The Teaching Faculty of Apostolic Theological Seminary
Dr. Bruce A. Klein, Th.D.
Dr. Bruce A. Klein, M.A., M.Div., Th.M., Th.D., President and professor at Apostolic Theological Seminary.
Professor Klein teaches Biblical Greek, O.T. and N.T. Aramaic online. The Kleins also Minister 'Spiritual Warfare Conferences' from Apostolic church to Apostolic church. Thus, the course on 'Spiritual Warfare' is imperative for all Christians.
Professor Klein teaches Biblical Hebrew, and classes in the Masters and Doctorate degree programs. Every week, she teaches different levels of Biblical Hebrew by webinar.
As a called by Lord Jesus, prophetess (Ephesians 4:11), Professor Dana Klein has ministered 'Spiritual Warfare Conferences' from Apostolic church to Apostolic church. In the SWC, participants could have received a "Word of Knowledge" and/or "Word of Wisdom" and/or "Prophecy". The Kleins are both Jewish. Thus, Professor Klein being both Apostolic and Jewish is the perfect Hebrew instructor.
Professor Prophetess Therapist Dana Klein, LCSW. She has Earned a M.Div. (Master of Divinity degree) and a M.S.W. (Master of Social Work degree, LSU). She is a Fulltime Licensed Psychiatric Therapist in a Psychiatric Hospital as the manager.
"Professor Philip Clark has a lifetime of experience in Biblical Archaeology, starting with actually living in the British Museum, where his Grandparents lived and worked. He has served in a variety of churches as a Teacher, Evangelist and Pastor. He graduated in Biblical Studies at Sheffield University and studied Archaeology at the University of Hull. The academic excellence of his work on the pre-history of the Gypsey Race in the northern Wolds of West Yorkshire was recognized by the British Archaeology Association who awarded Philip a Certificate of Commendation (2004). He has authored a number of books, including “Cruising the Nile with a Bible”, “Egypt's Archaeology says You Can Trust the Bible” and his pictorial book, “Israel From Above”, both available from Amazon."
Professor Darla G. Staten, M.A.A.C., WPF Pastor Darla G. Staten is an ordained Minister, licensed with the Worldwide Pentecostal Fellowship (WPF), and is currently serving as the Associate Pastor of Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church of the Verde Valley, Cottonwood, AZ. She is an alumnus of Apostolic Theological Seminary and has earned her Master’s Degree as an Apostolic board-certified counselor, mentor, and coach. She deals with clients from diverse backgrounds and is a support group leader. She is also a teacher and speaker. Pastor Staten is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Ministry. She aspires to win souls with her counseling service, Changing Seasons Life Coaching and Therapy Ministry, LLC.
Dr. Carlina Wilkes, Master of Ministry
Dr. Sidney L. Poe, Ph.D.
Dr. Sidney L. Poe, M.S., Ph.D., UPCI, is a professor of Biblical Studies and Chaplaincy. Dr. Sidney L Poe earned the BS in Biological Sciences Education followed by MS in Zoology at Northwestern State University and the Ph.D. at University of MO. Dr. Poe advanced to rank of Professor at the Univ of Fla, Gainesville and then assumed professor and head of department at Virginian Tech University gaining experience in teaching, administration and leader development in these institutions. He served as Dean of Students and Dean of Christian Education at Jackson College of Ministries, Jackson MS teaching a wide array of Bible and education classes in Bible colleges. He presently teaches 'Christian Ethics' and 'Major Prophets' along with Educational Psychology at Apostolic Bible Institute (ABI) in St Paul, MN and Honoring God’s Word at Apostolic Leadership Institute (ALI) in MA. For three years he taught an online course in Biological Sciences for Gateway College of Evangelism, Florissant, MO.
He has pastored two churches, a home missions church in Blacksburg, VA and the UPC church in Richland, MS . In the secular service Dr. Poe authored many scientific research papers, book chapters, and trained students at both the MS and PhD levels. He is author of the UPCI commentary “The Gospel according to Mark” and numerous chapters in books and Sunday school lessons for WAP. Administratively he served the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools, Division of Education (DOE) as Assistant Executive Director and wrote the guidelines and standards for Teacher Certification and School Accreditation for K-12 schools.
