Faculty

Adjunct faculty members of the College are sought out not only with consideration of their academic backgrounds, but also for significant real-world ministry experience. SBC's goal is to utilize and affirm instructors with an ability to motivate the student-learner, communicate effectively, and inter-act with students on a personal and significant level. Recent additions to the teaching team have broadened and enriched the school's capabilities in effectively modeling, mentoring and imparting practical truths to the next generation of servant-leaders.

Ned Collingridge
H.E. (Ned) Collingridge began his fruitful ministry at Seattle Bible Training School (now SBC) early in 1960, resigning as Dean in 1968 to return to the foreign mission field. Ned's ministry background had already included nine years of pastoring and five years of missionary work. Following his minis-try at our school, Ned and Virginia spent 24 years in Uruguay, then moved to Equatorial Guinea to help their son Richard (class of '67) with Bible school work there. Ned also invested significant time in Cameroon teaching the Bible. Headquartered now in the Seattle area, Ned makes himself available for training yet another generation of "world-changers." Ned's formal education includes a B.A. from George Pepperdine University and an M.Div. from Grace Theological Seminary. Ned and Virginia are parents to six grown children.

Paul Cornish
Paul Cornish came to Seattle Bible Training School (now SBC) in 1970 and served as Dean as well as the major theology instructor for 22 years. He re-signed from this position in 1992 and entered overseas ministry. Prior to serving in Seattle, he ministered in Canada for more than 25 years, serving in pastoral work as well as principal of Temple Bible Institute (later known as Temple Bible College) in Alberta, Canada. More recently, Paul has served on staff at Philadelphia Church as Senior Associate Pastor and now is Associate Pastor at Hope Christian Fellowship in Burien, Wash. He is a graduate of Northwest Bible College in Edmonton, Alberta. Paul and his late wife, Bodil (former SBC librarian), raised four children.

Jack DeBay
Jack brings to SBC a wealth of teaching and pastoral experience, having served with Open Bible, Foursquare and Assemblies of God ministries. His service included pastoral work in three states, eight years as Dean of Men and professor at Eugene Bible College, as well as teaching in Hong Kong and in Mainland China. Jack's formal education includes a B.A. in Education from Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL, an M.A. in Theology and a M.Div. from Florida Beacon College & Seminary, Largo, FL. Jack's written work includes a New Testament commentary that he has utilized in his Bible teaching. Jack is married to Shirl, and they have seven children.

Shirl DeBay
With a passion for missions work in Asia and the ministry of counseling in the U.S., Shirl came to SBC with a rich background in both academics and hands-on Christian service. Before nine years of missionary work in Japan, Shirl graduated from Northwest College, Kirkland, WA, with a Diploma in Bible and Foreign Missions. Later Shirl earned a B.A. in Psychology and a M.A. in Counseling from Seattle Pacific University. In addition to other educational pursuits, Shirl holds a Doctor of Humanities Degree from Florida Beacon College and Seminary, Largo, FL. Shirl was involved as a private practice marriage and family counselor for 32 years. She has also served as Dean of Women and a professor in both Eugene Bible College and Florida Beacon College and Seminary. Shirl has also served as a professor in schools in Hong Kong, Kowloon and Shenyang, China. Shirl is married to Jack, and they have 7 adult children.

Bernie Ferrell
Bernie became Senior Pastor of Living Hope Church, Lynnwood, WA in 1998 after ten years of previous experience in church staff ministry. In addition to serving as a teacher at SBC from 1978-1983, Bernie has taught junior high at a local Christian school, served seven years in volunteer ministry with Campus Crusade's Family Life Conference, and was director and counselor at Oasis Counseling Center in Mukilteo, WA from 1992 - 1996. Bernie holds a B.Th. degree from Seattle Bible College, and a B.A. in Pastoral Ministries and in Behavioral Science from Northwest College, Kirkland, WA. Bernie also has done considerable graduate work in the counseling field. Bernie and his wife Sylvia are parents to three adult children. Sylvia (class of '94) serves with Bernie at SBC as a team-teacher.

