ABOUT US

In the past, Dr. Goodall was the head of the Ministerial Enrichment Department of the Assemblies of God in Springfield, Missouri, for 5 years. He was appointed in 1994 to create this department and to be a "minister to the ministers" of the Assemblies of God, overseeing programs for marriage, family, and parenting to over 32,000 ministers within the denomination. While serving as the Executive Editor of Enrichment Journal, which he created, it received first place for clergy magazines in 1997 and 2000 from the Evangelical Press Association.

Wayde and Rosalyn are the founding pastors of Vienna Christian Center, in Vienna, Austria. In the United States they have served as senior pastors of congregations of several thousand attendees and received the Church Health Award from the Purpose Driven Church. Wayde was appointed to represent the Pentecostal/Charismatic churches of America on the Pulpit and Pew "think tank" at Duke University. He is a certified Congregational and Team Coach and works with church leaders in areas of spiritual and life balance.

Because of Wayde's extensive writing and pastoral experience he frequently teaches at colleges and seminaries. He is an adjunct professor at Asia Pacific Theological Seminary and the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. He has also been a guest teacher at the Billy Graham Cove in North Carolina and served as Executive Director of Benevolence for Bethesda Ministries/Mission of Mercy. He and his wife, Rosalyn, are frequent speakers at churches, seminars, pastors and missionary retreats

Wayde holds Doctor of Ministry degrees from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary and Northwest Graduate School of Ministry. He also holds a Master of Arts degree in counseling from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible and one in psychology from Southern California College (Vanguard University).

Dr. Goodall has written and co-authored 13 books—including Why Great Men Fall, Conflict Management for Church Leaders, Marriage & Family, By My Spirit, The Fruit of the Spirit, The Choice, The Blessing, The Battle, and Back to the Word—many of which are translated into several languages.

Rosalyn is a technical editor, writer, and educator and has served as a faculty member at Southwest Missouri State University for 5 years. Her ministry has included women's conferences, retreats, and educators training. Wayde and Rosalyn have viewed their ministry as a team effort for God's kingdom. They have two grown children, Jeremy and Kristin.

Jim’s ministry experience includes teaching elementary school (4 years), teaching at Trinity Bible College and serving as Chairman of the Dept. of Biblical Studies (1980-1986); and serving as Professor of New Testament at Assemblies of God Theological Seminary from 1990 to the present. Internationally, Jim has taught Hermeneutics and New Testament Theology in Ukraine; and preached a number of times in Ukraine, as well as San Jose, Costa Rica.

His most recent publications are: 2 Corinthians in Full Life Bible Commentary to the New Testament. Edited by F. L. Arrington and Roger Stronstad. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1999; Dictionary of Hermeneutics: A Concise Guide to Terms, Names, Methods and Expressions, Springfield, Missouri: Gospel Publishing House, 2005; Studies in the Letters of Paul, B.A. level, Springfield Missouri: Global University, 2006; and First and Second Corinthians in the Faith & Action Series (co-author), 2011.

Jim has been awarded many honors, such as: Who’s Who in American High Schools; Who’s Who in American Colleges and University; FTE Hispanic Doctoral Scholarship; Outstanding Alumnus of Valley Forge Christian College; Member of the Advisory Board for the Foundation of Pentecostal Scholarship; Assemblies of God Distinguished Educator’s Award for 25 years of service.

Jim and his wife, Moira, attend King’s Chapel in Springfield, Missouri, and have three sons: Matthew, Eric, and Daniel.

He is known as a biblical preacher. As a professor of Biblical Preaching at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas, he has trained hundreds of young ministers in the principles of homiletics. He has also served as an adjunct, visiting professor of a Bible school in Brazil. He served as Presbyter of the South Dallas Section of the Assemblies of God and is a member of the Executive Presbytery of the North Texas District.

Dr. Claunch has served in full-time ministry since 1968 and has been a senior pastor for 30+ of these years. He pastored Crossroads of Life Assembly of God in Duncanville, Texas for 17 years, where he led the congregation to be one of the top one hundred churches in America in world ministries giving.

Currently, Dr. Claunch serves as Assistant District Superintendent and Director of Missions for the North Texas District of the Assemblies of God.

Gaylan and his wife, Nancy, have been married since 1973. They have two children, both in ministry—a daughter, Lesli, married to Rev. Dyran Deer, and a son, Loren.

Since 1992, Richard has served as a "pastor at large," devoting his time to writing and speaking. He often ministers at retreats and conferences for ministers and missionaries, both in the US and abroad. With Brenda, his wife since 1966, he has developed three marriage seminars: "Forever In Love," "Predictable Crises in Marriage," and "Blended Families—Making the Most of Remarriage."
His writing ministry includes articles in numerous magazines such as Leadership Journal, Charisma, Ministries Today, The Pentecostal Evangel, Advance, Enrichment Journal, and New Man. He has authored 27 books. Among his best- known books are Witness the Passion, Strength for the Storm, Deliver Me, The Making of a Man, Perils of Power, When You Lose Someone You Love, and The Rhythm of Life.

In 2003, he was awarded the Doctor of Divinity honoris causae by the Joint Academic Commission of the Methodist Episcopal Church USA and the National Clergy Council Board of Scholars. The degree was awarded after a review of his outstanding ministry of pastoring, speaking, and writing.

Don graduated from Southwestern Assemblies of God University in 1971 with a B.A in Biblical Studies. He earned a Master's Degree in Cross-Cultural Communications from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary.

