Our Faculty
FACULTY EMERITI
The designation of Professor Emeritus, granted by the Board of Directors of Grace Christian University, is an honor given to a retired faculty member who has demonstrated particularly meritorious service to the institution, its students, and the cause of scholarship in Christian higher education.
Evlyne Beyer (1963 – 1990)
Dale S. De Witt (1961 – 2003)
Gunvor K. Olson (1979 – 1995)
Marlin L. Olson (1977 – 1995)
FACULTY, ADJUNCT FACULTY, INSTRUCTORS
GEORGE ACKERMAN
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.S. Nova Southeastern University
M.B.A. Nova Southeastern University
J.D. Nova Southeastern University
Ph.D. Capella University
THOMAS ALDRICH
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.Ed. Grand Valley State University
ANDREW ALEXSON
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.S. University of Maine
M.Div. Columbia International University
D.Ed. Liberty University
MARK AMERMAN
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.S. Capella University
Ph.D. Capella University
LILIA ANAND
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.A. University of Oregon
DANA ARLEDGE
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Liberty University
M.T.S. Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
VALISSA ARMSTEAD
Online and Graduate Online Adjunct Faculty
M.B.A. University of Phoenix
DEBRA BALDWIN
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Webster University
D.Ed. Barry University
JORDAN BALLARD
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.Div. Liberty University
M.A.R. Liberty University
M.R.E. Liberty University
S.T.M. Dallas Theological Seminary
ADAM BARTON
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Malone University
KYLE BOHL
On-Campus Adjunct Faculty, Associate Vice President – Student Affairs
M.A. Cornerstone University
GERALD BROWNING
On-Campus Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Illinois State University
MARK CARROLL
Faculty
M.R.E. Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
Ed.D. Trinity Theological Seminary
SCOTT CHEATHAM
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.R.E. Liberty University
KURT CLASSEN
On-Campus Faculty, Assistant Athletic Director/Events Coordinator
M.A. Walden University
JOHN COIN
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
D.Ed. Min. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
MARK CONGROVE
On-Campus Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Faith Baptist Theological Seminary
Th.M. Calvin Theological Seminary
D.Min. Dallas Theological Seminary
RICHARD DEVRIES
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Western Michigan University
MATTHEW DEYOUNG
Faculty, Dean of the School of Business
M.B.A. Cornerstone University
STEVEN DOBO
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Malone University
DEAN DYKSTRA
Faculty
M.Ed. Grand Valley State University
REBA EZELL
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.Ed. Calvin College
ANDREW FERRIS
On-Campus Adjunct Faculty
B.M. Cornerstone University
JOHN FISCHLE
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.Div. Luther Rice Seminary & University
D.Min. Luther Rice Seminary & University
JIMMIE FLORES
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Fielding Graduate University
M.S. Regis University
M.S. DeVry University
M.B.A. The University of St. Thomas
M.Ed. Regis University
D.M. University of Phoenix
Ph.D. Fielding Graduate University
GARY FORTNEY
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Wheaton College
ERIC FREEMAN
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.B.A. The University of Portland
JAMES GAMBLE
On-Campus Adjunct Faculty, Campus Ministries Coordinator
B.A. Grand Valley State University
MADISON GEORGE
On-Campus Adjunct Faculty, Drum Instructor
MICHAEL GOHN
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.Div. Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
Th.M. Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
DAVID GREYDANUS
Faculty, Chair of Criminal Justice
J.D. The University of Toledo
PAMELA GRISSOM
Faculty, Graduate Program Champion – Organizational Leadership
M.A. Indiana Wesleyan University
M.S. Indiana Wesleyan University
Ed.D. Indiana Wesleyan University
CHASTITY HARPER
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.S. North Carolina Central University
RICHARD HARRELL
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.Div. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
M.A. National University
SUSAN HARRELL
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.S. Shenandoah University
M.A. National University
CASSIDY HAWF
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.S. Capella University
M.S. Kaplan University
KELLY HAYES
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Liberty University
Th.M. Liberty University
Ed.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
ANGIE HENSON
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.S.W. Indiana University
JEREMY HERR
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Liberty University
MADISON HETZLER
Online Adjunct Faculty, Senior Enrollment Advisor – Graduate Online
M.A. Liberty University
EBONI HILL-MATHIS
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Siena Heights University
M.S. Central Michigan University
D.M. University of Maryland University College
PHILLIP HOLMES
On-Campus Adjunct Faculty, Vocal Instructor
M.M. University of South Carolina
M.A. University of Michigan
WILLIAM HORTON
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Regent University
SHERITA JAHAZIEL
Faculty, Associate Professor of the School of Social Sciences & Human Services
M.A. Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
M.S.W. Norfolk State University
SHANE JOHNSON
Online and Graduate Online Adjunct Faculty
M.Div. Ashland Theological Seminary
D.Min. Ashland Theological Seminary
MICHAEL KAGER, JR.
