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James Clark

James Clark

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President's OfficePresident

816/322-0110, ext. 1300

Education

B.S., E.T.T.A. Diploma, Calvary Bible College, Music, Christian. Education, 1967; 2 years graduate studies, Bethel Theological Seminary; M.Div. Trinity Theological Seminary, 1989; Ph.D. Trinity College and Seminary, Biblical Counseling, 1993

About

He came to Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary in 1993 as faculty member and chair of the Biblical Counseling Department. He established the Biblical Counseling and Education Center, serving as Director/Counselor for fourteen years. He was appointed Academic Dean in 1998 and then served as Vice President and Academic Dean of the College for eight years before becoming President in 2009. During that time, he also served as the Accreditation Coordinator.

Prior to joining the College and Seminary faculty, he served over 20 years in the local church ministry as associate pastor and senior pastor.  He also served as a chaplain for a community college, a Minnesota correctional facility, and a volunteer fire department.  Prior to the pastorate, he served as an Executive Director for Southeast Iowa Youth For Christ.

Dr. Clark is actively involved as a seminar speaker, a conference speaker, and a speaker at retreats, camps, and local churches. He currently serves on the Boards of Directors of Avant Ministries and of Evangelical Enterprises, Inc., and is a founding member of "Counselor's Edge," a counseling ministry based in the greater Kansas City area.

Dr. Clark has previously served on the Board of Regents of Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary and as Vice President of the International Association of Biblical Counselors. He has also taught biblical counseling in Brazil at retreats and seminars held by A.B.E.C.A.R. Theological Bible College & Seminary and Verdade Biblica.

Dr. Clark and his wife, DeLoris, have three children and eleven grandchildren.

 

Publications and Awards

Manuals/Booklets

  • "Biblical Counseling Homework Manual," Volumes I and II
  • "Strengthen Your Marriage"
  • Editor of "Blueprints," a manual for developing a biblical counseling ministry

Magazine Articles for Calvary Today and Voice

  • "Dealing with Life's Problems Biblically" (2000)
  • "The Power of the Holy Spirit" (2001)
  • "Why I Believe in Christian Higher Education" (2007)
  • "Training Care-Mentors: A Must for Pastoral Survival" (2008)

Alumnus of the Year 2003, Calvary Bible College

Teddy Bitner

Teddy Bitner

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Academic Deans Office, CollegeVice President and Academic Dean of the College

816/322-0110, ext. 1332

Education

B.S., Central Missouri State University, Accounting, 1972; M.A., Wheaton College, Christian Ministry, 1982; D.Min., Trinity Theological Seminary, Pastoral Theology, 1982; M.M.A.S, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Military History, 1983; Diploma, U.S. Army War College, National Strategic Studies, 1995.

About

Dr. Bitner retired as a Colonel from the United States Army in 1998 and came to Calvary on a full-time basis in the fall of 2002. His military experience includes commands at all levels from Captain to Colonel, including command of 2nd Battalion, 52nd ADA, XVIII Airborne Corps during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Dr. Bitner led the NATO team which planned combat operations in Bosnia and subsequently wrote the Dayton Peace Implementation Plan. He was on the ground in Bosnia for the final combat operation which brought the Bosnian war to an end in September 1995.

Dr. Bitner is currently a member of the US Delegation for the US-Russian Federation Missile Defense Cooperative Program and serves on the Board of Directors for the following organizations: National Vietnam and Gulf War Veterans’ Coalition; Highway Mission; and Freedom Fest. He is the president of the Cycle Disciples Motorcycle Club.

Publications:

“Theater Missile Defense Preparation of the Battlespace,” a paper presented at the Defence Systems and Equipment International in London, UK, 1999.
Kesselring at Anzio, Lulu Press, 2005
Unreconstructed: Vietnam to Iraq, Lulu Press, 2005
Leadership: Crucible of Faith, Lulu Press, 2010
Numerous magazine and journal articles

Awards:

Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (three awards)
Bronze Star Medal
Senior Parachutist Badge
Air Assault Badge

Thomas Baurain

Thomas Baurain

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SeminaryVice President and Dean of the Seminary

816/322-0110, ext. 1502

Education

B.A., Lawrence College, Chemistry; 1963; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, Bible Exposition, 1980; D.Min., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1988; Ph.D.