Kathy developed Children's Bible Curriculum: Kindergarten-6th grade. These materials are now used by Global University and LACC. She is also the author of Optional Christian Education Materials, 5 years of lessons produced by Life Publishers. She continued to develop other materials, including four VBS courses, youth/Chi Alpha university manuals, men's and women's programs, pastoral resource books, and teaching materials for seminars throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

He served as a professor in New Testament at Mid-America Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas for 6 years. He has 10 years pastoral ministry, including planting a new church that is thriving. He spent 2 years (1997-99) in ministry in England.

Wesley has authored numerous journal articles, is a contributing author to the Beacon Dictionary of Theology, is co-author and associate editor of the internationally translated Full Life Study Bible, and was chairman of the revision committee for the Full Life Study Bible 10th anniversary edition published under the new title Life in the Spirit Study Bible (March 2003). He has also written commentaries on Ephesians and Hebrews for the Full Life Bible Commentary.

Roger has a variety of national and international teaching experience apart from his years at AGTS: 5 years of teaching and/or coordinating at Central Bible College, St. Louis Extension; two short term classes at Full Gospel Chicago Bible College (Korean); a course at Asia Theological Centre for Evangelism and Missions in Singapore; a graduate course at Vanguard University in San Jose, Costa Rica; a graduate course at Evangel Theological Seminary in Kiev, Ukraine.

In addition to his teaching experience, Roger served 2 years as Minister of Christian Education at Republic Assembly of God and 4 years as a full-time Associate Pastor at West County Assembly of God in Chesterfield, Missouri.

He has contributed to several books and written articles for the following publications: Pentecostal Evangel, Paraclete, A/G Educator, Advance, Enrichment Journal, Proceedings of the Central States SBL and ASOR, Journal of Pentecostal Theology. Roger wrote the Commentary on Leviticus and more than 120 word studies in The Complete Biblical Library Series.

In 1964, Floyd and his wife, Mildred, and their three children moved to Colombia to train teachers and pastors. Floyd strengthened his writing skills by earning an M.A. in Latin American Literature from the University of Southern California. He then began training Latin-American evangelical writers.

Floyd started CONOZCA, a magazine that reached evangelical ministers across Latin America and in some European countries. He authored several books, including La escalera de la predicación, Hacia el arte de escribir, Hacia la meta, y Verdades fundamentales. With his colleagues at Servicio de Educación Cristiana (Christian Education Services), he led workshops on editing, helped edit several textbooks for Latin American Seminaries, and taught classes in Bible, Theology, and Ministry for Instituto de Superación Ministerial (ISUM), as well as M.A. studies for Facultad de Teología.

In his 58 years of missionary ministry, Floyd taught in every Latin American country, as well as in Haiti, Jamaica, Canada, Belgium, Spain, and the Canary Islands. In more recent years, he has served as an editor for books on the history of the Assemblies of God in Latin America. His contribution to God’s kingdom has impacted thousands of Latin American pastors, evangelists, writers, and missionaries.

Cary began ministry with the U.S. staff of Assemblies of God World Missions (AGWM) as secretary and then director of Personnel and Family Life. In that position, he supervised the missionary application process and coordinated pastoral care of the missionary family. He then served many years as the Executive Administrator of AGWM. In 2010 and 2011, he served as Special Assistant to the Executive Director of AGWM for a brief time.

Pastor Westlake has ministered on radio and television for over 35 years. Currently, he and his wife host a one-hour, call-in television program, "Living Answers for Today." The Westlakes have been married for over 50 years and have four children—all in ministry. He is a camp meeting and convention speaker, and has ministered in Latin America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Asia Pacific, and the Far East.

Pastor Westlake holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, and an M. Div. equivalency and D. Min. from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is an adjunct faculty member at several schools, including the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. Dr. Westlake is the author of two books, Daniel/Revelation (published by Global University) and Most Often Asked Questions on Sunday Night Alive.

For 12 years, Davis served as the National Evangelists Representative for the American Assemblies of God. He has served on the General Presbytery for the Assemblies of God, the Two-Thirds World Missions Board, the Committee on Missions, and as an adjunct professor at several Bible colleges and seminaries. He is founder of Cutting Edge International and co-founder of Billion Soul Network, a global evangelism and church planting thrust. Internationally, he is known for providing biblical solutions to today's hard problems.

Marvin's formal education includes a B.A. in Bible from Central Bible College, an M.S. in Psychology from Central Missouri State, and an Ed.D. in Counselor Education (minor in Family Relations) from Texas Tech.

Marvin and Rosie have served as Assemblies of God missionaries for over 25 years, taught Bible School classes, conducted many workshops or seminars on family matters and counseling, authored numerous articles for Pentecostal and psychological publications, and edited several books in the Discovery Series. He has co-authored three books: The Holy Spirit and Counseling: Volumes I and II, Theology and Theory and Application; and Successful Family Living: An African View with Don Odunze, which has been a valuable resource for the Marriage & Family course.

Currently Dr. McCown serves at Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan College (RWC) as Vice President, (Founding) Dean and Professor of Bible and Ministry, since 1998. Prior to this he served at RWC as Professor of Biblical Studies (1988-1998); Senior Vice President and Provost (1991-1997); Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean (1988-1990). He was Superintendent, Southern California-Arizona Conference, Free Methodist Church, 1985-1988; Dean, Western Evangelical Seminary, 1978-1985; Professor of Biblical Studies and Division Chair, Western Evangelical Seminary, 1973-85; Assistant Professor of Religion and Classical Languages, Seattle Pacific University, 1970-1973. His many literary accomplishments include serving on the Christian Holiness Partnership Editorial Committee for the Reflecting God Study Bible (Zondervan, 2000).

Thanks also to Jean Hord, Andre Noureux, and Patty Hickman for providing important background information, statistics, and testimonies for the course.

Special thanks to Rev. John Taylor (former Director of Literacy & Evangelism), Georg Ort, and Bob Biederman for their work in editing and reviewing the curriculum at each phase of development.