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Dr. Jim Tillotson

Dr. Jim Tillotson

About Our President

Dr. Jim Tillotson holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Ministry from Northland Baptist Bible College, and received an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Bob Jones University in 2016.

Prior to coming to Iowa, Dr. Tillotson helped plant Meadowlands Baptist Church in Edmonton, Alberta, where he served as the senior pastor for 18 years. During that time, he led the church in planting three new churches, revitalizing one church, starting a Christian School, and helping start a Bible Institute.

In 2015, God called Dr. Tillotson to serve as the President of Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary in Ankeny, Iowa. During his time as President God has blessed Faith in providing growth both numerically and financially. He also has led the school through two building projects and the celebration of Faith’s 100 year anniversary.

He and his wife Joan have three children and three sweet grandchildren.

Education

• B.A., Northland Baptist Bible College
• M.M., Northland Baptist Bible College
• Honorary D.D., Bob Jones University

Experience

• Assistant Pastor, De Forest Baptist Church, De Forest, Wisconsin
• Assistant Pastor, Independent Baptist Church, Bolingbrook, Illinois
• Senior Pastor, Meadowlands Baptist Church, Edmonton, Alberta

Dr. Jim Tillotson’s Itinerary

Katie Barron

Katie Barron

Education

• B.S., Faith Baptist Bible College
• Master’s Degree in Education and ESL, Drake University

Professional Development

Professional Certificate in Online Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Experience

• Fifth-Grade Teacher, Eucon International School Saipan, MP
• Substitute Teacher, Ankeny Community Schools, Ankeny, Iowa
• Elementary and MS ELL Teacher, Qingdao International School of Shandong, Qingdao, China
• ELL Teacher and Coordinator, International School of Qingdao, Qingdao, China

Present Ministry

• Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Adjunct ESL Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College

Zachary Barron

Zachary Barron

Education

• B.S., Warner Pacific College (University)
• M.A. in Teaching, Warner Pacific College (University)

Professional Development

• National E Coaching License – US Soccer, 2013
• National D Coaching License – US Soccer, 2019
• Professional Certificate in Online Education, U of W-Madison, 2020
• Certified Sports Performance Coach, National Sports Performance Association Board of Certification (NSPA), 2021
• Oregon Professional Teaching License, 2022 (expires 2027)

Experience

• High School Soccer Coach, Portland Adventist Academy, 2008
• Youth Soccer Coach, Oregon Soccer Academy, 2008–2011
• Middle School Social Studies Teacher, Middle School and High School Soccer Coach, International School of Qingdao, 2011–2019
• Athletic Director, International School of Qingdao, 2013–2016
• Assistant Athletic Director, Head Women’s Soccer Coach, Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, Faith Baptist Bible College, 2019 to present
• Adjunct Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College, 2022 to present

Present Ministry

• Assistant Athletic Director, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Head Women’s Soccer Coach, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Adjunct Sports Management Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College

Dr. Joshua Boyd

Dr. Joshua Boyd

Education

• Undergraduate work, University of Minnesota
• B.S. Secondary English Education, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Graduate work, St. Cloud State University
• M.A., University of St. Thomas
• Ph.D., Baylor University

Experience

• Assistant Professor, Trevecca Nazarene University
• Assistant Coordinator of Professional Development for International Graduate Students, Assistant Director of Freshman Composition, Teacher of Record, Baylor University
• Enrollment Services Representative, Central Seminary, Plymouth, Minnesota
• English/Language Arts Teacher, Fourth Baptist Christian School, Plymouth, Minnesota
• English/Language Arts Teacher (7–12), Fetzer Memorial Christian Academy, Lima Peru

Present Ministry

• Chair, Division of General Education
• Associate Professor, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Adjunct Faculty, Faith Baptist Theological Seminary

Stephanie Brahs

Stephanie Brahs

Education

• A.S. in Early Childhood Education, Maranatha Baptist Bible College
• B.S. in Educational Studies, Maranatha Baptist University
• M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning, Maranatha Baptist University

Experience

• Lead Toddler Teacher, Kids Are Really Special, Ham Lake, Indiana
• K3 Teacher, Peace Lutheran Church Preschool, Coon Rapids, Minnesota
• K3/K4 Teacher, Saint Francis Christian School, Saint Francis, Minnesota
• Kindergarten Teacher, Saint Francis Christian School, Saint Francis, Minnesota
• First-Grade Teacher, Saint Francis Christian School, Saint Francis, Minnesota

Present Ministry

• Adjunct Early Childhood Education Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College

