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Bob R. Ely, President    (bob@swcu.edu)
B.A., Southwestern Christian University

J. Mark Arthur, Athletic Director    (mark@swcu.edu)
B.S., University of Central Oklahoma
M.Ed., University of Central Oklahoma

Jonathan R. Chasteen, Dir. of Inst. Advancement     (jon@swcu.edu)
B.S., Southwestern Christian University
M.Ed., University of Central Oklahoma

Wallace Hamilton, Chief Financial Officer    (wallace@swcu.edu)

Garnet E. Pike, Dean of Graduate School    (garnet@swcu.edu)
B.A., Southern Nazarene University
M.Div., Vanderbilt University
D.Div., (D. Min.) Vanderbilt University

Jamie K. Scammahorn, Dean of Student Development    (jamie@swcu.edu)
B.S., University of Central Oklahoma
M.S., University of Central Oklahoma

Dean of Academic Affairs (vacant)

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Jessica Burpo, President's Secretary  (jessica@swcu.edu)

John R. Chasteen, Ass't Dean of Grad. School (john@swcu.edu)
B.S., Southwestern Christian University
M.M., Southwestern Christian University

Dow Foster, Resident Director    (dow@swcu.edu)
B.S, Southwestern Christian University

Misti Foster, ABLE Dept. Secretary    (misti@swcu.edu)
B.S., Southwestern Christian University

Beverly Haug, Graduate School Secretary    (beverly@swcu.edu)
A.A., Emmanuel College
B.S., Southwestern Christian University

Marilyn Hudson, Library Director    (marilyn@swcu.edu)
B.A., University of Oklahoma
M.L.I.S., University of Oklahoma

Charlotte Iaquinta, Counselor, Dir. of Diag. Ctr.    (charlotte@swcu.edu)
B.S., East Carolina University
M.Ed., University of Central Oklahoma

Ryan Parker, Food Service Director   (ryan@swcu.edu)
B.S., Southwestern Christian University 

Jeffery Patterson, Director of Physical Plant & Property Management
B.S., Southwestern Christian University  (jeffery@swcu.edu)

Jean Perdue, Registrar    (jean@swcu.edu)

David Roberts, Director, Spiritual Life    (david@swcu.edu)
B.S., Maranatha College of Christian Ministries
M.M., Southwestern Christian University

Sheri Sherrill, Enrollment Mgt. Adm. Assistant    (sheri@swcu.edu)

Billie Stewart, Ass't. Fin. Aid Director    (billie@swcu.edu)

Rebecca Thompson, Assistant Bookkeeper    (rebecca@swcu.edu)
B.S., Southwestern Christian University

Teresa Thornton, Bookkeeper    (teresa@swcu.edu)
B.B.A., Southwestern Christian University

Jason Vaughn, Admissions Director   (jason@swcu.edu)
A.A.&S., New River Community College
B.S., Emmanuel College

Daniel Watkins, Financial Aid Director     (daniel@swcu.edu)
B.S., Southwestern Christian University

Patty Woodring, Ass't Director of ABLE Program     (patty@swcu.edu)
B.S., Southern Nazarene University
M.S., Southern Nazarene University

Ken L. Young, Director of ABLE Program    (ken@swcu.edu)
B.A., Furman University
M.A.T.S., Columbia Theological Seminary

Senior Admissions  Counselor (vacant)

FULL-TIME FACULTY

Gary Burchette - Bible, Theology, Social Science    (gary@swcu.edu)
B.S., Southwestern Christian University
M.A., Oral Roberts University

Julie Ely - Music    (julie@swcu.edu)
B.M., East Carolina University
M.M., University of Central Oklahoma

Roger Gorman - Missions    (roger@swcu.edu)  
B.A., Southwestern Christian University
B.Th.(HONS), University of South Africa
M.Th., University of South Africa
D.Th., University of South Africa

Shelley Groves - English    (shelley@swcu.edu)
A.A., Redlands Community College
B.A., Evangel University
M.Ed., Southern Nazarene University

Adrian Hinkle - Bible, Theology    (adrian@swcu.edu)
B.S., Southwestern Christian University
M.A., Southern Nazarene University

Charlotte Iaquinta - Psychology, Sociology    (charlotte@swcu.edu)
B.S., East Carolina University
M. Ed., University of Central Oklahoma

Kirk Jackson - Business    (kirk@swcu.edu)
B.S., Southern Nazarene University
M.B.A., University of Oklahoma

Terry Tramel - Bible, Theology    (terry@swcu.edu)
B.S., Mid-America Bible College
M.A., Southern Nazarene University
D.Min., Assemblies of God Theological Seminary

ADJUNCT FACULTY

Ray Ballew - Music    (ray@swcu.edu)
B. M. Ed., Oklahoma Baptist University
M.M. Ed., University of Oklahoma

George Bogaski - History
B.A., Southwestern Christian University
M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary

Richard Carlton - Leadership, World Evangelism
B.S., Southwestern Christian University
M.M., Southwestern Christian University

Ron Carpenter, Jr. - Church Growth, Leadership
B.A., Emmanuel College

Samuel R. Chand - Leadership
B.A., Beulah Heights Bible College
M.A., Grace Theological Seminary
D.D., Heritage Bible College

