| Resident Faculty | Adjunct Faculty |
Resident Faculty
Wanda Burch
University Registrar
Ginny Cockerill, Assessment Plan Coordinator
Education
B.A., Asbury College; M.Ed., CIU Graduate School; teacher, Hillcrest Christian School, 1995-1999; Assistant to the Associate Dean for Education Programs, Columbia International University, 1999-2003. 2003
Anita J. Cooper, Director of MA in Bible Teaching Program
Bible Teaching
B.S., Columbia Bible College; M.Ed., Reformed Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of South Carolina; advanced biblical studies, Reformed Theological Seminary; advanced biblical studies, Columbia Biblical Seminary and School of Missions; teacher, Hamilton County Public Schools, 1975-77; teacher, Mercer County Public Schools, 1977-85. 1985
Mark Bolte
Counseling
B.A., Tennessee Temple University; M.S., Loyola College; M.S., Psy.D., Florida Institute of Technology; APA residency in clinical psychology, Tripler Army Medical Center; mental health worker, Sheppard Pratt hospital, 1984-89; psychotherapist, Skeen, DeWitt and Associates, 1988-89; psychotherapist, Renewal Counseling Center, 1989-92; addiction counselor, Epoch Counseling Center, 1989-92; instructor, Midlands Technical College, Beltline Campus, 1997; chief, psychology service, Fort Jackson’s Community Mental Health Service, 1996-99; command psychologist, Fort Jackson’s Community Mental Health Service, 1998-99; chief psychologist, South Carolina Department of Public Safety Criminal Justice Academy Division, 1999-2003; private practice, Palmetto Counseling Associates, 1999-present; SC Licensed Clinical Psychologist. 1999
Gordon Brown, Director of Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Program
Education
B.A., Wheaton College; M.A.T., Rollins College; Ed.D., University of Miami; headmaster, Asheville Christian Academy, 1974-77, 84-89; principal, Miami Christian School, 1970-74, 77-84; provost, associate professor of education, Simpson College, 1989-present. 1995
W. Lindsay Hislop
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
B.A., Columbia Bible College; M.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina; Rinker Materials Corporation, 1963-67; Ontario Hydro Corporation, 1967-78; teaching assistant, University of South Carolina, 1982-83. 1983
Kathryn E. Herbert, Director of MA in TEFL/ICS Program
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
B.A., University of North Carolina-Greensboro; M.A., Columbia Biblical Seminary and School of Missions; Ed.D., University of South Carolina; translator, 1983-88; ESL instructor, 1991-92; adjunct faculty, English Language Training Institute, University of North Carolina-Charlotte, 1991-92. 1993
Ronald Kroll, Associate Dean for Extension Education
B.Mus., William Tyndale College; M.A., Eastern Michigan University; Ed.D., Nova University; church music director, 1979-80, 1982-84; interim pastor, 1991-92; dean of men, assistant professor, music department chair, coordinator of academic advising, associate professor, registrar, vice-president for academic affairs, Practical Bible College, 1982-1996; Commission on Accreditation, Association for Biblical Higher Education, 1992-97; associate dean for cluster support and student services, Nova Southeastern University, 1996-2001. 2001
Elaine Lindsey, Director of MEd Programs
Education
B.S., Houghton College; Ed.M., Temple University; Ed.D., University of South Carolina; teacher, director of curriculum and instruction, Ben Lippen School, 1980-present; adjunct faculty, Columbia International University, 1995-2000. 2000
S. David Mash, Dean of Information Resources and Services
B.S., Southern Methodist University; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary; M.S., School of Library and Information Sciences, North Texas State University; director of Christian education, Denton Bible Church, 1982-85; library director, Gaebelein Memorial Library, The Stony Brook School, 1987-1991. 1991
Mark D. McCann
Education
B.A., Florida Bible College; M.S., Nova Southeastern University; Ed.D., University of Southern Florida; Computer Science Teacher, Osceola Public Schools, 1985-1988; Computer Science Teacher (K-12), First Academy, Orlando, Florida, 1988-1995; Administration, First Academy, 1995-2003; Director of School Improvement, First Academy, 2003-2004. 2004
