Administration
Dave Pafford
Executive Director
Dave Pafford is an accomplished ministry and business professional with years of administration, project coordination and leadership development in multiple states. Mr. Pafford is a salutatorian graduate of North Central University where he also served in student leadership as a Relations Director and Student Body President in 2004. He received a Menlo Park/ John Ortberg Scholarship, attended Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA and holds a Masters in Theology. Dave also holds an M.B.A. from William Woods University. Along with being a Provost for the SEU Ohio Network Campus, Dave serves as the Director of Leader Development and Network Secretary for the Ohio Ministry Network.
Mary Harmison
Ministry Relations & Recruiting Director
Mary Harmison is an outstanding administrator, joining SEU ONC after a season at Ohio University overseeing grant projects for an endowed chair of mathematics education, including the Choose Appalachian Teaching scholarship program for undergraduate students and the Advanced Teacher Capacity professional development program for high school mathematics teachers. Additionally Mrs. Harmison brings a wealth of ministry, business acumen, and leadership to the campus having created her own businesses and having worked as a teacher and a television broadcast technician at WOUB TV. A valedictorian of her high school, Rev. Harmison has credentials with the Assemblies of God and has a Bachelor of Science in Communication, Video Production, and Management from Ohio University.
Travis Sheffler
Business Relations & Recruiting Director
Cherish Tusing
Student Life Coordinator
Cherish loves to pastor and cultivate relationships within the student community. She is gifted in communicating and has her Bachelor of Arts in Church Leadership from Evangel University. Rev. Tusing is a credential holder with the Assemblies of God and serves as an Ohio Youth Alive missionary with her husband.
Betsy Wolfe
Special Projects Coordinator
Betsy Wolfe has a creative and detailed eye for design. She has chosen to use her God-given talent to advance the mission of SEU Ohio Network Campus. Rev. Wolfe is a credential holder with the Assemblies of God and serves as a graphic designer and media specialist for several churches.
Faculty
Our institutional goals are focused on teaching students to become lifelong learners, global citizens, and individuals committed to the mission of Jesus through their craft. The effectiveness of our programs is directly connected to the quality of our instructors and the environments that students will experience.
Connect one-on-one with some of the top professors from the region. Our faculty team includes theologians, business people, and practitioners who bring decades of experience to the classroom.
Dr. John Acker
English & Humanities Professor
Dr. John Acker received his B.A. from the University of Illinois and his Ph.D. from Ohio State, where he studied the relationship between Christianity and 19th-century American literature. Outside the classroom, Dr. Acker runs an academic editing business under the close supervision of his two cats, Chapter and Draft.
Matt Fink, MA
Theology & Ministry Professor
Matt Fink is an ordained minister who currently serves as Children’s/Assistant pastor at New Life Fellowship Assemblies of God, Dayton. In addition, Matt teaches Bible and coaches Cross Country and Track at a Christian high school. He holds a B.A. in Pastoral Ministries from Central Bible College and an M.A. in Theological Studies from Liberty University.
He and his wife Tami have two young sons, Samuel and Ezra.
David Gross, MA
Theology & Ministry Professor
David Gross is the Lead Pastor, Radiant Life Church, Dublin. He has his B.A. in Bible from Central Bible College, M.A. in English Bible from AGTS, and M. Div. from AGTS. David also formerly served as an Ohio Ministry Network General Presbyter.
Chuck Hedges, MDiv
Theology & Ministry Professor
Chuck Hedges has thirty-eight years of diverse ministry experience in pastoral, church planting and undergraduate teaching. He has a proven ability to train, coach and mentor as he cultivates positive and enduring relationships.
Luci Howard, MEd
Science & Mathematics Professor
Luci Howard holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education from Bowling Green State University and a Master of Education from Western Governors University. She currently teaches mathematics at London High School.
Dr. Ron Iden
Business Professor
Ron is a 30-year business management veteran and has helped lead both large and small companies in his tenure. Ron is now semi-retired from the corrugated packaging industry with a current focus on the academic field. Ron holds a Doctorate of Business Administration through Walden University, an MBA with Regis University, and a BBA with Mount Vernon Nazarene University. As a scholar-practitioner, Ron now integrates new information with practical experience to educate the leaders of tomorrow.
