Christian Ministry Faculty
Patrick Carrington
Education: B.S. in Psychology/Counseling from Miami Christian College, M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Trinity International University, Doctoral Candidate in Urban Ministry at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
Professional Experience: Youth Ministry Consultant; Urban Youth Leader Training Ministry.
Gary G. Cohen
Education: B.S. in Science from Temple University, M.Div. Biblical Studies from Faith Theological Seminary, Th.D. in New Testament and Prophecy from Grace Theological Seminary, S.T.M. in New Testament and Greek from Faith Theological Seminary.
Professional Experience: NKJB Translator; Co-editor of Christian Life Bible; Army Chaplain and Decorated Colonel; Creator of Biblical City Model for Holy Land Experience in Orlando, Florida; Conference Speaker and Author; Minister.
Steven R. Cohen
Education: B.B.A. in Business Management from Florida International University, J.D. in Law from University of Miami.
Professional Experience: Business/corporate law, real estate transactions, Steven Reed Cohen, P.A.; Legal Clerk, Ronald W. Houchins, P.A.; Realtor-Associate, Century 21 AAA Realty, Cooper City, FL
Ralph D. Curtin
Education: B.S. in Human Resource Management from Miami Christian College, M.A. (Religion) from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, D.Min. in Counseling from South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary.
Professional Experience: Senior Pastor at Victory Life Church; Academic Dean; Insurance Agent; Author.
Steve Doan
Education: B.A. in Biblical Literature from Clearwater Christian College, M.Div./MCE in Theology and Christian Education from Reformed Theological Seminary
Professional Experience: Pastor of Counseling, First Church West; Pastor, Covenant Presbyterian Church; Associate Pastor and Teacher, Seminole Presbyterian Church and School
Mario M. Duque
Education: B.A. in Bible/Psychology from Southeastern University, M.A. in Christian Education from Assemblies of God Theological Seminary.
Professional Experience: Pastor of South Beach Ministries; Youth Pastor; Missionary.
John Eves
Education: B.A. in Bible from Trinity International University, M.A. (Religion) from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
Professional Experience: Entrepreneur; Homeless Ministry.
Roger Felipe
Education: B.A. in Bible from Miami Christian College, M.A. (Religion) from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, D.Min. in Postmodernism from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.
Professional Experience: Director of Divinity School Graduate Programs at Trinity International University Florida Regional Center; Writer for Lifeway Resources; Pastor.
Greg Kappas
Education: B.A. from Marshall University, M.Div. from International School of Theology, Th.M. from Western Seminary.
Neil Skjoldal
Education: B.A. from Cedarville University, M.A. from Biblical Theological Seminary, Ph.D. from Trinity International University.
Professional Experience: Pastor; College Professor.
John Stevenson
Education: B.A. in Biblical Education and Theology from Florida Bible College, M.Div. in Theology from Knox Theological Seminary, D.Min. in Theology from Know Theological Seminary
Professional Experience: Battalion Chief, Broward Sheriff’s Department of Fire and Emergency Services; Captain, Broward County and Port Everglades Fire Rescue; Assistant Pastor, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church; Adjunct Instructor, Broward Community College; Chairman, Presbytery Christian Education Committee and Mission Committee.
James Tino
Education: B.A. in Psychology from Concordia Theological Seminary, M.Div. from Concordia Theological Seminary, Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies from Concordia Theological Seminary.
Professional Experience: Pastor of New Life Lutheran Church; Missions Executive; Church Planter; Author/writer. Pubished articles include, “A Strategy for Church Planting,” Gospel Proclamation Among the Urban Poor,” and “Who Are Those Americans?”
Norman Wise
Education: B.S. in Education from Geneva College, B.A. in Biblical Studies from Geneva College, M.Div. in Theology from Knox Theological Seminary, D.Min. in Theology from Knox Theological Seminary.
Professional Experience: Senior Pastor, First Church West; Executive Director, Living Water Coaching and Spiritual Direction; Minister of Discipleship, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church; Executive Director of Communications and Counseling, Coral