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OUR TEAM
You will
learn from instructors who are qualified and experienced within the
fields they teach. In addition to our regular faculty, the Institute
invites other successful professionals from around the country to
impart their knowledge and experience to the students.
Our faculty not only have solid academic and professional
credentials, they also bring with them an emphasis on relevant
instruction to help students meet real-world challenges. |
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DIRECTOR |
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Janet Robertson
Janet Robertson graduated from Glasgow Bible College, Scotland
in 1977 and then served 8 years with Youth With A Mission in
Holland, India, Nepal, and Morocco. Janet moved to the United
States to pursue a degree in International Business and upon
graduation she and her partner Rev. Turnbull founded Encounter
Missions International. |
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PROFESSORS: ALPHABETICAL ORDER |
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Reverend Deborah Bell
Rev. Deborah Bell is the founding member and Senior Pastor of
Deo Gloria Family Church, Durban, South Africa. In 1990, Rev.
Deborah pioneered the first inclusive and affirming Christian
group in the City of Durban. The group continued meeting for 7
years. In 1997 God led her to start Deo Gloria Family Church.
This was a fulfillment of the prophecies given by her father,
(an evangelist) and others, when Deborah was a young girl,
concerning her calling. Deborah has 17 years experience in
ministry and pastoral counseling, and has been the senior pastor
of DGFC for 10 years. Rev. Deborah Bell has a Bachelor of
Theology degree (BTh), from the University of South Africa (UNISA),
with an emphasis on congregational management and psychology.
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Diane Chang
Diane Chang grew up on the island of Taiwan and was introduced
to Jesus when she got a job with the YMCA. After receiving
Christ she proceeded to bring her entire family to the Lord.
After completing her BA in English at the University of Taiwan,
Diane went on to complete a Masters in Bilingual Translation at
the University of Westminster, London. Diane is the worship
leader and administrator for Jesus Rocks Harvest Church,
Kaohsiung, Taiwan and the official translator for EMI. |
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Dr. Kathy Duncan
Dr. Kathy Duncan is an assistant professor for the University of
La Verne’s masters in leadership and management program where
she teaches classes on organizational change and conflict,
groups and teams, diversity in the workplace and others. She
also has over 20 years of experience in healthcare as a manager
and educator. Kathy is known for her highly interactive style
and use of humor in teaching a variety of topics. Kathy is a
cell group leader at Glory Tabernacle Christian Center in Long
Beach, CA, as well as a member of the board of directors of
Encounter Missions International.
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Marietjie Geldenhuys
Marietjie Geldenhuys is a Human Resources Manager and has 15
years experience as a Human Resource generalist. She specializes
in Employee Relations, Change management, organizational
transformation and Project Implementation. She has completed a
BA Hons (Counselling Psychology), a Certificate Programme in HR,
Advanced Labour Law and a Managerial Development Programme (MDP).
Marietjie has been a member of Deo Gloria Family Church for 9
years, is the Prayer Ministry Pastor and is on the church board.
Marietjie uses her wonderful interactive teaching gift; to
assist in developing & teaching courses for the church. |
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Reverend Samuel Kader
Rev. Samuel Kader is the senior pastor of Glory of Christ
Community Gospel Church in Dayton, Ohio and is the founder and
President of S.K. Ministries. Rev. Kader began to pastor in 1980
in Grand Rapids, Michigan and later accepted the pulpit at MCC
Melbourne, Australia for two years. He has been a guest speaker
for conferences, Ministry Training Schools, colleges and
churches. Rev. Samuel recently authored the book “Openly Gay,
Openly Christian”, how the Bible really is Gay Friendly. |
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Reverend Caelan Liu
Rev. Caelan Liu graduated with a degree in Translation from Win
Zao University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. After being introduced to
Christ she knew her nation had to hear this good news. She
graduated from the ACTS Bible Institute in 2003 and was
installed as senior pastor of Jesus Rocks Harvest Church,
Kaohsiung, Taiwan in 2004 |
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Reverend Janet Parker
In 1992, Rev. Janet planted a church, Maranatha Fellowship MCC,
which became House of Glory in 2004. Rev. Janet's gifts of
teaching, preaching and leadership have provided a springboard
for training and empowering others in their walk with Christ.
The dedication level of the church's members and friends remains
high with stewardship taught as a way of life. Discipleship,
global missions, praise and worship, and stewardship, continue
to be areas of strong emphasis at House of Glory. Rev. Janet
obtained her Bachelor's degree in physical therapy from
Louisiana State University in New Orleans in 1974 and had an 18
year career as a physical therapist before entering the ministry
full time. Rev. Janet is also the mother of 3 small children. |
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Reverend Donald Peterson
Rev. Donald Peterson was ordained in UFMCC in 1975 and served as
the Pastor of MCC Los Angeles in 1976 and later as the Southwest
District Coordinator for 14 years— providing leadership and
spiritual direction to churches in Arizona, New Mexico,
California and Nevada. He received a B.A. in Biblical Studies
and focused his graduate studies on Church History and Theology.
He has extensive experience in book publishing and is a faculty
member of the ACTS School—a ministry of Glory Tabernacle. Rev.
Pederson is currently the Protestant Chaplain for St. Joseph’s
Medical Center in Burbank, CA. Don is a trained conflict
mediator, author, retreat facilitator and spiritual advisor. He
enjoys writing, movies, and long walks along the beach. |
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Janet Robertson
Janet Robertson graduated from Glasgow Bible College, Scotland
in 1977 and then served 8 years with Youth With A Mission in
Holland, India, Nepal, and Morocco. Janet moved to the United
States to pursue a degree in International Business and upon
graduation she and her partner Rev. Turnbull founded Encounter
Missions International. |
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Reverend R. David Smith
Rev. R. David Smith has been pastor of MCC Baltimore since May
of 1994. Prior to that he was a member and Coordinator of
Ministry Support at MCC Washington, D.C., where he completed his
student clergy training. Rev. Smith completed his theological
training at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C.
(United Methodist) and his undergraduate studies in psychology
and journalism/public relations at the University of Georgia. He
served two terms on the District Committee of the former
Mid-Atlantic District of Metropolitan Community Churches and
five times as chair of Conference Planning Teams. |
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Robin Smith
Robin Smith graduated in 2006 from the University of LaVerne
with her BA in Business Administration and was a member of the
first graduating class of ACTS in 2002. She was raised in the
church as a child of Foursquare ministers. She has been a member
of Glory Tabernacle for ten years. At “The Tab”, she is a cell
group leader, member of the Board of Directors, an intercessor,
and a prayer leader. She is the administrator of the satellite
campuses of ACTS and a staff member of EMI. In her secular life
she is a District Operations Manager for a large natural gas
utility. She has been out in the mission field several times
along with her partner Tiffanie. They have two beautiful
daughters, Jessica and Stevie and son-in-law, Jeremiah to
complete their family. |
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Reverend Sandra Turnbull
Rev.Sandra Turnbull lived most of her young life in Central and
South America with her missionary family. After receiving a call
to ministry, Rev. Sandra obtained a Biblical Studies degree from
Evangel College and then served as a missionary with Youth With
A Mission. Rev. Sandra returned to the United States where she
received her Master’s Degree from the School of Theology at
Claremont and in 1996 she was elected pastor of Glory Tabernacle
(The Tab) in Long Beach, California. |
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