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Guest Professor - Community Transformation & Local Church Evangelism

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:02:21 GMT

Josh May, MATS

Josh May will be teaching the course Community Transformation & Local Church Evangelism on March 30 - April 3, 2026.

Josh May earned his bachelor’s degree from Lee University. He also holds a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Liberty University. Josh is a student at Pentecostal Theological Seminary, working to obtain a ThM.

Josh and his wife, Kristyn serve as Lead Pastors of Vidalia Church of God, located in Vidalia, GA. They have served as lead pastors since 2012. Prior to that, Josh and Kristyn served in various ministry roles, including Associate Pastor, children, youth, music, and church planting.

Josh and Kirstyn have four children. Carrson is the oldest. He is twenty-one years old and works for a chemical plant. Aniston is the oldest daughter and is in her first year of college as a music major. Moriah is thirteen and loves to play guitar and sing, leading worship in Youth Service. Ella is the baby and is 12. She is the comedian of the family and keeps us very entertained.

I am very excited to be able to teach this course on Evangelism at BTU. Through the extensive study and preparation, I learned that I need this course as much as anyone. My prayer is that God will ignite in all of us a desire to evangelize and through this course give us the knowledge we need to execute God’s plan of redemption for everyone who believes. As C.H. Spurgeon put it, evangelism, “is one beggar telling another beggar where he found bread.”

Guest Professor - Moral Theology & Christian Ethics

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:59:11 GMT

Dale Denham, DMin

Dr. Dale Denham will be teaching the course Moral Theology & Christian Ethics on February 16 - March 6, 2026.

Dr. Dale Denham serves as International Director of the International Schools of Leadership Development (ISOLD)—a global ministry committed to bringing biblical education to regions where formal theological training is often unavailable. Known as “the school that comes to you,” ISOLD has launched hundreds of training centers and contributed to the planting of nearly 100 churches worldwide. ISOLD was founded during Dr. Denham’s pastoral tenure, where his ministry emphasized biblical teaching, outreach through a regional television program, and leadership development beyond the local church.

Dr. Denham has over three decades of experience in pastoral ministry and theological education. He has trained hundreds of leaders and taught extensively in Russia, Ukraine, and across fifteen nations in South and Southeast Asia. Over the past eight years, he has focused his efforts on five countries in Africa, with plans to expand into Zambia in early 2026.

Dr. Denham and his wife, Melody, have six children and nineteen grandchildren. They prioritize family life and are deeply committed to nurturing the next generation both at home and beyond.

“God is not simply the giver of moral commands—He is the measure of all that is right, good, and true. Biblical ethics is rooted in His character, revealed fully in Jesus Christ, and empowered by His Spirit.”

Guest Professor - Theology of Missions & Contextualization

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:15:05 GMT

Blayne Waltrip, PhD

Dr. Blayne Waltrip will be teaching the course Theology of Missions & Contextualization on February 16 - March 6, 2026 .

Dr. Waltrip is Adjunct Faculty at BTU and serves Dean of International Education for the Church of God Division of Education and Church of God World Missions. He also serves as Assistant Professor of Global Missions and Church Development at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary in Cleveland, Tennessee, USA, and was Vice-President of External Academic Development at ETS from 2018 to 2019. The Waltrips main role as missionary educators is teaching for schools around the world, including Berea Theological University College. He serves as international faculty for ASCM (Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries) in the Philippines and ETS in Germany. He also trains pastors, leaders, missionaries and church planters and speaks in workshops, seminars and conferences, especially in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America. In addition, he is working with Church of God leadership in Canada to establish the Canadian School of Ministry.

Dr. Waltrip and his wife, Dr. Angie Waltrip, have a beautiful daughter by the name of Noëlle, who is attending Lee University. The Waltrips were missionaries for several years in Europe. They worked with church planting, discipleship, youth ministry, evangelism and ministerial development in France and taught Missions and Christian Education at the European Theological Seminary (ETS) in Germany. From 2009 to 2010, Blayne taught one year as “Missionary-in-Residence” at Lee University and earned a Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary in 2011.

Guest Professor - Systematic Theology 1

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 01:54:36 GMT

Randall Parris, DMin

Dr. Randall Parris will be teaching the course Systematic Theology 1 on January 26 - February 13, 2026.

Dr. Parris serves as a global Missionary for Church of God World Missions. He teaches in Seminaries and Bible Schools, train pastors, leaders, youth leaders, and students across the globe. He also speaks in conventions, hold crusades, and raises money for special projects. Much of his ministry the last decade has been in Africa.