Haekyung An

Haekyung An

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Music Department, CollegeVoice Instructor

816/322-0110, ext. 1324

Education

B.Mus. (Vocal Performance), New England Conservatory of Music, 1994; M.Mus (Vocal Performance), New England Conservatory of Music, 2001; M.Mus (Opera and Musical Theater), Southern Illinois University, 2004; D.M.A. (Vocal Performance) (ABD), University of Missouri, Kansas City, 2010.

About

Haekyung served as a teaching assistant at Southern Illinois University teaching private voice lessons, and an adjunct professor at Rockhurst University teaching voice. She is the Southern Illinois Symphony Series Concerto Winner for 2003-2004 and recipient of the Friends of the Conservatory Endowed Scholarship at UMKC from 2004 to 2008.

Haekyung has appeared in the UMKC Opera Series, Bay View Music Festival, Marjorie Lawrence Opera Theater, Union Avenue Opera Theater (St. Louis), and New England Conservatory. She also performed at the Lyric Opera (Kansas City) and Opera on Wheels in Illinois.

Steven Baird

Steven Baird

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Student Deans Office, CollegeDean of Students

816/322-0110, ext. 1309

Education

B.A., Baptist Bible College Theology/Pas.Studies, 1984; M.A., Calvary Bible College, Graduate Division, Biblical Languages, 1987

Karen Blankenship

Karen Blankenship

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Music Department, CollegeAdjunct Instructor, Music and Education

816/322-0110, ext. 1356

Education

B.S., John Brown University, Elementary Education, 1978; M.S., Bob Jones University, Elementary Education, 1982; graduate studies in music, University of Missouri – Kansas City, Conservatory of Music, 2000

About

Karen Blankenship teaches music education courses, music fundamentals and appreciation, music student teaching, piano lessons, music history and literature, and a few courses in the Education Department. Karen has her degrees from John Brown University and Bob Jones University, with additional studies in music at the UMKC Conservatory of Music. She has extensive experience in teaching, music, speaking and leadership. Karen has taught at Calvary Bible College since 2000. Prior to this she has been an elementary classroom teacher, an elementary music teacher, and a high school/elementary music director. She has been very active in church music leadership, accompanying, children's music, children's ministry coordination and much more. Karen has had a full piano studio and has directed a community arts academy through her church. Karen has been a Belton, MO City Councilwoman and currently serves as the Chairperson for the Belton, MO Vision Team. She is a speaker for MOPS and Stonecroft International. Karen has several published articles, study guides, and has a book waiting to be published. She has received honors from the Belton Education Foundation, Who's Who in American Education, and Who's Who in American Women. She has been married to Dan for 31 years and has three children and two grandchildren. Karen's warm, upbeat teaching style makes her a favorite of students who take her courses and lessons.

Diana Bluebaugh

Diana Bluebaugh

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Music Department, CollegeAdjunct Instructor, Piano;

816/322-0110, ext. 1342

Tom Bonine

Tom Bonine


Christian Education Department, CollegeProfessor, Christian Secondary Education

Education

B.A., Calvary Bible College, Pastoral Studies, 1967; M.A., UMKC Eucation Administration, 1974; Ph.D. UMKC Education Administration, 1990

Un Chong Christopher

Un Chong Christopher

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Music Department, CollegeInstructor, Piano

816/322-0110, ext. 1359

Education

B.Mus., University of Missouri-Kansas City, Conservatory of Music, Piano Performance, 1982; M.Mus., University of Missouri-Kansas City, Conservatory of Music, Voice Performance, 1989

