Faculty
Averaging over 15 years of experience, ABC's faculty are passionate about training students.
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.
Ken Lawson – V.P. for Academics
Diploma, Burlington Bible Institute
B.S., Salem State College
M.A., Bob Jones University
M.A., M.Div., Cincinnati Bible Seminary
D.S.T., Bethany Theological Seminary
Diploma, US Army Chaplain School
Ph.D., Preston University
Diploma, US Air Force War College
D.Min., Westminster Theological Seminary (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 – Associate Professor
Diploma, Appalachian Bible College
B.A., Bethel College
M.A., Marshall University
Tim Barton – Instructor
Th.B., Appalachian Bible College
Daniel Best – Instructor
Chair of the Youth and Family Ministry Major
Th.B., Appalachian Bible College
M.A., The Master's College
Cora Burch – Professor
Chair of Elementary Education Ministry Major
B.S., Concord College
M.S., Pensacola Christian College
Ed.D., Pensacola Christian College
David Childs – Assistant Professor
Vice President for Student Services
B.A., Bob Jones University
M.Div., Grace Theological Seminary
Linda Childs – Instructor
Dean of Women
B.A., Bob Jones University
David Dunkerton – Instructor
Librarian
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
M.S., Clarion University
Kevin Gullion – Instructor
Dean of Men
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
M.A., Bethany Divinity College and Seminary
Linda Hammons – Instructor
Missions Nursing Concentration Coordinator
B.A., Colby College
B.Med.Sc., Emory University
M.A., Appalachian Bible College
Spencer Hammons – Instructor
Director of Practical Christian Service
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 – Instructor
Missions TESOL Concentration Coordinator
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
TESOL Certification, Global Leadership College
M.A., Clarks Summit University (in progress)
Joel Madasu – Assistant Professor
Director of Mount Olive Bible College
B.A., Pillsbury Baptist Bible College
M.A., Piedmont International University
Ph.D., Piedmont International University
Cheryl Parvin – Associate Professor
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
B.A., Cedarville College
M.A., West Virginia University
Phillip R. Peterson – Instructor
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 – Assistant Professor
Vice President for Development, Chair of Bible/Theology Major
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
M.Div., Virginia Beach Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Baptist Bible Seminary
Erin Rowe – Instructor
B.S., Bob Jones University
Tim Rowe – Instructor
Registrar
B.A., Bob Jones University
M.A., Appalachian Bible College (in progress)
John Skaggs – Instructor
Chair of the Camping Ministry Major
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
M.A., Appalachian Bible College
Jeremy Yowell – Instructor
Chair of the Music Ministry Major
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
M.M., Messiah College
Faculty Emeritus
- Lola Bethel
- Dr. Daniel Carfrey
- Ed Chesley
- Dr. Joseph Pinter