Paul Bray

Paul Bray

Education

• A.A., Flathead Valley Community College
• B.S., University of Montana

Experience

• Staff Accountant; Larry R. Simpson, CPA, PC; Kalispell, Montana
• Consolidations Manager/Senior Financial Analyst; Semitool, Inc.; Kalispell, Montana
• Finance Manager/Financial Analyst; Applied Materials, Inc.; Kalispell, Montana

Present Ministry

• Vice President of Business and Campus Operations, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Dr. Daniel Brown

Dr. Daniel Brown

Education

• B.S., Faith Baptist Bible College
• M.Div, Th.M., Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary
• D.Min., Westminster Theological Seminary

Professional Development

• Professional Certificate in Online Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Experience

• Youth Pastor, Blissfield Baptist Church, Blissfield, Michigan
• Assistant Pastor, Southwest Calvary Baptist Church, Houston, Texas
• Faculty, Denver Baptist Bible College, Denver, Colorado
• Senior Pastor, Kendall Park Baptist Church, Kendall Park, New Jersey
• Faculty, Central Baptist Theological Seminary, Plymouth, Minnesota

Present Ministry

• Director of the D.Min. Program
• Director of M.A. in Practical Theology
• Senior Professor, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Dr. Douglas Brown

Dr. Douglas Brown

Education

• B.A. and M.A., Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
• M.Div., Central Baptist Seminary
• Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

Experience

• Assistant Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, Grinnell, Iowa
• Youth Pastor, Berean Baptist Church, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
• Assistant Pastor, First Baptist Church, Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Assistant Dean, Faith Baptist Theological Seminary

Professional Development

• Professional Certificate in Online Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Present Ministry

• Dean, Faith Baptist Theological Seminary
• Chair, Biblical Studies Department, Faith Baptist Theological Seminary
• Senior Professor, Faith Baptist Theological Seminary
• Adjunct Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Associate Pastor, Faith Baptist Church, Cambridge, Iowa

Brenna Capon

Brenna Capon

Education

• Collegiate work, University of Iowa
• B.A., Faith Baptist Bible College
• M.A., Ball State University

Experience

• Secondary Math Teacher, Grandview Park Baptist School, Iowa
• Private Math Tutoring and Consulting
• Admissions Department, Faith Baptist Bible College

Professional Development

• Professional Certificate in Online Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Present Ministry

• Adjunct Math Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College
• IT Department, Faith Baptist Bible College

Daniel Capon

Daniel Capon

Education

• B.A. Pastoral Studies, Faith Baptist Bible College
• M.Div. Faith Baptist Theological Seminary

Experience

• Assistant Pastor, Grandview Park Baptist Church
• Pastor, Anchor Baptist Church (formerly Grandview Park Baptist Church)

Present Ministry

• Adjunct LCDM Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College

Charlie Carter

Charlie Carter

Education

• B.S., Faith Baptist Bible College
• M.Div., D.Min. (in progress), Faith Baptist Theological Seminary

Experience

• Associate Pastor
• Camp Speaker
• Teacher’s Assistant, Faith Baptist Bible College

Present Ministry

• Adjunct Local Church Discipleship Ministries Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College

Dr. Alan Cole

Dr. Alan Cole

Education

• B.A., Bob Jones University
• M.Div. and Th.M., Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary
• Th.D., Central Baptist Theological Seminary

Experience

• Secondary Educator, InterCity Baptist High School, Allen Park, Michigan
• Instructor, Twin Cities Bible Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Adjunct Faculty, Central Baptist Theological Seminary, Plymouth, Minnesota
• Faculty, Pillsbury Baptist Bible College, Owatonna, Minnesota

Professional Development

• Professional Certificate in Online Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Present Ministry

• Chair, Division of Bible and Theology
• Senior Professor, Faith Baptist Bible College

Karis Cole

Karis Cole

Education

• B.S., Faith Baptist Bible College & Theological Seminary
• Graduate Work, Faith Baptist Bible College & Theological Seminary
• M.A., Ball State University

Experience

• Secretary, Parsippany Christian School
• Front Desk Crew Chief, Northland International University
• Faculty Administrative Assistant, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Receptionist, Administrative Assistant to the CFO & VP of Business and the VP of Advancement, Housing Coordinator, Faith Baptist Bible College & Theological Seminary

Professional Development

• Professional Certificate in Online Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Microsoft Office Specialist Associate Certification
• Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Word Associate Certification
• Microsoft Office Specialist Expert: Microsoft Word Expert Certification
• Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate Certification
• Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Expert Certification
• Microsoft Office Specialist: PowerPoint Associate Certification
• Microsoft Office Specialist: Outlook Associate Certification

Present Ministry

• Chair, Office Administration Program
• Assistant Professor, Faith Baptist Bible College