About

Un Chong Christopher returns to Calvary Bible College to teach piano and music theory - having taught at Calvary in the early ‘90s. Un Chong received a bachelor's degree in piano performance under the tutelage of Joanne Baker and master's in voice performance under Inci Bashar. She has performed the title role in Bizet's Carmen, Charlotte in Massenet's Werther, Zita in Puccini's Gianni Schicchi, Madame de Croissy in Poulenc's The Dialogue of the Carmelites and Jenny in Stephen Paulus's Village Singer. She has sung alto solos for oratorios. She is the resident alto soloist for the "Bach Aria Soloists" of Kansas City, founded in 1999 by the violinist Elizabeth Suh-Lane. She has toured throughout the Republic of South Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi with the International Student Ministries. She has won numerous competitions, awards and scholarships in both voice and piano; national finalist and subsequent alternate Fulbright Scholar to Austria, NATS Artist division winner, "most promising young singer award" at the Metropolitan Opera Auditions, Pfeiffer Scholar to the Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony. She has performed piano concertos with the Kansas City Symphony, Liberty Symphony, Independence Symphony, and the Conservatory Orchestra. Christopher is in great demand for recitals, both vocal and piano, accompanying, coaching, master classes and adjudicating. She has been a faculty member at Northland Cathedral School of Music, Music Arts Institute, St. Paul's School, William Jewell College and Calvary Bible College. Presently, she is an adjunct voice professor at the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance and Rockhurst University. Most recently her students have won competitions including: "The Most Promising Young Singer Award" at the Metropolitan Opera auditions, NATS competition Artist Division winner, and the Missouri Federation of Music Clubs competition winner. She is married to Charles and has two children. We warmly welcome Un Chong to the Calvary Bible College Music Department.

Michel Dodds

Michel Dodds

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Pastoral Studies Department, CollegeDirector, Pastoral Studies Program; Instructor

816/322-0110, ext. 1348

Education

B.A., Asbury College, English/Secondary Education, 1971; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, Systematic Theology, 1982; D.Min., Dallas Theological Seminary, Pastoral Ministry, 1997

About

I was born and raised in the Chicago, IL area, graduated from Asbury College (Wilmore, KY), and after college served as an instructor pilot and squadron training officer in the Air Force. During that initial part of my Air Force career, not only did I marry the love of my life (Ginny), I also was called by God to full-time pastoral ministry. So Ginny and I and our growing family moved to Dallas, TX where I attended Dallas Theological Seminary. Upon graduation (and for the next 24 years), I pastored churches in Illinois, served as a Chaplain in the Air Force Reserves, returned to active duty (and retired) as a Chaplain, and then pastored several more churches in Wisconsin and Kansas City, KS. In 2007 I was honored to become the Chairman of the Pastoral Studies Department here at Calvary-for both the College and Seminary. Ginny and I reside in Shawnee, KS, and our five children have blessed us with six grandchildren (so far!). My life verse is Hebrews 12:1-2, and I have always had a passion to see God's people grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and for Christ's churches to be healthy.

Joe Everett

Joe Everett

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Christian MinistriesDirector of Christian Ministries

816/322-0110, ext. 1343

Alice Huang

Alice Huang


Music Department, CollegeAdjunct Faculty, Chello

816/322-0110, ext. 1342

About

Born in Taiwan, Cellist Alice Huang has performed extensively in her native country and in the United States. Ms. Huang was the prize winner of cello competitions in Taiwan, Young Artists Scholarship Competition in California, and Indianapolis Musicale Competition, and Ball State University All-Instrument Competition in Indiana. She has appeared in Alice Tully Hall, Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, Kennedy Center, Royce Hall in California, Sursa Hall in Indiana, Memorial Hall in Taiwan, and also Taiwan Economic and Cultural Center

Ms. Huang has received BM from The Juilliard School with Harvey Shapiro, MM from Ball State University with Mihai Tetel. She is pursuing Artist Certificate at University of Missouri - Kansas City with Carter Enyeart.

Ms. Huang also serves as adjunct cello faculty at Calvary Bible College.

Bobbie Jeffrey

Bobbie Jeffrey

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Theatre Arts Department, CollegeDepartment Chair

816/322-0110, ext. 1342

Education

B.S., University of Wisconsin - Steven's Point, Theatre/Psychology, 1977. M.S., University of Missouri - Kansas City, Theatre, 2009.