J. Robert Clinton - Leadership
B.E.E., Auburn University
M.E.E., New York University
M.A.B.E., Columbia Bible College Graduate School
D.Miss., Fuller Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary

Mark Crow - Church Health, Leadership
B.A., Oral Roberts University
M.M., Southwestern Christian University

Harold Dalton - Missions    (hdalton@iphc.org)
A.A., Emmanuel College
B.A., Oral Roberts University
M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary, School of World Mission
D.Min., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

Steve Ely - Professional Ministries    (pastorsteve@passionchurch.tv)
B.A., Southwestern Christian University
M.M., Southwestern Christian University

Howard L. Foltz - Missions
B.A., Southwestern Assemblies of God College
M.A., Assemblies of God Graduate School
D.Min., Denver Theological Seminary

Rachelle Franklin - Social Work
A.A., Rose State College
B.S., Southern Nazarene University
M.A.M.T., Southern Nazarene University

Sherry Gaither - Leadership
B.A., Seton Hall University
M.A., Interdenominational Theological Center
D.Min., Luther Rice Seminary

Richard A. Goode - Missions
B.A., West Virginia University
M.Div., Wesley Theological Seminary
D.D., Church of God Southern California School of Ministry
D.Min., Union Institute

Daniel F. Greenlee - Theology, Leadership
A.A., Southwestern Christian University
B.S., Bethany Bible College
M.A., California Graduate School of Theology
M.M., Southwestern Christian University
D. Min., California Graduate School of Theology

William Hargett - Psychology, Sectology
B.A., Anderson College
B.A., Saginaw Valley State College
M.A., Michigan State University
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University

Mark Harris - English
B.S., Radford University
M.S., Radford University
M.A., University of Central Oklahoma

John M. Hockett - Sociology
A.A., Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
B.A., University of Oklahoma
M.H.R., University of Oklahoma

Diane Hofstadter - Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Wright State University
M.S., Southern Nazarene University

Tim Hooper - Government, Business
A.A., Southwestern Christian University
B.S., Southern Nazarene University
M.B.A., Southern Nazarene University

Donell Houts, LCSW
B.S., University of Oklahoma
M.S., University of Oklahoma

Wallace Key - Business, Management
B.S., Southern Nazarene University
M.S., Southern Nazarene University

Spencer Ledbetter - Bible, Theology, Philosophy
B.A. Oberlin College
M.T.S., Harvard Divinity School

Wesley Lee - Statistics
B.S., Southern Nazarene University
M.S., Southern Nazarene University

Robert E. Logan - Urban Ministry/Church Growth
B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
M.Div., Western Baptist Seminary
D.Min., Fuller Theological Seminary

Aubrey M. Malphurs - Church Health
B.A., Florida Atlantic University
Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary

J. Anthony (Tony) Miller
A.A., Southeastern College
B.A., Advantage College
M.M., Southwestern Christian University

Brint Montgomery - Philosophy, Ethics
B.A., Northwestern Nazarene College
M.A., University of Oklahoma
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma

Jim Morrison - Business Administration, Leadership
B.S., Mid-America Bible College
M.L.S., University of Oklahoma
Ph.D., Candidate, University of Oklahoma

A. Koshy Muthalaly - Human & Family Services, Pastoral Care & Counseling
B.A.(Hons), Bangalore University
B.D., Union Biblical Seminary
M.Th., United Theological College (Serampore University)
M.B.A., Southern Nazarene University
Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Charles (Chuck) D. Pierce, Theology
A.A., Panola Junior College
B.A., Texas A&M University
M.S., University of North Texas
D.Min., Wagner Leadership Institute

Thomas L. Reams - Law
B.S., Oklahoma State University
J.D., Oklahoma City University

Frank Rodriguez - Sociology, Comparative Religion
B.S., University of Oklahoma
M.L.S., University of Oklahoma
Ed.D., Candidate, Oklahoma State University

Gregory A. Saul - Science
B.S., Oklahoma Central University
M.B.A., Oklahoma University
M.I.N., DePaul University
N.D., Clayton College of Natural Health
Nh.D., Clayton College of Natural Health
Ph.D., Clayton College of Natural Health

David Shibley - Missions
B.A., John Brown University
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
D.D., Oral Roberts University

Denise Short - Adult Education
B.S., Spring Hill College
M.S., University of Maine
Ed.D., Oklahoma State University

Joy Spicer - English
B.A., University of Oklahoma
M.A., University of Central Oklahoma
Ph.D., Texas Women's University

Howie Stewart - Behavioral Science
B.A., Oklahoma State University
M.S., Oklahoma State University

Merinda B. Tipton - Behavioral Science
B.A., University of Oklahoma
M.E., University of Oklahoma

Stan Toler - Pastoral Leadership
B.A., Southern Nazarene University
Th.B, Circleville Bible College
Th.M, Florida Beacon Seminary
D.Min., Maranatha Seminary
D.D., Southern California Theological Seminary

Lance Wallnau
B.A., International Seminary
M.M., Southwestern Christian University
D.Div (Hon), Southern California Bible College

Owen Weston - Church Growth, World Evangelism   
B.A., Olivet Nazarene University
M.Div., Nazarene Theological Seminary
D. Min., Midwestern Baptist Seminary
Ph.D., University of South Africa