KIRK A. JACKSON, BUSINESS DEPARTMENT

EMAIL: kirk.jackson@swcu.edu

Business Faculty ; An instructor at SCU since 2007.

Areas of expertise and interest: finance, strategic planning, ethics, management training

Professional Experience:
Prior to coming to SCU, he worked in cash management and mortgage lending functions in the banking industry. He also spent time training students, front-line workers, and managers in business and management skills.

DR. TERRY TRAMEL - Bible Department , Professor of Bible and Theology.

EMAIL: terry.tramel@swcu.edu

Terry Tramel is the "quintessential PH preacher of our day". A minister with the International Pentecostal Holiness Church since 1979, Rev. Tramel has pastored in Oklahoma and North Carolina. A popoular preacher, he has ministered in over 450 weekly preaching or teaching revivals, and over 30 camp meeting or Bible conferences. He has been a Professor of Bible & Theology at SCU for the past six years (2002-2007). He has written adult education material for his denomination, co-authored a history of SCU.
Terry is well known for an incredible presentation on the Book of Revelation, where he dresses as John the Revelator, and quotes almost the whole book.

• The Book of Revelation program.
• Guest speaker/teacher on the Holy Spirit, the Life of Jesus ,or Christian discipleship.
• Guest minister for a service of preaching.

CHARLOTTE IAQUINTA. Counselor and Department Chair

To learn when her next on-campus event will be: charlotte.iaquinta@swcu.edu

Charlotte Iaquinta is a Professor and Chairperson, Youth and Human Family Services Department, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified School Psychologist
Position: Senior Professor, and Director of Diagnostic and Counseling Services,Southwestern Christian University
Areas of Expertise and Interest: Family Dynamics, Child Development, Contemporary Youth Culture and its Effects on the American culture at large and the American church in particular, Pentecostal studies, Antiques, and Fantasy Football.

Charlotte, or "Mrs. I", as she is known to her students, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and professor who is currently in her 25th year at SCU. She is married and has two children and five grandchildren. She holds three earned Masters degrees in Education, Counseling, and Teaching English as a Second Language; and an Honorary Doctorate in Family Studies. She has been an educator, pastor's wife, speaker, and innovator for over 40 years across the United States. Charlotte has also written magazine articles and Christian Education literature. She is a 5th generation minister in a direct family line and 3rd generation Pentecostal and Christian educator. Her maternal grandmother held the first youth and children's services at Falcon Campmeeting, the first record of such services in the Pentecostal Revival. Charlotte has taught in Sunday School, Bible school, VBS, Woman's Aglow Bible Studies, National Sunday School Conferences, Youth Camps, Women's conferences, public schools and private Christian schools from the Carolinas to California and was active as a Girl Scout leader and trainer. She loves the Lord and people and has spent her life serving them both.

Programs:

• Marriage Retreats: " Communication or Just Noise?" " Fighting a Good Fight according to the Marquess of Queensbury Rules" "Are We There Yet?"
• Youth: "Loving the Tatooed, Pierced, and Desperate" "Fifty Years of Change to the American Landscape of Teens"
• Children: "Stages, Rages, Or Cages?"
• Relationships: "The A B C's of Relationships" "The Joy of Forgiveness or the Agony of Bitterness?"

Some of these will be offered on campus in several "Saturday Seminars", also contact the university for possible use of the facilities for your next event.

ADRIAN HINKLE, Assistant Professor, Bible/Theology Department

EMAIL: adrian.hinkle@swcu.edu

Adrian Hinkle
Position: Assistant Professor in the Bible/Theology Dept.
Areas of expertise and interest: Old Testament, Christian Theology, Women’s Ministry, Youth Ministry, World Religions
An Instructor at SCU since 2002 with previous experience in youth ministry

JOHN CHASTEEN, Assistant Dean

EMAIL: john.chasteen@swcu.edu

Position: Assistant Dean, SCU Graduate School
Areas of Interest: Personal coaching, writing, blogging

John Chasteen, aside from keeping busy with his regular administrative role in planning and teaching in the growing graduate program, is a Certified life coach who writes a regular column for "Charisma" magazine. He brings to all he does a rich store of first hand ministry experience and a true passion for people. He is a nationally certified Life Coach who often occurs mentoring classes.