Presently he is a member of POA Alexandria serving Global Missions as a representative in curriculum development for the Global Association of Theological Studies and teaching in various capacities in Bible schools and districts. With Global Training Institute, of the FMD, he has facilitated teacher, pastor and leader training and taught Bible school courses in numerous countries around the world.
An experienced competent teacher and leader, Dr. Poe facilitates workshops in Real Colors (certified personality identification, NCTI) and Community Chaplaincy training and certification with the UPCI Division of Education. He has over 40 years of educational and leader training in higher education and has facilitated seminars in churches and conventions.
He is the Director of Education for Occupational Chaplains Association. http://ocachaplains.com/
Professor Victor Votaw, M.T.S., UPCI, Masters of Theological Studies, Urshan Graduate School of Theology, is a professor of Missions.
Professor Victor Votaw was filled with the Holy Ghost and baptized in Jesus Name on April 9,1972. One year later he enrolled in Gateway College of Evangelism and later finished with a B.A. in Theology. After graduating, he and his wife Diana moved to New York City, and started a Home Missions Church in Queens. They labored there for seven years building a multicultural Church. In New York, Brother Votaw served as a Youth Director of New York City, Harvestime Director, Spanish Coordinator, and Presbyter. Later God called him to China and Taiwan. He and his wife Diana said yes to the call of God, and became UPCI Missionaries to Taiwan. They Pastored the Headquarter Church in Kaoshiung, and later founded Churches in Taichung and in Taipei. The also established the first Filipino Church in Taiwan that later helped to start many more. While in Taiwan, Brother Votaw served as Secretary of Taiwan UPC. In 1995, Brother Votaw resigned from Foreign Missions, and returned to America, and started a Church in St. Louis County (Chesterfield). He later enrolled in Urshan Graduate School of Theology, and received his Masters of Theological Studies ( M.T.S.). In 2002, Bro. & Sis. Votaw were reappointed as Missionary Evangelists for Asia/Pacific Regions. They moved to Taipei, Taiwan, where he also helped oversee Chinese Churches as well. Later they located to Manila, Philippines. Bro. Votaw Evangelized many nations in Asia. For eight years, he labored in Vietnam and for the next two years based out of Okinawa, Japan enjoying ministering to the Japanese and Military Churches. On September 21, 2015, Bro. & Sis. Votaw retired from Global Missions after serving 22 Years. They currently live in Bridgeton, Missouri ( St. Louis County), and now serve as Retro Missionaries to Asia and Evangelists in North America.
Professor Stanley Scism, MLA
Professor Stanley Scism, M.L.A. (Masters of Liberal Arts), UPCI, is a professor of Missions, Church History, and Biblical Studies.
Professor Stanley Scism was born in India, lived there and in other nations until high school graduation, and attended college in the U.S.A. In 1987. He founded Scism Christian University, which now has four campuses in India and Nepal. He pioneered the UPCI in Nepal. In Nepal and in North India, SCU graduates have started at least 100 churches with 10,000 constituents, and have baptized thousands of people in Jesus’ name. Graduates have also planted churches in South India, Northeast India, Bhutan, Myanmar, Australia and the USA. Professor Scism founded Light and Life Recording Ministry, Wonderful Words Publishing, and writes and edits 'Glory' magazine. He plans to see the Good News spread further in Nepal, Bhutan and India, while expanding teaching, writing, music, drama, medical, and compassion missions, additionally two new orphanages have joined his ministry.
Professor Jeanette Chapman, M.Ed. Chemistry
Professor Jeanette Chapman, M.Ed.Chem. (Master of Education in Chemistry), UPCI, she teaches Seminary English Composition 1 and 2, TESL, Biblical Studies, Missionary Studies, etc. She is dean of the Master of Arts in Christian Science degree program.
She has studied the Holy Bible extensively at Miracle Valley Bible College (Associate Degree), Kent Christian Bible College, Christian Life Bible College, etc. She was an AIMer in Moshi, Tanzania teaching the Bible at E.L. Freeman Bible College for three years. She has been a high school science teacher and a social worker. She has taught English in a GED program. Presently, Professor Chapman is teaching in a men's prison.
Dr. Robert B. Welshans, Ph.D.
Dr. Robert B. Welshans, Ph.D., UPCI, is a professor of Chaplaincy.
