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Faculty & Administration

Faculty Publications     GRTS Administration

Resident Faculty            CU Administration

Adjunct Faculty              CU Board of Trustees

Emeritus Faculty           Seminary Committee of the Board

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., LPC, 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

DAVID L. TURNER, B.A., M.Div., Th.M., Th.D., Ph.D.

Professor of New Testament
B. A., Cedarville University; M. Div., Th.M., Th.D., Grace Theological Seminary;
M. Phil., Ph.D., Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, 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.

Professor of Systematic and Historical 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.

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.

PETER OSBORN, Ph.D.

Adjunct Professor of Educational Ministries
B.S., Baptist Bible College
M.A., Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Michigan State University

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.

GRTS Administration

Office of the Dean

JOHN F. VERBERKMOES, B.R.E., M.T.S., Ph.D.

Academic Dean
john_f_verberkmoes@cornerstone.edu

NATE CLASON, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. Program

Associate Dean of Students
nclason@cornerstone.edu

DIANA O'CONNOR, B.S.

Administrative Assistant
diana_l_oconnor@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

Office of Admissions

CU Administration

JOSEPH M. STOWELL, D.D.

President of Cornerstone University

W. WILBERT WELCH, Ph.D.

Chancellor

RICK OSTRANDER, Ph.D.

Provost

MARC FOWLER, M.B.A.

Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Assistant to the President

NANCY SCHOONMAKER, B.A., CPA

Chief Financial Officer

CU Board of Trustees

Executive Committe of the Board:

DANIEL R. WIELHOUWER, Chairman

President/CEO
Club & Community Corporation
Boca Raton, FL

CAROLE BOS, Vice-Chairman

President
Bos & Glazier, P.L.C.
Grand Rapids, MI

J. WILLIAM LUURTSEMA, Secretary

President
Luurtsema Sales, Inc.
Jenison, MI

STEVEN HAWKS, Treasurer

Executive Vice President
Fifth Third Bank
Grand Rapids, MI

Board Members:

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

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

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

DAVID PRAY

President / CEO
Decker Construction Co.
Grand Rapids, MI

DR. LEE ZUIDEMA

Kentwood Family Dentistry
Kentwood, MI

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

Seminary Committee of the Board

DR. DON DENYES, Chair

Senior Pastor

JENNIE AFMAN DIMKOFF

President
Storyline Ministries, Inc.
Fremont, MI

DR. DOUG SCHMIDT

Senior Pastor
Woodside Bible Church
Troy, MI

DR. JOHN VERBERKMOES

Academic Dean of GRTS

DANIEL R. WIELHOUWER, Board Chair and Ex-officio Member of the Seminary Committee

President/CEO
Club & Community Corporation
Boca Raton, FL

GRTS Advisory Board

DR. MARK CAMPBELL

Physician

JIM & JUDY DeVRIES

Retired

LORIE DEWEY

Calvary Church

GREG McDONALD

Retired

PATTY McGINNIS

Retired

PATRICK McLAUGHLIN

Timothy Group

SKIP PYLMAN

Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman, LLP

JERRY TUBERGEN

RDV Corporation

DR. DOUG AND DONNA FAGERSTROM

President of GRTS

DR. JOHN VERBERKMOES

Acadmic Dean of GRTS

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Faculty & Administration

CATHERINE MULLER-BELL, B.S., M.A., LPC, Ph.D. Program

BYARD BENNETT, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.

JAMES M. GRIER, Th.B, M.Div., Th.M., Th.D.

DAVID B. KENNEDY, B.A., Th.M.

JOHN I. LAWLOR, B.A., B.D., Th.M., M.Phil., Ph.D.

ROBERT D. LEHMAN, B.A., M.Div., M.A., LPC, Ph.D.

DAVID A. LIVERMORE, B.A., M.A., M.T.S., Ph.D.

GARY T. MEADORS, Th.B., M.Div., Th.M., Th.D.

DAVID L. TURNER, B.A., M.Div., Th.M., Th.D., Ph.D.

JOHN F. VERBERKMOES, B.R.E., M.T.S., Ph.D.

MICHAEL E. WITTMER, B.A., M.Div., Th.M., Ph.D.

DWAYNE ADAMS, B.A., Th.M., Ph.D.

STEVE ARGUE, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. Program

LINDA BELLEVILLE, B.M., M.A., Ph.D.

PHILIP BUSTRUM, B.A., M.S., Ph.D.

JAMES W. CARLSON, B.A., M.S., Ph.D.

DON DENYES, B.A., M.A., D.Min.

DOUGLAS FAGERSTROM, B.A., M.A., D.Min.

TIMOTHY P. FRIESEN, B.S., M.A., S. Psy.S., Psy.D.

JIM GRIFFITH, B.S., M.Div., Th.M.

JEREMY GRINNELL, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Program

GARY A. HEIM, B.A., M.A.

LISA HEIM, B.A., M.A.

THOMAS HUTCHISON, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.

BRENDA KING, B.A., M.R.E., M.A., Ph.D.

BETTIE JO NIENHUIS, B.S., M.A.

PETER OSBORN, Ph.D.

F. SCOTT REYBURN, B.A., M.S.W., Ph.D.

WILLIAM J. RUDD, B.A., M.Div., D.Min.

ANDREW SMITH, B.A., M.Div., M.A.

DAVID W. STONER, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.

FRED SWEET, D.Min.

JOHN VERBERKMOES, Ph.D.

PAUL A. BEALS, B.A., Th.M., Th.D.

WARREN FABER, B.A., Th.B., Th.M., Ph.D.

GRTS Administration Office of the Dean

JOHN F. VERBERKMOES, B.R.E., M.T.S., Ph.D.

NATE CLASON, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. Program

DIANA O'CONNOR, B.S. Administrative Assistant diana_l_oconnor@cornerstone.edu MINDY WILLIAMS

FRED SWEET, D.Min.

Office of the Registrar

GAIL DUHON, B.S.

Office of Admissions

TARA KRAM, B.A., M.A., LPC

KIRSTEN WRIGHT, B.S., M.A. Program

ANNETTE VANRYN, B.A.

JOSEPH M. STOWELL, D.D.

W. WILBERT WELCH, Ph.D.

RICK OSTRANDER, Ph.D.

MARC FOWLER, M.B.A.

NANCY SCHOONMAKER, B.A., CPA

DANIEL R. WIELHOUWER, Chairman

CAROLE BOS, Vice-Chairman

J. WILLIAM LUURTSEMA, Secretary

STEVEN HAWKS, Treasurer

JUDGE ROBERT HOLMES BELL

DR. MARK CAMPBELL

DR. DON DENYES

DR. AL MEREDITH

JOE SLAUGHTER

WALLY OLSSON

DR. DOUG SCHMIDT

DR. LARRY THOMPSON

DOUG BOUMA

JENNIE AFMAN DIMKOFF

DAVID PRAY

DR. LEE ZUIDEMA

REV. CHARLES ALBER

REV. ROY J. CLARK

C. JOHN MILLER

LEWIS ROBERTS

REV. BRUCE N. STEWART

DR. DON DENYES, Chair

JENNIE AFMAN DIMKOFF

DR. DOUG SCHMIDT

DR. JOHN VERBERKMOES

GRTS Administration

Office of the Dean

DIANA O'CONNOR, B.S.

Administrative Assistant
diana_l_oconnor@cornerstone.edu

MINDY WILLIAMS