SCS Faculty
Seville Campus Faculty Professors Emeriti Kukwhan Ahn, D.Miss.
D.Miss., Western Seminary, Portland, Oregon, 2002.
M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1995.
Advanced Study Program, Moody Bible Institute, 1987.
B.A., Cultural Anthropology, Young-Nam University, 1977.
Pastoral ministry, 1982–present.
President, Korean Baptist Association of Greater Chicago, 1996.
Director of Korean Bible Program, SCS, 1996-present. Bible, Missions, Pastoral Studies, Theology.
Delores Ballesteros, Ph.D.
Ph.D., Human Behavior and School Administration, United States International University, 1974.
M.A., Elementary Education with emphasis on Reading, Michigan State University, East, 1964.
B.S., Elementary Education with emphasis on Social Studies, Eastern Michigan University, 1955.
Professor, SCS, present. Counseling-Psychology.
Mark Cancel, M.Div.
M.Div., Southern California Seminary, 2006.
B.A., Business Administration, National University, 2000.
A.A., Business Management, Fisher Junior College 1985.
Senior Pastor, Pio Pico Chapel, Jamul, CA 2004-present.
Professor, SCS, 2006-present. Bible, Pastoral Studies.
Gary F. Coombs, D.Miss.
D.Miss., Missiology, Western Seminary, 1992.
Ph.D., Religion, Linda Vista Bible Seminary, 1990.
M.A., Missions, Linda Vista Bible Seminary, 1989.
M.Div., Theology, Linda Vista Bible Seminary, 1988.
M.A., Greek, Linda Vista Bible Seminary, 1975.
B.A., Bible, Linda Vista Bible College, 1974.
Director, Newport Festival Evangelism, 1964-1970.
Director, Newport Christian Serviceman’s Center, 1964-1975.
President, Newport Bible School, 1969-1975.
Principle, East County Christian School, 1977-1979.
Elder, Laurel Bible Chapel, 1979-1987.
President, Asian Renewal, Inc., 1979-present.
Registrar, Southern California Bible College, 1981-1982.
Chairman, Intercultural Studies, San Diego Christian College, 1987-1995.
Missions Pastor, Shadow Mountain Community Church, 1988-present.
Chairman, Board of Directors, Institute for International Christian Communications, 1994-present.
Professor, SCS, 1975–1976, 1993–1996.
Vice President and Academic Dean, SCS, 1993–1996.
President, SCS, 1996-present.
Juan F. Cortez, M.A.
M.A., Christian Apologetics, Biola University, 2001.
B.A., Philosophy, University of California, Irvine, 1999.
Instructor, Baja California Theological Seminary, Tecate, 2001-present.
Professor, SCS, 2002-present. Apologetics, Cults, World Religions.
Jennifer S. Ewing, MLIS
M.L.I.S., School of Library and Information Science, San Jose State University, 1995.
B.A., San Diego Christian College, 1991.
Librarian, San Diego Public Library, 1998-present.
Librarian, Institute for Creation Research, 1997–2000.
Seminary Librarian, SCS, 1998-present.
James Fazio, M.Div.
M.Div., Southern California Seminary, 2005.
M.A., Biblical Studies, Southern California Seminary, 2005.
B.A., Biblical Studies, Southern California Seminary, 2002.
San Diego City School, Instructional Behavior/Special Ed Technician, 1995-2005.
Founder-Director, Uganda Ministries, 2007-present.
Assistant to V.P. of Academics, SCS, 2010-2011.
Professor, SCS, 2010-present. Bible, Theology.
Undergraduate Dean, SCS, 2011-present.
Marcial Felan, D.Min.
D.Min., Marriage and Family Studies, Bethel Theological Seminary, 1999.
M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy, Bethel Theological Seminary, 2003.
M.Div., Denver Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary, 1980.
B.A., Biblical Literature, Point Loma Nazarene University, 1977.
A.A., Grossmont College, 1975.
