Administrative Teaching Faculty
Our administrative faculty lead the institution while actively teaching in their areas of expertise. They set the academic standard and shape the educational experience for every student.
Dr. Richard Miller
President & Co-Founder
- Ph.D., Old Testament, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (2002)
- M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (1985)
- B.A., Ministry, Southeastern University of the Assemblies of God (1979)
- One of five Founders of School of Urban Missions (SUM), (1993 – 2012)
- Chief Academic Officer, SUM Bible College (2002 – 2012)
- Ordained in the Assemblies of God, Louisiana District Council (May 1994)
Rev. Anthony Freeman
Co-Founder & Executive Leader
- M.A., Missiology with a concentration in Biblical Studies, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
- Th.B., Jimmy Swaggart Bible College
- Professor and President, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
- One of five Founders of School of Urban Missions (SUM), (1992 – 2005)
- Ordained in the Assemblies of God (1993)
Dr. Justus Freeman
Vice President for Academic Affairs
- Ph.D., New Testament, B. H. Carroll Theological Seminary (2022)
- M.A., Biblical Studies with a concentration in Biblical Languages, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (2013)
- B.A., Biblical Studies, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (2011)
- Ordained in the Assemblies of God (2016)
Dr. Michael Savage
Vice President for Student Life
- Ph.D., General Psychology: Cognition and Instruction, Grand Canyon University (2020)
- M.A., Human Services, Liberty University (2013)
- M.A., Religion, Liberty University and Seminary (2011)
Rev. Alvin Chartier
Vice President for College Advancement
- M.Div. in Spiritual Formation, Regent University (2023)
- B.A. in Biblical Studies, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (2012)
- Ordained in the Assemblies of God (2019)
Rev. David L. Craun
Vice President for World Missions
- Ed.S., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (1976)
- M.R.E., Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta University (1971)
- B.A., Major in Bible, Minor in Music, Southeastern University (1969)
- Ordained in the Assemblies of God (1976)
Rev. Zach Beardsley
Financial Aid Director
- M.A., Christian Leadership, S.U.M. Bible College and Theological Seminary (2016)
- B.A., Biblical Studies, S.U.M. Bible College and Theological Seminary (2012)
- Ordained in the Assemblies of God (2023)
Michelle Ochillo
Director of Library Information Services
- M.L.I.S., Library and Information Science, Louisiana State University (2001)
- M.S.W., Tulane University (1995)
- B.S., Xavier University (1994)
Rev. Jennifer Roeper
Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
- M.A., Bible and Theology, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (2022)
- B.A., Biblical Studies, Bridges Christian College & Seminary (2019)
Teaching Faculty
Our administrative faculty lead the institution while actively teaching in their areas of expertise. They set the academic standard and shape the educational experience for every student.
Bible, Theology & Applied Theology
Amanda Brown
- M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Regent University (2017)
- B.S., Psychology, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (2014)
Rev. Robert Brown
- M.Div., Christian Apologetics, Liberty University (2019)
- M.A., Theological Studies, Liberty University (2018)
- B.A., Church Ministry, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (2013)
- Ordained in the Assemblies of God (2023)
Benjamin Coats
- M.A., Practical Theology, Winebrenner Theological Seminary (2021)
- M.A., Biblical Studies, S.U.M. Bible College and Theological Seminary (2018)
- B.A., Biblical Studies, S.U.M. Bible College and Theological Seminary (2016)
Rev. Clayton Culham
- Master of Theological Studies, Conrad Grebel University College, University of Waterloo (2023)
- Bachelor of Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Master’s College and Seminary (2015)
- Certificate of Christian Studies, Horizon College and Seminary (2011)
- Ordained in the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (2021)
Dr. Travis George
- D.Min., Church Revitalization, Liberty University (2021)
- Th.M., Biblical Studies, Liberty University (2019)
- M.Div., Pastoral Preaching, Liberty University (2016)
- B.S., Criminal Justice, Liberty University (2009)
- Ordained in the Assemblies of God (2001)
Rev. Craig Grigson III
- M.Div., Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (2021)
- B.S., Church Ministry, Evangel University (2017)
- Ordained in the Assemblies of God (2023)
Dr. J. Scott Holmes
- D.Min, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (2021)
- M.S, Theological Studies, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (2003)
- B.S., Geology, Centenary College of Louisiana (1984)
- Ordained in the Assemblies of God