Nancy Cole

Nancy Cole

Education

• B.S., Faith Baptist Bible College
• M.A., Eastern Michigan University

Experience

• Elementary Teacher, InterCity Baptist Christian School, Allen Park, Michigan
• Elementary Teacher, Fourth Baptist Christian School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Adjunct Faculty, Pillsbury Baptist Bible College

Present Ministry

• Adjunct Study Skills Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College

Mark Davis

Mark Davis

Education

• B.A., Faith Baptist Bible College
• M.A., M.Div., Faith Baptist Theological Seminary

Experience

• Director of Admissions, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Present Ministry

• Vice President for Enrollment, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Faith Earnest

Faith Earnest

Education

• B.S., Faith Baptist Bible College
• M.Ed., Clarks Summit University

Experience

• Teacher, First Baptist Christian School, Elyria, Ohio
• Teacher, Cedar Hill Christian School, Cleveland Heights, Ohio
• Ames Christian School, Ames, Iowa
• Administrative Assistant to the Christian School Department, Faith Baptist Bible College

Professional Development

• Professional Certificate in Online Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Present Ministry

• Associate Professor, Faith Baptist Bible College

Dr. Charles Ellis

Dr. Charles Ellis

Education

• B.A. in Pastoral Training, Faith Baptist Bible College
• M.A. in Pastoral Studies, Faith Baptist Theological Seminary
• D.Min. in Missions, Northland International University

Professional Development

• German Language, Goethe M

Experience

• Assistant Pastor, Missionary Baptist Church, Carlisle, Iowa
• Senior Pastor, Grace Baptist Church, New Virginia, Iowa
• Missionary to Germany
• Midwestern Director of Enlistment, Baptist Mid-Missions

Present Ministry

• Adjunct Missions Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College
• IT Assistant, Faith Baptist Bible College & Theological Seminary

Dr. Christopher Ellis

Dr. Christopher Ellis

Education

• B.A., Faith Baptist Bible College
• M.A., Faith Baptist Theological Seminary
• M.M., St. Cloud State University
• D.A., Ball State University

Professional Development

• Professional Certificate in Online Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Experience

• Music Director, Slater Baptist Church, Slater, Iowa
• Music Director, Ankeny Baptist Church, Ankeny, Iowa
• Adjunct Faculty, Des Moines Area Community College, Boone, Iowa
• Communications and Housing Coordinator, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Adjunct Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Manager of Online Learning, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Assistant Registrar, Faith Baptist Bible College

Present Ministry

• Chair, Music Department
• Assistant Professor, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Adjunct Faculty, Faith Baptist Theological Seminary

Mark Felderman

Mark Felderman

Education

• B.S. in Economics and Speech, Iowa State University
• B.G.S., Emphasis in Teaching, University of Iowa
• M.S. in Education, Southwest Baptist University

Experience

• High School Teacher and Coach
• Teacher, Chariton High School, Chariton, Iowa
• Adjunct Faculty, Iowa Lakes Community College
• Adjunct Faculty, Indian Hills Community College
• Legislative Liaison and Deputy Director of Professional Educators

Professional Development

• Personal Financial Literacy (2018)
• The Ethical Educator (2019)
• Educational Leadership (2018, 2019)

Present Ministry

• Alumni Coordinator, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Adjunct Organizational Leadership Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College

Brian Fincham

Brian Fincham

Education

• B.S., Faith Baptist Bible College
• M.S. in Sports Management, Missouri Baptist University

Professional Development

• Professional Certificate in Online Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Experience

• 13 years of basketball coaching experience
• NCCAA Women’s Region Coach of the Year (2005–06)
• NCCAA Men’s Region Coach of the Year (2007–08, 2010–11)

Present Ministry

• Head Men’s Basketball Coach
• Athletic Director
• Adjunct Physical Education Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College

Brandon Fritz

Brandon Fritz

Education

• B.S., University of Iowa
• M.Ed., Olivet Nazarene University
• M.S.S.E., Montana State University

Experience

• High School Science Educator and Coach
• High School Staff Leadership Team
• Educational Practice Consultant and Presenter

Professional Development

• Professional Certificate in Online Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Present Ministry

• Adjunct Science Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College

Lisa Glazier

Lisa Glazier

Education

• B.S. in English, Liberty University
• M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, Colorado Christian University

Experience

• High School English and Speech Teacher, Beth Eden Baptist School
• Elementary and Secondary Faculty Supervisor, Beth Eden Baptist School
• Interim Managing Administrator, Beth Eden Baptist School
• Senior English/Dual Credit Teacher, Forge Christian High School

Present Ministry

• Adjunct English Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College

James Goodwin

James Goodwin

Education

• B.S. in Music Education, Eastern Michigan University
• Graduate Work, Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary
• M.A. in Music Education, Drake University

