Faculty & Administration

Senior Faculty Members & Administrators

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

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

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

Daniel R. Coflin — PhD, MA, BA

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

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

Susan E. Wingate — DD, MA, BA

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

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

Angeli M. Benjamin — PhD, DMin, JD, MA, BA

Corporate Counsel, Director of Online Counseling Program, Campus Representative, Student Advisor

Education: Rutgers University, McMurry University, Bethany Missionary & Bible Training Institute, Willamette College of Law, Life Christian University

Dianne Coflin — DMin, MA, BA

Professor of Theology, Biblical Studies & Pastoral Counseling

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

Additional Administrators

Douglas J. Wingate, III — BA, AA

Audio Editor, Editor of Course Development

Education: University of South Florida, Life Christian University

Ryan M. Wingate — BA, AA

Video Editor, Technical Assistant

Education: University of South Florida, Life Christian University

Nathen Carlson — AA

Chief Information Officer

Education: Hillsborough Community College, Life Christian University

Debbie Smith — BA, AA

Regional Campus Representative, Student Advisor

Education: Life Christian University

Additional Faculty Members

Dominick Butler — DMin, MA, BA

Professor of Theology

Education: River University, Life Christian University

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

Professor of Theology & Biblical Studies

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

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LCU changed my life

LCU has definitely changed my life. The subjects I'm taking are blessing me tremendously. Also, the illumination God is giving me has profoundly made my walk with Him on a much higher level.

I never imagined that I could walk this closely with God or have the intimate relationship that I have with Him.

L. N., online student, Guttenberg, IA

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 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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