EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Mark Howell
President
About
Dr. Mark A. Howell comes to Northeastern Baptist College as its second president after establishing and serving as Executive Director of The E2 Initiative, an organization that equips and encourages underserved pastors and ministry leaders around the world. Dr. Howell has been in the ministry for more than 30 years as Senior Pastor in Florida, Texas, and Arkansas and as faculty of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Boston Baptist College, and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Howell earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, TN, and also holds both the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
He has a passion for the nations, has been privileged to preach the gospel on four continents, and has led mission teams to more than 20 countries. He is married to Carmen who holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Counseling from the Criswell College in Dallas, Texas. The Howells have two daughters, Abigail (who is married to Aaron Ricks) and Rebekah. They are also joined by their labrador retriever, Obadiah. Dr. Howell enjoys hunting, running, golfing, and spending time outdoors. He is the author of “Exalting Jesus in 1 and 2 Thessalonians” (part of the Christ-Centered Exposition Series published by Broadman Academic).
Jim Robertson
Interim Academic Dean
Jim Roberston
Associate Dean of Academics, Associate Professor of Biblical Studies
and Christian Education
Jim Robertson is Assistant Dean of Academics at Northeastern Baptist College. He received his Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration from New England College with an emphasis on development and retention of students. He has been in pastoral ministry for over twenty-five years and pastored three churches, in which he has been senior pastor at Hillside Baptist Church in Pembroke, NH for the last nineteen years.
Raised in a Pastor’s home in Manchester, NH, Jim is a native New Englander who loves ministry in the region. He has a passion for
teaching God’s word, delving deep into each book of the Bible to gain and disseminate the wisdom of God’s counsel. He likes the study of history and how God can be seen not just in the work of His church, but also within the framework of human development as a whole.
Jim has spent more than forty years in the region, in which the majority has been in New Hampshire. He and his wife Michelle have been married for over thirty years and have three grown children; Amanda, Connor, and Juliette. He enjoys various sports and reading from many
of the great authors of the Christian faith. He loves to take long car trips throughout New England, taking in the landscape and charm that each of the six states have to offer. His favorite Bible verse is John 14:6 when Jesus declares, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one
comes to the Father except through me.” Though serious about the Christian walk and ministry of God’s word, Jim tends to find the humor in many things, so do not be surprised to find him having a good time with others around campus.
Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration, New England College, 2015.
M.Div. School of Theology, The Southern Baptist Seminary, 2007.
B.A. in Biblical Studies, Boyce College, 2002.
Lorrie Francis
VICE PRESIDENT OF
INSTITUTIONAL READINESS
Lorrie Francis
Vice President of Institutional Readiness
Professor of Christian Education
About
Dr. Lorrie Francis earned a BS in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from George Mason University. She earned the M.Div. in Christian Education and the PhD in Higher Education from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Francis teaches students to apply an educational philosophy that is built on a Biblical worldview. She also models and encourages lifelong learning. Dr. Francis’s role as VP of Institutional Readiness is vital as our young institution progresses toward “national accreditation from the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS). She uses her analytical background to evaluate the College’s current educational effectiveness and develop strategies to improve teaching outcomes. She helps the college determine whether or not the students are learning what we intend to teach, making sure the College’s Purpose and Mission Statements are being realized consistently.
Education
B.S.E., University of Michigan
M.S., George Mason University
M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Tony Levesque
Vice President of Student Services
Dean of Students
About
Tony came to NEBC as a student in 2017, as the Lord led him to a career and lifestyle change from bridge construction management to Christian counseling ministry. Tony is a life-long New Englander and has served the Lord for almost 20 years in several local churches, along with the mission fields of the Dominican Republic and New Hampshire state prisons. Tony brings his missionary and counselor’s heart to his current position as the college’s Dean of Students. He is blessed with three beautiful women in the life: Darlene, his wife, and his daughters, Autumn and Lauren.
Education
MA in Professional Counseling, with a focus on Ministry,
Truett McConnell University, 2022
BS in Christian Counseling, Northeastern Baptist College, 2020
BS in Safety Studies, Keene State College, 1999
Mauricio Martins
Vice President of Finance
About
David King presents students with a cutting-edge learning experience in the fields of computer, math, and science. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Science, and was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi academic honor societies. He also earned a Masters of Science in Computer and Systems Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He did further Graduate Study in Computer Science at The University at Albany. Professor King’s expertise includes managing a 200,000 square foot research center, which included micro- and nanofabrication laboratories. He also supervised an engineering staff. He has a research and teaching background in microelectronics, materials science, biotechnology, and nanotechnology. He is eminently qualified to teach math, science, and business courses, while providing Administrative oversight of the College’s finances, its Information Technology infrastructure, and its facility planning and maintenance. David has four adult children.
