance Manager for CEID, Jason keeps track of our online courses and helps discover and develop new ways of considering education here at CIU. From the time he wakes up in the morning (once he’s had a hot cup of coffee with creamer, of course) to...


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Growth & Operations Manager
Daniel Kreider Daniel Kreider

M.Mus Church Music, Bob Jones University; B.Mus Piano Performance, Bob Jones University


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Ron Kroll Ronald C. Kroll

B.Mus., William Tyndale College; M.A., Eastern Michigan University; Ed.D., Nova University


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Education Professor
Jürgen Küberski

M.Div. equiv., Staatsunabhangige Theologische Hochschule, Basel, Switzerland; Ph.D., Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, Leuven, Belgium


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Andreas Kusch

M.A. equiv., University of Kiel, Germany; Ph.D., University of Stuttgart-Hohenheim, Germany


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Transformation Development Praxis
Patrick Lai

B.S., University of Oregon; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Ph.D., Chinese University of Hong Kong; Asian Graduate School of Theology


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Chris Lampman

Chris Lampman is originally from Hampton, Virginia, but moved to Columbia to attend CIU for his undergraduate studies. After receiving his B.S. in Intercultural Studies, Chris took a job at a local church working in the missions department, but we couldn’t let him get away that easily! In 2010, Chris came back to CIU to work in the Distance Education department, and he is now the...


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Instruction Design Manager
Michael Langston Michael W. Langston

B.S., University of Louisiana; M.A., The Naval War College; M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; D. Min., Bethel Theological Seminary


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Professor of Chaplain Ministries
James Lanpher James Lanpher

B.S., Georgetown University; M.Div., Alliance Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame


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Provost & Sr. Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
William J. Larkin, Jr. William J. Larkin, Jr.

B.A., Wheaton College; B.D., Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Durham, England


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Professor of Biblical Studies
Warren Larson Warren F. Larson

Diploma, Peace River Bible Institute; B.Th., Vancouver Bible College; M.Miss., Canadian Theological Seminary; M.Div., Trinity Western University; Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary


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Professor Emeritus
Candice Lee
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Administrative Assistant
Joe LeTexier Joe LeTexier

B.A., Crown College; M.A., M.Div. Columbia International University


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TEFL Minor Program Coordinator
Martha Lewis
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Associate Director of Student Financial Services
Rod Lewis Rod Lewis

B.A. in Music Education, Alderson Broaddus College; M.M. in Guitar Performance, University of South Carolina;n D.M.A. in Guitar Performance, University of South Carolina


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Music Program Director
Patrick Liao



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Team CIU Representative
Chris Little Christopher Little

B.S., University of Southern California; M.Div., Talbot Theological Seminary; Th.M., Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary


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Professor of Intercultural Studies
Teresa Lown
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Administrative Assistant
James R. Lowther

B.A., Moody Bible Institute; M.Div., Columbia Biblical Seminary; Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary


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Alex Luc Alex T. Luc

B.Th., Theological College of Vietnam; B.A., Trinity College; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Wisconsin, Madison


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Professor of Old Testament, Hebrew
Brad Mann
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Audio/Visual Coordinator
Peggy Lee Manoogian

American University of Beirut, Lebanon; Roosevelt University B.ME and M.ME (Instrumental Music Education), Chicago


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Alumni Team Coordinator
Amy Marion
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Pine View Apartments Manager
Keith Marion
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Senior Vice President for Development & Operations, Member-at-Large - AALC
Selene Matthews



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Team CIU Representative
Robbie McAlister

Master of Divinity, 1994, Columbia International University

Doctor of Ministry, 2007, Columbia International University...


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Mark McCann Mark McCann

B.A., Florida Bible College; M.S., Nova Southeastern University; Ed.D., University of Central Florida


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Master in Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) Program Director
Donald McCurry

B.S., University of Maryland; M.Div., Pittsburgh-Xenia Theological Seminary; M.Ed., Temple University; D.Miss., Fuller Theological Seminary


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Robert McDole

Robert McDole, also known as “Rob,” came to CIU to attain his M.A. in 1998 and began working in the Distance Education department in 2001. Before coming to CIU, Rob worked for years as a pioneer for online education. Today, Rob serves as the Director of the Center for Educational Innovation and Development, a job that requires him to multitask at an impressive level. Rob is responsible...


