Our Faculty
Residential Faculty
Peter J. Bellini
Associate Professor of Evangelization in the Heisel Chair;
Director of Non-Degree Programs
937.529.2201 x: 4318
Luther Oconer
Associate Professor of United Methodist Studies;
Director of the Center for Evangelical United Brethren Heritage
Jerome P. Stevenson, Sr.
Assistant Professor in the Practice of Pastoral Care and Counseling
937.529.2274
David F. Watson
Professor of New Testament;
Academic Dean and Vice President for Academic Affairs
937.529.2257
Affiliate Faculty
| Scholar | Title | Education | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Gutenson | Affiliate Faculty of Theology, Ethics, Evangelism, and Foundations for Church Renewal | PhD, Southern Methodist University, 2000 MDiv, Asbury Theological Seminary, 1995 BSEE, University of Kentucky, 1978 | firstonekosh@yahoo.com |
| Rosario Picardo | Affiliate Faculty in Church Planting and Leadership | DMin, United Theological Seminary, 2014 MDiv, Asbury Theological Seminary, 2007 | rpicardo@ginghamsburg.org |
| Adam Wirrig | Affiliate Faculty in the History of Christianity | PhD, University of Aberdeen, 2017 MTS, United Theological Seminary, 2011 BA, Cedarville University, 2003 | awirrig@united.edu |
Adjunct Faculty
| Scholar | Title | Education | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Boda | Adjunct Instructor in Old Testament | PhD, University of Cambridge, 1996 MDiv, Westminster Theological Seminary, 1991 BTh, Ambrose University College, 1984 | Mjb949@gmail.com |
| Phyllis J. Ennist | Adjunct Instructor in Online Teaching and Website Design | DMin, United Theological Seminary, 2020 MEd, Western Governors University, 2011 BS, Franklin University, 2006 | pjennist@united.edu |
| Larry George | Adjunct Instructor in Baptist Studies | PhD, Vanderbilt University, 1997 MA, Vanderbilt University, 1994 MDiv, San Francisco Theological Seminary, 1990 MDiv, Spring Valley Bible College and Seminary, 1983 BS, University off California at Davis, CA, 1979 | drldgeorge57@gmail.com |
| Dan Gildner | Adjunct Instructor in Youth Ministry | DMin, United Theological Seminary, 2016 MDiv, United Theological Seminary, 2011 MA, Asbury Theological Seminary, 2001 BA, University of Michigan-Flint, 1999 | dgildner@gmail.com |
| Xavier Johnson | Adjunct Instructor in African American Preaching | DMin, Virginia Theological Seminary, 2019 MTS, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, 2011 MA, University of South Florida, 2008 BA, University of South Florida, 2005 | pastor@bmbcdayton.org |
| Sue Nilson Kibbey | Director of Connectional and Missional Church Initiatives, West Ohio Conference, UMC | MDiv, Nazarene Theological Seminary, 1988 BA, Kansas State University, 1980 | snkibbey@united.edu |
| Mariya Marton | Adjunct Instructor in Pastoral Care | DMin, United Theological Seminary, 2019 MA, Ashland Theological Seminary, 2014 | mmarton1@united.edu |
| Juan Quintanilla | Instructor in Spanish United Methodist Courses | DMin, Columbia Theological Seminary, 2008 MDiv, Asbury Theological Seminary, 1985 | jquintanilla@ngumc.org |
Emeritus Faculty
| Scholar | Title | Education | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard L. Eslinger | Professor Emeritus of Worship and Homiletics | PhD, Boston University School of Theology, 1970 STB, Boston University School of Theology, 1965 AB, University of Maryland, 1962 | reslinger@united.edu |