Education
B.S., Syracuse University
Graduate Study, University at Albany
M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Ph.D., Luther Rice College & Seminary
Kevin Payne
Executive Vice President of Administration
Kevin Payne
Director of Financial Advancement
and Strategic Projects
Adjunct Professor of Business Administration
FACULTY
Mark Ballard
Chancellor, Professor of Applied
Theology and Church Planting
Mark H. Ballard
President
Professor of Applied Theology & Church Planting
About
Dr. Mark Ballard is the Founding President of Northeastern Baptist College. He is the husband of Cindy, his High School sweetheart, and “Papa” to Benjamin. He earned a BA from Criswell College, and a M.Div. and Ph.D. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. His doctoral research focused on the preaching of one of his spiritual heroes, D. L. Moody.
President Ballard’s vision for establishing a Baptist College was first planted in his heart when he was a teenage preacher in Colorado. Through the years, the Lord refined the vision and trained the leader. Today that vision has become Northeastern Baptist College in Bennington, Vermont. The Lord used 40 years of preaching and more than 25 years of pastoring, church planting, and new ministry development to prepare him to lead the college. His pastoral years included 10 years of leading and teaching in a Bible Institute. President Ballard is a sought-after conference speaker, seminar leader, professor, and author. He is the publisher for Northeastern Baptist Press, whose mission is to develop, publish, and distribute biblically based and doctrinally trusted resources that lead people to know, follow, and serve Jesus Christ. Titles by Ballard are Words Matter, The Preaching of D.L. Moody, and Does it Still Matter. For additional titles “click here.” *(link to his publications page)*
President Ballard leads the college with a consistent commitment to Biblical principles. His vision has captured the hearts of a gifted, qualified, and effective faculty, staff, and administrative team. They follow his leadership with faith in God and enthusiastic determination to fulfill the Purpose and Mission of NEBC for God’s glory and the good of the students.
Education
B.A, Criswell College
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D. Studies, Trinity College and Seminary of the Bible
Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Lorrie Francis
Vice President of Institutional Readiness
Professor of Christian Education
Lorrie Francis
Vice President of Institutional Readiness
Professor of Christian Education
About
Dr. Lorrie Francis earned a BS in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from George Mason University. She earned the M.Div. in Christian Education and the PhD in Higher Education from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Francis teaches students to apply an educational philosophy that is built on a Biblical worldview. She also models and encourages lifelong learning. Dr. Francis’s role as VP of Institutional Readiness is vital as our young institution progresses toward “national accreditation from the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS). She uses her analytical background to evaluate the College’s current educational effectiveness and develop strategies to improve teaching outcomes. She helps the college determine whether or not the students are learning what we intend to teach, making sure the College’s Purpose and Mission Statements are being realized consistently.
Education
B.S.E., University of Michigan
M.S., George Mason University
M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Mark Howell
President, Professor of Preaching and
Pastoral Ministry
About
Dr. Mark A. Howell serves as Executive Director of The E2 Initiative, an organization that equips and encouragesunderserved pastors and ministry leaders around the world. He has been in the ministry for more than 30 years and has served as Senior Pastor of churches in Florida, Texas,and Arkansas. Additionally, he served on the faculty of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky as Professor of Preaching and Pastoral Ministries. He currently teaches adjunctively for Boston Baptist College and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Howell earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, TNalso holds both the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
He has a passion for the nations, has been privileged to preach the gospel on four continents, and has led mission teams to more than 20 countries. He is married to Carmen who holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Counseling from the Criswell College in Dallas, Texas. The Howells have two daughters, Abigail (who is married to Aaron Ricks) and Rebekah. They are also joined by theirLabrador Retriever, Obadiah. Dr. Howell enjoys hunting, running, golfing, and spending time outdoors. He is the author of “Exalting Jesus in 1 and 2 Thessalonians” (part of the Christ-Centered Exposition Series published by Broadman Academic).