Allan D. McKechnie, Director of MA in Counseling Program
Counseling
B.B.E., Columbia Bible College; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Psy.D. candidate, Forest Institute of Professional Psychology; additional study, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min. coursework, Bethel Theological Seminary; associate pastor, Middletown Presbyterian Church, 1972-73; youth pastor, Village Church of Barrington, 1973-76; psychiatric technician, Forest Hospital, 1979-82; staff therapist, DuKane Clinics, 1982-87; staff therapist, Willow Creek Church, 1987-92. 1992
Connie Z. Mitchell, Associate Dean for Education Programs
Education
B.A., Florida Bible College; B.S., Bryan College; M.A., Ed.D., University of Miami; teacher, Coconut Grove Elementary School, 1967-72; faculty, director of education, Florida Bible College, 1972-96; adjunct faculty, Valencia Community College, 1983-92; adjunct faculty, Columbia International University, 1991-97. 1997
Linda J. Murdaugh, Director of Teacher Education Field Experiences
Education
B.A., California Baptist College; M.A., California State University; teacher, First Southern Baptist Christian School of Fountain Valley, 1979; teacher, curriculum director, Riverside Christian Day School, 1979-91; teacher, Ben Lippen School, 1991-93. 1993
Rhonda Pruitt, Practicum/Internship Site Supervisor
Counseling
B.S., Holmes College; M.A., Columbia Biblical Seminary; M.A., Regent University; teaching team administrator, Taiyuan University of Technology, China, 1986-87; adolescent counselor, Pines Adolescent Treatment Center, 1987-88; instructor, department director, Limestone College, 1988-89; missionary, Pentecostal Holiness World Ministries, 1989-present (visiting fellow, Leport Mental Hospital, Hungary, 1990-92; private practice, Berlin, Germany, 1996-2001; therapist, Heartstream Resources for Cross-Cultural Workers, 2001-present). 2000
Shirl S. Schiffman, Director of Instructional Development, Extension Education
B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University; Certificate in Biblical Studies, Columbia Biblical Seminary and School of Missions; media specialist, Leon County Public Schools, 1972-78; research associate, Memphis State University, 1979-80; assistant professor of education, University of Virginia, 1980-88. 1989
Milton V. Uecker, Academic Dean of the Graduate School Division
Education
B.A., Concordia Teachers College; M.Ed., University of Texas; Ed.D., University of Virginia; teacher, Immanuel Lutheran School; teacher, The Seoul Foreign School; teaching principal, Hope Lutheran School; teacher, principal, Norfolk Christian Schools, 1975-89; associate professor, director of early childhood program, Regent University, 1991-95. 1995
James E. Watson, Director of MAT Programs
Education
B.A. Asbury College; M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary; M.C.S., Regent College; M.Ed., Florida Atlantic University; Ph.D., Ohio State University; teacher, Westminster Academy, 1974-81; associate pastor, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, 1974-81; assistant superintendent, Grace Brethren Christian Schools, 1983-85; administrator, Wheaton Christian High School, 1985-89; adjunct faculty, Grace Theological Seminary, 1985-95; associate professor of education, Asbury College, 1989-93; pastor of adult education, Community Church of Greenwood, 1993-99; director, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School-Indianapolis Extension, 1993-98; adjunct faculty, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1993-2000; administrator, Christian Academy, 1998-2000; adjunct faculty, Indiana Wesleyan University, 1998-2000; adjunct faculty, Columbia International University, 1993-2000. 2000
Adjunct Faculty
Tom Barbian
Counseling
B.A., Southern California College; M.S., California Lutheran University; Ph.D., Cambridge Graduate School of Psychology; staff member, Church of the Living Christ, 1982-89; MFCC intern, private practice, 1986-89; marriage, family and child counselor, Antelope Valley Christian Counseling Center, 1989-91; director, Care Options, 1994-97; professional advisor, CHADD, 1991-97; assistant professor, Chapman University, 1996; clinical director, part-owner, Associated Christian Therapy Services, 1991-97; executive director, Christian Counseling Center, First Presbyterian Church, 1997-present; Licensed Professional Counselor. 1997
