2023-2024 University Catalog

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