One of the greatest assets of Cincinnati Christian University is our faculty who encourage and empower our students to achieve academic success.
Undergraduate Division
Sandra L. Beam, Assistant Professor of Education (2008), BS, Cincinnati Christian University; MEd, Xavier University. sandra.beam@CCUniversity.edu
Rick Bullard, Assistant Professor of Geology and History (2007), BA, MA, Cincinnati Christian University; MS, PhD candidate, University of Cincinnati. rick.bullard@CCUniversity.edu
Aaron Burgess, Assistant Professor, Business and Leadership (2007), BA, MA, Cincinnati Christian University; MS, College of Mount St. Joseph, Northern Kentucky University. EdD work, Northeastern University. aaron.burgess@CCUniversity.edu
Richard J. Cherok, Professor of Church History (1998), BA, BTh, Kentucky Christian University; MA, MEd, the University of Akron; PhD, Kent State University. rick.cherok@CCUniversity.edu
Brian Derico, Assistant Professor of English (1999), BS, Cincinnati Christian University; MA, University of Cincinnati; PhD work, Ball State University. brian.derico@CCUniversity.edu
Daniel J. Dyke, Professor of Old Testament (1988), Youngstown State University; BA, Kentucky Christian University; Cincinnati Christian University; MDiv, Ashland Theological Seminary; Lancaster Theological Seminary; ThM, Princeton theological Seminary; the Ecumenical institute of Theology, St. Mary’s Seminary and University. dan.dyke@CCUniversity.edu
John W. Edmerson, Associate Professor of Christian Ministries (2005), BA, University of Science and Arts of OK; MA, California State University Dominguez Hills; PhD, Ministerial Training Institute. john.edmerson@CCUniversity.edu
LaShelle Edmerson, Associate Professor of Children’s Ministry (2005), BS, University of Science and Arts of OK; MA, California State University Dominguez Hills; DRE, Ministerial Training Institute. lashelle.edmerson@CCUniversity.edu
Lance H. Francis, Assistant Professor of Business Management (2006), BCE, MS, Auburn University; MBA, University of Cincinnati. lance.francis@CCUniversity.edu
Paul D. Friskney, Associate Professor of English and Communication Arts (1984), BA, MA, Cincinnati Christian University; MA, University of Louisville; doctorate work, University of Cincinnati. paul.friskney@CCUniversity.edu
Sara Fudge, Associate Professor of Hebrew and History (1997), BA, MA, Cincinnati Christian University; MPhil, PhD, Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion. sara.fudge@CCUniversity.edu
Gary J. Gregory, Professor of Music and Worship (1988), Rend Lake Community College; Milligan College; Southern illinois University; BME, Murray State University; MM, Eastman School of Music (University of Rochester); Cincinnati Christian University; DWS, The Robert E. Webber institute for Worship Studies. gary.gregory@CCUniversity.edu
R. Jay Kidwell, Associate Professor of Psychology (1988), Cincinnati Christian University; BA, northern Kentucky University; MA, University of Cincinnati; PhD, Union institute & University. jay.kidwell@CCUniversity.edu
Brenda J. Lang, Professor of Music and Worship (1987), BA, Lincoln Christian College; MM, University of Missouri; Chatauqua School of Music; DMA work, College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati. brenda.lang@CCUniversity.edu
David Ray, Professor of Practical Ministries (2010), BA, Johnson Bible College; MDiv, Emmanuel Christian Seminary, DMin, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. david.ray@CCUniversity.edu
Kenneth E. Read, Professor of Music and Worship (1988), BM, College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati; MA, MMin, Cincinnati Christian University; MM, Miami University; DMA, University of Kentucky. ken.read@CCUniversity.edu
Douglas W. Redford, Associate Professor of old testament (2000), BA, Kentucky Christian University; MA, MDiv, Cincinnati Christian University; thM, Grace theological Seminary; MPhil, PhD, Hebrew Union College-Jewish institute of Religion. doug.redford@CCUniversity.edu
James A. Smith, Professor of Biblical Studies (1998), BA, MA, Cincinnati Christian University; PhD, University of Sheffield. james.smith@CCUniversity.edu
James A. Snyder, Associate Professor of Theology (2001), BS, MA, MDiv, Cincinnati Christian University; ThM, Westminster Theological Seminary. james.snyder@CCUniversity.edu
Evelyn J. Taylor, Associate Professor of English and Education (1979), Executive Secretarial Certificate, Miller-Draughon Business College; BS, Cincinnati Christian University; graduate work, University of Cincinnati; MEd, Xavier University. evelyn.taylor@CCUniversity.edu
Nicholas A. Tomeo, Associate Professor of Youth Ministry and General Studies (2001), BA, Cincinnati Christian University; MS, Purdue University. nick.tomeo@CCUniversity.edu
Rebecca A. Waters, Professor of Teacher Education (1998), BA, University of South Florida; MEd University of Cincinnati; EdD, University of Cincinnati. rebecca.waters@CCUniversity.edu
Andrew R. Wood, Associate Professor of Urban & Intercultural Ministries (2001), BA, MA, University of Virginia; MA, MMin, MDiv, Cincinnati Christian University; DMin, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. andrew.wood@CCUniversity.edu
Graduate Division
Timothy L. Barber, Associate Professor of Counseling (2004). BA, Trevecca Nazarene University; MDiv, Nazarene Theological Seminary; MAC, Cincinnati Christian University; DMin, Asbury Theological Seminary. tim.barber@CCUniversity.edu
David R. Brown, Assistant Professor of Counseling (2008). AS, Purdue University; BA, Hanover College; MAC, Cincinnati Christian University; PhD, Auburn University. david.brown@CCUniversity.edu
Jack W. Cottrell, Professor of Theology (1967). BA, ThB, Cincinnati Christian University; BA, University of Cincinnati; MDiv, Westminster Theological Seminary; PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary. jack.cottrell@CCUniversity.edu
Jodie K. Edwards, Assistant Professor of Counseling (2007). BS, Purdue University; MAC, Cincinnati Christian University; PhD, Purdue University. jodie.edwards@CCUniversity.edu
James B. North, Retired Professor of Church History (1977). BA, MA, Lincoln Christian College and Seminary; MA, University of Chicago; PhD, University of Illinois. jim.north@CCUniversity.edu
Johnny G. Pressley, Professor of Theology (1990) and Academic Dean of the Seminary (2009). BA, Roanoke Bible College; MDiv, Cincinnati Christian University; ThM, Princeton Theological Seminary; PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary. johnny.pressley@CCUniversity.edu
W. David Roadcup, Associate Professor of Practical Ministries (2003). BA, Lincoln Christian College; MA, Cincinnati Christian University; DMin, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. david.roadcup@CCUniversity.edu
+Mike Shannon, Professor of Preaching (1988). BA, Milligan College; MMin, Kentucky Christian College; MDiv, Cincinnati Christian University; DMin, Reformed Theological Seminary. mike.shannon@CCUniversity.edu
Douglas A. Spears, Professor of Counseling (1994). BS, MDiv, Cincinnati Christian University; ThM, Louisville Bible College; MEd and PhD, Kent State University. doug.spears@CCUniversity.edu
+Thomas W. Thatcher, Professor of New Testament (1992). BA, MA, MDiv, Cincinnati Christian University; PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Louisville); University of Cincinnati. tom.thatcher@CCUniversity.edu
+Mark S. Ziese, Professor of Old Testament (1991). BA, Ozark Christian College; MA, Cincinnati Christian University; MA, Hebrew Union College; PhD, Andrews University. mark.ziese@CCUniversity.edu
+Shares teaching load in both the Undergraduate and Graduate Division.