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Malone University
KIZOMBO KALUMBULA, JR.
On-Campus Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Liberty University
Ph.D. Northcentral University
KENNETH KEMPER
Graduate Online Adjunct Faculty, President
M.Div. Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
Ph.D. Lancaster Bible College
SHEREA LACY
Online Adjunct Faculty, Associate Vice President of Talent Management
M.B.A. University of Phoenix
JOHN LINGELBACH
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Liberty University
M.Div. Liberty University
M.S. Joint Military Intelligence College
Ph.D. Liberty University
PHILLIP LONG
Faculty
M.A. Talbot Theological Seminary
M.A. Talbot Theological Seminary
Ph.D. Andrews University
MATTHEW LOVERIN
Faculty, Dean of the School of Biblical Studies
M.T.S. University of Notre Dame
Ph.D. University of Notre Dame
ALLISON LOYD
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Liberty University
BETSY MARVIN
On-Campus Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Indiana Wesleyan University
BRIAN MATTSON
Faculty
M.Div. Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary
Th.M. Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
GARY MAY
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.Div. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
PATRICK MCGILLICUDDY
Faculty, Chair of Pastoral Ministry
M.A. Fuller Theological Seminary
MICHAEL MCGORMAN
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.Div. Tennessee Temple University
BRIAN MCLAUGHLIN
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.Div. Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
Th.M. Calvin Theological Seminary
ROBERT MILLER
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.Ed. Lynchburg College
D.Min. Covington Theological Seminary
Ph.D. Andersonville Theological Seminary
CONNIE MITCHELL
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.B.A. Liberty University
Ph.D. Tennessee Temple University
SCOTT MYERS
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.B.A. Corban University
M.Div. Liberty University
JOSHUA NELSON
On-Campus Adjunct Faculty
M.Ed. Grand Valley State University
M.A. Western Michigan University
OLIVIA NOLAND
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Trinity International University
JOHN O’BRADOVICH
Online and Graduate Online Adjunct Faculty
M.B.A. Amberton University
Ph.D. Capella University
ATTAH OBANDE
On-Campus Adjunct Faculty
M.B.A. Cornerstone University
LONNETTE OSTRANDER
On-Campus Adjunct Faculty, Piano Instructor
M.M. Northern Illinois University
TIMOTHY PETERSON
On-Campus Adjunct Faculty, Vocal Instructor
M.M. Southern Oregon University
KIMBERLY PILIECI
On-Campus and Graduate Online Adjunct Faculty, Provost & Chief Academic Officer
M.A. State University of New York
Ph.D. Western Michigan University
RICK PILIECI
On-Campus and Online Adjunct Faculty, Campus Pastor
M.A. Grace Christian University
RENA POLING
On-Campus Adjunct Faculty
M.M. Seattle Film Institute
DAVID PRICE
On-Campus Adjunct Faculty
B.A. Police Academy
ROBERT RENBERG, JR.
