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PHILIP BARR (pbarr@rosedale.edu)
B.S. Leeds University, England; M.A. Leeds University; M.A. Cambridge University; M.Div. Eastern Mennonite Seminary; D. Min. Fuller Theological Seminary; continuing studies: School of World Mission, Fuller Theological Seminary; teacher and relief worker, southern Sudan, 1975–1978; missionary, Guatemala, 1980–1990; pastor, Allensville Mennonite Church, 1991–2002; interim academic dean, Rosedale Bible College, 2004–2005.



TIMOTHY GAKUNJU (tgakunju@rosedale.edu)
B.A. Daystar University, Nairobi; M.A. Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology; Principal and instructor, Christian Bible Institute, Thika, Kenya; pastor, Ruiru Christian Church, Ruiru, Kenya.



CHRIS JONES (cjones@rosedale.edu)
B.S. in Business Administration, Old Dominion University; M.C.S. Regent College; Th.M. Columbia Theological Seminary; experience as a professional accountant, youth leader, urban outreach leader, and congregational pastor.



CHRISTA KEIM (ckeim@rosedale.edu)
Certificate, Rosedale Bible College; B.A. Ohio State University; Rosedale Mennonite Missions Associate, church planting, 1996–1998; Director of Youth and Children’s Ministries, Mechanicsburg Christian Fellowship, 1999–2002; Director of Children’s Ministry, MCF, 1999–; private voice and acting instructor, director, playwright 2003—.



ERIC KOUNS (ekouns@rosedale.edu)
Diploma, Appalachian Bible College; B.A. Houghton College; M. Div. Eastern Mennonite Seminary; graduate studies: Ashland Seminary, Wheaton College, Southern Baptist Seminary; experience as pastor, broadcaster, Bible conference speaker; Executive Secretary, Evangelical Anabaptist Fellowship, 1992-2001.



PAUL KURTZ (paul@rmmoffice.org)
Diploma, Rosedale Bible College; M.A. Simpson College; Gospel Echoes, 1982-1986; Dean of Students, Rosedale Bible College, 1992-1996; Rosedale Mennonite Missions: Director, REACH Program, 1992- 2000; Director, SEND Department, 1996-2001; Director, Global Missions, 2001—.



KENNETH MILLER (kmiller@rosedale.edu)
B.M.E. Ohio State University; M.S. Ohio State University; faculty, Shekinah Christian School, 1983-1986; teaching assistant, Ohio State University, 1986-1988; conductor of select vocal ensembles; worship leader, Shiloh Mennonite Church, 1982—.



LAVERN NISSLEY (lnissley@rosedale.edu)
B.A. Cincinnati Bible College; M.A. University of Cincinnati; pastor, New Beginnings Fellowship, 1982-1986; Rosedale Mennonite Missions, Director of Home Missions, 1995-1998; Rosedale Bible College, adjunct faculty, 1995-2002; associate pastor, Vineyard Church of Northridge, 1996-2004; Executive Director, Marriage Resource Center of Miami Valley, 2005–.



JAMES RHODES (jrhodes@rosdedale.edu)
B.A. Eastern Mennonite University; graduate studies, Eastern Mennonite Seminary; M.Div. and D.Min. San Francisco Theological Seminary; church planter and pastor, San Francisco Mennonite Fellowship, 1975-1979; adjunct instructor, Eastern Mennonite University, 1995—; associate pastor, Dayton Mennonite Church,1995-2005; pastor, Salem Mennonite Church, 2005—.



REUBEN SAIRS (rsairs@rosedale.edu)
B.S. Pennsylvania State University; M.A. University of Mobile; MLIS, Kent State University; pastor, Mobile Mennonite Church, 1989-1998; church planter, 1999-2002; teaching pastor, London Christian Fellowship, 2007—.



VICKI SAIRS (vsairs@rosedale.edu)
B.A.’s Pennsylvania State University; M.A. Pennsylvania State University; graduate teaching assistant, Pennsylvania State University; weekly columnist, Mobile Register, 1998-2002; Director, Madison County Pregnancy Care Center, 2003- 2005.



LYNETTE SCHRADER (lschrader@rosedale.edu)
Diploma, Rosedale Bible College; B.A. Cedarville University; high school English teacher, Delaware Christian School, 1995-1999; RBC Information Services Editor, 1999-2000.



CONRAD SHOWALTER (cshowalter@rosedale.edu)
B.A. Ohio State University; M.S. Indiana University; teacher/administrator, Clinton Christian School, 1978- 2002; pastor, Siloam Fellowship, 1998—; licensed marriage and family therapist.



JONATHAN SHOWALTER (jshowalter@rosedale.edu)
B.A. Ohio State University; M.A. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; doctoral studies, Ohio State University; missionary, Ecuador, 1984-1987; academic dean, RBC, 1996—; associate pastor, Shiloh Mennonite Church, 1997—.



JOSEPH SHOWALTER (joe@rmmoffice.org)
B.A. Ohio State University; M.Div. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; pastor, Grace Christian Fellowship, 1990- 2002; President, Rosedale Mennonite Missions, 2002—.



LYNETTE SHOWALTER (cshowalter@rosedale.edu)
B.A. Goshen College; M.S.W. Andrews University; licensed clinical social worker; home study specialist at Oaklawn Community Mental Health; private practice counselor.



RICHARD SHOWALTER ()
B.A. Eastern Mennonite University; M.Th. University of Chicago; M.Div. Goshen Biblical Seminary; D.Min. Gordon- Conwell Theological Seminary; President, Rosedale Bible College, 1989-1994; President, Eastern Mennonite Missions, 1994—.



PHYLLIS SWARTZ (pswartz@rosedale.edu)
B.A. Antioch College; M.A. Ohio State University; teacher, gifted and talented class, London City Schools; Choral Camp coordinator, 1999—.



PHILIP WEBER (pweber@rosedale.edu)
Diploma, Rosedale Bible College; B.A. Cedarville University; graduate studies, Asbury Theological Seminary; M.A. University of Mobile; Administrative Assistant/Director of Personnel Services, Rosedale Mennonite Missions, 1982-1985; church planting associate, 1985-1987; President, We Care Program, 1987-2001.



DANIEL ZIEGLER (dziegler@rosedale.edu)
A.A. Pinebrook Junior College; B.S. Eastern Mennonite College; M.S. Thomas Edison State College; doctoral studies, Nova Southeastern University; mission administrator, Haiti, 1992-1994; Director, Spruce Lake Wilderness Camp, 1994-1999; Executive Director, Spruce Lake Retreat, 1999-2005; President, Rosedale Bible College, 2005—.