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Director of the Center for Educational Innovation and Development
Allan D. McKechnie

B.B.E., Columbia Bible College; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; D.Min., Bethel Seminary


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Professor of Ministry Care
Kathy McKellar
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Senior Receptionist
Gayle McLeod
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Administrative Assistant
Reggie McNeal

B.A., University of South Carolina; M.Div., Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary


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J. Robertson McQuilkin

B.A., Columbia International University; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary; Honorary D.Litt., Wheaton College; Honorary D.D., Columbia International University

 


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President Emeritus
Kevin McWilliams Kevin McWilliams

B.A., Columbia Bible College; M.A., Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of Missions; D.Min., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Trinity International University


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Bible and Intercultural Studies Professor
Lainie McWilliams
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Administrative Assistant
Vicki Merritt Vicki Merritt

Vicki Merritt ('73) After 27 years of full-time homemaking,Vicki received a MLIS from USC in '00. She is a full-time professional reference librarian for Lexington County Public Library, Main Branch. Vicki and her husband Grady ('73), are members of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church. Grady is retired from MidCarolina Electric Cooperative and the SC Air National...


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Jeff Miller
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Director of Institutional Research
Johnny V. Miller

B.A., Arizona State University; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary; Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary
 


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President, 1991-1999
Phil Miller
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Director of Operations
Connie Mitchell

B.A., Florida Bible College; B.S., Bryan College; M.A., Ed.D., University of Miami


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Dean of the College of Education
Donnette Moak
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Administrative Assistant
Terry Moffitt

B.A., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; M.Ed., University of North Carolina-Greensboro


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Education Professor
Scott Moreau

B.S., Wheaton College; M.Div., D.Miss., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School


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David C. Moreland

Treasurer

(1994)

Fort Myers, FL

Vice President

Shell Point


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Shirley Moreland Shirley Moreland - President

Shirley Hunt Moreland (’71)President - holds a B.A. in Biblical Education from CIU. She is an MK whose parents served in Colombia, South America for 40 years. Her father and two siblings also graduated from CIU. In 1972 she married CIU graduate David Moreland (’67) and their 37-year marriage has been focused on marketplace ministries. She...


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President - AALC
Dennis Morgan Dennis D. Morgan

B.S., Abilene Christian University; M.A., Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University; M.A.T.S., Reformed Theological Seminary; Psy.D. Rosemead School of Psychology


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Counseling Professor
Joanna Mower
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Development & Operations Assistant
Andrew Mull

B.A., Messiah College; M.Div. in Missions, Columbia Biblical Seminary; Master of Sacred Theology, Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary


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Greek Professor
Diane Mull
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Interim Director of Alumni Ministries
J. Ronald Mullins

Vice Chair

(2004)

Columbus, GA

Attorney,

Page, Scrantom, Sprouse, Tucker & Ford


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Michael Naylor Michael Naylor

B.A., Moody Bible Institute; M.A., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh

Mike Naylor is a New Testament professor in the College of Arts and Sciences. Originally from Iowa, Mike has also lived in Chicago, Edinburgh (Scotland), and Maryland. Mike joined the faculty at Columbia International University in 2012 after serving as an adjunct faculty member...


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New Testament Professor
Kurt Nelson

Kurt Nelson

Bible Certificate, 1990, Columbia International University

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Lenae Nichelson
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Administrative Assistant
Gordon Nickel

B.A., University of Saskatchewan; M.A., Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary; M.A., School of Oriental and African Studies; Ph.D., University of Calgary


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Sarah Nixon

Bachelor of Arts, Youth Ministry, 2009, Columbia International University

Master of Arts, Bible Teaching, 2010, Columbia International University

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Robert A. Norris



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Flor Oamil Flor Oamil
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Cataloging Librarian
Rudy Oates



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Member-at-Large - AALC, Team CIU Representative
David Olshine David Olshine

B.G.S., Ohio University; M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary; D.Min., Eastern Baptist Seminary


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Professor of Youth Ministry, Family and Culture
Rhonda Olshine

Rhonda Olshine was born and raised in Cincinnati, OH, and has been a part of the CIU family for 20 years. She started here at CIU as a Field Education Supervisor, then taught social studies at Ben Lippen, and later began to teach Ministry to Adults as an adjunct professor and work in the Center for Educational Innovation and Development as a faculty assistant for several undergraduate...