Professor, SCS, 2006-present. Counseling-Psychology.
John R. Ferguson, MBA
MBA, Finance, University of Connecticut, 1970.
B.A., Mathematics, University of Connecticut, 1964
Certified Financial Planner, 2001-present.
College for Financial Planning, 1999-2001.
Instructor, San Diego Christian College, present.
Instructor, National University, present.
Professor, SCS, 2007-present.
Paul Fisher, D.Min.
D.Min., San Francisco Theological Seminary, 1987.
Marriage and Family Program, Seattle Pacific University, 1981.
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary, 1974.
B.A., Sociology, LaVerne University, 1971.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 1987-present.
Therapist, Family Consultation service, 2004-present.
Professor, SCS, 2005-present.
Bruce Fox, M. Div, DDS.
D.D.S., College of Dentistry, University of Nebraska, 1968.
B.S., Oral Biology, George Washington University, 1975.
Dental Officer, United States Navy 1968-1988.
Finance Manager, School of Missionary Aviation 1992-1994.
Director, Jesus Video Project of San Diego County 1996-2000.
Director, Save a Friend Ministries of Southern California 2000-2004.
MRS, Southern California Seminary 2005.
M.A., Biblical Studies, Southern California Seminary 2006.
M. Div., Southern California Seminary 2008.
Instructor Set Free San Diego, 2006-present.
Staff Instructor, Equip Bible Institute, 2008-present.
Adjunct Professor, Southern California Seminary, 2008-present. English, College Skills.
George W. Hare, D.Min.
D.Min., American Bible College and Seminary, 2002.
D.D., Linda Vista Bible Seminary, 1993.
LL.D., Sacramento Baptist Theological Seminary, 1975.
Th.M., Sacramento Baptist Theological Seminary, 1973.
Th.B., Sacramento Baptist Theological Seminary, 1972.
B.A., Bible and Education, Sacramento Baptist College, 1972.
Youth evangelism, 1949-1953; pastoral ministry, 1954-1975.
Vice-president and Academic Dean, Wyoming Bible College, 1974-1979.
President and Instructor in Bible and Theology, Southern California Bible College, 1979–1997.
Bible Land Tours, 1993-1999.
Visiting professor: San Diego Christian College; St. James Bible College, Korastan, Ukraine, 1992; Kiev, Ukraine, 1993, 1995, 1996; Magadan, Far East Russia, 1994; Agape Ministries and Theological Institute, Pusan, Korea, 1997; Caransebes Bible Institute, Romania, 1999; Lanka Bible College, Sri Lanka, 2003; Asian College of Cultural Studies, Hyderabad, India, 2003.
Academic Dean, SCS, 1999-2001.
Chancellor, SCS, 1997-present. Bible, Theology.
Phil Hoyer, DWS
Doctor of Worship Studies, Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies, 2003.
Master of Church Music, Biola University, 1990.
Bachelor of Sacred Music, Baptist Bible College and Seminary, 1977.
Worship ministry, 1976-present.
Dan Jenkins, Ph.D.
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Brigham Young University, 1986.
B.A., Pacific Christian College, 1982.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist; Minirth Meier New Life Clinics West, 1992-1998.
Associate Professor, Pacific Christian College, 1985-1998.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Lighthouse Psychological Services, 1999-present.
Associate Professor, San Diego Christian College, 1992-2003.
Professor, Point Loma Nazarene University, 2004-present.
Professor, SCS, 1996-present. Counseling-Psychology.
Maria Keckler, M.A.
M.A., California Polytechnic State University, 2004,
B.A., English, California Polytechnic State University, 2002,
Instructor, San Diego Christian College, 2005-present.
Professoror, SCS, 2006-present. English, Computer Skills.
Dong-Jin Kim, Th.M.
Th.M. in Old Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1992.
M.Div., Hapdong Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 1990.
B.A., Korea University, 1985.
Academic Dean, The Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary of the Mid-West, 1994-1996.