Professional Development

• Army Bandsman and Bandmaster Courses, U.S. Army School of Music
• Army Reserve Warrant Officer Course, Fort Rucker, Alabama

Experience

• Musician, U.S. Army Bands, Maryland and Germany
• Band Instructor, Bloomingdale Public Schools, Bloomingdale, Michigan
• Musician, Kalamazoo Civic Band, Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Adult Sunday School Teacher, Germany
• Band and Choir Instructor, Frankfurt, Germany
• Band Instructor, Wyoming Public Schools, Wyoming, Michigan
• Choir Director, Faith Baptist Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Music Instructor, Grandview Park Baptist School, Des Moines, Iowa
• Musician and Bandmaster, 34th Army Band, Iowa National Guard
• Children’s Church Leader, Grandview Park Baptist Church, Des Moines, Iowa
• Musician and Conductor, Iowa Military Veterans Band
• Solo and Ensemble Adjudicator, Talents for Christ
• Band Director, Joshua Christian Academy, Des Moines, Iowa
• Band Instructor, Des Moines Public Schools, Iowa
• Solo and Ensemble Adjudicator, Des Moines Public Schools
• Composer and Arranger of Music
• Musician, Des Moines Municipal Band and Central Iowa Wind Ensemble
• Adult Sunday School Teacher, Altoona Regular Baptist Church

Present Ministry

• Adjunct Music Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College

Rachel Grotzke

Rachel Grotzke

Education

• B.A., Iowa State University
• M.A. in English with a Specialization in Literature and the Teaching of Reading

Experience

• High School English Teacher, Boone High School, Boone, Iowa
• Middle School English Teacher, Southview Middle School, Ankeny, Iowa

Professional Development

• Endorsements: 5-12 Reading; Coaching

Present Ministry

• Adjunct English Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College

Dr. Paul Hartog

Dr. Paul Hartog

Education

• Calvary University
• B.A., Faith Baptist Bible College
• Grad. Certificate in Global Ethics, University of Eastern Finland
• Grad. Certificate in Instructional Design, University of Illinois—Champaign Urbana
• M.A. and M.Div., Faith Baptist Theological Seminary
• M.A., Iowa State University
• Th.M., St. Andrew’s Theological College
• M.L.I.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
• Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago

Professional Development

• Certificate of Nonprofit Management, Iowa State University

• Certificate of Worship Studies, The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies

• Certificate in Christian Apologetics, Biola University

• Professional Certificate in Online Instruction, University of Wisconsin—Madison

• Certificate for Academic Library Managers, Siena College

• Certificate in Professional Writing, University of Hawaiʻi–Mānoa

• Certificate in Professional Communication, Hawaiʻi–Mānoa

• Certificate in Project Management, Temple University

• Certificate in Leadership, Drexel University

• Certificate in Innovation and Critical Thinking, Drexel University

Experience

• Library Assistant, Calvary University, Kansas City, Missouri
• Leader, Faith Alive Ministry Team
• Assistant Pastor, Slater Baptist Church, Slater, Iowa
• Research Assistant and Teaching Fellow, Loyola University Chicago
• Reference Assistant and Library Instructor, Cudahy Library, Chicago
• Lecturer, Loyola University Chicago
• Assistant to the Director, Center for Christianity and Culture, Chicago
• Associate Pastor, Bible Baptist Church, Romeoville, Illinois
• Adjunct Instructor, Upper Iowa University
• Adjunct Instructor, Des Moines Area Community College 
• Adjunct Instructor, Northland International University
• Assistant Pastor, Maranatha Baptist Church, Grimes, Iowa
• Director of Youth Ministries, Maranatha Baptist Church, Grimes, Iowa

Present Ministry

• Director of Library Services
• Director of Master of Arts in Religion
• Director of Master of Arts in Theological Studies
• Senior Professor, Faith Baptist Theological Seminary
• Adjunct Humanities Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College

Interests and Hobbies

Dr. Hartog enjoys traveling with his sweetheart and family, visiting coffeehouses across the Des Moines metro, e-biking to work, playing racquet sports, and researching theological ethics and the history of early Christianity.

Dr. Marty Herron

Dr. Marty Herron

Education

• B.A., Bob Jones University
• Honorary L.H.D., Bob Jones University
• Graduate of WILDS Camp Director Institute

Experience

• Senior Pastor, Harvest Bible Church, Barrigada, Guam
• Dean of Students, Northland Baptist Bible College
• Vice President of Student Affairs, Northland Baptist Bible College
• Director, Northland Camp and Conference Center

Present Ministry

• Executive Vice President, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Faculty Adjunct Christian Camp

Interests and Hobbies

• Dr. Herron enjoys reading about theology and history.  He also enjoys an occasional round of golf.