He served as a denominational leader many years as a State Director of Youth and Christian Education. He currently teaches classes at Lee University and the Pentecostal Theological Seminary, part time, online or in person, in both the undergraduate and graduate levels and at other schools around the world.

Randall is married and has two young adult children and one daughter-in-law. His personal interests include my family, college football, travel, education, classic cars, and almost anything to do with eating ice cream! He really enjoys teaching and coaching emerging leaders.

Theology is not only for pastors and theologians. As Karl Barth puts it, “Theology is not a private subject for theologians only... Theology is a matter for the Church.” This course should bless your mind, heart, and soul! Be open and “listen” for the nudge and nurture of the Holy Spirit throughout this cours e.

Guest Professor - Homiletics

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 08:28:20 GMT

Jeff McAffee, DMin

Jeff will be teaching the iTerm course Homiletics on October 6-24, 2025 .

Jeff is a graduate of Grand Canyon University, having earned his Master of Divinity degree from the Church of God Theological Seminary, and his Doctor of Ministry degree from the Pentecostal Theological Seminary.

Currently a full time lead pastor of The Well Church in Phoenix, Arizona, Jeff also serves as adjunct faculty at College of Theology of Grand Canyon University and adjunct faculty at Pentecostal Theological Seminary, where he has written and taught courses in historical theology, systematic theology, biblical studies, and homiletics.

Jeff is married to Kendra, his wife of twenty-five years. She is a gifted woman who gave up her career as an elementary school teacher to be a full time homemaker and homeschool mom. They have three children. Ethan is a junior at Grand Canyon University, working on his second-degree black belt in martial arts. Anna is a sophomore in high school and an accomplished pianist. Ella is in seventh grade with plans to go to cosmetology school. Jeff and his family reside in Phoenix, Arizona. He enjoys golf and hiking and will watch any movie just for the popcorn.

Guest Professor - Church Planting & Development

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 08:28:17 GMT

Blayne Waltrip, PhD

Dr. Blayne Waltrip will be teaching the course Church Planting & Development on October 6-24, 2025 .

Dr. Waltrip is Adjunct Faculty at BTUC and serves Dean of International Education for the Church of God Division of Education and Church of God World Missions. He also serves as Assistant Professor of Global Missions and Church Development at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary in Cleveland, Tennessee, USA, and was Vice-President of External Academic Development at ETS from 2018 to 2019. The Waltrips main role as missionary educators is teaching for schools around the world, including Berea Theological University College. He serves as international faculty for ASCM (Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries) in the Philippines and ETS in Germany. He also trains pastors, leaders, missionaries and church planters and speaks in workshops, seminars and conferences, especially in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America. In addition, he is working with Church of God leadership in Canada to establish the Canadian School of Ministry.

Guest Professor - Christian Counseling

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 08:28:09 GMT

Jeffrey Sargent, PhD

Dr. Jeffrey Sargent will be teaching the course Christian Counseling on November 24-28, 2025 .

Dr. Jeffrey Sargent is a Professor of Psychology at Lee University. He holds a B.A. from Lee College, an M.A. in Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, an M.S. in Human and Environmental Sciences, and a Ph.D. from the University of Alabama. Prior to joining the Lee University faculty in 2005, Dr. Sargent gained valuable experience as a mental health therapist and school counselor in Alabama. Over the years, he has served in various leadership roles, including Director of First-Year Programs and Chair of the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences. Currently, Dr. Sargent is the Director of Global Perspectives and International Programs at Lee University.

In addition to his academic work, Dr. Sargent is a consultant with the Church of God’s Center for Ministerial Care and provides leadership consulting within the U.S. manufacturing industry.

Dr. Sargent has been happily married to his wife, Beth, since 1990. Beth is an elementary school teacher who earned her master’s degree in education from Lee University. The couple has three adult children and two grandchildren.

Guest Professor - Systematic Theology 1

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 08:28:23 GMT

Randall Parris, DMin

Dr. Randall Parris will be teaching the course Systematic Theology 1 on January 27 - February 14, 2025 .

Guest Professor - Systematic Theology 1

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:33:33 GMT

Randall Parris, DMin

Dr. Randall Parris will be teaching the course Systematic Theology 1 on August 26 - September 13, 2024 .

Guest Professor - Church History

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:33:22 GMT

Neil Lawrence, MDiv

Bishop Neil Lawrence will be teaching the course Church History on September 16 - October 4, 2024 .

