Faculty
Averaging over 15 years of experience, ABC's faculty are passionate about training students. Nearly all faculty serve as missionaries, devoting their lives to equipping the next generation of servants for Christ.
Appalachian Bible College has a high standard for its faculty in both Christian character and academic achievement. Each faculty member is actively involved in a local church, embodies ABC's mission and motto, and has a 2 Timothy 2:2 heart.
Tim Rowe – Professor
V.P. for Academics, Registrar
B.A., Bob Jones University
M.A., Appalachian Bible College
Ph.D., Columbia International University (in progress)
Daniel L. Anderson – Professor
President of Appalachian Bible College
Diploma, Appalachian Bible College
B.A., Faith Baptist Bible College
M.Div., Grace Theological Seminary
S.T.M., Dallas Theological Seminary
Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary
Rosalie W. Anderson – Professor
Ladies Auxiliary Coordinator
Diploma, Appalachian Bible College
B.A., Bethel College
M.A., Marshall University
Daniel Best – Assistant Professor
Chair of the Biblical Counseling Ministry Major
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
M.A., The Master's College
David Dunkerton – Assistant Professor
Librarian
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
M.S., Clarion University
Caleb Frink – Instructor
Vice President for Development
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
M.A., Appalachian Bible College (in progress)
M. Div., Luther Rice Seminary (in progress)
Kevin Gullion – Instructor
Dean of Men
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
M.A., Bethany Divinity College and Seminary
Linda Hammons – Assistant Professor
Women's Ministries Concentration Coordinator
B.A., Colby College
B.Med.Sc., Emory University
M.A., Appalachian Bible College
G.C.B.C., Bob Jones University
Spencer Hammons – Assistant Professor
Director of Practical Christian Service, Bible Certificate Advisor
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
M.A., Piedmont International University
David Holloway – Instructor
Vice President for Extension Ministries
B.S., Tennessee Temple University
Abbey Kilbride – Assistant Professor
Missions TESOL Concentration Coordinator
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
TESOL Certification, Global Leadership College
M.A., Clarks Summit University
Cheryl Parvin – Associate Professor
Associate of Arts Advisor
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
B.A., Cedarville College
M.A., West Virginia University
Phillip R. Peterson – Assistant Professor
Chair of the Missions Ministry Major
B.S., Pillsbury Baptist Bible College
M.A., Central Baptist Theological Seminary
Joel Pinter – Professor
Chair of the Interdisciplinary Ministry Major
B.A., Bob Jones University
Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Bob Jones University
John Rinehart – Professor
Dean of Graduate Studies
Certificate, Appalachian Bible College
B.A., Fairhaven Baptist College
M.A., Valparaiso University
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago
Jonathan Rinker – Associate Professor
Chair of Bible/Theology Major
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
M.Div., Virginia Beach Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Baptist Bible Seminary
Erin Rowe – Instructor
Writing Lab Coordinator
B.S., Bob Jones University
M.Ed., Concordia University Nebraska (in progress)
Michael Rowe – Instructor
Executive Assistant to the President, Vice President for Business
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
M.S., Capitol Technology University
Steve Russell – Instructor
Director of Mount Olive Bible College
B.A., Bob Jones University
M.A., Bob Jones University
D. Min., Maranatha Baptist University
John Skaggs – Assistant Professor
Chair of the Camping Ministry Major
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
M.A., Appalachian Bible College
Aimee Stiles – Instructor
Chair of the Elementary Education Ministry Major
B.S., Tennessee Temple University
M.S., Pensacola Christian College
Jeremy Yowell – Instructor
Chair of the Music Ministry Major
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
M.M., Messiah College
Faculty Emeritus
- Lola Bethel
- Dr. Cora Burch
- Dr. Daniel Carfrey
- Ed Chesley
- Dr. Joseph Pinter