Bible College Faculty | Qualified Christian Instructors in Bible

Averaging over 15 years of experience, ABC's faculty are passionate about training students. Nearly all faculty serve as missionaries, devoting their lives to equipping the next generation of servants for Christ.

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.

ABC Faculty

Tim Rowe — Tim Rowe – Professor

V.P. for Academics, Registrar
B.A., Bob Jones University
M.A., Appalachian Bible College
Ph.D., Columbia International University (in progress)

Daniel Anderson — 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 Anderson — Rosalie W. Anderson – Professor

Ladies Auxiliary Coordinator
Diploma, Appalachian Bible College
B.A., Bethel College
M.A., Marshall University

Rebekah Anderson-Rowe — Rebekah Anderson-Rowe – Instructor

Interim Chair of the Music Major
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
M.A., Marshall University
Ed.D., National University (in progress)

Daniel Best — Daniel Best – Associate Professor

Chair of the Biblical Counseling Ministry Major
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
M.A., The Master's College
D. Min., BJU Seminary (in progress)

Ruthie Dingus — Ruthie Dingus – Instructor

Faculty
B.S., Bryan College
M.A., Appalachian Bible College

David Dunkerton — David Dunkerton – Associate Professor

Librarian
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
M.S., Clarion University

Caleb Frink — Caleb Frink – Instructor

Vice President for Development
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
M.A., Appalachian Bible College
M. Div., Luther Rice Seminary (in progress)

Kevin Gullion — Kevin Gullion – Associate Professor

Dean of Men, Vice President for Student Services
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
M.A., Bethany Divinity College and Seminary

Linda Hammons — Linda Hammons – Assistant Professor

Women's Ministries Concentration Coordinator
B.A., Colby College
B.Med.Sc., Emory University
M.A., Appalachian Bible College
G.C.B.C., Bob Jones University

Spencer Hammons — Spencer Hammons – Assistant Professor

Director of Practical Christian Service, Bible Certificate Advisor
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
M.A., Piedmont International University

David Holloway — David Holloway – Instructor

Vice President for Extension Ministries
B.S., Tennessee Temple University

Abbey Kilbride — Abbey Kilbride – Assistant Professor

Missions TESOL Concentration Coordinator
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
TESOL Certification, Global Leadership College
M.A., Clarks Summit University

Cheryl Parvin — Cheryl Parvin – Associate Professor

Associate of Arts Advisor
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
B.A., Cedarville College
M.A., West Virginia University

Phillip Peterson — Phillip R. Peterson – Associate Professor

Faculty
B.S., Pillsbury Baptist Bible College
M.A., Central Baptist Theological Seminary

Joel Pinter — 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 — 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 — Jonathan Rinker – Associate Professor

Chair of Bible/Theology Major
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
M.Div., Virginia Beach Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Baptist Bible Seminary

Erin Rowe — Erin Rowe – Instructor

Writing Lab Coordinator
B.S., Bob Jones University
M.Ed., Concordia University Nebraska

Michael Rowe — Michael Rowe – Instructor

Executive Assistant to the President, Vice President for Business
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
M.S., Capitol Technology University

Steve Russell — Steve Russell – Instructor

Director of Mount Olive Bible College
B.A., Bob Jones University
M.A., Bob Jones University
D. Min., Maranatha Baptist University

John Skaggs — John Skaggs – Associate Professor

Chair of the Camping Ministry Major
B.A., Appalachian Bible College
M.A., Appalachian Bible College
D. Min., Liberty University

Aimee Stiles — Aimee Stiles – Assistant Professor

Chair of the Elementary Education Ministry Major
B.S., Tennessee Temple University
M.S., Pensacola Christian College
Ed.D., Liberty University (in progress)

John Stiles — John Stiles – Assistant Professor

Interim Chair of the Pastoral Ministry Major
B.R.E., Tennessee Temple University
M.R.E. Tennessee Temple University

Faculty Emeritus

Lola Bethel
Dr. Cora Burch
Dr. Daniel Carfrey
Ed Chesley
Dr. Joseph Pinter