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

Chancellor & Co-Founder

• 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

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

• Ph.D., New Testament, B. H. Carroll Theological Seminary at East Texas Baptist University (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 Church Relations & Cohorts

• 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)

Rev. Oscar Santillana

Spanish Academics Administrator

• M.A., International Community Development, Northwest University (2025)
• B.A., Biblical Studies, Concentration in World Missions, Bridges Christian College & Seminary (2021)
• Ordained in the Assemblies of God

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)
  

Rev. Angelica Bonet

• 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. Joseito Velasquez

• M.Div., Biblical Studies, Liberty University (2021)
  
• B.S., History, Liberty University (2017)
  
• Ordained in the Assemblies of God (2021)
  

Dr. John Morales

• Ph.D., Christian Theology, Regent University (2025)
• Master of Theology, Christian Ethics, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
• M.Div., Practical Theology, Regent University
• B.A., Religious Studies, Southwestern Assemblies of God University
• A.A., Bible, Southwestern Assemblies of God University

Dr. Emmanuel De La Torre

• Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, Evangel University (2026)
• M.Ed., Teaching, Alliant University (2022)
• B.A., History, San Jose State University (2020)
• B.A., Theology, Latin American Theological Seminary (2020)

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 College (2023)
• M.T.S., Tyndale University College & Seminary, ON (2013)
• B.Th., Masters College and 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. Jeff 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)
  

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)
  

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)
  

Rev. Travis Minnich

• M.Div., Bridges Christian College & Seminary (2026)
• M.A., Biblical Studies, Concentration in Theological Studies, Bridges Christian College & Seminary (2025)
• B.S., Major in Youth Ministry, Minor in Business, Southeastern University (2004)

Dr. George Winney

• Ph.D., Intercultural Studies, Biola University, Cook School of Intercultural Studies (2014)
• D.Min., Strategic Planning, Biola University, Talbot School of Theology (2014)
• M.Div., Liberty University (2011)
• M.A., Theological Studies, Liberty University (2009)
• B.A., Bible and Theology, Global University (2002)
• Diploma in Business Administration — Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, Mexico City (1989)

Rev. Clinton Nelson

• M.A.,  Ministerial Leadership, Southeastern University (2018)

Dr. Rojelio Aguila

• D.Min., Dallas Theological Seminary
• Master of Theology, Liberty University (2019)
• M.Div., Southeastern University (2018)
• Master in Ministry, Northwest University (2018)
• A.A., Christian Leadership, Northwest University (2014)
• Ordained in the Assemblies of God (2017)

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. Mario Garcia

• Doctor of Psychology, California Southern University (2024)
• Master of Laws, Loyola University Chicago (2013)
• Th.M., Liberty University (2012)
• M.Div., Pastoral Counseling, Liberty University (2011)
• Juris Doctor, University of Miami (1999)
• B.S., Business, Excelsior College (1984)
• Ordained in the Assemblies of God (1994)

Dr. Olasehinde Gbengro Owoseni

• Ph.D., Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Tulane University (2016)
  
• B.S., Chemical Engineering, Obafemi Awolow University (2008)

Jane Sevacko

• M.Ed., Instructional Technology, Kent State University (2013)
• Bachelor of Arts and Science, American Sign Language, Kent State University (2013)
• Bachelor of Science, Educational Interpreting, Kent State University (2013)
• Associates of Science, Educational Interpreting, Lake Land Community College (2006)