About

Bobbie Jeffrey was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and educated in local public schools, graduating first in her class as valedictorian of Hamilton High School in 1973. She was a National Merit Semi-Finalist, attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, and graduated summa cum laude in 1977. She double majored in Theatre and Psychology and received the degree of Bachelor of Science.

She taught English courses and coached debate and forensics at Rapid City Central High School in Rapid City, South Dakota until she began her family. Following various moves, she settled in Kansas City, Missouri in 1989. She home educated each of her three boys from kindergarten through high school and in 1990, founded and became artistic director of a theatre company for home educated students, h.e.a.r.t. theatre company. In 1992 she began a state-wide fine arts competition for home educated students and was the director of its speech and theatre division. From 2000-2001 she took the position of assistant director of Gospel Music Association’s drama training conference at the Seminar of the Rockies. Calvary Bible College recruited her in 2004 to begin teaching theatre and directing productions there. She is now Director of Theatre Arts and in 2009 began a theatre arts major and minor at the College.

Ms. Jeffrey began her work toward her master’s degree in theatre arts at the University of Missouri-Kansas City in the spring of 2006. Upon completion of her degree requirements, she plans to continue developing the theatre arts degree at Calvary Bible College and direct copious amounts of Shakespeare.

John Klaassen

John Klaassen

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SeminaryProfessor, Bible and Theology

816/322-0110, ext. 1506

Education

B.A., Grace College of the Bible, Bible, Pastoral Studies, 1971; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, Practical Theology, 1977; B.A., Calvary Bible College, Secondary Teacher Education/Social Studies, 1988

Jill McFarland

Jill McFarland

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Music Department, CollegeDirector of Calvary School of the Arts, Adjunct Instructor, Department Secretary

816/322-0110, ext. 1342

Education

B.Mus., Calvary Bible College, Piano Performance and Pedagogy, 2007; M.Mus., University of Missouri, Piano Pedagogy, 2009

About

Mrs. Jill McFarland is serving as an Adjunct instructor, Director of Calvary Community School of the Arts, and the Department secretary. Jill is a 2007 graduate of Calvary Bible College. She received a Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy from the University of Missouri in 2009.

Keith Miller

Keith Miller

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Bible Department, CollegeProfessor, Bible and Theology

816/322-0110, ext. 1350

Education

Diploma, Moody Bible Institute, 1968; B.A., Calvary Bible College, Pastoral Studies, 1969; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, Christian Education, 1973; D.Min., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1990

Patricia Miller

Patricia Miller

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Biblical Counseling Department, CollegeChairman, Biblical Counseling Department, Instructor

816/322-0110, ext. 1349

Education

B.A., Western Illinois University, 1993. M.S., Calvary Theological Seminary, Counseling, 2000

Marion Nash

Marion Nash

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Christian Education Department, CollegeChairman, Education Department; Chairman, Professional Education Division; Assistant Professor

816/322-0110, ext. 1341

Education

B.S., Calvary Bible College, Elementary Education, 1983; M.A.T., Webster University, Multi-Disciplinary Studies, 1991

Neil Nelson

Neil Nelson

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SeminaryProfessor, New Testament and Biblical Languages

816/322-0110, ext. 1503

Education

B.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison, Nutritional Science, 1977; M.Div., North American Baptist Seminary, 1981; St.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, Sacred Theology/New Testament, 1990; Ph.D. Dallas Theological Seminary, New Testament, 2000

Carla Oliver

Carla Oliver

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Music Department, CollegeChorale Director

816/322-0110, ext. 1357

Education

Bachelor of Music Education, Wichita State University, 1971; MA (Music History) University of Central Missouri, 1983.

About

Carla served as the Director of Choral Activities and Music Department Chair at Lee’s Summit High School for 26 years. She has taught at all levels of elementary and secondary schools and is extremely active in a wide range of choral related education organizations including serving as a clinician and adjudicator for choral festivals throughout Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Arkansas, Iowa and Missouri.