Bishop Lawrence has been an appointed Church of God missionary since 1991. He and his wife Jennifer ministered in Kenya for 29 years as Missionary Educators at Discipleship College in Eldoret, Kenya. The Lawrence’s also ministered with their team: Eagles’ Wings Gospel Team doing more than 184 Gospel meetings over 25 years.

In the second season of their ministry the Lawrence’s are serving as International Missionary Educator COGWM. Neil teaches a range of courses in Bible, Theology, Ministry, Apologetics, and Islam.

Guest Professor - Contemporary World Religions

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:33:05 GMT

Blayne Waltrip, PhD

Dr. Blayne Waltrip will be teaching the course Contemporary World Religions on October 7-25, 2024 .

Guest Professor - Moral Theology & Christian Ethics

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 02:10:13 GMT

Kyle Hinson, MDiv

Bishop S. Kyle Hinson will be teaching the course Moral Theology & Christian Ethics on October 28 - Nov 15, 2024 .

Bishop Hinson has been lead pastor of Spring Valley Church of God in Temple, PA since 2012. Prior to that, he served as pastor of discipleship and leadership development since 2004. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Lee University and a Master of Divinity from the Church of God Theological Seminary. An avid reader, he loves to engage in healthy debate over a robust cup of coffee. He is married to his lovely wife Shanti, and they have two handsome boys, Micah and Josiah. Pastor Kyle has a heart and vision for helping people live God-first lives. His previous books, The Victory Circle Devotional, Remarkable, LIT and Worth It are also published by and available from Spring Valley Church.

Couples Marriage Seminar

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:56:59 GMT

Marcel and Emilia Dogar

Couples Marriage Seminar "Art of Love"

Lusaka, Zambia: September 15-16, 2023

Ndola, Zambia: September 22-23

Marcel and Emilia Dogar have been married since 1990. God blessed them with 3 children: Bianca (32), married to Matthias, Phil (28), married to Alexandra and Paul (24).

In addition to secular vocational education, Marcel studied theology and Emilia studied social pedagogy.

Together they were involved in the planting, growth and development of the Zion church, and later, in 2002, in the planting of a new church, the Emmaus church, in Graz, Austria, which they pastored until 2016, when they handed over the pastorate. and focused more on counseling, while remaining active in the church’s pastoral board.

In 2018, they both started Master's courses in family studies at Lee University TN, which they graduated in 2020.

They are active in premarital and marital counseling, in counseling couples and individuals.

They have developed a premarital and marital course, based on the teaching of the Bible, applied in combination with emotion-focused therapy, which is grounded on the attachment theory. The course addresses the basic areas of marriage and couple relationships from the perspective of emotional attachment and presents practical ways and methods to improve the level of marital satisfaction by following the attachment of spouses' hearts.

iTerm Guest Professor

Mon, 01 May 2023 20:18:31 GMT

Blayne Waltrip, PhD

Dr. Waltrip will be teaching the iTerm course Theology of Missions & Contextualization on May 22-26 2023 .

Dr. Waltrip serves Dean of International Education for the Church of God Division of Education and Church of God World Missions. He also serves as Assistant Professor of Global Missions and Church Development at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary in Cleveland, Tennessee, USA, and was Vice-President of External Academic Development at ETS from 2018 to 2019. The Waltrips main role as missionary educators is teaching for schools around the world, including Berea Theological University College. He serves as international faculty for ASCM (Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries) in the Philippines and ETS in Germany. He also trains pastors, leaders, missionaries and church planters and speaks in workshops, seminars and conferences, especially in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America. In addition, he is working with Church of God leadership in Canada to establish the Canadian School of Ministry.

Youth Ministry Seminar

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 17:08:57 GMT

Randall Parris, DMin

Dr. Parris will be leading a team of Youth Pastors from the USA to conduct a practical ministry training seminar in Youth Ministry on May 19-20, 2023.

Recently, Dr. Parris took a huge step when he left the Church of God International Department of Youth and Discipleship as Coordinator and became a full-time, global Missionary. He teaches in Seminaries and Bible Schools, train pastors, leaders, youth leaders, and students. He also speaks in conventions, hold crusades, and raises money for special projects. Much of his ministry the last decade has been in Africa.

Children's Ministry Seminar & KidFest

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 21:22:48 GMT

Mark & Lynn Swank

Mark & Lynn will be leading a team of Children's Pastors from the USA to conduct a practical ministry training seminar in Children's Ministry , culminating in the very first KidFest on the second day. In addition, a team of Senior Pastors will be conducting Pastoral Ministry Training simultaneously. Hosted by BTUC, the event will take place in the Copperbelt Region on April 14-15, 2023.