Programs:

• Coaching: Bulding Bridges of Success
• Blogging: A 21st Century Ministry Without Walls

PATTY WOODRING, M.S. - Assistant Director of the ABLE Program

EMAIL: patty.woodring@swcu.edu

Position: Assistant Director, ABLE Adult Degree Completion Program
Patty holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and a Master of Science in Management. She obtained both degrees as a working adult, attending school full-time while raising her three children. Patty has over 15 years of experience in adult education. She has 7 years of experience as an instructor of employee and organizational management. She has served in ministry with her husband, Terry, and has experience in various aspects of church leadership.

PROGRAMS:

• "Time Management": As a working adult, mother of three and full-time student, Patty knows firsthand the importance of time management. Learn to successfully balance your ministry, family, and career without experiencing burnout. Approximate time: 30 minutes
• "The Influence of Women on Family Education": Patty attended school full-time while raising her three children. This seminar explores the tremendous influence a woman has on her family’s educational value. Learn the benefits of earning a college degree, including a higher success rate for your children, better parenting skills, and improved communication skills, not to mention increased potential for a promotion at work! Approximate Time: 45 minutes
• "Developing & Managing a Dynamic Volunteer Program": Studies show that over 100 million Americans volunteer in some capacity, amounting to over 19 billion hours and $150 billion in donated time and money. This seminar helps leaders understand the basic process of a thriving volunteer program, which is key to success and growth in the local church. Learn the importance of having a program that effectively manages your volunteers. Learn to recognize and recruit potential volunteers while training, retaining and rewarding current volunteers. Remember, if they don’t volunteer with your program, they’ll go somewhere else! 2-day Seminar. Approximate Time: 8 hours
• "Successful Transformation: How to Take Your Ministry to the Next Level": Patty uses her vast knowledge of change theory to help leaders recognize that there is a proven and successful process for transforming an organization. Whether you’re a new pastor wanting to take your church to a new level or a layperson who wants to improve your work environment, change theory can help you successfully employ new ideas and processes. 2-day Seminar. Approximate Time: 8 hours
  

JULIE ELY - Music Department Chair

EMAIL: julie.ely@swcu.edu

Position: Music Department Chairperson
Areas of expertise and interest: Music Education, Church Music, Developing and Training Worship Teams, Sound and Technology Training

13 years experience as public and private school music educator ( B.M., East Carolina University; M.M., University of Central Oklahoma). As a wife of a pastor/youth minister, Julie has ministered in music in many local, regional, and national settings. She has directed choirs, hosted praise and worship conferences, developed choral contests for private and public schools, traveled with ministry groups, and spoken to various groups over the years. She contributed the history of the music department to the work "One Night Club and a Mule Barn: 60 Years of SCU".

Programs:

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  "Sound and Technology Team Training"


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  Other negotiable topics

MARILYN A. HUDSON - Director of Library Services

EMAIL: marilyn.hudson@swcu.edu
POSITION: Director of Library Services, Southwestern Christian University
AREAS OF EXPERTISE AND INTEREST: Professional librarian with experience as a published writer, storyteller, pastor's wife, educator, speaker, emergent literacy advocate, and minister. She holds a B.A. in history and a Master of Library & Information Studies, both from the University of Oklahoma. She is co-author of "One Night Club and a Mule Barn" (Tate, 2006), the children's book "Elephant Hips Are Expensive" (2007) and the soon to be published, "Those Pesky Verses of Paul". She is also working on a history of Halloween in and around Oklahoma City.

PROGRAMS:

• “WISDOM TALES: To Teach & Inspire” [30 to 45 minute program] Exciting wisdom from many global cultures conveyed through lively storytelling. Used for centuries as a means of entertaining, storytelling is not just for children. These delightful stories – delivered with a dramatic flair – share lessons on values, wise choices, and what it means to be human. This presentation can be adapted to meet a variety of settings or themes.
• “READ ME ANOTHER: Giving Young Children an Early Boost to School Success” [30 to 45 minute program] Explores the values of emergent literacy and the role it plays in later childhood success. Plus ways local groups can reach out to their communities in meaningful ways through outreach and mission. Visit her blog, CHILD-SIZED STORIES.
• "THE OTHER TWELVE": [30 min.] Uncovering the story of Jesus and the Women who followed Him.