Dr. Welshans experiences include military chaplaincy (retired), plus hospice and community chaplaincy.
Professor Natanyah Hayles Tanyah, M.A.B.S., Doctoral Candidate
Professor Natanyah Hayles, B.S., M.A.B.S., UPCI
Professor Hayles has taught public school children, lives in London, England, is a member of a UPCI church.
Professor Hayles is teaching Biblical Hebrew language studies.
Dr. James Daughtry, Th.D.
Dr. James E. Daughtry, Th.D., Apostolic Theological Seminary,is a professor of Biblical Studies, Independent Apostolic
He has written two books on Biblical holiness. He is a conference speaker noted for holiness.
He is the senior bishop of New Testament Apostolic Church, 3041 Westmoor Drive, Kokomo, Indiana
Sister Sheila Whitlock, M.A.
Dr. Sheila Whitlock, B.S. Defiance College; M.A.J.S. and Th.D., Apostolic Theological Seminary
She has published six very informative books.
Dr. Larry Decker, Th.D., ALJC Ordained Minister - Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ Associate Chaplain - 20 years - Bloomington Hospital, Bloomington, IN Certified Temperament Counselor - Sarasota Academy of Christian Counseling Clinical Pastoral Education - Association for Clinical Pastoral Education - Bloomington Hospital, IN
BA, M.Div., and Th.D. - Parkersburg Bible College and Seminary - Parkersburg WV Ivy Tech Community College - Accounting - Bloomington, IN - Assistant to the Pastor - Youth Leader - Retired Military ( Administration NCO) Has written numerous religious articles for local newspapers Published articles on PTSD for Legion town, USA - American Legion online
Pastor James Parker, M.A.; UPCI B.A. in Psychology Drug Addiction, Minoring in Family, Marriage, And Child Counseling Master of Science in Drug Addiction Recovery PHONE: 508-524-3896 EMAIL: [email protected] Pastor James And His Wife, Carolann Parker, Have Been Married for Over Thirty-Three Years. Born and Raised in Brockton and Bridgewater, Massachusetts, They Both Call Brockton/the 'Bridgewater’s' Their Home. Both Are Licensed United Pentecostal Church ministers. They Have Been Given Authority By God To Reach The Area To Win The Lost, Direct The Hurting, Build Up The Broken Hearted, And Set The Captives Free Through Jesus Christ. Pastor Parker Is An Ordained Licensed Minister. He Has Been the Pastor of Family Life Church Since 2013 And Has the Awesome Privilege of Helping Build from the "Ground" Up. He has a Master of Science in Drug Addiction Recovery and B.A. in Psychology Drug Addiction, Minoring in Family, Marriage, And Child Counseling. Pastor Parker Works Hard for The Kingdom of God; Preaching and Teaching the Word of God with His Whole Heart.
Two years of hands -on experience in Substance Abuse Counseling.
Knowledge of the latest techniques of counseling such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
A passion to learn and to increase my skills. Both Are Willing to Listen, Have Hearts That Love People and Have A Desire to See Them Set Free from Anything That Holds Them Captive. People Can Sense the Love They Have for Them.
Professor John Rawe, M.S. in Counseling Professor Rawe is a full-time professional counselor. Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Frostburg State University Master of Science in Counseling Nine hours of Bible and Theology at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas. Twelve hours graduate work 'Adlerian Psychology' from Bowie State University Licensed to counsel in North Carolina since 2006 as a professional counselor and chemical/addictions counselor since 2015. LCMHC-5338 (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) LCAS-2491 (Licensed Chemical Addictions Specialist)
Professor Missionary Richard Kepler, M.S. -- Missionary living in Japan Professor Kepler has lived in many countries pastoring, administrating, etc.
His course on 'Cross Cultural Leadership' is a much-needed course for pastors, evangelists, teachers, missionaries, etc. as they minister to all the different cultures found in the USA.
Registrar at Central Texas College at Camp Long, S. Korea (1) and Camp Zama, Japan (2 years). Assistant Dean of Faculty for two years also at Tokyo Thinking in English Business Schools. Pastor - Camp Zama United Pentecostal Fellowship in Japan.
Introduction to Missionary Richard Kepler
Cross-Cultural Leadership for Ministers - Pastors
Intro. to Apostolic Missions - Missionary Richard Kepler