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Kimberly Meeks Brown, MBA

Executive Assistant to Dr. Antipas Harris

Email: kmbrown@tdjakes.org
Cell Phone: 469-520-6956

Education

BS, Sport Management with a Concentration in Business Administration, The University of Southern Mississippi, 2011

MBA, Masters of Business Administration, University of Dallas, 2016

Professional Experience:

10 plus years of experience in Administration, with 4 of those years being in higher education.

Geoffrey Dudley

Leadership

Education:

Ph.D. Organizational Leadership, Regent University

D.Min. Doctor of Ministry, Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology, Virginia Union University

Post Master Education Specialist, University of Memphis

Master of Human Relations, University of Oklahoma

M.Div. Master of Divinity, School of Divinity, Virginia Union University

B.A. Communication, Drama & Speech, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Course(s) of Focus:

History & Theory of Organizational Leadership Organizational Behavior & Ethics

Eternity Edwards

Administrative Support & Enrollment Coordinator

Email: eedwards@tdjakes.org | eedwards@jakesdivinity.org
Cell Phone: 214-288-8732

Education

BS, Sociology, University of North Texas, 2015
ASD, Christ for the Nations, 2016
AS, Collin Community College, 2013

Professional Experience:

More than 5 years of Administrative Assistant experience with an emphasis in human resources, recruiting and training and development.

Antipas L. Harris

President-Dean

Professor of Practical Theology & Christian Scripture

Email: aharris@jakesidivinity.org

Education:
PhD, Practical Theology, St. Thomas University, 2020
DMin, Practical Theology (Church & Society), Boston University, 2008
STM, Biblical Studies and Missions, Yale Divinity School, 2002
MDiv, Biblical Studies, Candler School of Theology at Emory University, 2001
BA, Creative Music Technology and Religion, LaGrange College, 1998

Course(s) of Focus:
African American Spirituality and Black Preaching (MAT program, Vanguard)
Holy Spirit and Cultural Diversity (DMin program, Portland Seminary)

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Kimberly Ervin Alexander

Church History

Education:

PhD, Open University, UK – St. John’s College, Nottingham, 2002
MA, Church of God School of Theology
BS, Winthrop University

Course(s) of Focus:

Holy Spirit and Cultural Diversity (DMin Program, Portland Seminary)

Almarie E. Donaldson

Global Leadership

Education:

PhD, Organizational Leadership, Regent University
MA, Education, Regent University
BA, Psychology, Universidad del Valle de Guatemala

*Certificate of Advance Graduate Studies in Leadership, Regent University

Course(s) of Focus:

Research in Leadership

Mark Chironna

Doctor of Ministry Advisor

Education:

DMin, Applied Semiotics and Future Leadership Studies, Portland Seminary at George Fox University
MA, Psychology, Saybrook Graduate School
BA, Wagner College

Valerie Landfair

Theology

Education:

PhD, Theological Studies, Regent University
MDiv, North Park Theological Seminary
BS, Organizational Management, Illinois State University

Course(s) of Focus:

Theology, Praxis and the Spirit

Solomon Waigwa

African Studies

Education:

PhD, Religion, Baylor University
ThM, Candler School of Theology at Emory University
MDiv, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
MA, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
BD, St. Paul’s University

Course(s) of Focus:

Profiles of African Ethical Leadership

Liza Solares

Mentor, Humanitarian Leadership

Education:

MA, Theological Studies, Vision International University

Frank Dyer

Mentor, Strategic Leadership

Education:

MBA, Operations Management, University of Dallas
BBA, Marketing and Management, University of Texas at Arlington

Joel Tudman

Mentor, Ministry

Education:

MS, Health, Texas A&M University
BS, Health and Sports Studies, Texas A&M University

Felisha Ford

Assistant Dean

Email: fford@jakesdivinity.org
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Cynthia James

Lead Mentor, Doctor of Ministry Program

Email: cjames@tdjakes.org

Education
PhD, Rutgers University
DMin, United Theological Seminary
BS, Wesleyan University, Connecticut

