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A Tribute to Dr. Victor M. Matthews
Apr 17, 2008
In conjunction with Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, the family of Dr. Victor Matthews has scheduled …
NT Professor (Dr. Turner) Releases Commentary with Baker
Mar 20, 2008
New Testament scholar David Turner (Professor of New Testament at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary) …
Faculty & Administration
Selected Faculty Publications GRTS Administration
Resident Faculty CU Administration
Adjunct Faculty CU Board of Trustees
Emeritus Faculty GRTS Advisory Board
Resident Faculty
STEVE C. ARGUE, B.B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. Program
Director of the Contextual Learning Center
Adjunct Professor of Educational Ministries
B.B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.Div., Trinity International University; Ph.D. Program, Michigan State University. Ministry Experience: Associate Pastor, Jr. High Ministries, 1999-2000; Associate Pastor, Sr. High Ministries, 1994-2001; Leadership with parachurch organization, 2002-2003; Co-Founder of Intersect, 2004-present. Academic Experience: Adjunct Professor, seminary in Nigeria, 1999; Faculty, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, 2004-present.
Professor's web page
steve_c_argue@cornerstone.edu
CATHERINE MULLER-BELL, B.S., M.A., LPC, Ph.D. Program
Assistant Professor of Counseling
B.S., Lesley College; M.A., Lesley College Graduate School; Ph.D. Program, Capella University. Ministry Experience: Counselor and Counselor Supervisor, 1985-1995; Private Practice, 1995-2002. Academic Experience: Administrative, Cornerstone University, 1999-2003; Faculty, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary.
Professor's web page
catherine_m_bell@cornerstone.edu
BYARD BENNETT, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Historical and Philosophical Theology
B.A., Duke University; M.Div., Duke Divinity School; Ph.D., University of Toronto. Ministry Experience: Alpha Ministries 1997-1999. Academic Experience: Adjunct Faculty, Tyndale College and Seminary, 1999-2002; Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, 2002-present.
Professor's web page
byard_j_bennett@cornerstone.edu
JAMES M. GRIER, Th.B, M.Div., Th.M., Th.D.
Distinguished Professor of Philosophical Theology
Th.B., Baptist Bible College; M.Div., Grace Theological Seminary; Th.M., Westminster Theological Seminary; Th.D., Grace Theological Seminary. Ministry Experience: Pastoral 1961-1969; Interim pastoral ministry, 1969-1982. Academic Experience: Faculty and Administration, Cedarville University, 1969-1982; Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, 1982 - present.
Professor's web page
james_m_grier@cornerstone.edu
DAVID B. KENNEDY, B.A., Th.M.
Associate Professor of Old Testament
B.A., University of Texas at Austin; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary; Doctoral Study, St. Louis University. Graduate of the U.S. Army Chaplain Center and School, Command and General Staff College, and the U.S. Army War College. Ministry Experience: Pastoral, 1971-1979; Military Chaplain, (Chaplain Colonel) U.S. Army Reserve, 1972-present. Academic Experience: Teaching fellow, Criswell Bible Institute, 1972-1974; Research Assistant, Theology Digest, St. Louis University, 1979-1980; Faculty, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, 1980-present.
Professor's web page
david_b_kennedy@Cornerstone.edu
JOHN I. LAWLOR, B.A., B.D., Th.M., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Professor of Old Testament
B.A., Cedarville College; B.D., Grace Theological Seminary; Th.M., Grace Theological Seminary; M.Phil., Drew University; Ph.D., Drew University. Ministry Experience: Pastor 1969-1970; Interim Pastor 1972-1976; Pulpit Supply 1977 to present. Academic Experience: Faculty, Baptist Bible College & Seminary, 1970-1999; Penn State University, 1992-1999; Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, 1999-present; and significant experience in middle eastern archaeological excavation and research.
Professor's web page
john_i_lawlor@cornerstone.edu
ROBERT D. LEHMAN, B.A., M.Div., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor of Counseling
B.A., Cornerstone University; M.Div., Grand Rapids Theological Seminary; M.A., University of Northern Iowa; Ph.D., University of Iowa. Ministry Experience: Pastoral, 1980-96. Academic Experience: Adjunct Faculty, London Theological Bible College and Theological Seminary, London, Ontario, Canada, 1985-1996; Central Theological Seminary, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1990, 1992; Seminaire Theologicale Evangelique Du Quebec, Montreal Quebec, 1993-present; Faculty, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, 1996-present.
Professor's web page
robert_d_lehman@cornerstone.edu
DAVID A. LIVERMORE, B.A., M.A., M.T.S., Ph.D.