Dr. Swank serves as the Projects Coordinator for Church of God World Missions (COGWM). His portfolio includes: Orphan Run 4 Hope charity runs; Developing Young Leaders Training Schools; Coordinating Evangelism Training & Events for the Denomination; and Mobilizing Pastors & Leaders to partner with COGWM’s Lighthouse Cities Projects around the world.

Dr. Swank has served in a variety of roles including Missionary, Youth Pastor, Family Pastor, Associate and Lead Pastor. Prior to his return to COGWM, he served as Youth Missions Coordinator for Church of God Int’l Youth & Discipleship. He has been privileged to teach at multiple Seminaries and has a Doctorate of Ministry.

Guest Professor - Pentecostal Theology of the Holy Spirit

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 19:26:37 GMT

Stephan Webb

Stephan Webb will be teaching the course Pentecostal Theology of the Holy Spirit on April 10-28, 2023 .

Stephan is first and foremost a pastor, currently serving the congregation at Mill Creek Church of God. Having served in pastoral ministry over 10 years with Joni, we both feel it is time to help others through equipping and empowering them to serve the Kingdom and others with excellence. Stephan is an ordained Bishop with the Church of God (Cleveland, TN), a graduate of Lee University and Pentecostal Theological Seminary. He holds a B.S. in Bible and Theology and a Master of Theological Studies - Biblical Studies. He was the 2019 recipient of the Pentecostal Theological Seminary award for excellence in Biblical Studies. His area of specialty for education mission work is Hermeneutics (Biblical Interpretation), Pentecostal Theology, and New Testament Studies.

Guest Professor - Church Planting & Development

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 21:08:37 GMT

Sean O'Neal, DMin

Dr. O'Neal will be teaching the course Church Planting & Development on May 8-13, 2023 .

Dr. O'Neal serves as the Church of God State Administrative Bishop for California and Nevada. He is a leading authority for church planting in the Church of God.

Dr. O'Neal is a passionate follower of Jesus Christ and all that fulfills the mission of Jesus Christ. A student practitioner of intercultural ministry, urban missions, Pentecostalism, and church planting, his mind is busy most of the time. Bishop O’Neal has earned degrees from Lee University, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and Westminster Theological Seminary. He has served in ministry as an urban missionary, youth pastor, church planter, lead pastor, State Youth and Discipleship Director and State Evangelism Director. In addition, he is working with Church of God leadership in Canada to establish the Canadian School of Ministry.

Ministry Training Event

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 13:13:52 GMT

Mark Swank, DMin

Mark will be leading a team of Pastors and Leaders from the USA to conduct practical ministry training in a SPECIAL TRAINING EVENT hosted by BTUC on April 22-23, 2022. All are welcome.

Mark Swank serves as the Youth Missions Coordinator for Church of God Int’l Youth & Discipleship. His portfolio includes: Orphan Run 4 Hope charity runs; Developing Young Leaders Training Schools; Coordinating Evangelism Training & Events for the Denomination; and Mobilizing Pastors & Leaders to partner with COGWM’s Lighthouse Cities Projects around the world.

Mark has served in a variety of roles including Missionary, Youth Pastor, Family Pastor, Associate and Lead Pastor. He has been privileged to teach at multiple Seminaries and has a Doctorate of Ministry.

Recently tragedy hit his family and he lost his wife of 30 years. Mark and Jody have four amazing Daughters ages 15-25.

Guest Professor

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:18:40 GMT

Randall Parris, DMin

Randall will be teaching the iTerm course Systematic Theology I on January 10-14, 2022 .

Guest Professor

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:04:23 GMT

Ayodeji Adewuya, PhD

Professor Ayo will be teaching the iTerm course I Corinthians on January 17-21, 2022 .