Dr. Alexandre Kennedy
- D.Min., Leadership and Creative Communication, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (2023)
- M.Div., Southwestern Assemblies of God University (2021)
- M.A., Biblical and Theological Studies, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (2019)
- B.A., Christian Studies, Grand Canyon University (2017)
- A.A., General Studies, Yavapai College (2015)
Hollie Lowrance
- M.A., Pastoral Counseling: Marriage and Family, Liberty University (2020)
- M.R.E., Liberty University (2018)
- B.S., Elementary Education Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberty University (2014)
Rev. Joshua Lowrance
- M.Div., Biblical Studies, Liberty University (2021)
- B.S., History, Liberty University (2017)
- Ordained in the Assemblies of God (2021)
Rev. Mark Murray
- M.Div., Biblical Studies (New Testament), Regent University (2020)
- B.S., Church Leadership, Southeastern University (2007)
- D.Min., Ashland University (In Process)
- Ordained in the Assemblies of God (2023)
Clive Pellew
- M.A., Biblical Studies, Bridges Christian College & Seminary (2025)
- M.S., Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, Western Governors University (2024)
- M.A., Clinical Counseling, Winebrenner Theological Seminary (In Process)
- B.A., Biblical Studies, Minor in Christian Counseling, Bridges Christian College & Seminary (2022)
Dr. Gary Pickens
- D.Min., Theological Reflection, Bethel Theological Seminary (1995)
- M.Div., New Testament, Ashland Theological Seminary (1989)
- B.S., Pastoral Studies, North Central University (1980)
- Ordained in the Assemblies of God (1981)
Dr. Dale Sanger
- Doctor of Practical Theology, McMaster Divinity School (2023)
- M.T.S., Tyndale/Masters Seminary, Toronto, ON (2013)
- Th.B., Masters Seminary, Peterborough, ON (1991)
- Ordained in the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
Rev. Nichole Schreiber
- M.A., Theology, University of Valley Forge (2023)
- B.S., Middle Level Education, Southwest Missouri State University (2003)
- Ordained in the Assemblies of God (2012)
Nelson Solomon
- M.A., Theological Studies, Southwestern Christian University (2014)
- B.A., General Journalism, University of Central Oklahoma (2009)
Dr. Jeffrey Stanfill
- D.Min, Biblical Preaching, Anderson University, Clamp Divinity School (2019)
- M.A., Theological Studies, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (2008)
- B.A., Bible and Theology, Evangel University (1985)
- Ordained in the Assemblies of God (1987)
Rev. Robert Storey
- M.Div., Counseling, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (1996)
- B.S., Psychology, Shorter University (1979)
- Ordained in the Assemblies of God (2017)
Rev. Greg Tabor
- M.A., Theological Studies, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (2024)
- B.A., Bible, Central Bible College (1996)
- Ordained in the Assemblies of God (2000)
Rev. Carl Vanderpool
- Ph.D. (A.B.D.), Biblical Theology, Focus in Historical and Systematic Theology, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (In Process)
- Th.M., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (1998)
- M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (1996)
- B.A., Bible & Pastoral Ministry, Minor in Pastoral Counseling, Central Bible College (1988)
- Ordained in the Assemblies of God (2000)
Dr. Kevin Wells
- D.Min., Ministry Leadership, Liberty University (2023)
- M.A., Church Ministries, Pentecostal Theological Seminary (2019)
- B.A., Jimmy Swaggart Bible College (1992)
- Ordained in the Church of God
Dr. Ken Wallace
- D.Min., Leadership and Communication, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (2020)
- M.Div., Counseling, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (2015)
- M.S., Human Services/Counseling, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (2012)
- B.S., Christian Education, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (1981)
- A.S., Psychology, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (1981)
- Ordained in the Assemblies of God (2003)
General Studies
Rev. Joshua Evans
- M.S., Clinical Counseling/Psychology, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (2015)
- B.S., Counseling/Psychology, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (2012)
- Ph.D., Counseling, B. H. Carroll Theological Seminary (In Process)
- Ordained in the Assemblies of God (2015)
Melissa Keenan
- M.S., Medical Laboratory Science, University of Southern Mississippi (2013)
- B.S., Biology, University of Southern Mississippi (2008)
Dr. Olasehinde Gbengro Owoseni
- Ph.D., Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Tulane University (2016)
- B.S., Chemical Engineering, Obafemi Awolow University (2008)
Ready to Learn?
These are the pastors, missionaries, and theologians who will guide your education at Bridges. They bring years of real ministry experience into every lecture, every discussion, every assignment – and they’d love to have you in their classroom.
