Adjunct Faculty
We believe strong Christian leaders are the most qualified instructors to teach others to lead. Therefore, our faculty members have proven track records in leading successful churches and Christian organizations, as well as excellent academic credentials.
Luis Carlo
Urban Ministry- BA, Southeastern University
- MA, Logos Bible College and Graduate School
- MDiv, Alliance Theological Seminary
- EdD, Union Theological Seminary, Affiliate of Columbia University
Professional Experience: Luis Carlo has been a pastor for thirteen years as well as serving as a Board member and Director of Holistic Education and Cultural Development for Full Circle Health, Bronx, NY. He is also the Associate Dean at ATS Seminary in Manhattan, NY.
Jimmy Dorrell
Urban Mission- BA in Religion, Baylor University
- MDiv, SW Baptist Theological Seminary
- MA Environmental Studies, Baylor University
- DMin, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, PA
Professional Experience: Jimmy Dorrell is currently the Executive Director of Mission Waco, a Christian non-profit organization that works among the poor. He is also the Pastor of Church Under the Bridge in Waco, Texas. Dr. Dorrell is the Adjunct Professor at George W. Truett Seminary (Baylor University) and Adjunct Professor at BGU.
Ward Gasque
Biblical & Theological Studies- BA, Wheaton College, Illinois
- MTh, BD, Fuller Theological Seminary
- PhD, Manchester University
Professional Experience: Ward Gasque is currently the President of Pacific Association for Theological Studies. he was formerly Dean and Professor of Biblical Studies, Ontario Theological Seminary, Toronto, Canada (now Tyndale Seminary). Dr. Gasque has authored two books; edited four books, numerous issues of journals, and approximately twenty Bible commentaries; and authored nearly two hundred aritcles and essays. He was the founding editor of the New International Greek Testament Commentary (Eerdmans) and New Testament editor of the New Int'l. Biblical Commentary (Hendrickson).
James W. Hayford
Global Mission- BTh, Life Pacific College
- Masters studies, Fuller Theological Seminary and University of California, Santa Barbara, CA
- DMin, Asian Theological Seminary/Bakke Graduate University (joint degree)
Professional Experience: Jim Hayford has been in full-time ministry for 40 years and currently serves as the Senior Pastor of Eastside Foursquare Church in Bothell, Washington and the District Supervisor for the Seattle District of Foursquare Churches. His publications include Contending for the Authentic, The Church Planter’s Handbook, and The Action Album for Youth Leaders.
Robert Lupton
Urban/Global Leadership- BA, God’s Bible College, Cincinnati, OH
- MEd, Georgia State University
- PhD, University of Georgia
Professional Experience: Robert Lupton is a Christian community developer, an entrepreneur who brings together communities of resource with communities of need. Through FCS Urban Ministries, a non-profit organization which he founded, he has developed three mixed-income subdivisions, organized two multi-racial congregations, started a number of businesses, created housing for hundreds of families and initiated a wide range of human services in his community. Publications include: Theirs is the Kingdom, Return Flight, and Urban Perspectives.
Ollie Malone
Leadership- MS, University of Kansas
- MBA, Amberton University, Garland, TX
- PhD Study, University of Missouri, Kansas City
- PhD, Texas A&M University
Professional Experience: In addition to more than 25 years as a corporate executive and consultant, Dr. Malone is an ordained minister who has worked as worship leader, small group consultant, and executive pastor in various churches and ministry settings. As chairman of Developing Strategic Ministry, he provides support to churches and parachurch ministries in developing and maintaining effective strategies. In addition to leading DSM, he is the president and principal consultant of Olive Tree Associates, a consulting firm that he founded in 1993 whose clients include Shell, The Boeing Company, Texas Instruments and American Airlines.
Matthew Messner
Global Mission- BA, Life Pacific College
- MTh, Fuller Theological Seminary
- DMin, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Professional Experience: Matt Messner has been serving at Eastside Foursquare Church in Bothell, WA since 1997. He has served on staff as the Small Groups Pastor, Pastoral Care Department Head and Missions Pastor. Currently he is the Executive Pastor, and he also oversees Missions and Outreach for EFC. Matt is well known throughout the Northwest for his abilities as a distance runner, having won the Portland Marathon in 1999, and having competed in the 1996 & 2000 Olympic Trials.
Linus J. Morris
Leadership for the Global Church- BS, Oregon State University
- Special Studies, L’Abri Christian Fellowship, Switzerland
- MA, Regent College, Vancouver, B.C., Canada
- MDiv, DMin, Fuller Theological Seminary, California
Professional Experience: Linus Morris presently serves as President of Christian Associates International, a church planting organization that establishes contemporary, high-impact churches in major cities and trains others in the principles of high-impact churches. Dr. Morris pastored two churches in Europe and has been involved in evangelism, church planting and pastoral ministry for more than 40 years. He authored The High Impact Church; Planting High Impact Churches; The Key to Reaching the Western World; What Happens If We Don't Reach Europe? and The Divine Expedition.
Nancy Murphy
Domestic Violence & Abuse- BS, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA
- MA, City University, Seattle
- DMin, Bakke Graduate University, Seattle, WA
Professional Experience: Nancy Murphy is a licensed mental health counselor and the Director of Northwest Family Life, a ministry that serves victims of domestic violence in the Seattle area. Dr. Murphy is nationally known for her work with victims and perpetrators in the area of domestic violence. She is married to Tom and they have five children.
Steve Ogne
Church & Ministry Multiplication- BA, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California
- MA, Talbot Seminary, LaMirada, California
- DMin, Bakke Graduate University, Seattle
Professional Experience: Serves as a nationally known coach and consultant for Church Resource Ministries. Previous ministries include pastorates at Community Church and Crossroads Community Church, both in California.
Cleotha Robertson
Old Testament Theology- BA, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire
- MDiv, Gordon-Conwell Seminary, Hamilton, MA
- MSC, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York
- PhD, New York University, New York, NY
Professional Experience: Dr. Robertson is an Old Testament theologian and a pastor. He is the Assistant Old Testament Professor at Nyack College Manhattan, in New York, NY, and has extensive experience teaching at graduate levels and while allowing the Scriptures to speak into a variety of contexts. Robertson has taught Old Testament at Eastern Baptis Seminary, Hartford Seminary, and New York Theological Seminary.
Kris Rocke
Youth Ministry- BA, Pacific Lutheran University
- MDiv, Eastern Baptist Seminary
- DMin, Bakke Graduate University, Seattle, WA
Professional Experience: Kris Rocke is currently the Director of the Center for Transforming Mission and facilitates training for World Vision Urban Youth Leaders. Mr. Rocke also serves with Northwest Leadership Foundation as an associate.
Randy White
Urban Mission- BA, Child Development, Calif. State Univ., Sacramento
- MCS, New College Berkeley
- MA, Fresno Pacific University (IMAP)
- DMin, Bakke Graduate University, Seattle, WA
Professional Experience: Randy White currently serves as the National Coordinator for Urban Projects for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in the US. Before this he was the Founder and Executive Director of InterVarsity’s Fresno Institute for Urban Leadership. His publications include Journey to the Center of the City: Making a Difference in an Urban Neighborhood and Encounter God in the City: Onramps to Personal and Community Transformation.