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Valerie Crumpton

Director Doctor of Ministry Program

Ministry Formation

Email: vcrumpton@tdjkes.org

Education:
DMin, Doctor of Ministry, Portland Seminary, George Fox University
MBA, Management, Dallas Baptist University
MAT, Master of Theological Studies, Vision International University, Ramona, California

Course(s) of Focus:
Introduction to Research and Resources
Research Topic/Literature Review

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Oscar Williams

Executive Leadership Team Member

Email: owilliams@tdjakes.org

Patrick Winfield

Mentor, Theology

Email: pwinfield@tdjakes.org

Education:

EdD, Education, Dallas Baptist University
MDiv, McCormick Theological Seminary
BA, English, University of Illinois

Deonta’ M. Forrest

Executive Assistant to Jakes Divinity School President-Dean (Dr. Antipas L. Harris)

Email: dforrest@tdjakes.org | dforrest@jakesdivinity.org
Cell: 214-605-9874
Desk Phone: 214-331-0954 Ext 1129
Cell Phone: 214-605-9874

Professional Experience:

More than 10 years of executive administration experience

William Valmyr

Doctor of Ministry Advisor

Education:

PhD, South Florida Theological Seminary
DMin, Oral Roberts University
MA, Knox Theological Seminary
BS, MS, EDS, Nova Southeastern University

Kimberly Green

Enrollment and Student Services Coordinator for Master of Theology

Email: kgreen@jakesdivinity.org
Desk Phone: 214-333-6473 ext. 1456
Cell phone: 469-332-6539

Education:

MEd, in Curriculum and Instruction: Science, University of Texas

Professional Experience:

6 years of experience in higher education

Anthony Olds, Jr.

Enrollment and Student Services Coordinator for Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Doctor of Ministry

Email: aolds@jakesdivinity.org
Cell phone: 469-504-2557

Education:

MA, Human Service Counseling: Student Affairs, Regent University
BS, Psychology, Regent University

Professional Experience:

10 years of experience in higher education

Amaris Smith

Enrollment and Student Services Coordinator for Bachelor of Science Humanitarian Leadership and Church Leadership

Email: asmith@jakesdivinity.org
Cell phone: 469-504-2556

Education:

BS, Liberal Studies, Texas A&M University-Commerce

Professional Experience:

3 years of experience in education

Eloy Nolivos

Christian History & Missions

Education:

PhD, Church History, Regent University
MDiv, Historical Theology, Church of God Theological Seminary
BA, Christian Ministries, West Coast Christian College

Course(s) of Focus:

Church History

Nyesha Thompson

Adjunct Instructor

Email: nthompson@jakesdivinity.org
Desk Phone: 214-331-0954 Ext 1048
Cell phone: 469-315-1198

Education:

MA, in Professional Development; Management, Dallas Baptist University
BAS, Communications, Dallas Baptist University
AA, Liberal Studies, Tarrant County College

Course(s) of Focus: TBD

Eugene Austin, II

Doctor of Ministry Advisor

Education:

DMin, Regent University
MDiv, Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University
BA, Hampton University

Nyesha Thompson

Enrollment and Student Services Coordinator for Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership

Email: nthompson@jakesdivinity.org
Desk Phone: 214-331-0954 Ext 1048
Cell phone: 469-315-1198

Education:

MA, in Professional Development; Management, Dallas Baptist University
BAS, in Communication, Dallas Baptist University

Professional Experience:

5 years experience in Higher Education & Adult Learning
More than 18 years experience in Office and Program Management and Executive Administrative Assistance

Pamela Holland

Marketing Strategist

Email: pholland@tdjakes.org
Desk Phone: Ext
Cell Phone:

Professional Experience:

Dr. Cathy Wilkins Moffitt

Doctor of Ministry Advisor

Education:

D.Min. Doctor of Ministry in Leadership and Renewal, Regent University
M.A. Human Relations & Business, Amberton University
M.S. Education, Texas A&M University-Commerce
B.S. Education, Texas A&M University-Commerce

Pastor Bonne’ Moon

Director Potter’s House School of Ministry (PHSOM)

Email: bmoon@tdjakes.org

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