Faculty
Alvarado, Ruben, B.A., M.Div., Th.M.
B.A., Simpson University; M.Div., Th.M., Multnomah Biblical Seminary. Multnomah Biblical Seminary, 2022 – . Pastoral Ministries, Bible
Baumert, Emma, B.S., M.S.
B.S., M.S., Northern Illinois University. Multnomah University, 2022 - . Exercise Science
Burch, Greg, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
Global Studies Department Chairperson and MA in Global Development & Justice Program Director
B.S., Multnomah Bible College; M.A., Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary. Fuller Theological Seminary, 2006-07; ESEPA Seminary, 2006-2012; Multnomah University, 2012 – . Global Studies
Chinn, Derek, B.S., B.A., M.B.A., M.Div., D.Min.
Dean of Multnomah Biblical Seminary and Graduate School; Master of Divinity Program Chairperson; M.A. in Christian Leadership Program Chairperson
B.S., B.A., University of California, Irvine; M.B.A., University of Oregon; M.Div., Multnomah Biblical Seminary; D.Min.,Western Seminary. Multnomah Biblical Seminary, 2011 – . Pastoral Ministries
Dueker, Greg, B.A., M.S.M., D.Min.
M.A. in Applied Theology and Doctor of Ministry Director
B.A., George Fox University; M.S.M., D.Min., Multnomah Biblical Seminary. Multnomah Biblical Seminary, 2017 – . Pastoral Ministries
Fancher, Karen, B.A., M.A., M.A., D.Int.St.
Interim Dean of Undergraduate School
B.A., Washington State University; Graduate Certificate, Multnomah Biblical Seminary; M.A., M.A., Columbia International University; D.Int.St., Western Seminary. Multnomah University, 1998-. Global Studies, Global Development and Justice Studies.
Farlow, Matt, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.
M.A. in Theological Studies Program Chairperson
B.A., University of California, Davis; M.Div., Multnomah Biblical Seminary; Ph.D., University of St. Andrews. William Jessup University, 2016-2021; Multnomah University, 2022 – . Pastoral Ministries, Bible, Theology
Gall, Sarah, B.S., Ph.D.
Biology Department Chairperson
B.S., Rhodes College; Ph.D., Washington University School of Medicine. Ashford University, 2004-2016; Multnomah University, 2016- . Biology
Gillespie, Lydia, B.A., M.P.S.
Director of Institutional Effectiveness
B.A., Colorado Christian University; M.P.S., University of Denver. Multnomah University, 2020 – .
Hildebrand, Robert, B.A., M.A., D. Min.
Summit Director, Ministry and Pastoral Leadership Department Chairperson; Youth and Educational Ministries Department Chairperson;
B.A., Briercrest Bible College; M.A., Trinity International University; D.Min., Providence Theological Seminary. Multnomah University, 2005 – . Youth Ministries, Pastoral Ministries
Hintze-Pothen, Domani, B.S., M.A., D.A.
B.S., Mahatma Gandhi University; M.A., University of Pune; D.A., Idaho State University. Multnomah University, 1999 – . English
Holler, Steve, Dip., B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D.
Dean of Multnomah University Online
Dip., Moody Bible Institute; B.A., Columbia College; M.Ed., South Dakota State University; Ed.D., University of South Dakota. Greenville College, 1993-2015. Multnomah University, 2015-.
Huey, Reilly, B.S., M.A.
Assistant Dean of Student Success
B.S., Corban University; M.A., Multnomah University. Multnomah University 2019 - .
Josberger, Rebekah, B.A., M.A., M.A., Ph.D.
M.A. in Biblical Studies Program Chairperson
B.A., Taylor University; M.A., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; M.A., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Multnomah Biblical Seminary, 2009 – . Hebrew, Bible
Kidney, Kristyn, B.A., M.A.
TESOL Department Chairperson
B.A., M.A., Carson-Newman University. Multnomah University, 2015-. TESOL
Kutz, Karl, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
Biblical Languages Department Chairperson
B.S., Multnomah Bible College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin - Madison. Multnomah University, 1996–. Biblical Languages, Bible
Lawless, Elliott, B.S., M.A., Psy.D.
Psychology Department Chairperson
B.A., M.A., Psy.D. George Fox University. Hope International University 2006-2012; Multnomah University, 2012 – . Psychology
LeFeber, Mariah, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
B.A., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; M.A., Columbia College, Chicago; Ph.D., University of the Cumberlands. Multnomah University, 2017 – . Counseling
Lohmolder, Heather, B.S., M.B.A.
Business Administration Department Chairperson
B.S., Northwest Nazarene University; M.B.A., University of California Irvine - Paul Merage School of Business. Multnomah University, 2019 – . Business
Lubeck, Raymond, B.S., M.A., D.Th.
B.S., Multnomah Bible College; M.A., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. D.Th., University of South Africa. Multnomah University, 1991 – . Bible, Theology
Metzger, Paul Louis, B.A., M.Div., M.A., Ph.D.
Dean of New Wine Center for Integration and Cultural Engagement
B.A., Northwestern College; M.Div. and M.A., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Ph.D., King’s College London, University of London. Multnomah Biblical Seminary, 1999 – . Theology, Theology of Culture
Render Turmaud, Danielle, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
B.S., Berry College; M.S., Mercer University; Ph.D., Oregon State University. Multnomah University, 2020 – . Counseling
Reynolds, Victor, B.A., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.B.A.