Phil Bassett
Education
B.S. Plymouth State College; M.A. Grace Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Andrews University; teacher, Allenstown Elementary School, 1977-79; principal, Epsom Christian Learning Center, 1979-88; assistant professor, education department chair, Cedarville University, 1991-present. 1995
Eddie K. Baumann
Education
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; teacher to adolescent hospital patients, 1984-89; director of education; Northbrooke Hospital, 1989-91; teacher, Heritage Christian School, 1991-93; associate professor, Cedarville University, 1993-present. 2000
Sharon Berry
Education
B.S.E., University of Arkansas; M.S., Old Dominion University; Ph.D., Gallaudet University; teacher, Arkansas School for the Deaf, 1965-69; special education teacher, Portsmouth Public Schools, 1969-74; special education teacher, Virginia Beach Public Schools, 1974-77; adjunct professor in special education, Old Dominion University, 1973-83; principal, Virginia School at Hampton, 1979-83; teacher, curriculum coordinator, director of special education, Lynchburg Christian Academy, 1983-84; director, Shades Mountain Christian Schools, 1984-present. 1989
David G. Cashin
Intercultural Studies
Ph.D., Stockholm University, Sweden; press secretary, US Center for World Mission, 1977-79; director of research, Samuel Zwemer Institute of Islamic Studies, 1979-80; immigrant relations specialist, Saron Baptist Church, Gothenburg, Sweden, 1980-82; missionary, church planter, educator and development worker, SIM International, 1982-91; city translator, Eskilstuna, Sweden, 1991-94; teacher and seminar leader, Orevoro Theological Seminary, 1991-95; pastor, Johanneberg Baptist and Salem Baptist Church, 1991-95; interim pastor, Stony Brook Community Church, 1996-97; principal, Valley Christian School, 1995-2001; faculty, Columbia Biblical Seminary and School of Missions, 2001-present. 2001
Penny Clawson
Education
B.S,. Philadelphia College of Bible; M.Ed., Millersville University; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University; elementary teacher, director, therapist, Learning Disabilities Discovery Center, Christian School of York, 1968-83; associate professor, department chair, Lancaster Bible College, 1983-present. 1997
Steve Dill
Education
B.A., Wheaton College; M.A., Villanova University; Ed.D., Temple University; teacher, Norfolk Christian School 1972-73; teacher, director of development, middle school principal, assistant headmaster for planning and development, Delaware County Christian School, 1973-present. 1994
Robert W. Ferris
International Theological Education, Missions
B.A., Wheaton College; M.A., Wheaton Graduate School; graduate studies, Gordon Divinity School; M.Div., Denver Conservative Baptist Seminary; Ph.D., Michigan State University; missionary, SEND International, Philippines, 1966-88 (instructor, Febias College of Bible, 1969-77; executive director, Philippine Association for Theological Education by Extension, 1979-85; executive director, Philippine Association of Bible and Theological Schools, 1980-88; assistant director, SEND International of the Philippines, 1980-88; coordinator, Asia TEE Consultation, Asia Theological Association, 1984-85; academic dean, Asian Theological Seminary, 1984-88); project coordinator, International Council of Accrediting Agencies, 1985-89; missionary scholar in residence, The Billy Graham Center, Wheaton College, 1988-89, faculty, associate dean for doctoral programs, acting academic dean, Columbia Biblical Seminary and School of Missions, 1989-present. 1989
Erling "Len" Fredrickson
Counseling
B.S., University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point; M.S.W., University of South Carolina; Human Services consultant, Social Services Supervisor, Regional Case consultant, South Carolina Department of Social Services; counselor, Renewal Center; field supervisor, trainer for University of South Carolina Center for Child and Family Studies; Licensed Master Social Worker. 1998
Richard M. Horne
Education
