Faculty
Every instructor at EPIC Bible College & Graduate School participates in a vital, real-life ministry so they can bring fresh insights and applications to their subject. More importantly, our faculty are exciting and life-giving teachers that will invest their lives in students in order to see them become all God has made them to be. In fact, the same is true of our administrators, who all teach and advise students, delighting to participate in their lives.
EPIC Administrators and Faculty can be reached through the EPIC office at 1-916-348-4689.
Administrators
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President Ronald W. Harden (1982) Professor of Biblical & Ministerial Studies DD, EPIC Bible College; MS, Ed. Admin., Shasta Bible College; BS, Bethany Bible College Pastoral ministry since 1980; college instructor since 1982 |
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Hartley, Greg L. (1990) Vice President of Academic Services Professor of Biblical & Ministerial Studies EdD, Higher Ed. Admin., Regent University; MA, Christian Ministry, Northwest Christian College; BA, Missions, Pentecostal Bible College Pastoral ministry since 1969 including youth ministry, Christian education, music ministry and 12 years as a senior pastor; started two Christian schools; 7 years business and sales experience. |
Full-Time Faculty
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Bluemel, Kenneth (2005) Professor of Biblical & Ministerial Studies MDiv, EPIC Bible College & Graduate School MRE, Liberty University; MA, Luther Rice University; BA, Trinity Life Bible College; BA, Communications, Education, CSUS Pastoral Ministry since 1977; College Professor since 1980 |
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Buckhalter, Carolyn (2013) MS, Psychology, University of Phoenix BA, Ministerial Studies, Trinity Life Bible College Served in Children/Youth Ministry from 1984-1998. Pastor & co-founder of Celebration Christian Center 1998 to present. |
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Colburn, Tana (2003) Chair & Professor of General Education and Worship Arts MA, Communication: Theatre & Television, Regent University; BA, Communication: Theatre & Music, Vanguard University Broadcast ministry, Theatre Director and script writer, Angel Award winning television producer, Licensed Minister. |
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Howard, Chris (2011) Professor of Biblical & Ministerial Studies MA, Fuller Theological Seminary BA, San Francisco State University |
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Maynard, Gene (2015) DMin, Princeton Theological Seminary MDiv, Asbury Seminary BA, Warner Pacific College |
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Roper, David (1999) Professor of General Education DVM, Gregorio Araneta University (Philippines) Animal husbandry since 1982; businessman more than 20 years Pastoral Outreach |
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Windham, Grady (2004) Professor of Biblical Studies DMin, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary MDiv, Fuller Theological Seminary MA, Pepperdine University MA, National University BA, Bethany College |
Part-Time Faculty
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Ahn, Tae Hyun (2017) Professor of Biblical Studies DMin, Pacific School of Religion MA (Religion) Pacific School of Religion |
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Babcock, Brandon (2011) Professor of Biblical Studies & General Education Graduate Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary PhD (Candidate) MS, Sacramento State University; BS, McPherson College BA, EPIC Bible College |
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Bluemel, Sherie (2012) BA, Communication, Sac State Involved in ministry since 1988 and teaching since 1979. |
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Bond, Scott (2011) Professor of Biblical Studies MDiv, Liberty Baptist Seminary MA, Liberty Baptist Seminary BA, Trinity Life Bible College |
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Caples, Joseph (2012) MA, History, American Public University MATh, Liberty University, BA, Ministerial Studies, Trinity Life Bible College Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department Training Officer since 2006. |
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Colburn, Tom (2011) Professor of General Education BS, Bethany Bible College Professional experience in computer science and audio since 1995 Television broadcasting and engineering professional since 1992 |
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Cook, Richard (2018) Professor of BIblical Studies MDiv, DMin Kings University |
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Dahlin, Mark (2009) Professor of Biblical & Ministerial Studies MA, Pastoral Studies, Azusa Pacific University; BA, Bible/Theology, Layola Marymont University Pastoral ministry since 1978 |
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Ewing, Larry (1992) Professor of Biblical & Ministerial Studies MA, Liberal Arts, California State University, Sacramento BA, Religious Studies, California State University, Sacramento Pastoral ministry since 1975; college instructor since 1985 |
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Funk, Ed (2009) Professor of Biblical & Ministerial Studies PhD, Strategic Leadership, Regent University; MM, Simpson University; BA, Business, Biblical Theology College professor since 2000; Pastoral ministry since 1997 |
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Gallegos, John (2011) Director of Online Programs, Professor of Biblical Studies PhD, Regent Univeristy, MDiv, Assembies of God Theological Seminary, PhD (Cand.) Regent University. |
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Gillman, Adell (1999) Professor of Biblical Counseling Graduate theology studies, Fuller Seminary; MA, Counseling, Azusa Pacific University; BA, Psychology, Seattle Pacific University Pastoral counselor since 1976 |