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Trinity Theological Seminary
Ph.D. Trinity Theological Seminary
JOSE RIVERON
On-Campus Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Buxton University
DAWN RODGERS-DEFOUW
Faculty, Assistant Professor of the School of Social Sciences & Human Services
M.A. Liberty University
JACOB RODGERS
Faculty, Assistant Professor of the School of Biblical Studies
M.A. Fuller Theological Seminary
DARLENE RUHL
Online Adjunct Faculty, Community Outreach Coordinator
M.S. Cornerstone University
TIMOTHY RUMLEY
Graduate Online Adjunct Faculty, Associate Provost, Accreditation Liaison Officer
M.A. Bob Jones University
M.Ed. Covenant College
Ph.D. Trinity International University
JANICE SCHREGARDUS
Online and Graduate Online Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Michigan State University
Ph.D. Walden University
JB SEELEY
On-Campus Adjunct Faculty, Assistant Professor of English
M.S. Pensacola Christian College
BARRI SEIF
Faculty, Director of Online Teaching Effectiveness
M.B.A. Amberton University
Ph.D. Trinity Theological Seminary
LUANNE SHAW
On-Campus Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Trinity Theological Seminary
M.S. Indiana State University
D.N.P. Grand Valley State University
SCOTT SHAW
Faculty, Dean of the School of Social Sciences & Human Services
M.A. Cornerstone University
M.T.S. Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
M.A. Arizona State University
M.S.W. Grand Valley State University
Ed.S. University of Michigan
D.Min. Trinity Theological Seminary
Ph.D. Northcentral University
JAMES SHEMARIA, JR.
On-Campus Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Grace Christian University
JAMES SHEMARIA, SR.
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.C.M. Seattle Pacific University
PAMELA SHERSTAD
Faculty, Professor of Communication, Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences
M.A. Western Michigan University
Ph.D. Regent University
CYNTHIA SHYNE
Online and On-Campus Adjunct Faculty
M.S. Grand Valley State University
JENNIFER SIDEBOTTOM
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.Ed. Whitworth College
Ph.D. Trinity Theological Seminary
RACHELE SLOTMAN
Online Adjunct Faculty, Associate Registrar
M.Ed. Grand Valley State University
MARK SOOY
Faculty, Chair of Leadership and Ministry, Director of Online Curriculum
M.A. Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
JANICE SPANGENBURG
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.S. Troy State University
M.A. Fielding Graduate Institute
Ph.D. Regent University
ROBERT STAUFFER
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.B.A. University of Maryland
D.B.A. University of Phoenix
LAWRENCE STEELE
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Liberty University
Th.M. Liberty University
TESS STOCKSLAGER
Faculty, Associate Professor of English
M.A. Liberty University
Ph.D. Indiana University of Pennsylvania
JOYCE STORMS
Online Adjunct Faculty, Executive Assistant to the President
M.A. Grace Christian University
JOSEPH STRANO
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Trinity International University
PAUL SWEET
Faculty, Graduate Program Champion – Ministry
M.A. Moody Graduate School
Ph.D. Columbia International University
ROBERT TALLEY
Part-time Online Faculty, Director of Assessment
M.Min. Tennessee Temple University
M.Div. Tennessee Temple University
Ph.D. Liberty University
ELOISE THOMAS
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.S. Evangel University
M.A. Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
CHERYL TOROK OWEN
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.S. Indiana University
Ph.D. Andrews University
MARIA TERESA TRASCRITTI
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.P.A. University of Central Florida
M.A. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ed.D. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
RAYMOND VAN DER VEER
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.B.A. Baker College
KEVIN VAN WYNSBERG
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Liberty University
KEITH VANDE VREDE
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.Div. Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
KYLE VEGH
Faculty, Assistant Professor of the School of Biblical Studies
M.A. Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
SAMUEL VINTON
On-Campus Adjunct Faculty
M.R.E. Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
M.Div. Grand Rapids Theological Seminar
D.Miss. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
CHRISTINA WALKER
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.R.E. Liberty University
TRACY WALKER
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.B.A. Tiffin University
D.M. University of Phoenix
JASON WERKEMA
Faculty, Dean of the School of Music, Worship, & Technology
M.M. Bowling Green State University
Ph.D. Western Michigan University
JONATHAN WHITMER
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Grand Valley State University
M.A. Baptist Bible Translator Institute
MARK WHYTE
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Dallas Theological Seminary
M.A. Dallas Theological Seminary
SHALIE WILLIAMS
Online Adjunct Faculty
M.A. Liberty University