Dr. Deedra Shilliday
Theology & Ministry Professor
Pastor Deedra Shilliday has a B.S. in Education from Malone University. She has a M.A. in Pastoral Counseling from Grace University and a M.A. in Practical Theology from Ashland Theological Seminary. She was an assistant professor at Trinity Bible College, and is currently taking time off as an adjunct professor at Ashland University in order to pursue her Doctor of Ministry degree from Southeastern University. Her research interests include the Integration of Psychology and Spiritual Formation as well as Women in Early Church History.
Dr. David Welle
Theology & Ministry Professor
David Welle, D. Min., presently serves as Pastor for Teaching and Global Impact at Calvary Assembly of God in Willoughby Hills, OH after serving over 18 years as the church’s lead pastor. He is also a Regional Executive Presbyter for the Ohio Ministry Network. Prior to serving at Calvary Assembly he was Lead Pastor of churches in New Jersey and New York State. He is a graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry) and Vassar College (AB). He and his wife Patricia have three children, Cristin, Jonathan, and Elissa as well as 2 grandsons.
Pastor David loves teaching the Bible and practical theology, which he does in the church and as a professor at Pan Africa Theological Seminary in Lome, Togo, and at the University of Valley Forge, HarvestNet Institute and the Ohio School of Ministry. He has also taught for Malone Graduate School of Theology, Central Bible College and Metropolitan Bible Institute. He enjoys living life to the full by savoring time with his family, running with his dogs, playing guitar, taking nature photographs, skiing, and experiencing the great outdoors.
“My main goal in life to love God, love people and reach others with the good news about Jesus!”
Guest Lecturers
Jolene Erchaler
Leadership Specialist
Dr. Jolene Erlacher founded Leading Tomorrow in 2013 with the aim of equipping churches, businesses, schools, missions agencies and other organizations for effective inter-generational leadership in an evolving culture. Her passion for equipping a new generation of leaders emerged from various leadership experiences in education and ministry.
Nate Grenier
Business Owner
Coffee Connections
Matt Mason
Worship Pastor
at Radiant Life
Yvette Semon
CEO at Agape River Mission
Jim Wootton
Church Real Estate
Jim Wootton is an author, lecturer, principal, and broker, engaged in commercial real estate brokerage. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and risk management from the finance department of The Ohio State University.
He served as president of the Columbus Real Estate Exchangers, as well as the statewide Ohio Commercial Real Estate Exchangers. He is currently chairman of the Commercial Standard Forms Committee and a member of Commercial Advisory Board for the Columbus Board of Realtors.
Jim Wootton, serving as buyer’s representative for churches, has successfully arranged many major tax-deductible gifts or partial gifts of real estate involving more than $1 million in property each. He is the inventor of patented financial and tax software for determining the feasibility of gifts of real estate to churches.
Erik Zaborowski
Family Pastor
at C3 Church
Potential Staff Profiles
Ohio Branch Campus seeks innovative and collaborative adjunct instructors to teach college courses in the field of theology.
EMPLOYEE TYPE: Part Time
JOB SUMMARY:
Ohio Branch Campus is looking for qualified candidates in either one or more of the following fields: Church, Pastoral, and Church Ministry and Counseling. As Ohio Branch expands so also would specialized courses as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Master’s degree and has earned a minimum of 18 semester or equivalent hours of coursework in the area of their teaching discipline
- Ph.D. and D.Min candidates would be able to teach at the graduate level
- Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills
- Proficiency in teaching methodology, supervision, and classroom management
- Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude
COMPENSATION:
Commensurate with Education and Experience and is based on per credit hours taught.