Ph.D. Candidate, Old Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
Instructor, California Graduate School of Theology, 2001-2002.
Instructor, International Theological Seminary, 2001-2002.
Hyun-Seok Kim, M.A.
M.A., Mission and Evangelism, Asbury Theological Seminary, 1994.
M.Div., Seoul Theological University & Seminary, 1990.
B.A., Seoul Theological University & Seminary, 1987.
Ph.D., Candidate, Inter-Cultural Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary.
Associate and Educational Pastor, 2002-present.
Professor, SCS, 2007-present.
John Jung-Won Kim, D.Min.
D.Min., Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, 1996.
M.A., Denver Conservative Baptist Seminary, 1988.
B.D., Calvin Theological Seminary, 1980.
Pastoral ministry, 1978-present.
Professor, SCS, 2001-present. Bible.
Joy Kwang-Joo Kim, M.A.
M.A., Biblical Studies, Southern California Seminary, 2002.
B.A., Korean Literature, Korea University, 1972.
Instructor, SCS 2007-present.
Samuel Kyu-Kim, D.M.A.
D.M.A., Choral, Church Music, University of Southern California, 1994.
M.C.M., Church Music, Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, 1986.
B.A., Accounting, University of Texas, 1979.
Choir Director, 2001-present.
Oh G. Kwon, Ph.D.
Ph.D., Pastoral Counseling, Fuller Theological Seminary, 2000.
Th. M., Pastoral Counseling, Princeton Theological Seminary, 1996.
M. Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, 1995.
M. Ed., English Education, Hankuk University, 1991.
B.A., Economics, Seokyung University, 1986.
Completed two semesters in Bible Exposion, Dallas Theological Seminary, 1995.
Adjunct Professor, Bethesda Christian University, 2002-present.
Professor, Shepherd University, 2001-present.
Kaye Lawrence, Psy. D.
Psy.D., Clinical and Educational Psychology, Southern California University, Santa Ana, 2005.
M.A., Clinical Psychology, University Xochiacalo, Ensenada, Mexico, 1997.
B.A., Sociology, University San Luis Potosi, S.L.P. Mexico, 1995.
B.A. Education, Faith Baptist College, Oliver Springs, TN, 1988.
B.S. Vocational Nursing, Benefel Schools, Miami, FL, 1977.
Reinicke Counseling Association, present.
Professor Master’s program, University CISECI offered in Ensenada, Mexico, 2006-2007.
Coordinator for Family Conference in Ensenada, 2000-2007.
Coordinator for Teen Camp, Ensenada, Mexico, 1992-2006.
Principle & School Psychologist for Special Education and Vocational school, San Vicente, Mexico, 1988 to present.
Adjunct Professor, SCS, 2007-present. Counseling-Psychology.
David Leatherberry, J.D.
J.D., University of San Diego, 1996-2002.
B.A., University of Berkley, 1985-1989.
Advocate/Mental Health Law, University of California, 1997-present.
Guest Lecturer/Mental Health Law, California Western School of Law, 2004.
Professor, SCS, 2005-present. Counseling-Psychology, Law and Ethics.
Daniel Soon-Jung Lee, D.Miss.
D.Miss., School of World Mission, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1988.
Th.M., School of World Mission, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1983.
M.Div., Theology, Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 1972.
B.A., Sacred Literature, Han Nam University, Korea, 1969.
American College Ministry, 1980-present.
Professor of History, KPCA Theological Seminary, present.
Jonathan J. Lee, Th.M.
Th.M., Talbot School of Theology, 1987.
M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary, 1987.
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1984.
Instructor, SCS 2007-present.
Kei-An Lee, D.Min.
D.Min., Fuller Theological Seminary, 2003.
M.Div., Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, 1987.
Ph.D., Nuclean Engineering, University of California at Los Angeles, 1976.
M.S., Nuclean Engineering, University of Michigan, 1962.
B.S., Engineering Mathematics, University of Michigan, 1961.