B.S., Philadelphia College of Bible; M.Div., Reformed Episcopal Seminary; M.Ed., West Chester State University; D.Min., Westminster Theological Seminary; secondary teacher, director of guidance, The Christian Academy, 1971-92; director of guidance, Delaware County Christian School, 1992-present. 1994
Charles Koestline
Counseling
B.A., Suffolk University; M.A., Miami University; graduate assistant, Butler County Mental Health Center, 1968-70; intern in psychology, certificate from Wofford Hall, USAF Medical Center, 1971-72; clinical psychology, United States Air Force, 1971-75; licensed professional counseling, marriage and family therapist, Columbia Area Mental Health, 1975-present; counselor, Koestline Inc., 1985-present; Licensed Clinical Supervisor. 2000
Warren F. Larson
Intercultural Studies
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; church planter, International Missions, Inc., Pakistan, 1968-91 (director, reading room for Muslims, 1968-76; administrator, Bible Correspondence School, 1976-91; newspaper evangelism, 1976-91; department superintendent, 1978-88); teacher’s assistant, research assistant, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1993-96; faculty, Columbia Biblical Seminary and School of Missions, 1996-present. 1996
John L. Layman
Education
B.B.A., Westminster College; M.Div., Columbia Bible College and Seminary; M.Ed., Western Carolina University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina; additional study, Temple University; teacher, Ben Lippen School, 1956-58; teacher, Columbia Christian School, 1958-59; teacher, Sun Valley High School, 1960-61; missionary to Kenya, Africa, 1961-71; headmaster, Ben Lippen School, 1971-83; faculty, Columbia International University Bible College Division, 1983-present. 1983
Roy L. Lowrie
Education
B.A., Covenant College; M.A., Grace Theological Seminary; Ed.D., Ball State University; teacher, Ben Lippen School; teacher, Heritage Christian School; headmaster, Hilton Head Christian Academy; principal, Scottsdale Christian Academy; headmaster, Faith Academy, Manila, Philippines; headmaster, The Christian Academy. 1995
Terry Moffitt
Education
B.A., University of North Carolina -Chapel Hill; M.Ed., University of North Carolina-Greensboro; teacher, principal, Wesleyan Christian Academy; city councilman, High Point, NC, 1989-92; executive director, Christian Policy Research Institute, 1992-present. 1996
Dennis Morgan
Counseling
ision, 1989-present. 1989
Stephen Reel
Education
B.A., M.Ed., Columbia International University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina; United States Marine Corp, 1980-88; house parent, teacher, director of admissions, elementary principal, associate headmaster, Ben Lippen School, 1988-present. 2000
Philip M. Steyne
Intercultural Studies
B.A., Roosevelt University; M.Div., Northern Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Miss., Fuller School of World Missions; missionary, TEAM, 1961-75; headmaster, Florence Christian Academy, Swaziland, 1961-65; principal, Durban Bible College, Durban, South Africa, 1967-71; representative, TEAM, 1974-75; missions department chair, Philadelphia College of the Bible, 1975-80; pastor, St. Paul’s Evangelical Bible Church, 1976-80; interim pastor, First Baptist Church, 1984-86; faculty, Columbia Biblical Seminary and School of Missions, 1980-present. 1980
Robyn Thurman
Counseling
sent. 1998
Bob Tomenendal
Education
B.G.E., Morton College; B.S., U.S. Naval Postgraduate School; M.S., George Washington University; Master of Public Administration, Golden Gate University; Ed.D., Virginia Tech; U.S. naval officer; business manager, Norfolk Christian Schools; corporate experience; adjunct professor, Golden Gate University; adjunct professor, Regent University; adjunct professor, Saint Leo College. 1996
Larry R. Wagner
Counseling
B.A., Wheaton College; M.Ed., George Mason University; Ph.D., Texas A&M University; associate pastor, Arlington Memorial Church, 1978-82; director of guidance, Westminster Christian School, 1984-86; graduate teaching assistant, lecturer, Texas A&M University, 1986-89; research consultant, psychologist, Family Studies Foundation, 1990-92; psychologist, clinical supervisor, Atlanta Counseling Center, 1992-96; faculty, Columbia International University Bible College Division, 1996-present. 1996
David Wickstrom
Counseling