B.A., San Diego Christian College; M.A., University of Phoenix; M.S., Capella University; M.S., Grand Canyon University; M.B.A., Colorado Technical University. Multnomah University, 2022 – . Business
Schaak, P. Douglas, B.A., M.A., D.A.
English Department Chairperson
B.A., M.A., Butler University. D.A., Idaho State University. Pillsbury College (MN), 1993-94; Multnomah University, 1998 – . English
Slavens, Joseph, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Vice President of Student Life
B.A., Cedarville University; M.A., Multnomah University; Ph.D., Azusa Pacific University. Multnomah University, 1997-2007, 2019 -.
Smith, Suzanne, B.S., B.A., M.L.S.
Library Director and Research Librarian
B.S., Multnomah Bible College; B.A., Concordia University; M.L.S., School of Library and Information Management, Emporia State University. Multnomah University, 2012-2013, 2020 - .
Stephens, Amy, B.S., M.A.
Registrar
B.S., University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; Graduate Certificate, M.A., Multnomah Biblical Seminary. Multnomah University, 1995 – .
Taylor, Jessica Lynn, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
Interim President
B.S., Warner Pacific University; M.A., Liberty University; Ph.D., Northwestern Theological Seminary. Multnomah University, 2018 – .
Vrancila, Alin, B.S., M.A.
Chief Academic Officer
B.S., Lucian Blaga University, Romania; M.A., Union University. Moody Bible Institute, 2016-2019; Multnomah University, 2019 -.
White, Kristen, B.A., M.A., Psy.D.
Counseling Program Director
B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University; M.A., Psy.D., Rosemead School of Psychology. California Baptist University, 2013-2017; Multnomah University, 2017 -. Counseling
Adjunct Faculty
Adjunct faculty are not permanent employees and are contracted on a semester-by-semester basis, as needed.
Abraham, Renjy, M.A., Western Seminary
Allen, Greg, M.Div., Multnomah Biblical Seminary
Allen, Timothy, M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary
Barber, Leroy, D.Min., Atlanta Urban Seminary
Baylis, Albert, Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary
Belokonny, Mark, D.Min., Western Seminary
Benesh, Sean, D.Min., Bakke Graduate University
Bess, Michael, M.A., Portland State University
Brewer, David, Ph.D., Eastern University
Buhrow, Bill, Psy.D. George Fox University
Buhrow, Donna, M.A. Dallas Theological Seminary
Butcher, Brad, M.A., Multnomah Biblical Seminary
deLijster, Rebecca, Th.M., Multnomah Biblical Seminary
Dittmer, Kyle, M.S., Eastern Washington University
Duffy, Renee, M.A., Western Seminary
Dyk, Debra, Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary
Feil, Barbara, D.Min., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
French, Kristi, M.A., Multnomah University
Frost, Ron, Ph.D., King's College London, University of London
Greenidge, Deborah, B.A., George Fox University
Harper, Brad, Ph.D., St. Louis University
Held, Jay, D.Min., Denver Seminary
Humphrey, Rachel, M.A., Oxford University
Hutchinson, Allen, Ph.D., Stellenbosch University
Kirkpatrick, Haley, M.Div., Multnomah Biblical Seminary
Kisling, Reid, Ph.D., Regent University
Klennert, Amy, M.Ed., University of Portland
Knox, John, Ph.D., University of Birmingham
Koivisto, Rex A., Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary
Kwak, John, M.A., Biola University
Livingston, Adrienne, M.A., Western Seminary
Lu, Caleb, M.Div., Western Seminary
Mauldin, Joy, Psy.D., George Fox University
Martin, Roger, Ph.D., Fielding Graduate University
Miller Price, Jazmin, M.Div., Multnomah Biblical Seminary
Moore, Adam, M.A., Eastern University
Morse, Mark, M.A., Biola University
Newbore, Lisa, M.A., Oregon State University
Osborn, Tim, D.Min., Fuller Theological Seminary
Osgood, William, M.Div., Trinity International University
Owings, Adam, Th.M., Multnomah Biblical Seminary
Pasimio, Michael, M.A.C., Multnomah University
Pastor, Paul, M.A., Western Seminary
Robertson, Jon, D.Phil., University of Oxford
Robnett, Tim, D. Min., Fuller Theological Seminary
Roh, James, Th.M., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Rowell, Dawayne, CPA, M.B.A., DeVry University
Schiave, Thomas, M.Div., Denver Seminary
Schneider, William, M.A., Portland State University
Schwab, Tracey, M.Ed., Portland State University
Sharp, Larry, Ph.D., University of Calgary
Slavin, Tony, M.A., Western Seminary
Stafford, Avery, D.Min., Multnomah Biblical Seminary
Stone, Kevin, M.Div., Multnomah Biblical Seminary
Swenson, Keith, M.D., Washington University School of Medicine
Talvitie, Lisa, M.A., Multnomah University
Terveen, John, Ph.D., University of Edinburgh
Trautmann, Roger, D.Min., Western Seminary
Wheeler, Leah, Ph.D., University of Essex