Director of the Global Learning Center
Assistant Professor of Intercultural Ministries
B.A., Cornerstone University; B.A., Calvin College; M.A. State University of New York; M.T.S., Grand Rapids Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Michigan State University. Ministry Experience: Pastoral, 1989-1999; Leadership within parachurch organization, 1999-2003; Co-Founder of Intersect, 2004-present. Academic Experience: Faculty, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, 2004 - present.
Professor's web page
david_livermore@cornerstone.edu
GARY T. MEADORS, Th.B., M.Div., Th.M., Th.D.
Professor of New Testament
Th.B., Piedmont Bible College; M.Div., Th.M., Th.D., Grace Theological Seminary. Ministry Experience: Missions to Military, 1969-71; Pastoral, 1975-78, 1993-95, and numerous interim pastorates. Academic Experience: Faculty, Piedmont Bible College, 1979-1983; Grace Theological Seminary, 1983-1993; Baptist Bible Seminary, 1993-1995; Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, 1995-present; Administrative, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, 2000-present.
Professor's web page
gary_t_meadors@cornerstone.edu
PETER G. OSBORN, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Educational Ministries
B.S., Baptist Bible College, M.A. Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, Ph.D. Michigan State University. Ministry Experience: Associate Pastorates, 1993-1999. Academic Experience: Administrative at Cornerstone University 1999-2003 Academic Experience: Faculty, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, 2003-present.
Professor's web page
peter_g_osborn@cornerstone.edu
DAVID L. TURNER, B.A., M.Div., Th.M., Th.D.
Professor of New Testament
B.A., Cedarville College; M.Div., Th.M., Th.D., Grace Theological Seminary; Jerusalem University College; M.Phil., Ph.D. Candidate, Hebrew Union College, Cincinnati. Ministry Experience: Pastoral, 1974-76; Interim pastoral ministry, 1978-1979, 1981-1983, 1990-1991. Academic Experience: Faculty, Baptist Bible College of PA, 1976-1979; Grace Theological Seminary, 1980-1986; Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, 1986-present.
Professor's web page
david_l_turner@cornerstone.edu
JOHN F. VERBERKMOES, B.R.E., M.T.S., Ph.D.
Academic Dean
Assistant Professor of Educational Ministries
B.R.E., Cornerstone University; M.T.S., Grand Rapids Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Michigan State University. Academic Experience: Resident Director, Cornerstone University, 1986-1988; Director of Financial Aid, Cornerstone University, 1988-1991; Director of Admissions and Enrollment, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, 1991-1998; Associate Dean, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, 1998-2002; Academic Dean, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, 2002-present.
john_f_verberkmoes@cornerstone.edu
MICHAEL E. WITTMER, B.A., M.Div., Th.M., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Historical and Philosophical Theology
B.A., Cedarville College; M.Div., Th.M. Grand Rapids Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Calvin Theological Seminary. Ministry Experience: Missionary, 1990-1992. Academic Experience: Faculty, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, 1996-present.
Professor's web page
michael_e_wittmer@cornerstone.edu
Adjunct Faculty
DWAYNE ADAMS, B.A., Th.M., Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor of New Testament
B.A., Kalamazoo College;
Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary;
Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary.
STEVE ARGUE, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. Program
Adjunct Professor of Educational Ministries
B.B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison;
M.Div., Trinity International University;
Ph.D. Program, Michigan State University.
LINDA BELLEVILLE, B.M., M.A., Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor of New Testament
B.M., Eastman School of Music/University of Rochester;
M.A., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School;
Ph.D., University of St. Michael's College/University of Toronto.
PHILIP BUSTRUM, B.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor of Educational Ministries
B.A., Bob Jones University;
M.S., Portland State University;
Ph.D., Biola University/Talbot School of Theology.
JAMES W. CARLSON, B.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor of Educational Ministries
B.A., Northwestern College;
M.A., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School;
D.Min., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
DON DENYES, B.A., M.A., D.Min.
Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Ministries
B.A., Bob Jones University;
M.A., Biblical Theological Seminary;
D.Min., Gordon-Conwell Seminary.
DOUGLAS FAGERSTROM, B.A., M.A., D.Min.
President of GRTS
Adjunct Professor of Church Planting
B.A., Cornerstone University;
M.A., Bethel Theological Seminary;
D.Min., Northern Baptist Theological Seminary.
TIMOTHY P. FRIESEN, B.S., M.A., S. Psy.S., Psy.D.
Adjunct Professor of Counseling
B.S., Michigan State University;
M.A., Central Michigan University;
S.Psy.S., Central Michigan University;
Psy.D., Rosemead School of Psychology.