Mike Piburn

Mike Piburn

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Non-Traditional Studies, CollegeDirector of Non-Traditional Studies, Instructor

816/322-0110, ext. 1319

Education

Certificate, Moody Bible Institute, Scofield Bible and Theology; Certificate, Christ Unlimited Bible Institute, Youth Ministry,1978; B.S., Covington Theological Seminary, Christian Ministry, 1988; B.S., Calvary Bible College, Biblical Studies/Pastoral Studies, 1999; M.S., Calvary Theological Seminary, Bible, 2003

Jeanette Regier

Jeanette Regier

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Athletic DepartmentAthletic Director

816/322-0110, ext. 1209

Education

B.S., Emporia State University, Physical Education, 1992; M.S., Emporia State University, Health, PE, and Recreation, 2002

About

Jeanette Regier has been involved in the Calvary Bible College athletic program for the past 15 years. She spent four years as the head basketball coach and 14 years as the head volleyball coach before resigning last season so that she could pursue a PhD in Health Education. She will continue with her responsibilities as the athletic director and instructor in the physical education department while she attends classes.

Prior to working at Calvary, she was on the coaching staff at Berean Academy in Newton, Kansas. During her four years at Berean she served as head women's volleyball coach, assistant basketball coach, and assistant track coach.

The Newton, Kansas, native graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from Emporia State University in 1991. Regier relocated to Belton in 1996 and finished her Master's Degree in Physical Education in May 2002. She hopes to finish her PhD by 2013.

Regier hopes to instill enthusiasm into the athletic program. Her goal for each season is to develop coaches who will lead mentally tenacious players and teach them to play aggressively. She has a strong desire to see each coach and each player that wears a Calvary uniform demonstrate consistent Christian character both on and off the court, realizing that what they become after athletic competition is more important than what they become during competition.

 

Tim Smith

Tim Smith

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Bible Department, CollegeChairman, Division of Biblical Education, Associate Professor

816/322-0110, ext. 1351

Education

B.S., Liberty University, Biblical Counseling, 1983; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, Systematic Theology, 1989

Tom Stolberg

Tom Stolberg

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Music Department, CollegeMusic Department Chair

816/322-0110, ext. 1354

Education

B.Mus, Illinois State University, Music Education, 1981; M.Mus., New Mexico State University, Vocal Performance and Chorale Conducting, 1984; D.M.A., University of Missouri, Kansas City, Vocal Performance, 2005.

About

Dr. Stolberg began his career teaching music in public schools in New Mexico. He worked 15 years for Merrill Lynch, rising to Vice President. Dr. Stolberg served on the New Mexico Arts Commission as a commissioner and chair, was the founder and chair of the New Mexico Arts Foundation, served as the chair and panelist for the New Mexico Governor’s Arts Award, and served as a trustee for the Western States Arts Federation. He was the founder and director of Opera Kadopera (Kansas City) and founding member and vocalist of the River City Opera Company (Baton Rouge). Dr. Stolberg taught voice at UMKC (2003-2006) and served as Artist-in-Residence at Avila University (2004-2007). In addition, he has an extensive performance portfolio. Before coming to Calvary, Dr. Stolberg was the Minister of Worship Arts at Blue Ridge Bible Church, where he continues to serve as the worship leader.

Sharon Wieduwilt

Sharon Wieduwilt

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Christian Education Department, CollegeAdvisor, Christian Elementary Education, Assistant Professor

816/322-0110, ext. 1338

Education

B.S. Calvary Bible College, Elementary Teacher Education, 1971; M.A. Calvary Bible College, Christian Education, 1980

David Wile

David Wile

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Missions Department, CollegeDirector, Missions Program, Instructor

816/322-0110, ext. 1352

Education

Diploma, Word of Life Bible Institute, 1979; B.A., Citadel Bible College, Pastoral Studies, 1982; M.A., Calvary Theological Seminary, New Testament, 2002; M.Div., Calvary Theological Seminary, Pastoral Studies, 2002

Joel Williamson

Joel Williamson

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SeminaryProfessor, Old Testament and Biblical Languages

816/322-0110, ext. 1347

Education

B.A., University Of Texas, El Paso, History/English, 1970; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, Semitic Languages/Old Testament Exegesis, 1977