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Faculty Assistant
David Osterlund

B.S., M.S., University of Wisconsin; Ed.D., University of Illinois


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Prison Initiative Program Director
Alena Pagal

B.Mus., Bowling Green State University; M.Mus., University of South Carolina


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Piano Instructor
Jeanette Patterson
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Mail List Coordinator
William Pauling

B.A., Clemson University; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary


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Bible Professor
Joe Paulo
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Director of Broadcasting
Harvey Payne

B.S., Lancaster Bible College; M.A. in Counseling, Denver Seminary; Psy.D., Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology


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Dean of the College of Counseling
Paul Penley



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Shelby Poole
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Administrative Assistant
Terry Powell Terry D. Powell

B.A., Carson-Newman College; M.A., Wheaton College; M.A., Wheaton College; Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School


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Professor of Family & Church Education
Shawn Powers
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Associate Director of Recruitment
Tristan Pressley
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Counselor
Melina Rabon
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Administrative Assistant
Jerry A. Rankin Jerry A. Rankin
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Director of the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies
Stephen Reel

B.A., M.Ed., Columbia International University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina


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Jeff Rehn
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Director of Food Services
Debby Reichel Debby Reichel
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Director of Curriculum and Ministry Resource Department
Jo Ann Rhodes Jo Ann Rhodes

 


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Director of the Library
Brenda Richards

B.S., Charleston Southern University; M.A., Ed.S., Ph.D. University of South Carolina


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Steve and Arlene Richardson

(Steve) Bachelor of Arts, Bible, 1984, Columbia International University 

(Steve) Master of Arts, Missions, 1985,...


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Ken Rife Ken Rife

A.A., Southwest Virginia Community College; B.A. Radford University; M.A., Regent University


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Communication/Digital Media Production Professor
Winnie Roché
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Administrative Assistant
Andre Rogers Andre Rogers

B.A., Columbia Bible College; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary; additional study, Carolina Bible College; D.Min., Columbia
International University


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Professor of Pastoral Ministries
Mike Ross

Mike Ross (’82) is a native of Columbus, Ohio. He holds an MDiv from CBS and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Reformed Theological Seminary of Jackson, MS. He and his wife Jane (Virden) have four children and three grandchildren. Pastor Ross’ interests are fourfold. He believes in the centrality of the local church and desires to see its revitalization. He is...


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Member-at-Large - AALC
Sam Rubinson Sam Rubinson

B.S., Valley Forge Christian College; M.A., Columbia International University; D.Min., Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary


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Professor of Youth Ministry, Family and Culture
Douglas J. Rutt



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Marquis J. Ryan



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Don Sarazen Don Sarazen

Don Sarazen (’92)graduated from CIU with a Master’s Degree in Teaching and a Certificate in Biblical Studies.  He has been a public school elementary teacher for 16 years in South Carolina and in addition taught for 2 years in Chengdu, China, with International Schools of China.  Don is a certified teacher with the National Board for Professional Teaching...


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Shirl Schiffman Shirl Schiffman

B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University; Certificate in Biblical Studies, Columbia Biblical Seminary & School of Missions


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Professor of Educational Ministries
Jim Schirmer

Jim Schirmer grew up in Saginaw, Michigan, and moved to Columbia in 1988 to attend seminary at CIU. He joined the CIU team as a seminary faculty assistant in 1990 and is now a faculty assistant for the Center for Educational Innovation and Development. As a faculty assistant, Jim works diligently to help students with their online courses and answer any questions that they have…which are...


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Faculty Assistant
Public School

Bachelor of Science, Bible Teaching, Columbia International University

Public School System

The author is a...


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Luther Schrum

Master of Divinity, Bible Exposition, 2008, Columbia International University

Youth Pastor, Pittsburgh Chinese Church

Pittsburgh, PA...


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Glen Schultz

B.A. Roberts Wesleyan College; M.Ed, Ed.D University of Virginia


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Marvin R. Schuster

Chair

(1987)

Columbus, GA

Board Chairman,

Schuster Enterprises, Inc.


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Haro Setian



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Economics Professor
Joni Shackley
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Administrative Assistant
Marc Shaduk
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Data Systems Manager
Meg Shaw
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Administrative Assistant
Polly Shoemaker
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Director of Corporate Marketing & Communications
Ben Skelton

Ben Skelton (’06) had been working at Camden Military Academy as Academy Chaplain since graduating from CIU with a degree in Youth Ministry and Bible.  CIU was a place of great spiritual formation and development for him.  While at CIU he took opportunities to share God’s love and salvation in the form of pre-game devotions with the Chapin Timberwolves, a semi-pro...


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Member-at-Large - AALC
Walter Smiechewicz

Master of Divinity, 1992, Columbia International University 

Managing Director, Price Waterhouse Cooper

Los Angeles, CA

Even full-time...


