Our faculty is comprised of leading theologians and experienced ministry leaders who are dedicated to shaping the next generations of leaders for the church. Their mix of academic excellence, real ministry experience, and doctrinal diversity has positioned them to prepare students for lasting ministry in almost any context.
Peter Gurry, PhD
Assistant Professor of New Testament
Co-Director of Text & Canon Institute
John Meade, PhD
Associate Professor of Old Testament
Director of ThM Program
Co-Director of Text & Canon Institute
Joshua Anderson, DMin
Dean of Students
Assistant Dean for Distance Education
Director of Doctor of Ministry Program
Owen Anderson, PhD
Philosophy and Natural Theology
Arizona State University
Christine Bielinski, PhD
Counseling
Private Practice
Bud Brown, DMin
Doctor of Ministry
Turnaround Pastors, Inc.
Travis Buchanan, PhD
Theology
Colorado Christian University
Kuo-Yi Chung, PhD
Counseling
Professional Counseling Associates
Ed Clavell, DMin
Leadership and Administration
Arizona Christian University
Mark DeYmaz, DMin
Doctor of Ministry
Founding Pastor,
Mosaic Church of Central Arkansas
Brenda Dinell, MA, MDiv, JD
Faculty Support Administrator
Kyle DiRoberts, PhD
Biblical Literature and Theology
Arizona Christian University
Steve Duby, PhD
Theology
Grand Canyon University
Al Fadi, MA
Intercultural Studies
The Center for Islamic Research and Awareness
Bryan Fergus, DMin
Biblical Literature and Doctor of Ministry
Calvary Phoenix
Alan Gomes, PhD
Senior Research Fellow
Talbot School of Theology
Theology
Martin Gonzalez, DMin
Intercultural Studies
Scottsdale Bible Church
Preston Hancock, MDiv
Leadership and Administration
Red Mountain Community Church
Steve Johnson, MDiv, STM
Intercultural Studies
Illuminate Community Church
Reid Kisling, PhD
Doctor of Ministry
Western Seminary
Brian Koning, ThM
Biblical Literature
Grand Canyon University
Jonathan Logan, DMin
Pastoral Theology
Antioch Church of God in Christ
Stephen Macchia, DMin
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Spiritual Formation
Dennis Magary, PhD
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Old Testament
Gary McIntosh, DMin, PhD
Talbot School of Theology
Doctor of Ministry
William Mobley, PhD
Counseling
Mobley Clinical Services
Chris Newkirk, DMin
MAA Program
Whitton Avenue Bible Church
Chuck Newkirk, DMin
MAA Program and Biblical Communication
Church on Mill
Vermon Pierre, MDiv
Pastoral Ministry
Roosevelt Bible Church
Brian Reed, MTh
Old Testament Hebrew
Glendale Christian Church
Jerry Root, PhD
Wheaton College
Theology
Eckhard Schnabel, ThM, PhD
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
New Testament
Thomas Schreiner, PhD
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
New Testament
Jerri Shields, LPC
Counseling
Choice Counseling Services
Ryan Stephens, MDiv
Biblical Literature
Phoenix Christian Preparatory School
Kathy Thomas, PhD
Counseling
Roxane Thorstad, PsyD
Counseling
Journeys Counseling
John Trent, PhD
Counseling and Family
StrongFamilies
Josh Vincent, MDiv
MAA Program
Trinity Bible Church
David Walther, MDiv, PhD
Assistant Director of Field Education, MAC Program
Scottsdale Bible Church
Jeffrey Weima, PhD
Calvin Theological Seminary
New Testament
Ted Wueste, STM, DMin
Spiritual Formation
Spiritual Formation Society of Arizona
Josh Anderson, DMin
Dean of Students
Assistant Dean for Distance Education
Director of Doctor of Ministry Program
Deborah Arnitz
Comptroller
Andy Clare, MDiv
Student Services Manager
Christian Cordova
Hispanic Studies Director
Debbie Crane
Front Desk Receptionist/Enrollment Assistant
Brenda Dinell, MA, MDiv, JD
Faculty Support Administrator
Rick Efird, ThM, DMin
Director of Church Partnerships
Darius Gasatura
Assistant to the Registrar
Yvonne Gonzales
Executive Administrative/Campus Manager
Lynn Gordon
Financial Aid Officer
Hayley Huls
Enrollment Counselor
Zac Lusk
Student Services Advisor
Mitch Miller, MABTS
Reference/Acquisitions Librarian
Paul Newman
Campus Facilities Coordinator
Chandler Nick
Videographer
Doug Olbert, MDiv, MLIS
Director of Library Services
Roma Royer
Assistant Dean of Academic Services & Assessment
Jim Santeford, MLIS
Technical Services Librarian
Akisha Seidemann
Student Development Coordinator
Rick Sharpe
Accounting Specialist
Bill Slease, MDiv
Senior Course Developer
Merry Stenson, MEd
Registrar
Nancy Stocking
Human Resources Director
Christian Thurman
Enrollment Counselor
David Walther, MDiv, PhD
Assistant Director of Field Education and Internship, MAC Program
Scottsdale Bible Church
David Wyman
Student Services Advisor
