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 — DD, 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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To know and share these truths is the driving force of my life

The great teachings from the Word of God, so masterfully taught by LCU's professors, are my greatest joy. To know and share these truths with my brothers is the driving force of my life.

I now serve as Volunteer Chaplain at Arizona State Prison Complex in Kingman. This facility houses approximately 3500 inmates. We (the Holy Spirit and me) started a Bible study in the summer of 2011, with about 6 men. On Easter of 2013, I preached the Risen Christ to over 300 men, and many of them received Jesus as their Lord and Savior! Glory to God!

The effect this ministry has had upon our home church is powerful as well. My wife, Diane, serves right by my side in the prison. We have brought over 40 members of our church into the prison with us. We have water baptized 28 inmates. I am often asked by our church members, "When are we going back to the prison?" They tell me, "I could feel God's presence so strongly while we were there."

Thank you, LCU! Your dedication to the Word of God is transforming lives.

Rev. H. M., Kingman, AZ

LCU has opened up endless opportunities

Life Christian University has opened up endless opportunities and possibilities in the ministry. LCU gave me the confidence to become the Founder and President of Operation Living Hope, a non-profit charity bringing hope and a fresh start to families and individuals in need of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

LCU gave me the sharpened and structured ability to move forward in publishing my first book, To God Be The Glory with West Bow Press.

I have also studied to become a certified Chaplain LCU again prepared me for this very rigorous program!

Thank you, Life Christian University! You bring freedom in learning more about our Father God in such a beautiful and rewarding way!

T. A. M., online student, Osseo, MN

Jesus came to my rescue!

The devil tried to kill me recently in the hospital. My body was not responding to treatment. The doctors did all they could, but I could tell my body was dying. I was so weak I could not lift my head up off the bed. That night, I called out to Jesus — and I would not give up calling Him, using a promise from the Word of God. "I know You promised never to leave me or forsake me, but, Jesus, where are You? I've been praying and I haven't heard from You. Jesus, I need You!"

I called out for about ten minutes. Then I said, "Jesus, whether I live or die, my life is in Your hands." A little later, a vision of Jesus' face appeared right before me, drawn in white light. He was riding on a horse, also drawn in white light. Jesus came to my rescue! He fought the battle for me! I am a living testimony!

I have realized that the more you study the Word of God, the better equipped you are to face the trials and hardships of this life. The Word of God can be used against the enemy (the devil) and his associates and they will have to leave.

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