Tami Herron

Tami Herron

Education

• Tennessee Temple University, 2 years
• Life Action Traveling Group, 3 years
• B.A., Bob Jones University

Experience

• Northland Baptist Bible College & Camp Ministries: 1982–2000
• Camp Director’s Wife and Mother
• Dean of Women
• Ladies Speaker and Counselor
• Hospitality Coordinator
• Outreach Counseling Ministry in the community
• Ministry to the Widows and the Fatherless
• Harvest Ministries in Guam: 2000–2018

Present Ministry

• Adjunct Women’s Ministry Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College

David Horner

David Horner

Education

• B.A., University of Toledo
• Graduate work at Michigan State University
• Education Certificate from University of Toledo
• M.A., Oakland University

Experience

• Administrator, Springfield Christian Academy, Clarkston, Michigan
• Teacher, Wixom Christian School, Wixom, Michigan
• Adjunct Faculty, Baker College
• Administrator, Oxford Christian Academy, Oxford, Michigan

Professional Development

• Professional Certificate in Online Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Present Ministry

• Associate Professor, Faith Baptist Bible College

James Hunter

James Hunter

Education

• B.S., Tufts University
• Graduate Work, Denver Baptist Seminary
• Th.M. in Theology, Central Baptist Seminary

Experience

• Project Engineer, Campbell Soup Company
• Project Engineer, Stauffer Chemical
• Processing Engineer, Honeywell, Inc.
• Taught the Book of Romans, Central Seminary
• Dean, Twin Cities Bible Institute, Fourth Baptist Church, Plymouth, Minnesota

Present Ministry

• Adjunct Bible Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College

Mr. Carl Kerby

Mr. Carl Kerby

Carl was first introduced to apologetics by two pilots after he’d told them evolution was compatible with the Bible, which is what he’d been taught in Sunday school. These men pulled out their Bible and showed him that what the WORLD taught wasn’t the same as what the WORD taught. With 50% to 88% of the younger generation raised in the church leaving the church by the age of 18, Carl’s desire is for them to KNOW what they’re walking away from. This can only happen if they’re able to critically think and evaluate arguments so they can determine truth.

Carl would say he doesn’t enjoy speaking, at times he’s terrified of it. However, seeing people get excited because they realize they can trust the Word of God inspires him to continue on. When he’s not speaking, Carl loves being with his family and friends. He also enjoys the ocean – snorkeling, boogie boarding or fishing. Carl has two honorary Doctorates and a degree in Biblical Studies. However, his most important credentials would be SSBGTFIC – (Sinner Saved By Grace Through Faith In Christ) and husband/father and grandfather.

Dr. Keith Kobelia

Dr. Keith Kobelia

Education

• Empire State Baptist Seminary
• B.S., Faith Baptist Bible College
• M.A. and M.Div., Faith Baptist Theological Seminary
• Th.M., Central Baptist Theological Seminary
• Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary

Experience

• Teaching Assistant, Dallas Theological Seminary
• Module Professor, Seminario Batista Regular do Sul, Pinhais, Brazil

Professional Development

• Professional Certificate in Online Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Present Ministry

• Chair, Biblical Studies Program
• Associate Professor, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Adjunct Faculty, Faith Baptist Theological Seminary

Dr. Tim Little

Dr. Tim Little

Education

• B.R.E., Practical Bible College
• M.A., M.Div., Faith Baptist Theological Seminary
• Th.M., Central Baptist Theological Seminary of Minneapolis
• Ph.D., Baptist Bible Seminary

Professional Development

• Professional Certificate in Online Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Present Ministry

• Bookstore Manager, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Assistant Professor, Faith Baptist Theological Seminary
• Director of Master of Arts in Biblical Studies, Faith Baptist Theological Seminary

Dr. Mark Lounsbrough

Dr. Mark Lounsbrough

Education

• B.A., Faith Baptist Bible College
• M.A., Faith Baptist Theological Seminary
• M.Div., Northwest Baptist Seminary
• D.Min., Faith Baptist Theological Seminary

Experience

• Baptist Mid-Missions Missionary to Brazil, 1989–2008
• Bible professor at the Cariri Baptist Seminary in Crato, Ceará, Brazil, 1991–2008
• Pastor of Maranatha Baptist Church in Crato, Ceará, Brazil, 1994–2004
• Director of 100-voice choir from the Cariri Valley churches, 2001–2006
• President of the Baptist Mid-Missions Northeast Region for several terms

Professional Development

• Professional Certificate in Online Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Cultural Intelligence Center Training
• Evangelical Missiological Society member