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Gonzales II, Jack (2012) MA, Church Leadership, Vanguard University BA, Ministerial Studies, Trinity Life Bible College California State Senate, Hispanic Advisory Committee Advisor, 2010-2012. |
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Hardcastle, Justin (2015) Professor of Student Ministry MA, Regent University BA, Minsterial Studies, EPIC Bible College Youth Ministry since 2003 |
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Harden, Daniel (2009) Professor of Christian Education EdD (Cand.), Regent University MA, Education, Bethany University; BA, Trinity Life Bible College Pastoral ministry since 2004 |
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Huddleston, Samuel (2009) Guest Lecturer in Biblical & Ministerial Studies DMin, Regent University MA, Azuza Pacific University BA, Bethany University Director of Match Two Prisoner Outreach; Dean of Students at Bethany University for two years Assistant District Superintendent for the Assemblies of God |
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James, Venetia (2012) Professor of Worship Arts |
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Kang, Kam (2009) Professor of General Education BA, California Stat Univeristy, Sacramento (CSUS) 27 years experience teaching English. |
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Knoll, Sheila (2009) Professor of General Education MA, Theological Studies, Liberty Baptist Seminary BA, Trinity Life Bible College Pastoral ministry since 2000, Computer Systems Analyst |
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Lane, Robert (2013) Professor of Biblical Counseling MA, Grand Canyon University |
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McConkey, Deborah (2018) Director, Learing Resource Center Professor of Christian Research MLIS, University of Western Ontario |
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Morris, Scott (2011) Guitar and Bass Instructor for over 10 years. Has served in his local church in the area of Worship Ministry since 1994. Has worked as a session musician from 1988 until now, doing clinics and demonstrations of new products as well as miscellaneous studio recordings. |
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Perry, Duandolyn (2016) Professor, General Education Department MA, Ethical Leadership, EPIC Bible College and Graduate School |
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Porter, Ellington (2015) MA, Liberty University BA, Trinity Life Bible College PhD, Leadership, Liberty University |
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Porter, Tecoy (2014) PhD, Leadership, Regent University MBA, California State University, Sacramento BA, California State University, Sacramento Pastoral and music ministry and leadership since 1994. |
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Riddick, Jannice (2006) Professor of Biblical & Ministerial Studies MDiv, Western Seminary, MA, Specialized Ministry, Western Seminary; BA, Trinity Life Bible College Christian Education and Women’s Ministries since 1994 |
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Salyards, Will (2010) Professor of Biblical & Ministerial Studies PhD, Leadership, Gonzaga University; MA Theology, Fuller Pastoral Ministry since 1976 |
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Sandford, Darryl (2018) Professor of Biblical & Ministerial Studies MMin, Northwest University |
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Sattler, Mel (2010) Professor of Christian Education MRE, Trinity International University BA, Trinity College Pastoral ministry since 1977 |
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Smith, Brandon (2013) BA, EPIC Bible College & Graduate School Worship Pastor since 2006. Band Director for J’on Harris & Voices for 4 years. |
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Storms, Jeannette (2019) Professor of Biblical & Ministerial Studies, and Ethical Leadership DMin., Regent University MA, Theology, Fuller Seminary |
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Stroup, Jerry (1998) Professor of Biblical & Ministerial Studies DMin., MDiv., Oral Roberts University; BA, Central Bible College Pastoral ministry since 1968; Assembly of God Denominational Christian Education 1969-1973; Christian Day School administrative positions 1983-1985; national & international conference speaker; published author |
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Sudborough, Dana (2006) Professor of Biblical & Ministerial Studies MDiv, San Francisco Theological Seminary; MA, Math, University of Michigan; BA, Math, University of California Missionary 1988-2006 |
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Sweat, Robert (2011) Professor of General Education MA Reading, Grand Canyon University MA Teaching, Grand Canyon University MA Education Administration, Grand Canyon University BA, Azusa Pacific University |
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Taylor, Fred (2011) Professor of Biblical Counseling MA, University of Southern California BA, Sonoma State University |
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Wallentine, Dan (2017) Professor of Non-Profit Management, and Biblical & Ministerial Studies MA, Theology, Vanguard University |
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Westbrooks-Killian, Karen (2016) BA, EPIC Bible College & Graduate School Worship Leader, New Hope Baptist Church Piano Instructor, Skip’s House of Music |
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Williams, Charles (1996) Professor of Biblical & Ministerial Studies Graduate Studies, Fuller; MA, Education, Chapman College; BA, Education, Wayne State U.; Bible Diploma, Liberty U. USAF Instructor, 1968-84, Businessman since 1985, Local Church Leadership & Teaching |
Teaching Assistants
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Amato, Chris (2011) Worked as a Drumming Instructor for many years. Served in ministry as a drummer since 2007 until now. |
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Holsinger, Matthew (2015) Certificate, EPIC Bible College & Graduate School Training in instruction in guitar. |