LCU Faculty & Administration

Faculty & Administration

Senior Faculty Members & Administrators

Douglas J. Wingate — PhD, DMin, DD, MA, BA

Founder, President, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Professor of Theology, Biblical Studies & Pastoral Ministry

Education: St. Petersburg Jr. College, University of South Florida, Rhema Bible Training Center, Faith Theological Seminary, Moody Theological Seminary, National Bible College

Daniel R. Coflin — PhD, MA, BA

Vice-President, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dean of Theology & Biblical Studies, Professor of Theology, Biblical Studies & Pastoral Ministry

Education: Word of Faith Bible Institute, University of South Florida, Florida Beacon Bible College, Faith Theological Seminary

Susan Wingate — MA, BA

Co-Founder, Registrar, Assoc. Professor of Theology & Christian Education

Education: University of North Florida, University of South Florida, Rhema Bible Training Center, Faith Theological Seminary, Life Christian University

LeAnna Eldridge — PhD, MA, BA, BS

Professor of Theology & Christian Group Counseling, Dean of Administration, Director of Curriculum Development

Education: University of Missouri, Life Christian University

Dianne Coflin — DMin, MA, BA

Professor of Theology, Biblical Studies & Pastoral Counseling; Assessment Registrar

Education: Word of Faith Bible Institute, Faith Theological Seminary, Life Christian University

Barbara Castro — PhD, MA, BS

Dean of Christian Education Program, Professor of Christian Education, Curriculum Development

Education: Florida Southern College, Northeastern State University, Rhema Bible Training Center, Victory Bible Institute, Life Christian University

Mark Stevens (Steve) Willis — PhD, DMin, MA, BA, AA

Director of Software Development, Professor of Theology & Christian Counseling

Education: Foothill Community College, University of Texas at El Paso, Love & Grace School of Practical Ministry, Life Christian University

Debbi Smith — MA, BA

Associate Professor of Theology & Biblical Studies

Education: Word of Faith Bible Institute, Faith Theological Seminary, Life Christian University

Additional Administrators

Nathen Carlson — AA

Chief Information Officer

Education: Hillsborough Community College, Life Christian University

Candy Doyle — BA, AA

Regional Campus Representative, Student Advisor

Education: Life Christian University

Barbara Reneé Basagic — BA, AA

Regional Campus Representative, Student Advisor

Education: Life Christian University

Additional Faculty Members

George Brooks — DDiv, MA

Professor of Theology, Biblical Studies, Pastoral Ministry & Pastoral Counseling

Education: Rhema Bible Training Center, Life Christian University

Linda Brooks — MA, BA

Associate Professor of Theology Biblical Studies, Pastoral Ministry & Pastoral Counseling

Education: Rhema Bible Training Center, James Madison University, Life Christian University

Larry Pearre — DMusMin, MA, BA

Dean of Music, Professor in Music, Professor of Theology & Biblical Studies

Education: Faith Is the Victory Bible School, River Bible Institute, Life Christian University

Lester O'Brien, Jr. — DMin, MA, BA, AA, AS

Professor of Theology & Biblical Studies

Education: Tampa Technical Institute, Hillsborough Community College, Life Christian University

What our students are saying…

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I enjoy the professors

I enjoy seeing the different professors/doctors/pastors and listening to the real-life stories told during the different courses, and how their faith has benefitted their life and their family. I have learned so very much from these teachers. I have laughed a lot at their good senses of humor.

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The Holy Spirit leads & guides us

I have had the Holy Spirit lead me and guide me in many situations both in my walk personally and in ministry work. This has happened many times while I was an LCU student. It is always such a joy. I have had some remarkable experiences as I obey His leading.

While on a mission trip in Costa Rica, we went to a local hospital. We had the opportunity to do skits and pray with patients. The Holy Spirit was present with us. I went with a team to pray with patients. God led me to the last room at the end of the hall on the 3^rd floor. The room was full, with 10 patients in their beds.

In the corner, there was a woman sitting on her bed staring up with her hand raised. My interpreter, Rowan, and I walked over to her bed. Her eyes were black as coal and she was scratching her arms. I could see the demon’s presence in her eyes. I asked her if I could pray with her and she said, “Yes.”

I placed my hand on her head and proceeded to pray in Jesus’ name. I could feel God’s power flowing through me. I opened my eyes and I could see changes coming over her. Her skin was changing to a different complexion and her eyes changed to a bluish-green color. She then took my hand and placed it on her stomach where there was a large tumor sticking out. As I continued to pray, I could feel the tumor shrinking in and going away. She immediately jumped up on the bed and started yelling, “Jesús, Jesús!” Then she continued to jump from bed to bed.

Rowan turned a little pale, but I could tell he was excited about what had just happened. He said, “Mr. John, I’m sticking with you from now on!”

The Holy Spirit is incredible, and the presence of God is the greatest feeling in the world!

– Pastor J. S., Gibsonia, PA

Using my evangelism style

While in class studying evangelism, it was interesting to discover my evangelism style was "testimonial." I never knew I had a "style." The class assignment was to use our evangelism style to minister to an unsaved person. We were instructed to think of three people and choose one to accomplish this goal. I chose my three, but God had another plan.

The very next day, a young lady called our office seeking someone to talk to and pray with her. I work in the Social Service department for Catholic Charities and people often mistake our organization for a church. Most times, I tell people we are not a church and attempt to refer them to a nearby Catholic church.

This time, I told the young lady we were not a church, but I would love to talk with her and pray with her. One hour later, I was leading her to Christ, using my testimonial evangelism style. God knew I needed to see the power of what I had learned and the power it has to help save lives. I'm loving LCU!

V. B., Ft. Myers, FL

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