Alan Ingalls
Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew
About
Dr. Alan D. Ingalls came to Northeastern Baptist College from Baptist Bible Seminary, Clarks Summit, PA, where he was Professor of Old Testament Languages and Literature from 1999-2017. His specialties include Hebrew, Hebrew exegesis, the Pentateuch, and Jeremiah, with a strong interest in Jewish practices and thought. He brings a wealth of scholarly research, teaching, and pastoral experience to NEBC. He has taught a variety of Old Testament undergraduate and graduate courses as well as lead multiple doctoral seminars. He pastored Creston Baptist Church, Creston, Nebraska, from 1993 to 1999.
Dr. Ingalls has written and published multiple scholarly articles, book reviews, and presented many professional papers dealing with a broad range of Old Testament and contemporary cultural issues. He notes that whether he is writing, teaching in a classroom, or preaching in a local church, “Teaching the Word of God is my passion and priority. I aim not merely to impart knowledge, but to disciple my students to serve the Lord with passion and skill.”
A small sample of his broad ranging Writings & Publications include:
- “The Literary Unity of the Book of Numbers.” Th.D. Dissertation, Dallas Theological Seminary, 1991.
- “Headcoverings in the Old Testament.” Journal of Ministry & Theology 4:2 (Fall 2000): 41-52.
- “A Christian Perspective on the Harry Potter Phenomenon.” Journal of Ministry & Theology 5:1 (Spring 2001): 69-88.
- “Jihad and Martyrdom in Islam.” Journal of Ministry & Theology 6:1 (Spring 2002):5-20.
- “Women and the Work of God in the Pentateuch.” The Journal of Ministry & Theology 12, no. 1 (2008): 46-65.
Education
B.A., Cedarville College
Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary
Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary
David King
Professor of General Education
About
David King presents students with a cutting-edge learning experience in the fields of computer, math, and science. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Science, and was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi academic honor societies. He also earned a Masters of Science in Computer and Systems Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He did further Graduate Study in Computer Science at The University at Albany. Professor King’s expertise includes managing a 200,000 square foot research center, which included micro- and nanofabrication laboratories. He also supervised an engineering staff. He has a research and teaching background in microelectronics, materials science, biotechnology, and nanotechnology. He is eminently qualified to teach math, science, and business courses, while providing Administrative oversight of the College’s finances, its Information Technology infrastructure, and its facility planning and maintenance. David has four adult children.
Education
B.S., Syracuse University
Graduate Study, University at Albany
M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Michael W. McDill
Professor of Church History and Theology
About
Dr. Michael W. McDill is Professor of Church History and Theology at Northeastern Baptist College. Before coming to NEBC, he was Associate Professor of Church History and Theology at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Schenectady, New York (since 2002). Dr. McDill has served as interim pastor for various churches in New York and as a supply preacher and Bible teacher for churches in North Carolina, Virginia, Oregon, New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Connecticut. He also served as Pastor of the Deep Springs Baptist Church, Stoneville, NC from 1991-1997. He served on the trustee board of NEBC from 2013-2015. His writings include “Balthasar Hubmaier and Free Will,” a chapter in The Anabaptists and Contemporary Baptists: Restoring New Testament Christianity.
Michael and his wife Becky have four children and two grandchildren.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Theology, December 2001
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | Wake Forest, North Carolina
Master of Theology, May 1994
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | Wake Forest, North Carolina
Master of Divinity, May 1991
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | Wake Forest, North Carolina
Master of Divinity student
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | Fort Worth, Texas 1987-1989
Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary | Northwest Center, Portland, Oregon 1985-1987
Bachelor of Arts, August 1985
Portland State University | Portland, Oregon
Jim Robertson
Interim Academic Dean, Director of the Master’s Program, Associate Professor of Biblical Studies and Christian Education
Jim Roberston
Associate Dean of Academics, Associate Professor of Biblical Studies
and Christian Education
Jim Robertson is Assistant Dean of Academics at Northeastern Baptist College. He received his Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration from New England College with an emphasis on development and retention of students. He has been in pastoral ministry for over twenty-five years and pastored three churches, in which he has been senior pastor at Hillside Baptist Church in Pembroke, NH for the last nineteen years.
Raised in a Pastor’s home in Manchester, NH, Jim is a native New Englander who loves ministry in the region. He has a passion for
teaching God’s word, delving deep into each book of the Bible to gain and disseminate the wisdom of God’s counsel. He likes the study of history and how God can be seen not just in the work of His church, but also within the framework of human development as a whole.