Dr. Adewuya joined the faculty of the Pentecostal Theological Seminary in 2001. He teaches Greek and New Testament, with a specific focus on Pauline Literature. Before that, he taught as an adjunct faculty of the Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary, Asia Seminary of Christian Ministries, and Asian Theological Seminary, all in Manila, Philippines. Among his publications are: Holiness and Community in 2 Cor. 6:14-7:1 – A Study of Paul’s View of Communal Holiness in the Corinthians Correspondence; Transformed by Grace: Paul’s View of Holiness in Romans 6-8 (Eugene Oregon: Cascade Books, 2004); Transformados Por Gracia: Perspectiva Paulina de la Santidad en Romans 6-8, and A Commentary on 1 &2 Corinthians, ISG 42; Holiness in the Letters of Paul and 1 Corinthians: A Pastoral Commentary. He has also published academic articles in various journals and written essay chapters in books. He is a regular contributor to Precepts for Living, a Sunday School Commentary for African Americans published by Urban Ministries Inc., Chicago. He is an active member of the Society of Pentecostal Studies, the Wesleyan Theological Society, and the Society of Biblical Literature. His research interest is in the intersection between African, religious socio-cultural life, and Biblical studies and interpretation. He is a Fellow of the Manchester Wesley Research Centre, and the Institute for Biblical Research. He is also a member of the prestigious Society of New Testament Studies. He started the Hope and Abundant Life Ministries groups of churches in the Philippines. His wife, Grace, is the Founder of the Amazing Grace Christian Foundation, USA, a ministry committed to helping and caring for less privileged women and children in Tarlac, Philippines. They were resident missionaries in the Philippines from 1984-2001 and remain involved in active ministry there.

Special Online Course

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 07:16:23 GMT

Blayne Waltrip, PhD

Blayne will be teaching a SPECIAL weekly online course Seminar in Global Pentecostalism, Revival and Harvest: Issues, Trends, and Expectations with Dr. French Arrington starting February 1 until April 29 .

This is a special joint partnership course with the Pentecostal Theological Seminary (USA), that can be taken for Credit or Audit.

Dr. Waltrip and his wife, Dr. Angie Waltrip, serve as global missionary educators with Church of God World Missions. They have a beautiful seventeen-year-old daughter by the name of Noëlle. The Waltrips were missionaries for several years in Europe. They worked with church planting, discipleship, youth ministry, evangelism and ministerial development in France and taught Missions and Christian Education at the European Theological Seminary (ETS) in Germany. From 2009 to 2010, Blayne taught one year as “Missionary-in-Residence” at Lee University and earned a Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary in 2011.

Dr. Blayne Waltrip and his wife, Dr. Angie Waltrip, serve as global missionary educators with Church of God World Missions. They have a beautiful seventeen-year-old daughter by the name of Noëlle. The Waltrips were missionaries for several years in Europe. They worked with church planting, discipleship, youth ministry, evangelism and ministerial development in France and taught Missions and Christian Education at the European Theological Seminary (ETS) in Germany. From 2009 to 2010, Blayne taught one year as “Missionary-in-Residence” at Lee University and earned a Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary in 2011.

He serves as Assistant Professor of Global Missions and Church Development at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary in Cleveland, Tennessee, USA, and was Vice-President of External Academic Development at ETS from 2018 to 2019. The Waltrips main role as missionary educators is teaching for schools around the world, including Berea Theological University College. He serves as international faculty for ASCM (Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries) in the Philippines and ETS (European Theological Seminary) in Germany. He also trains pastors, leaders, missionaries and church planters and speaks in workshops, seminars and conferences, especially in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America. In addition, he is working with Church of God leadership in Canada to establish the Canadian School of Ministry.

Guest Professor

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 14:40:23 GMT

Jeff McAffee, DMin

Jeff will be teaching the iTerm course Ministry of the Word on May 10-14, 2021 .

Guest Professor

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:12:35 GMT

John Hayes, PhD (ABD)

John will be teaching the iTerm course Methodology and Stragegy of Missions on April 19-23 .

John currently serves as the pastor of the Abundant Life Church of God in Montrose, Colorado, USA. Heand his wife Kathy served as missionaries to Brazil for over 32 years. They founded and directed the Missionary Training Center in São Paulo to prepare the Latin American missionary force for ministry around the world. During the 24 years that they were in southern Brazil, they planted five churches and founded a ministry to street kids called the City of Refuge. John and Kathy moved to Manaus, Brazil, in 2007, where they served as pastors of the Campos Sales church. John served as regional overseer over a five state area and coordinated a church planting movement of over 30 churches. John also founded the Arrowhead Project to reach the tribal groups of the Amazon Basin. Their ministry continues in Brazil through the Arrowhead Project and through a feeding program for at-risk children called Jim’s Kids. John and Kathy have three grown children: Jessica, Jennifer, and Jonathan. John graduated from Lee University with a B. A. Degree in 1981 and from the Pentecostal Theological Seminary with a MA Degree in 1983. He completed a MA Degree in Intercultural Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary in 2003 and ended up as an ABD in a Ph.D. program in Intercultural Studies at Fuller.