Present Ministry

• Chair, World Missions Department
• Associate Professor, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Arriba and Faith Abroad Coordinator for FBBC
• Global Reach Connect, Conference and Encounter Coordinator for FBBC
• Sunday School Teacher and Deacon at Community Baptist Church, Ankeny, Iowa

Dr. Lynn McCool

Dr. Lynn McCool

Education

• B.A., Cedarville University
• M.A. and Ph.D., Iowa State University

Experience

• English Educator, Tri-Cities Christian School, Blountville, Tennessee
• English Educator, Des Moines Christian School, Urbandale, Iowa
• Graduate Teaching Assistant, Iowa State University
• English Instructor, Des Moines Area Community College, West Des Moines, Iowa
• Adjunct Professor of Communication, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Adjunct Professor of Rhetoric, Patrick Henry College, Purcellville, Virginia
• Assistant Professor of Business Communication, Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa

Present Ministry

• Director of Digital Education, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Adjunct General Education Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College

Dr. Jeff Newman

Dr. Jeff Newman

Education

• B.A., Faith Baptist Bible College
• M.A. in Biblical Studies, Faith Baptist Theological Seminary
• M.Div., Faith Baptist Theological Seminary
• D.Min. in Pastoral Counseling, Westminster Theological Seminary

Experience

• Admissions Coordinator, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Vice President for Academic Services and Dean of the College, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Interim Dean of the College, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Adjunct Faculty, Faith Baptist Theological Seminary

Professional Development

• Professional Certificate in Online Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Present Ministry

• Visiting Professor, Faith Baptist Theological Seminary
• Administrator for Soul Care, Baptist Mid-Missions

Sherri Nicholson

Sherri Nicholson

Education

• B.S., Pillsbury Baptist Bible College
• M.A., Bob Jones University
• Nationally Certified Teacher of Music

Experience

• Piano Instructor at Discovery Piano Studio
• Adjunct Faculty at University of Northwestern-St. Paul, Minn.

Professional Development

• Professional Certificate in Online Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Present Ministry

• Assistant Professor, Faith Baptist Bible College

Dr. Nathan Oppman

Dr. Nathan Oppman

Education

• B.A. and M.A., Bob Jones University, Greenville, South Carolina
• Ed.D., Bob Jones University, Greenville, South Carolina

Experience

• Family Research Council
• The Family Leader
• Headmaster, Two Rivers Classical Academy

Present Ministry

• Adjunct History Education Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College

Emma Pedersen

Emma Pedersen

Education

•  K-12 Music Education with an emphasis in Vocal Performance, Faith Baptist Bible College

Experience

•  Vocal Teacher at Faith Music Academy
•  Numerous vocal ensembles
•  Traveling music team
•  Soloist for several events including for former Vice President Mike Pence

Present Ministry

• Adjunct Music Education Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College

Dr. Ken Rathbun

Dr. Ken Rathbun

Education

• B.A. Faith Baptist Bible College
• M.A, M.Div., Faith Baptist Theological Seminary
• M.A. University of Iowa
• Ph.D., University of the West Indies.

Experience

• Pastor, Hope Bible Church, Columbus Junction, Iowa
• Baptist Mid-Missions missionary to Jamaica
• Teacher and Academic Dean, Fairview Baptist Bible College, Westmoreland, Jamaica

Professional Development

• Professional Certificate in Online Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Present Ministry

• Vice President for Academic Services and Dean of the College, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary
• Acting Chair, Local Church Discipleship Ministries Program, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Adjunct Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Interests and Hobbies

• Dr. Rathbun enjoys international traveling and the dear friends he has made. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Cléa; his young son, Lucas Daniel; and his toddler, Jeanette Maria Anna Victoria Isabel. He also enjoys his early morning study time of various theological topics from the history of Christianity. He really loves working with the wonderful faculty of FBBC&TS!

Andy Stearns

Andy Stearns

Education

• B.S., Faith Baptist Bible College
• M.A. and M.Div., Faith Baptist Theological Seminary
• Th.M., Central Baptist Theological Seminary

Experience

• Teaching Assistant, Faith Baptist Theological Seminary
• Registrar, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Professional Development

• Professional Certificate in Online Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Present Ministry

• Assistant Professor, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Adjunct Faculty, Faith Baptist Theological Seminary

Dr. Mark Stupka

Dr. Mark Stupka

Education

• B.S., Faith Baptist Bible College
• Pillsbury Baptist Bible College
• M.S. in Educational Administration, Pensacola Christian College
• M.S. in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, Drake University
• Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, Argosy University