B.S., Engineering Physics, University of Michigan, 1960.
Professor, California State Polytechnic University, 1965-2003.
Professor, Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, 2001-present.
Barry W. Lord, Psy.D.
Psy.D., Southern California Seminary, 2008
M.A., Counseling Psychology, National University, 1987.
B.P.A., Public Administration, National University, 1985.
A.A., Criminal Justice, Grossmont College, 1972.
Director of Operations, Salvation Army, Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation program, 1989-1990.
Senior Social Work Counselor for the San Diego Regional Center 1991-2005.
Adjunct professor, Psychology Dept. at San Diego Christian Collage, 1996-present.
Professor/Program Director of the MACP program, SCS, 1996-present. Counseling-Psychology.
Interim Dean, Behavioral Science Department, SCS, 2008-present.
T. Van McClain, Ph.D.
Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1985.
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1977.
M.L.S., State University of New York, 2001.
B.A., Dallas Baptist College, 1974.
Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, Kemp, TX. 1985-1989.
Professor, Old Testament and Hebrew, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, 1989-present.
Arlys McDonald, Ph.D.
Ph.D. Michigan State University, 1972, Clinical Psychology, Minor: Child Development
M.A., Michigan State University, 1966
B.A., Psychology, Taylor University, Upland, IN, 1964
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, 1974-present
Professor/Trainer specializing in Child Abuse, Trauma, Healing of the Family, Parenting
Private Practice, McDonald Therapy Center, Vista, CA, 1989-present
Brian K. Moulton, Ph.D.
Ph.D., Biblical Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary, 1999.
Th.M., Bible Exposition, Dallas Theological Seminary, 1988.
B.A., Biblical Studies, Northwestern College, 1984.
Pastoral Ministry, 1993–2000.
Professor, San Diego Christian College, 2000–2002.
Professor, SCS, 2000-present. Bible, Philosophy, Theology.
Peter Oh, Ph.D.
Ph.D., Old Testament, Bible Baptist Seminary, 2011.
Th.M., Pastoral Leadership, Dallas Theological Seminary, 1998.
Studies in Business Administration, San Jose State University, 1983–84.
B.S., Economics, Chonnam University, Korea, 1977
Professor, SCS, 1999-present. Bible, Biblical Languages, Theology, Christian Education.
Graduate Dean, SCS, 2011-present.
Joshua Jae-Min Pak, Ph.D.
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1998.
M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary, 1996.
M.A., Psychology, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1993.
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Cincinnati, 1989.
Staff Counselor, American Family Living, 1998-present.
Family Life Ministry Consulting Pastor, 2004-present.
Thomas A. Rohm, M.Div.
M.Div., Southern California Seminary, 2002.
B.A., Biblical Studies, Southern California Seminary, 2001.
Preacher and Hospital Chaplain 1997-2004.
Pastoral ministry, 2004-present.
Professor, SCS, 2001-present. Biblical Languages.
Ron Rowe, Ph.D.
Ph.D., Professional School of Psychological Studies, 1986.
M.S., San Diego State University, 1975.
B.A., University of Oregon, 1966.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 1976-present.
Executive Director for the San Diego Center for Families. 1978-present.
Superior Court “Approved Therapist” for physically and sexually abused children/families, 1987-present.
Domestic Violence Treatment Program, San Diego Superior Court, 1987-present.
Ezequiel Serrato, M.Div.
Ph.D., Systematic Theology, Candidate, Baptist Bible Seminary.
M.Div., Southern California Seminary, 2003.
M.A., Biblical Languages, Tyndale Theological Seminary, 2001.
B.A., Theology, Theological Seminary de Baja California, 1997.
Professor and Academic Dean, Theological Seminary de Baja California, 1988-2008.
Undergraduate Dean, SCS 2008-2011.
Professor, SCS, 2003-present. Bible, Theology.
Andy Ilyong Won, Ph.D.
