Faculty 

Nathaniel J. Wilson, Ed.D., Executive Director of Academics
Doctorate of Education from Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Master of Arts in Religion from Vanguard University
Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Theology from Christian Life College.  

Paul J. Baumeister, Ph.D., Executive Director of Administration
Doctorate of Organizational Leadership from Regent University
Master of Arts in Religion from Vanguard University
Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Indiana Bible College.  

Jennifer Butts, MA., Assistant Director of Academics
Master of Arts in Ministry/Intercultural Studies, Hope International University, Fullerton.California Teaching Credential Program, Chapman University, Sacramento.
Master of Arts, Education, University of California, Davis, California.
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, University of California, Berkeley, California.

Stephen Allard, MA.
Master of Arts, Ministry. Hope International University, Fullerton, CA
Bachelor in Theology. Centre de Formation Biblique Cote d’Ivoire, Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Karla Adair, MA.
Master of Arts, English, Texas A&M University, Texarkana, Texas
Bachelor of Arts, English, California State University, Sacramento, California.

Dean Anderson, MA.
Master of Arts, Ministry. Hope International University, Fullerton, CA
Bachelor of Science in Student Integrated Curriculum, Kalamazoo. MI

Beth Baus, MS.
Master of Theological Studies, Urshan Graduate School of Theology, Hazelwood, MO
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, California Baptist University, Riverside, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with an Emphasis in Counseling, California Baptist University, Riverside, California.

Daniel Blash, Ph.D.
Doctorate of Philosophy in Education with an Emphasis in Counseling, University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO
Masters of Education, Counseling, Lincoln University, Jefferson City.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Missouri, Rolla.

Kevin Bradford, MA.
Master of Arts, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California.
Bachelor of Science, California State University of Bakersfield, Bakersfield, California. 

Jason Carr, MS.
Master of Science in Clinical Counseling (Marriage and Family Therapy), California Baptist University, Riverside, California.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Marriage and family emphasis), California State University, San Bernadino, California.
Bachelor of Science in Human Development (Life span emphasis), California State University, San Bernadino, California.

Janell Coskun, MM. 
Master of Music with an emphasis in Composition, California State University, Sacramento. 
Bachelor of Arts in Piano, California State University, Sacramento.

Paul Elder, MA.
Master of Arts, Ministry. Hope International University, Fullerton, CA

Ted Erskine, MA.
Master of Arts, Ministry. Hope International University, Fullerton, CA

Michael Gurley, MA.
Master of Arts, Ministry. Hope International University, Fullerton, CA

Johnny King, MA.
Master of Arts, Ministry. Hope International University, Fullerton, CA

Karissa King, MA.
Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology, National University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Eastern Oregon University

Kenneth Maurey, MA.
Master of Science, Secondary Education, Indiana State University
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Indiana State University

James Merritt, MA.
Master of Arts, Ministry. Hope International University, Fullerton, CA

Kelly Nix, MBA
Doctor of Business Administration in Global Business and Leadership, California InterContinental University, Diamond Bar, California
Master of Business Administration in Management and Strategy, Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Paul Ogle, MS.
Master of Science, Biology, Baker University, Baldwin City, Kansas
Masters in Theology, Christian Bible College and Seminary, Independence, Missouri
Bachelor of Science, Biology, Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, Missouri 

Jeremy Painter, MA.
Master of Arts in English Literature (emphasis in medieval poetry), Mercy College, New York.
Master of Divinity in Practical Theology, Regent University
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies (minor in English Literature), Regent University

Julian Ryder, MA.
Master of Arts, Ministry. Hope International University, Fullerton, CA

Samuel Stegall, MA.
Master of Arts, Ministry. Hope International University, Fullerton, CA
Bachelor of Science, Christian Ministry/Theology, Lee University, Cleveland, TN 

Kimberly Thorp, ME.
Master of Education in Christian Education, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virgina.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, St. Leo University, St. Leo, Florida.

Carlos Tillmannshofer, MA., MDiv.
Master of Arts in Religion from Liberty Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts in Information Technology from University of Phoenix

B.J. Wilmoth. MA.
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies, Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, California.
Bachelor of Arts in Theology, Christian Life College, Stockton, California. 

Lee Wilson, MEd.
Master in Education, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona.
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish: Minor in Philosophy of Religion, Fresno State University, Fresno, California.

Dean Anderson, MA, Academic Coach

 

Vik Hylen, Academic Coach/Hope Corps Facilitator

Jill Lewis, Admissions Assistant

Rebecca Salters, BA, Course Development Coordinator

Charity Sweetin, Administrative Assistant