Experience

• Teacher/Coach, Owatonna Christian School
• Principal/Teacher, Grandview Park Baptist School, Des Moines, Iowa
• Principal/Teacher, Kanawha Christian School, Kanawha, Iowa

Professional Development

• Professional Certificate in Online Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Present Ministry

• Chair, Teacher Education Department
• Senior Professor, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Assistant Pastor, Maranatha Baptist Church, Grimes, Iowa

Sarah Swedberg

Sarah Swedberg

Education

• B.S. in Art, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, Minnesota
• M.A. in Teaching, Art Endorsement, Drake University

Experience

• Art Educator, Abraham Lincoln High School, Iowa
• Art Educator, North Brunswick Township High School, New Jersey
• Art Educator, Michigan Math & Science Academy

Present Ministry

• Adjunct Teacher Education Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College

Amanda Szuch

Amanda Szuch

Education

• B.S., Faith Baptist Bible College
• M.A., Viterbo University, La Crosse, Wisconsin

Experience

• Children’s Choir, Ames, Iowa
• Substitute Music Teacher in 6 School Districts
• Elementary Music Teacher, North Polk Community School District

Present Ministry

Adjunct Music Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College

Dr. Dean Taylor

Dr. Dean Taylor

Education

• B.A., Bob Jones University
• M.A., M.Div., Bob Jones University
• D.S.M., Northland International University

Ministry

• Youth Pastor, Colonial Hills Baptist Church, Indianapolis, Indiana
• Pastor, Brookside Baptist Church, Brookfield, Wisconsin
• Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, Simpsonville, South Carolina

Professional Development

• Professional Certificate in Online Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Present Ministry

• Chair, Division of Christian Ministries
• Chair, Pastoral Studies Department
• Professor, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Adjunct Faculty, Faith Baptist Theological Seminary

Faith Taylor

Faith Taylor

Education

• B.A., Bob Jones University
• Biblical Counseling Certificate, Redeemer Biblical Counseling Training Institute
• M.A., Faith Baptist Theological Seminary (May 2018)

Experience

• Women’s Extension Ministries Director, Bob Jones University
• Women’s Ministries Teacher, Bob Jones University
• Youth Pastor’s Wife, Colonial Hills Baptist Church, Indianapolis, IN
• Pastor’s Wife, Brookside Baptist Church, Brookfield, WI
• Pastor’s Wife, Calvary Baptist Church, Simpsonville, SC
• Women’s Conference and Retreat Speaker

Professional Development

• Professional Certificate in Online Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Present Ministry

• Assistant Professor, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Title IX Coordinator

Mike Thomas, M.M.

Mike Thomas, M.M.

Education

• B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Colorado-Boulder
• M.M., International Baptist College and Seminary

Experience

• Engineering Technician, Jefferson County Highways and Transportation, 1984–1985
• Designer/Senior Designer, Tri-Consultants, 1985–1988
• Traffic Operations Engineer, Jefferson County Highways and Transportation Department, 1988–1989
• County Engineer, Boulder County Public Works, 1989–2024
• Deacon and Adult Sunday School Teacher, Tri-City Baptist Church, 1998–2024
• Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College, 2024–present

Professional Development

• Colorado Registered Professional Civil Engineer, #26424

Brian Trainer

Brian Trainer

Education

• B.A. in Bible, Bob Jones University
• M.A. in Administration, Bob Jones University
• M.Div., Virginia Beach Theological Seminary

Experience

• Lead Pastor, Bethesda Baptist Church, Rochester, MN, 1993–1997
• Pastor of Education & Missions, Colonial Baptist Church, Virginia Beach, VA, 1997–2003
• Dean of Men, Clearwater Christian College, 2003–2005
• Executive Vice President, Faith Baptist Bible College & Theological Seminary, 2005–2006
• Dean, Maranatha Baptist University, Watertown, WI, 2006–2015
• Dean, Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015–2017
• Pastor of Missions & Ministry, Lakewood Baptist Church, Pewaukee, WI, 2009–2020
• Associate Dean of the School of Theology & Global Leadership, Bob Jones University, 2020–2023
• Radical Training Center Program Coordinator, Radical International, 2023–2024
• Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College, 2024–present

Jennifer Tylavsky

Jennifer Tylavsky

Education

• B.A. in Music, Truman State University
• M.A. in Education, Instrumental Emphasis, Truman State University
• M.A.R. Faith Baptist Theological Seminary

Experience

• Instrumental Music Teacher, Wahlert High School, Dubuque, Iowa
• Instrumental Music Teacher, Waukee High School, Waukee, Iowa
• Instrumental Music Teacher in 5th & 6th grades, Southeast Community School District
• Upper Elementary and Middle School Instrumental Music Teacher, Annapolis Area Christian School
• 9th grade Instrumental Music Teacher, Johnston Community School District

Present Ministry

• Adjunct Music Education Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College

Dr. Juan Valdes

Dr. Juan Valdes

Juan has always had an curious mind and asked lots of questions growing up. Searching for answers has been his passion and a lifelong journey. He had his first debate in 10th grade Biology class. Juan believes people have good questions and we as Christians need to have good answers. He desires to live out the command in the Bible where we’re told to always be ready to give an answer and to do so with the right attitude (1 Peter 3:15).

