Institute Faculty
Gregg D. Garner
Degrees:
Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD)- Concord Law School, Purdue University
Master of Arts in Global Studies - Liberty University
Master of Theological Studies; Master of Missiology- The Institute for G.O.D.
B.A. Music Theory & Composition; B.A. Biblical Studies - Azusa Pacific University
Teaching Since: 1999
Experience: Founder of Global Outreach Developments International (1996); Led over 250 Mission Teams; Nationally and Internationally Toured with Christian Band (2002 -2012); Conversational in 5 Languages; Award-Winning Playwright & Musical Composer; National and International Speaker; Entrepreneurial Consultant.
Specialties: Biblical Interpretation; Systems Creation; Community Development; Organizational Management; Missiology; Entrepreneurial Endeavors; Worship Arts; Drive-by-Photography.
Courses Taught: Gregg has taught over 40 classes at the Institute!
Favorite Band in High School: Boyz II Men
Jeff Sherrod
Degrees:
M.A. Theological Studies - Liberty University
B.A. Applied Linguistics, B.A. Biblical Studies - Moody Bible Institute
Teaching Since: 2007
Area of Focus: Biblical Studies, Critical Literacy
Courses Taught: Reading the Gospels; NT Survey; Mark; Prophets 1; Prophets 2; Ecclesiastes; Linguistics Emphasis courses; Culture and Christian Missions; Third World Development; Ministry in a 3rd World Setting 1, Hindi
First Concert I Went To: Carman
Shaun Galford
Degrees:
M.A. Theological Studies (Church History Emphasis) - Liberty University
B.A. History - University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Biblical Studies - The Institute for G.O.D.
Teaching Since: 2007
Area of Focus: History of Christianity
Courses Taught: History of Christianity I and II; Kings and Chronicles; Exodus and Deuteronomy; Cultural Anthropology; Conceptualizing the Great Commission; Judges
Craziest Fashion Trend I Rocked: Skidz pants with a silky shirt... you'll want to google it.
Nathan Cameron
Degrees:
M.A. Biblical Studies - Clarks Summit University
Bachelor of Biblical Studies - The Institute for G.O.D.
Teaching Since: 2008
Area of Focus: Biblical Studies
Courses Taught: Spirit and Law; Jesus and the Kingdom; Wisdom Literature; Reading the Gospels; Mark; Exodus/Deuteronomy; 1 and 2 Samuel; Kings and Chronicles: New Testament Survey
Nickname in High School: ThaNatrix
Laurie Kagay
Degrees:
Master of Theology and Ministry - Welch College
Bachelor of Biblical Studies - The Institute for G.O.D.
Teaching Since: 2009
Area of Focus: Biblical Studies
Courses Taught: Psalms; Old Testament Survey; Conceptualizing the Great Commission; Theology of the City; Biblical Interpretation
What was your first job? Dance teacher
Benjamin Reese
Degrees:
M.A. Library Science - The University of Tennessee
B.A. Biblical Studies - Moody Bible Institute
Teaching Since: 2014
Area of Focus: Literature, Writing, Biblical Hebrew
Courses Taught: Grammar and Composition, Hebrew 1 and 2, Psalms, Philosophy of Qohelet, Wisdom Literature
When I Was Little, I Thought I'd Be: An Archeologist
Adjunct Faculty
Brandon Galford
Degrees:
Master of Theological Studies, The Institute for G.O.D.
Bachelor of Biblical Studies, The Institute for G.O.D.
Area of Focus: Biblical Studies
Beverly Webb
Degrees:
Ph.D in Psychology: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Liberty University
MS in Psychology, Capella University
BA in Psychology, St. Leo University
AS, Tidewater Community College
Area of Focus: Psychology and Counseling
Heather Muñoz
Degrees:
Certified Professional Midwife, NARM Certified
Associates of Science in Nursing, RN, Aquinas College
Area of Focus: Science and Public Health, Maternal Health
Elizabeth Kalama Kagay
Degrees:
M.A. in Social Work, Point Loma Nazarene University
B.A. in Psychology, Point Loma Nazarene University
Area of Focus: Psychology, Social Work
Jason Webb
Degrees:
PhD in Education, Liberty University
Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership, The University of Phoenix
Master of Science in Operations Management, University of Arkansas B.S. in Vocational Education Studies, Southern Illinois University
Area of Focus: Leadership and Organizational Management
Rebekah Hjälmeby
Degrees:
M. Ed. in Curriculum Instruction and Design, Western Governors University
Bachelors in Biblical Studies, The Institute for GOD
B.A. in Bible & Theology, Multnomah University
Area of Focus: Education