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Ann Smith



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Team CIU Representative
Stephanie Solomon Stephanie J. Solomon
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Reference & Electronic Resources Librarian
Amy Spencer
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Administrative Assistant
Rafe Spraker



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Science Professor
Davon Stack

Bachelor of Arts, Pastoral Ministries, 2002, Columbia International University

Director of The BRICKS, Perimeter

Suwanee, GA

I’m so glad I was part of...


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Philip M. Steyne

B.A., Roosevelt University; M.Div., Northern Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Miss., Fuller School of World Missions


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Professor Emeritus
Danise Stokeld
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Educational Assistant
Keith Stokeld
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Director of Finance
John Storey



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Education Professor
Laura Story

Bachelor of Arts, Music, 2003, Columbia International University

Worship Leaders, Perimeter Church

Atlanta, Ga.

Grammy Award winner Laura Story describes herself as an...


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Beverly Strobolakos
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Administrative Assistant
Ken Summerall

Ken Summerall, Jr., grew up in Conway, South Carolina, and came to CIU to earn his M.A. in Leadership for Evangelism and Discipleship. Ken is now the Production Manager for the Center for Educational Innovation and Development, which means he heads up all the audio and video for online courses. The Production team also helps to create and enhance media for other departments at CIU…so Ken...


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Production Manager
Rick Swift Rick Swift
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Dean of Students
Rick Swift
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Dean of Student Life
Jenny Tansil

Jenny Tansil came to CIU in 1994 to study and has been here ever since! Starting as a part-time employee in the CIU Extension office, Jenny is now a Graphic Artist and Technical Assistant for the Center of Educational Innovation and Development. She works closely with professors to help design themes for their course materials. Jenny loves reading, sewing, and remodeling homes (she’s...


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Graphic Artist & Administrative Assistant
Tullian Tchividjian

Philosophy, 1997, Columbia International University 

Lead Pastor, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church

Fort Lauderdale, FL

After dropping out of high school, and...


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Donna Thompson
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Women's Chaplain
Mike Thompson Mike Thompson
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Director of Residence Life
Roger Tilton
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Director of Business Services
Tina Tindle
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Campus Visit Coordinator
John Traegler
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Payroll & Benefits Manager
Lee Tumey
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Assistant Director of Business Services
Tammy Tumey
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Undergraduate Records
Tammy Turkett Tammy Turkett
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Office Manager
Milton V. Uecker

B.A., Suffolk University; M.A., Miami University; Ed.D. University of Virginia


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Associate Dean of the College of Education
Rebekah Ulsaker
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Manager
Kyndra Waganer
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Ben Lippen School Communications & Events Manager
Larry R. Wagner

B.A., Wheaton College; M.Ed., George Mason University; Ph.D., Texas A&M


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Counseling Professor
Ed Walker

Ed Walker (’51)and wife Mary Lee make their home in Columbia, SC.  Ed planted Grace Presbyterian Church in Lexington, VA.  He served in Haiti with World Team first in theological education and then as director of the Radio Lumière network.  After 23 years in Haiti he served as Minister of Missions for World Team and then as their US Director.  In retirement he has...


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Member-at-Large - AALC
Joanna Wang



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Team CIU Representative
Cathy Warn Cathy Warn

B.A., Montreat College; M.A., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
 


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Director of Training and Internship
Kevin Washburn

B.A., Grand Rapids Baptist College (now Cornerstone University); B.S., Calvin College; M.A., Glassboro State College (now Rowan University); Ed.D., Liberty University


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Cindy Watkins



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Team CIU Representative
Jim Watson James E. Watson

B.A., Asbury College; M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary; M.C.S., Regent College; M.Ed., Florida Atlantic University; Ph.D., Ohio State University


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Education Professor
Susan Watson Bryan

Bachelor of Arts, Communication, 2004, Columbia International University

Master of Arts, Teaching, 2008, Columbia International University

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John Weaver

Master of Arts, Intercultural Studies, 1998, Columbia International University

Sharing God's Love in Central Asia

Since I graduated from Columbia International University, I have had the privilege of...


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Faye Weigle
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Administrative Assistant
Mark Wenger Mark Wenger

B.A., University of South Carolina; M.A., Columbia International University; additional graduate studies, University of South Carolina


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Applied English Program Coordinator
Robert Wenzel
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Marketing Services Manager
Kelly Werner
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Counselor
Amy Westra
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Development & Operations Assistant
Klaus Wetzel

M.S., Math; M.Ed. Secondary Education, University of Frankfurt; M.Th. (equiv.), D.Th., University of Mainz


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Jeff Wheeler Jeffrey Wheeler
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Interim Vice President of Enrollment Management and Corporate Marketing & Communications
James Whitaker James Whitaker
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Men's Soccer Coach / Assistant Athletic Director
Gretchen Wilhelm Gretchen Wilhelm

Gretchen Wilhelm(’11) is currently living just outside New York City working as an early literacy development teacher. She enjoys reading, travel, music, writing, and textile arts.  As an educator, Gretchen is passionate to use her abilities as a platform for personal, transformational ministry and outreach.  She uses her summers to train teachers, lead school...