Jim has spent more than forty years in the region, in which the majority has been in New Hampshire. He and his wife Michelle have been married for over thirty years and have three grown children; Amanda, Connor, and Juliette. He enjoys various sports and reading from many
of the great authors of the Christian faith. He loves to take long car trips throughout New England, taking in the landscape and charm that each of the six states have to offer. His favorite Bible verse is John 14:6 when Jesus declares, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one
comes to the Father except through me.” Though serious about the Christian walk and ministry of God’s word, Jim tends to find the humor in many things, so do not be surprised to find him having a good time with others around campus.
Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration, New England College, 2015.
M.Div. School of Theology, The Southern Baptist Seminary, 2007.
B.A. in Biblical Studies, Boyce College, 2002.
George Sweet
Professor of Christian Counseling
About
George serves as the Professor of Christian Counseling at NEBC. He is also the Executive Director of Hope Christian Counseling, a biblical counseling ministry based in Bennington, VT. Prior to coming to NEBC, he pastored for about 20 years combined in Randolph, VT and Fincastle, VA.
Education
B.A. Psychology, Furman University, 1985
M.A. Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Appalachian State University, 1987
M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1999
D.Min., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2017
Lee Williams
Professor Emeritus
About
Dr. Lee Williams is highly qualified for his role as our Academic Dean and Senior Vice President. He earned a BA from Oklahoma Baptist University, and a MA and PhD in US and European history from the University of Arizona. He came to NEBC in June 2017, after eleven years of teaching and administration at the College at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. His extensive experience includes award-winning teaching at various colleges in the southwest, in New England, and China. While at Southwestern, Dr. Williams provided administrative leadership for the college faculty, was responsible for class scheduling, faculty recruitment, development, and assignments. He was also responsible for accreditation processes, was an active member of the Academic Council and Technology Council, and recommended, developed, and implemented new academic programs. He is married to Deanna. They have four children and twelve grandchildren. Dr. Williams enjoys running and rock climbing. He is excited to return to New England and is enjoying preaching and providing music leadership for various churches. He quips, “Have Bible and guitar, will travel.”
Education
Ph.D in History, University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz., 1992.
M.A. in U.S. and European History, University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz., 1985.
B.A. in Psychology, Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, Okla., 1975.
Adelle Woodcock
Assistant Professor of Christian Counseling
About
Raised in upstate New York, Adelle sensed a call to be a Christian counselor at the age of thirteen. After submitting to that call, she became a student at Northeastern Baptist College and recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Christian Counseling (2023). Adelle is continuing her education at NEBC where she is studying towards a masters in Applied Theology. Adelle works as the Student Services Coordinator in NEBC’s Student Services department, and is a biblical counselor at Hope Christian Counseling LLC.
In her free time, Adelle finds rest in adventuring outside with my family, and caring for my horses.
Education
B.S., Northeastern Baptist College
M.A., Northeastern Baptist College
Deborah Woodcock
Strategic Advisor to the President
Associate Professor of Business Administration.
Deborah Woodcock
Strategic Advisor to the President
Associate Professor of Business Administration
About
Deborah brings more than 18 years’ experience in business management and consulting, instruction, and curriculum development. As a business professor she works with her students to take business start up and manage out of the classroom. She has worked with students to start several on campus businesses. She currently oversees these businesses which are staffed and operated by NEBC business students. Previously at NEBC she developed the Early Scholars Program, and served as its Director for five years. Prior to joining NEBC, Mrs. Woodcock was a consultant for Deloitte and PricewaterhouseCoopers where she provided advisory services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SME’s) and government agencies. She has also been a successful entrepreneur, engaging in a variety of small business enterprises. Deborah shares NEBC’s vision and heart for training leaders for Christ. She and her four children live in upstate NY. She holds a bachelors in communication from Purdue University, a masters in executive leadership from Liberty University, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in organizational leadership at Luther Rice College & Seminary.
Education
B.A., Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
M.A., Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, Luther Rice College and Seminary, (in progress)
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTORS
David Bentley
Adjunct Professor of English
About
Professor David Bentley comes to Northeastern Baptist College with a lifetime of experience and commitment to ministry. He and his wife, Andie, have two adult children, Danielle and David, and six grandchildren. For more than three decades, David has served as the pastor of churches in Florida and Vermont.
