Fulltime Faculty

Darryl Ammon, 2008. Professor of Greek Studies

PhD (in progress) Faulkner University; MA, Lincoln Christian University, 2008; BA, Central Christian College of the Bible, 2006.

Crystal Applegarth, 2015. Director of Library Services

MLS,  Emporia State University, 2012; BS, Central Christian College of the Bible, 2007.

Cindy Bingamon, 2022. Registrar

BS, Western Illinois University, 1986.

Micheal Curtice, 2007. Professor of Bible & Cross-Cultural Ministry

ThD, European Theological Seminary, 2006; DRS, Trinity Theological Seminary, 2000; MMin, Trinity Theological Seminary, 1988; BRE, BA, Nebraska Christian College, 1976.

David Fincher, 1996. President

PhD, University of Columbia, 2003; MA, Lincoln Christian College, 1996; BA, Central Christian College of the Bible, 1993.

Tyler Hallstrom, 2017. Professor of New Testament, Director of Academic Assessment

PhD, Asbury Theological Seminary, 2024; MDiv, Cincinnati Christian University, 2017; BRS, Central Christian College of the Bible, 2012.

Walt Harper, 2014. Professor of Bible & Ministry

PhD, ABD, Faulkner University; MPhil, Faulkner University, 2024; MA, Lincoln Christian University, 2010; BA, Central Christian College of the Bible, 2006.

Shawn Lindsay, 2022. Vice President of Academics

PhD, Biola University, ABD; MRE, Lincoln Christian University, 2010; BTh, BBL, Ozark Christian College, 1999.

Tina Nipper, 2014. Professor of Cross-Cultural Ministry, Assistant Online Instructional Designer

DIS, (In progress) Biola University; MA, Wheaton College Graduate School, 2008; BS, Central Christian College of the Bible, 2001.

Doug Spears, 2023. Dean of the Russell School of Ministry

PhD, Kent State University, 1999; MEd, Kent State University, 1994; MDiv, Cincinnati Bible College and Seminary, 1984; MTh, Louisville Bible College, 1981; BS, Cincinnati Bible College and Seminary, 1979.

Eric Stevens, 2001. Professor of New Testament

DMin, Lincoln Christian University, 2011; MDiv, Cincinnati Christian University, 2001; MA, Cincinnati Christian University, 1995; BA, Central Christian College of the Bible, 1984.

Billy Strother, 2020. Program Director (Compelling Preaching Initiative), Professor of Preaching and New Testament

PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1995; MDiv, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1987; BA, Cincinnati Christian University, 1984.

Chad Summa, 2002. Professor of Old Testament

PhD, Midwest Baptist Theological Seminary, 2022; MTS, Concordia Seminary, 2011; MA, Cincinnati Christian University, 2004; BA, Central Christian College of the Bible, 1999.

Bill Thomas, 2017. Professor Christian Education, Director of Student Success

DMin, Liberty University, 2024; MA, Johnson University, 1994; BTh, Manhattan Christian College, 1991; BS, University of Kansas, 1987.

Chris White, 2023. Associate Dean of Digital Learning

MRE, Lincoln Christian Seminary, 2014; BA, Ozark Christian College, 2011.

Samantha White, 2023. Professor Christian Counseling

MS, John Brown University, 2017; BA, Ozark Christian College, 2011.

John Wineland, 2018. Professor of General Studies

PhD, Miami University, 1996; MA, Miami University, 1988; MDiv, Cincinnati Christian University, 1988; MA, Cincinnati Christian University, 1987; BA, Valparaiso University, 1980.