JIM GRIFFITH, B.S., M.Div., Th.M.
Adjunct Professor of Church Planting
B.S., The University of Florida;
M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School;
Th.M., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
JEREMY GRINNELL, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Program
Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology
B.A., Cedarville College;
M.A., Grand Rapids Theological Seminary;
Ph.D. Program, Calvin Theological Seminary.
RON HAWKINS, B.A., M.Div., D.Min., Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor of Church Planting
B.A., Barrington College;
M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Seminary;
D.Min., Westminster Seminary;
Ph.D., Virginia Tech.
GARY A. HEIM, B.A., M.A.
Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Ministries
B.A., Grace College;
M.A. Grace Theological Seminary.
LISA HEIM, B.A., M.A.
Adjunct Professor of Educational Ministries
B.A., Grace College;
M.A., Grace Theological Seminary.
THOMAS HUTCHISON, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor of Christian Education
B.A., Cedarville College;
M.Div., Grand Rapids Theological Seminary;
Ph.D., Marquette University.
BRENDA KING, B.A., M.R.E., M.A., Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor of Social Science Research
B.A., Wilson College;
M.R.E., Grand Rapids Theological Seminary;
M.A., Western Michigan University;
Ph.D., Western Michigan University.
BETTIE JO NIENHUIS, B.S., M.A.
Adjunct Professor of Women's Ministries
B.S., Western Michigan University;
M.A., Grand Rapids Theological Seminary.
F. SCOTT REYBURN, B.A., M.S.W., Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor of Counseling
B.A., Calvin College;
M.S.W., Michigan State University;
State Certification, Western Michigan University;
Ph.D., Walden University.
WILLIAM J. RUDD, B.A., M.Div., D.Min.
Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Ministries
B.A., Bob Jones University;
M.Div., Grace Theological Seminary;
D.Min., Grand Rapids Theological Seminary.
ANDREW SMITH, B.A., M.Div., M.A.
Adjunct Professor of New Testament
B.A., Cornerstone University;
M.Div., Grand Rapids Theological Seminary;
M.A., Western Kentucky University;
Doctoral Study, Boston University Graduate School.
DAVID W. STONER, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor of Missiology
B.A., Cedarville College;
M.Div. Grand Rapids Theological Seminary;
Ph.D. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
FRED SWEET, D.Min.
Adjunct Professor Theological Research
B.A., Houghton College;
M.Div., Th.M., Bethel Seminary;
MLIS, Wayne State University;
D.Min., North American Baptist Seminary.
JOHN VERBERKMOES, Ph.D.
Academic Dean and Assistant Professor of Educational Ministries
B.R.E., Cornerstone University;
M.T.S., Grand Rapids Theological Seminary;
Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Emeritus Faculty
PAUL A. BEALS, B.A., Th.M., Th.D.
Professor of Missiology
Diploma, Moody Bible Institute; B.A., Wheaton College; Th.M., Th.D. Dallas Theological Seminary Ministry Experience: Pastoral, 1945-1946; Missionary ministry in Central African Republic, 1952-1964; Special assignment with Baptist Mid-Mission. Academic Experience: Faculty, Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary, 1964-1998.
WARREN FABER, B.A., Th.B., Th.M., Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Studies
Diploma, Moody Bible Institute; B.A., Calvin College; Th.B., Th.M., Calvin Theological Seminary; Graduate Studies in Israel, New York University; Ph.D., Northwestern University. Ministry Experience: Pastoral 1943-51. Academic Experience: Faculty and Administration, Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary, 1952-87.
VICTOR MATTHEWS, B.A., B.D., Th.M., S.T.D.
Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology
Diploma, Simpson Bible Institute; B.A., Calvin College; B.D. Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary; Th.M., Calvin Theological Seminary; S.T.D., Chicago Lutheran Theological Seminary. Ministry Experience: Pastoral, 1942-1951. Academic Experience: Faculty, Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary, 1949-1989.
GRTS Administration
Office of the President
DOUGLAS FAGERSTROM, D.Min.
President of Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
douglas_fagerstrom@cornerstone.edu
BRIAN JACKSON, B.A., M.T.S.
Vice President of Seminary Advancement
brian_j_jackson@cornerstone.edu
DIANA O'CONNOR, A.A.
Administrative Assistant to the Office of the President
diana_l_oconnor@cornerstone.edu
Office of the Dean
JOHN F. VERBERKMOES, Ph.D.