Working with NEBC meets a lifetime goal for Dave. He recognizes that this is part of “living the dream” as a teacher. He has the opportunity to use his gifts and skills to teach in a setting that recognizes the importance of a biblical perspective. As a lifelong learner, in addition to teaching, Dave is also an NEBC student, working on a Master’s Degree in Applied Theology.
Education & Certifications:
B.A. in Theology, Baptist College of Florida, Graceville, Florida (Concentration in preaching, evangelism, and music in worship)
M.A. in Teaching, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA (Concentration in English and Secondary Education)
Vermont Professional Educator’s License in English
Vermont Professional Educator’s License in Special Education
Michael Carrel
Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Ministry
Javier Chavez
Adjunct Professor of Intercultural Studies
Tim Frisch
Adjunct Professor of Music
About
Timothy Frisch serves in NEBC’s Music Department as an Adjunct Professor of Music. He is an Associate Pastor, author, and musician in the local church. He served as the staff pastor at Camp Good news for over 12 years, and is the founder and director of the Connect Center in Claremont, New Hampshire. Timothy brings years of experience in teaching both in voice and leading worship. He also guides our music students in mastering music theory, arrangement, and performance. Tim holds a B.A, an M.Div., and is presently part of a Doctor of Ministry cohort studying church planting and multiplication. Tim loves to watch and play sports, play piano and lower brass. He also loves to travel, read, and be with people. He loves musicals and hopes to write one someday. Timothy is married to Julie and the couple have six children: Nate, Naomi, Aaron, Anna, Sarah, and Olivia.
Education
B.A. Biblical Studies with emphasis in Music, Boston Bible College, Boston, MA
M.Div. Worship Studies, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
D.Min. Church Planting & Multiplication Cohort, Gordon Conwell University (in progress)
Brian Harmon
Adjunct Professor of Christian Education
and Church Planting
About
Dr. Brian Harmon currently serves as the Adjunct Professor of Christian Education and Church Planting at NEBC. He previously served as the Dean of Academics. Dr. Harmon has served in ministry for over 29 years as a Church Planter, Church Revitalizer, and Church Re-planter.
Dr. Harmon earned his Bachelor’s degree from Concord University, his Master’s Degree from Liberty University, and his Doctorate of Education from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. His ministry experience includes church planting, pastoral and youth ministry, as well as classroom experience. Dr. Harmon has been married for 28 years to his wife Leslie and has four children: Scott, Aaron, Brianna, and Will.
Danielle Hayre
Adjunct Professor of General Education
Education
B.A., Davis College
M.Ed., Liberty University
Micah Hayre
Adjunct Professor of General Education
Education
B.A., Davis College
M.Ed., Liberty University
Ed.S., Liberty University
Ed.D., Liberty University
Cara King
Adjunct Professor of Christian Counseling
Education
B.S., Northeastern Baptist College
M.A., Northeastern Baptist College
Tony Levesque
Adjunct Professor of Christian Counseling
About
Tony came to NEBC as a student in 2017, as the Lord led him to a career and lifestyle change from bridge construction management to Christian counseling ministry. Tony is a life-long New Englander and has served the Lord for almost 20 years in several local churches, along with the mission fields of the Dominican Republic and New Hampshire state prisons. Tony brings his missionary and counselor’s heart to his current position as the college’s Dean of Students. He is blessed with three beautiful women in the life: Darlene, his wife, and his daughters, Autumn and Lauren.
Education
MA in Professional Counseling, with a focus on Ministry,
Truett McConnell University, 2022
BS in Christian Counseling, Northeastern Baptist College, 2020
BS in Safety Studies, Keene State College, 1999
Ashley Martins
Adjunct Professor of Christian Education
Education
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Member of ACSI
Mauricio Martins
Guest Lecturer in Hebrew
Mauricio Martins
Guest Lecturer in Hebrew
Kevin Payne
Adjunct Professor of Business Administration
Kevin Payne
Director of Financial Advancement
and Strategic Projects
Adjunct Professor of Business Administration
Timothy Pigg
Adjunct Professor of Applied Theology
About
Timothy Pigg serves as the lead pastor of Fellowship Church in southwest Florida, with campuses in Immokalee and Ave Maria. He is a three-time graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary earning a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities (2013), Master of Divinity (2015), and Doctorate of Ministry (2020). In 2012, Timothy married his wife, Jessica. The two have called sunny, southwest Florida home since May 2015.