Ph.D., Educational Studies Emphasis: Administration and Leadership, Biola University, 2000.
M.A., Christian Education, Biola University, 1991.
B.S., Business Administration, Biola University, 1988.
Graduate Admissions Counselor, Biola University,1991-present.
Pastoral ministry, 1998-present.
Samuel Sungtaek Won, D.Min.
D.Min., Houston Graduate School of Theology, Houston, Texas, 2009.
M.Div., Chong-Shin Theological Seminary, Seaoul, Korea, 1989.
B.A., An-Yang University, An-Yanh, Korea, 1986.
Pastoral Ministry, 1992-present.
Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Virginia Christian University, 2009-present..
Gary C. Woods, Ed.D.
Ed.D., Technology and Learning, Alliant International University, 2004.
M.Div., Theological Education by Extension, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1989.
B.S., Pastoral Ministry/Cross-Cultural Ministry, Liberty University, 1983.
Portuguese, California State Fullerton, 1984-1985.
Bible, Tennessee Temple University, 1980-1981.
Singles Minister and Director of Home Bible Studies, Central Baptist Church, Anaheim, CA, 1983-1985.
Associate Pastor, Fort Worth, TX, 1985-1989.
Church Starter, North American Mission Board, 1989-1999.
Director of Equip Biblical Institute International, Leadership Development, 2004-present.
Professor, SCS, 1996-present. Christian Education, Graduate Research.
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Seville Branch Campus Professors
Frank W. R. Benoit, M.A.
M.A., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1984.
B.A., University of New Mexico, 1981.
Melvin L. Holland, M.Div.
M.Div., St. Martin’s Bible College and Seminary, 1982.
B.A., St. Martin’s Bible College and Seminary, 1981.
Chris J. Matthews, D.Min.
D.Min. Gordon-Conwell Seminary, 2005
M.A., Missions/Cross-Cultural Communications, Wheaton College Graduate School, 1980.
B.A., Spanish, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1978.
D.Min. Candidate in Missions and Cross-Cultural Studies, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
Francisco E. Ruiz Ruiz, M.A.
M.A., Human Resources, University of Seville, 1991.
B.A., Psychology, University of Seville, 199.
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Sam Burton, D.Min.
Ph.D., Religion-Missions, Linda Vista Bible Seminary, 1994.
D.Min., Linda Vista Bible Seminary, 1992.
M.A., Education, Azusa Pacific University, 1982.
B.A., History, Westmont College, 1950.
Teaching Credential, UCSB, 1952.
Biblical Studies, Multnomah School of the Bible.
Intercultural Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary.
Missionary, Hispanic World, 1957–1994.
Professor, Intercultural Studies, San Diego Christian College, 1982–1995.
Author of Disciple Mentoring: Theological Education by Extension, 2001. Education, Missions.
Professor, SCS, 1990-2010. Professor Emeritus, 2010.
Marvin L. Lubenow, Th.M., D.D.
D.D., San Diego Christian College, 1995.
M.S., Eastern Michigan University, 1976.
Th.M, Dallas Theological Seminary, 1954.
B.A., Bob Jones University, 1949.
Professor, San Diego Christian College, 1988–1995.
Pastoral ministry, 1954–1987.
Author, Bones of Contention, 1992.
Professor, SCS, 1999-2007. Professor Emeritus, 2007.
Curtis McCullough, Ph.D.
Ph.D., Religion, Linda Vista Baptist Seminary, 1978.
M.A., Counseling Guidance, U.S. International University, 1969.
B.A., Education, San Diego State University, 1957.
A.A., Orange Coast College, 1955.
Professor, SCS, 1996. Professor Emeritus, 2002.
Don A. Robbins, D.D.
D.D., Southern California Bible College, 1996.
B.A., Bible, Linda Vista Bible College, 1963.
Director, San Diego Christian Servicemen’s Center, San Diego, 1960–1990.
Professor, SCS, 1970-1999. Professor Emeritus, 2000.
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