Academic Dean
john_f_verberkmoes@cornerstone.edu
PETER G. OSBORN, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Student Services
peter_g_osborn@cornerstone.edu
MINDY WILLIAMS
Administrative Assistant to the Office of the Dean
melinda_k_williams@cornerstone.edu
FRED SWEET, D.Min.
Director of Miller Library & Theological Librarian
fred_sweet@cornerstone.edu
Office of the Registrar
GAIL DUHON, B.S.
Registrar
gail_m_duhon@cornerstone.edu
CAROL GILSDORF, B.A.
Assistant Registrar
carol_gilsdorf@cornerstone.edu
Office of Admissions
TARA KRAM, B.A., M.A., LLPC
Director of Admissions
tara_kram@cornerstone.edu
NATE CLASON, B.A., M.Div.
Seminary Admissions Representative
nathan_j_clason@cornerstone.edu
MARK AWABDY, B.A., M.Div.
Seminary Admissions Representative
mark_awabdy@cornerstone.edu
ANNETTE VANRYN, B.A.
Seminary Admissions Office Assistant
rosemary_a_vanryn@cornerstone.edu
Learning Centers
STEVE ARGUE, M.Div., Ph.D. Program
Executive Director of Contextual Learning Center
steve@intersectcommunity.com
DAVID LIVERMORE, Ph.D.
Executive Director of Global Learning Center
dave@intersectcommunity.com
CINDY WESSEL, B.A.
Executive Director of Lifelong Learning Center
cindy_k_wessel@cornerstone.edu
CU Administration
JOSEPH M. STOWELL, D.D.
President of Cornerstone University
DOUGLAS FAGERSTROM, D.Min.
President of Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
W. WILBERT WELCH, Ph.D.
Chancellor
BAYARD BAYLIS, Ph.D.
Provost
TOM EMIGH, Ph.D. Candidate
Vice President for Student Development
MARC FOWLER, M.B.A.
Vice President for Buisness
LEE GEYSBECK, B.A.
Vice President for Broadcasting
CU Board of Trustees
To serve through May 2008:
CAROLE BOS, Vice-Chairman
President
Bos & Glazier, P.L.C.
Grand Rapids, MI
DOUG BOUMA
Owner/Senior Executive Vice President
Bouma Construction and The Bouma Corporation
Grand Rapids, MI
JENNIE AFMAN DIMKOFF
President
Storyline Ministries, Inc.
Fremont, MI
STEVEN HAWKS, TREASURER
Executive Vice President
Fifth Third Bank
Grand Rapids, MI
J. WILLIAM LUURTSEMA, SECRETARY
President
Luurtsema Sales, Inc.
Jenison, MI
DAVID PRAY
President / CEO
Decker Construction Co.
Grand Rapids, MI
ROBERT PRZYBYSZ
Entrepreneur
Wyoming, MI
DR. LEE ZUIDEMA
Kentwood Family Dentistry
Kentwood, MI
To serve through May 2009:
JUDGE ROBERT HOLMES BELL
United States District Judge
United States District Court
Grand Rapids, MI
DR. MARK CAMPBELL
President
Cancer & Hematology Centers of West Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI
DR. DON DENYES
Senior Pastor
South Church
Lansing, MI
DR. AL MEREDITH
Senior Pastor
Wedgwood Baptist Church
Fort Worth, TX
JOE SLAUGHTER
President and CEO
Herff-Jones, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
To serve through May 2010:
WALLY OLSSON
Sr. Vice President
Raymond James
Grand Rapids, MI
DR. DOUG SCHMIDT
Senior Pastor
Woodside Bible Church
Troy, MI
DR. LARRY THOMPSON
Senior Pastor
First Baptist Church
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
DANIEL R. WIELHOUWER
President/CEO
Club & Community Corporation
Boca Raton, FL
Honorary Trustees:
REV. CHARLES ALBER
Ames, IA
REV. ROY J. CLARK
Grand Rapids, MI
C. JOHN MILLER
Marco Island, FL
LEWIS ROBERTS
Kalamazoo, MI
REV. BRUCE N. STEWART
Middleville, MI
GRTS Advisory Board
DR. MARK CAMPBELL
Physician
JIM & JUDY DeVRIES
Retired
LORIE DEWEY
Calvary Church
DOUG & DONNA FAGERSTROM
President of GRTS
PHIL LUND
Self-Employed
GREG McDONALD
Retired
PATTY McGINNIS
Retired
PATRICK McLAUGHLIN
Timothy Group
SKIP PYLMAN
Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman, LLP
JERRY TUBERGEN
RDV Corporation
JOHN VERBERKMOES
Academic Dean of GRTS