Gina Sweet
Adjunct Professor of General Education
Academic Preparation:
M.S. in Biology, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
B.S. in Biology, Longwood College, Farmville, Virginia
Physical Science and Histology Studies, Frederick Community College, Frederick, MD
Embryology and Earth Science Studies, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Anatomy & Physiology Studies, Community College of Vermont, Montpelier, VT
Support Staff
Johnny Fain
Advancement Ambassador
Education:
D.Min., Southern Baptist Center for Biblical Studies, “Building Strong Sunday Schools in the Local Church,” 1985
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1981
Present Ministry:
President and Co-founder of Assignment International Ministries – AIM is a ministry to pastors and wives to help them stay spiritually and emotionally equipped for the assignment that the Lord has placed them to serve.
Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dothan, AL 2004-2019
Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Selma, AL 1994-2003
Senior Pastor, Dawson Street Baptist Church, Thomasville, GA 1986-1994
Senior Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, Albany, GA 1982-1986
Pastor, Lakeview Baptist Church, Fort Worth, TX 1979-1981
Pastor, Payne Baptist Church, Lindsey, OK 1975-1977
Ed Lucas
Facilities Manager
About
I enjoy using my construction background of 30 years to help train students in the construction/maintenance department at NEBC. My job at NEBC allows me to come in contact with the missions teams and interact with them on a daily basis. The Lord has truly blessed me, allowing me to work side by side with so many amazing people. I Enjoy serving the Lord at Capstone Baptist Church. Outside NEBC, my favorite hobbies are rooting for the Dallas Cowboys and serving in Disaster Relief. I have one daughter, Ashley.
Becky McDill
Registrar
Director of the Early Scholars Program
About
Becky comes to NEBC with years of experience working in the academic environment of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition, she has served as a pastor’s wife, local food pantry director, and homeschooling mom. Becky and her husband Michael have been serving in the Northeast for over 20 years. They have four grown children and two very special grandkids: Ruby and Charlie.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, 1984.
Tori Pantaline
NEBP Business Manager
About
Tori serves as the Assistant Director of Admissions for Northeastern Baptist College. She also works as the Business Manager at Northeastern Baptist Press. Following the Lord’s calling, she and her husband moved from Kentucky to serve at Grafton Baptist Church in Grafton, NY, where her husband Dylan is the senior pastor. They have a precious daughter named Norah.
Education: A.S. in Business Administration from Northeastern Baptist College
To connect with Tori please call (802) 753-7233 x621
Lola Payne
Administrative Assistant to the President
Hailey Rodriguez
Business Office Assistant
Hailey Rodriguez
Business Office Assistant
Catherine Spiller
Head Librarian
About
As a student at NEBC, Katie worked in the library for three years as her Work Study assignment. She enjoyed the position and learned much from Jim Mancuso (Librarian Emeritus). When Jim retired a few years after she graduated, Katie was excited to be offered the position of Acting Librarian and to begin her studies to earn a degree in Library Science. Her husband, Brandon, was also a student at NEBC. Their son, Toby, often goes to work with his mommy.
Education
B.S. in Christian Counseling, Northeastern Baptist College
MSLIS (in progress), St. John’s University (Queens)
Reese Sweeney
Work Study & Housing Coordinator
About
Christian Weaver
Assistant to the Chancellor
Mission Team Coordinator
About
Christian is originally from a small town in East Texas, and moved to Vermont to attend Northeastern Baptist College in the Spring of 2024. He is currently studying in the Biblical Studies program and serves as the Special Assistant to the President. Attending Faith Church in Pownal, VT, he works with youth and students. In his free time, Christian enjoys watching baseball or football, hiking, camping, or doing almost anything else outdoors.
Adelle Woodcock
Student Services Coordinator
About
Raised in upstate New York, Adelle sensed a call to be a Christian counselor at the age of thirteen. After submitting to that call, she became a student at Northeastern Baptist College and recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Christian Counseling (2023). Adelle is continuing her education at NEBC where she is studying towards a masters in Applied Theology. Adelle works as the Student Services Coordinator in NEBC’s Student Services department, and is a biblical counselor at Hope Christian Counseling LLC.
In her free time, Adelle finds rest in adventuring outside with my family, and caring for my horses.
Education
B.S., Northeastern Baptist College
M.A., Northeastern Baptist College
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