Further, Juan feels called to equip young people for the battles they face every day in an increasingly hostile culture. He also desires to equip parents and pastors so that they’re able to engage the youth. Juan loves to see people emboldened when they realize that there’re excellent arguments in support of the Truth. Most importantly, he enjoys removing the obstacles that keep people from surrendering to Christ.

When Juan’s not traveling, he is engaged in the pastorate of his bilingual congregation in Miami, FL. When he has down time (which isn’t often) you might find him in a quiet place reading a book or fishing. Juan’s educational background includes graduate work at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and master’s degrees from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and Logos Graduate School. He also has a Doctor of Ministry in Apologetics from Southern Evangelical Seminary.

Melissa Whitcher

Melissa Whitcher

Education

• B.A., Faith Baptist Bible College
• M.Ed., Texas A&M University

Experience

• Pastor’s wife, Carpenteria Valley Baptist Church, Carpenteria, California
• Homeschool Supervisor, Ankeny/Des Moines Area
• Baptist Church Planters Missionary to Hispanics in the USA
• Teacher, Blackburn Elementary, Forney, Texas
• Bilingual, Gifted and Talented, and Dual Language Teacher, Forney ISD, Forney, Texas
• Teacher, Criswell Elementary, Forney, Texas
• Content Lead Specialist, Curriculum Writer, and Reading and Math Vertical Alignment
• Chair, Forney ISD, Forney, Texas

Present Ministry

• Assistant Professor, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Title IX Investigator, Faith Baptist Bible College & Theological Seminary

Wade Whiteley

Wade Whiteley

Education

• B.S. in Accounting, Bob Jones University

Business Experience

• Senior Accountant, Arthur Andersen and Co., Houston, TX, 1983-1987
• Controller, Hines Interests Limited Partnership, Houston, TX & Boston, MA, 1987-1994
• Real Estate Consultant, CellularOne Washington/Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, 1994-1998
• Owner, Benchmark Mortgage, LLC, Longmont, CO and Pegasus Funding Group and Dreamsource Mortgage, Boulder, CO, 1998-2011
• Market Leader/Manager, Movement Mortgage, LLC, Virginia Beach, VA, 2012-2014
• Loan Officer, ENG Lending, Ovation Home Loans, and Finance of America, Irvine, CA, 2011-2015
• Regional Manager, PHH Home Loans/ Axiom Financial, Sandy, UT, 2015-2017
• Independent Insurance Agent, 1st American Insurance Agency/Risk Management Partners, Wheat Ridge, CO, 2017-2024

Ministry Experience

• Assistant Football Coach/Teacher, Faith Baptist High School, Longmont, CO, 2000-2010
• Controller/Board Member, Grandview Camp, Eager, AZ, 2009-present
• Israel Football Ministry, Haifa, Israel, 2015-present
• Director of Advancement, Faith Baptist Bible College & Theological Seminary, 2023-2024
• Vice President of Advancement, Faith Baptist Bible College & Theological Seminary, 2024­–present

Professional Development

• CPA Certificate, May 1985 (retired); Colorado Insurance Producer License

Dr. Dennis Wilkening

Dr. Dennis Wilkening

Education

• B.A. Bible (Minor in Biblical Languages), Pensacola Christian College
• M.A. Theology, Louisiana Baptist University and Seminary
• Ph.D. Biblical Counseling, Louisiana Baptist University and Seminary
• Certified ACBC Biblical Counselor

Experience

• Calvary Baptist Church, Ashland, Ohio (Youth Pastor)
• Christchurch Baptist Fellowship, Houston, Texas (Assistant Pastor)
• First Baptist Church, Colville, Washington (Lead Pastor)

Present Ministry

• Assistant Professor, Faith Baptist Bible College

Jan Wooster

Jan Wooster

Education

• Undergraduate Studies, Wayne State University
• B.A. in English Education, Cedarville College
• M.Ed. in English Education, Bob Jones University

Experience

• Teacher, Emmanuel Christian School, Toledo, Ohio
• Teacher, Grandview Park Baptist School, Des Moines, Iowa
• Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College

Present Ministry

• Adjunct Teacher Education Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College