LOCATION:
Seated class in Columbus, Ohio and online.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent oral, written, and personal communication skills
- Must be people oriented and willing to champion the program in its early stages
- Good computer software skills – Microsoft Office Suite-Word, Excel, etc., Outlook E-mail and Calendar, Online Tools, and strong Internet familiarity
- Preference for experience teaching at the college level
- Interest in and passion for Christ-centered higher education
- Meeting approval with the theological criteria of the partner school
Ohio Branch Campus is looking for qualified candidates in one of the following fields: Business Administration, Financial Management, Accounting, Marketing, or related field.
Adjunct Professors of Business
Ohio Branch Campus seeks innovative and collaborative Adjunct instructors to teach college courses in business.
EMPLOYEE TYPE: Part Time
JOB SUMMARY: Ohio Branch Campus is looking for qualified candidates in one of the following fields: Business Administration, Financial Management, Accounting, Marketing, or related field.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Master’s degree and has earned a minimum of 18 semester or equivalent hours of coursework in the area of their teaching discipline
- Ph.D. and Doctorate candidates would be able to teach at the graduate level
- Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills
- Proficiency in teaching methodology, supervision, and classroom management
- Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude
COMPENSATION:
Commensurate with Education and Experience and is based on per credit hours taught.
LOCATION:
Seated class in Columbus, Ohio and online.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent oral, written, and personal communication skills
- Must be people oriented and willing to champion the program in its early stages
- Good computer software skills – Microsoft Office Suite-Word, Excel, etc., Outlook E-mail and Calendar, Online Tools, and strong Internet familiarity
- Preference for experience teaching at the college level
- Interest in and passion for Christ-centered higher education
- Meeting approval with the theological criteria of the partner school
Ohio Network Campus is looking for qualified candidates to teach at the undergraduate level in one or more of the following fields: human services, psychology, sociology, natural sciences, humanities, mathematics and statistics, history, and English and literature.
EMPLOYEE TYPE: Part Time
JOB SUMMARY: Ohio Network Campus is looking for qualified candidates to teach at the undergraduate level in one or more of the following fields: human services, psychology, sociology, natural sciences, humanities, mathematics and statistics, history, and English and literature.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Master’s degree and has earned a minimum of 18 semester or equivalent hours of coursework in the area of their teaching discipline
- Ph.D. and Doctoral candidates would be able to teach at the graduate level
- Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills
- Proficiency in teaching methodology, supervision, and classroom management
- Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude
COMPENSATION:
Commensurate with Education and Experience and is based on per credit hours taught.
LOCATION:
Seated class in Columbus, Ohio and online.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent oral, written, and personal communication skills
- Must be people oriented and willing to champion the program in its early stages
- Good computer software skills – Microsoft Office Suite-Word, Excel, etc., Outlook E-mail and Calendar, Online Tools, and strong Internet familiarity
- Preference for experience teaching at the college level
- Interest in and passion for Christ-centered higher education
- Meeting approval with the theological criteria of the partner school
Ohio Branch Campus is looking for qualified candidates in either one or more of the following fields: Theology, Bible, and Hermeneutics. As Ohio Branch expands so also would specialized courses as needed.
Adjunct Professors of Bible & Theology
Ohio Branch Campus seeks innovative and collaborative adjunct instructors to teach college courses in the field of theology.
EMPLOYEE TYPE: Part Time
JOB SUMMARY: Ohio Branch Campus is looking for qualified candidates in either one or more of the following fields: Theology, Bible, and Hermeneutics. As Ohio Branch expands so also would specialized courses as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Master’s degree and has earned a minimum of 18 semester or equivalent hours of coursework in the area of their teaching discipline
- Ph.D. and D.Min candidates would be able to teach at the graduate level
- Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills
- Proficiency in teaching methodology, supervision, and classroom management
- Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude
COMPENSATION:
Commensurate with Education and Experience and is based on per credit hours taught.
LOCATION:
Seated class in Columbus, Ohio and online.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent oral, written, and personal communication skills
- Must be people oriented and willing to champion the program in its early stages
- Good computer software skills – Microsoft Office Suite-Word, Excel, etc., Outlook E-mail and Calendar, Online Tools, and strong Internet familiarity
- Preference for experience teaching at the college level
- Interest in and passion for Christ-centered higher education
- Meeting approval with the theological criteria of the partner school