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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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

I see people healed by the power of God

The LCU professors and staff guided me into a richer experience in my faith and to a more dedicated and disciplined Bible study than I had ever experienced.

As a direct result, God called and ordained me into the Gospel ministry. I founded a street ministry where I lay hands on people who have physical issues and see them healed by the grace and power of God. I have led over 200 people into the Kingdom of God. I give God all the credit and am grateful He chose me to be a vessel He works through.

– P. M. G., Concord, NC

I saw how much I did not know

Although it was challenging at times, and I wanted to quit, the grace of God kept me going. At times I did not even know if would have enough funds to pay for the classes each month, but God always provided.

During my studies here, I have grown so much in God's Word. I thought I knew the Word until taking these classes. I saw how much I did not know.

During this time, God also revealed and confirmed to me the ministry He has called me to ministering and counseling people. I was so overwhelmed when He revealed my calling that I wanted to run around the classroom!

My life has changed tremendously through the teachings I received at LCU.

F. H., Miramar, FL

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