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James Wilson James Wilson
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D.Min. Program Administrator, Administrative Assistant of Access CIU
Holly Wolfe Holly Wolfe
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Counseling Program Trainer
Vicki Wolfe

B.A., Southeastern Bible College; M.Ed., Southern University, A&M; Ed.D., University of Tennessee


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Education Professor
Dean Wood



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Team CIU Representative
Kelly Wood



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Team CIU Representative
Jennifer Yates
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Accounts Receivable
Paul Young

Bachelor of Arts, Bible, 1970, Columbia International University

Independent Missionary

Cape Town, South Africa

Columbia International University helped me get...


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Mike Barnett

B.A., University of Houston; M. Div., Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary


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Dean of the College of Intercultural Studies
Dori Beach
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Assistant Director of Graduate and Seminary Admissions
Dr. Lloyd Douglas “Doug” Dorman

 

Dr. Dorman established Your Next Step Institute in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where he still serves.  He has spoken and taught in my places in the United States and around the world. 

He holds a Doctor of Ministry and Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Arts (Bible) from Asbury College.  He has also attended Columbia...


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Nicole Jones Nicole Jones
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Admissions Counselor
Sara Koshy Sara Koshy
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Admissions Counselor
Umlaut Küsch



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Alan Lovell Alan Lovell
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Admissions Counselor
James McCall James McCall
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Admissions Counselor
George W. Murray George W. Murray

B.A., M.A., Columbia International University; D.Miss., Trinity International University


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Chancellor
RPruitt Rhonda Pruitt

B.S., Holmes College; M.A.C.E., Columbia Graduate School of Bible & Missions; M.Ed., Regent University; Ph.D. (Candidate), Asbury Theological Seminary


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Professor of Member Care
Hanna-Maria Schmalenbach



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Dr. Lisa Sinclair Dr. Lisa Sinclair

Dr. Sinclair serves as a Member Care Provider with United World Mission, teaches clinical mental health nursing at Marquette University College of Nursing, and works as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.  In the past she has worked as a Family Nurse practitioner and Manager of Parish Nursing and Health Ministry at Presbyterian Hospital as well as numerous other nursing/psychiatric...


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Jarrell McRae Smith

 

Dr. Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is the Executive Director of Nancy K. Perry Children’s Shelter in West Columbia and Assistant Professor at South University.  In the past he has been in private practice, has extensive experience in positions with the State of South Carolina and has written and presented various papers. 

 

He holds a PHD (Counselor...


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Alexander Stewart



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G. Allen Fleece

G. Allen Fleece served as the second president of Columbia International University (then Columbia Bible College) from 1953-1966. Under his leadership the current campus of CIU on Monticello Road was purchased and developed.

Fleece earned his bachelor's degree from Washington & Lee University, a Master of Divinity degree from Columbia Theological Seminary and an honorary...


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President, 1953-1966
Robert C. McQuilkin

Robert C. McQuilkin was the first president of Columbia International University from 1923-1952. In 1918, McQuilkin and his wife Marguerite were days away from an assignment as missionaries when the ship that was to carry them to Africa burned and sunk the day before the ship's departure. That left McQuilkin questioning God's next move for him and opened up the opportunity for McQuilkin...


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President, 1923-1952
Dr. Bill Jones William H. Jones

B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology; Certificate in Theology, Western Conservative Baptist Seminary; D.Min., Columbia Biblical Seminary & Graduate School of Missions; D.Min., Gordon-Conwell Seminary


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President
Lishu Yin Lishu Yin

B.A., Guizhou University, P.R. China; M.A., Oral Roberts University; Ph.D., Mississippi State University


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M.A. TESOL Program Director
Elaine Lindsey

B.S., Houghton College; Ed.M., Temple University; Ed.D., University of South Carolina


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Professor Emeritus
Ed Smither

B.A., North Carolina State; M.A., Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary; M.Div., Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Wales; Ph.D., University of Pretoria


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Professor of Intercultural Studies
Linda Murdaugh Linda Murdaugh

B.A., California Baptist College; M.A., California State University


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Director of Professional Education Field Experiences