Warren Heckman
Warren has served in leadership ministry since 1958. Warren's pastorates have included Minden, Neb., Fosston, Minn., concluding with thirty years in Madison, WI., where the church grew from a handful of people to a "mega church." During those years in Madison, several churches were planted and more than 100 people went into a variety of full-time ministries. Warren earned his B.S. degree from Southwestern Assemblies of God University, an M.Min. from Olivet Nazarene University, and a D.Min. from Oral Roberts University. For three years Warren served as Dean of Southern California Christian College, and as an associate pastor at Victory Christian Center in Rancho Mirage, Calif., This summer Warren joined the pastoral staff of All Nations Community Church, Homewood, Ill., and also serves as U.S. Coordinator for the Fellowship of Christian Assemblies.

Keith Hook
With more than 30 years of experience in pastoral ministry and missions, Keith has been teaching at Seattle Bible College since the 1991-'92 school year. He and his wife, Judy, were married in 1973, and have three daughters, one of whom is married and serving on the mission field in SE Asia. Keith and Judy's missions work involved residential ministry in Hong Kong and now centers around mission mobilization here in the States as advocates for the Muslim peoples of SE Asia. They are affiliated with Mission to Unreached Peoples in Seattle. Keith has a B.A. from Macalester College, and a M.Div. from Dubuque Theological Seminary with time also spent at the Faculty of Divinity in Edinburgh, Scot-land. Keith has previously served as Associate Pastor at Sonrise Chapel, has taught at Puget Sound Christian College, and serves in missions leadership at Westgate Chapel in Edmonds where he and Judy are members.

Anna Johnson
Anna began teaching at SBC in 1993 and now serves as Dean of Women at the school in addition to working with the Seattle Public Schools. Her educational background includes Seattle Pacific University, as well as Seattle Bible College where she earned a Bachelor of Biblical Studies degree. Anna has served with her husband Bryan in missionary work in Liberia, West Africa, and has assisted him in staff and senior pastoral ministry in the U.S. Anna has written and directed a number of seasonal dramas, taught drama for some years at SBC, and enjoys teaching women. Anna and Bryan have three sons.

Nathan Johnson
Nathan was raised in a minister's home, as the oldest of three boys. He developed a passion for music through numerous years of worship leading in various church settings as well as being the lead singer for a local band. While earning his A.A.S. degree at Shoreline Community College, Nathan developed a deep interest in government. He then graduated with a B.B.S. from Seattle Bible College, and in 2005 earned an M.A. in Government from Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA. Following his heart for politics, Nathan has served in various capacities, including the Washington Evangelicals for Responsible Government, the King County Republican Party, and the Evergreen Freedom Foundation. His most recent experience involves working as a Field Coordinator for a U.S. Senate candidate from Washington State. His focus at SBC is in the area of religion and politics. In 2005, Nathan married Cassie (SBC class of '06), and they now make their home in Everett.

Damian Livermore
Damian came to the U.S. in 1983 with his wife, Lynne, from his homeland of Australia. Damian's ministry development included discipleship training with Youth With A Mission and the Bachelor of Theology program at Seattle Bible College where he earned a B.Th. degree. He traveled in music outreach ministry for more than three years, and has served as a youth pastor, worship leader and choir director. Currently, Damian is Executive Pastor at The Father's House Foursquare Church, Granite Falls, WA. Damian and Lynne make their home in Arlington, WA and have three children

Doug Martin
Doug serves SBC as Director of Studies and is an elder and Associate Pastor at Sonrise Chapel, Everett, where he has been on staff since 1994. Doug earned a B.A. in Psychology and Biblical Studies from Seattle Pacific University, and worked in the business world for 15 years in the mortgage and escrow field. His teaching ministry has taken him to Latin America and to India. Doug and his wife, Faith, live in Mountlake Terrace, WA, and-have a son and a daughter.

Russell Nuss
After giving his life to Christ at Camp Berachah as a teenager, Russ immediately began attending Park Ridge Chapel, Bothell, WA. As time progressed he joined the pastoral staff as Youth Director and later as Associate Pastor. From 2000-2004 Russ served on the pastoral staff at Church By the Side of the Road, Tukwila, WA, then was asked to return to serve at Park Ridge Chapel. Russ earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Washing-ton, and an M.A. in General Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. Russ is now embarking on a new venture-a church plant in Arlington, WA. Russ and his wife Sandi (class of '89) have five children.

Jack Schenaker
Jack Schenaker began teaching at SBC in 1992, and brings with him a rich background of leadership experience. This experience includes serving as an elder at Sonrise Chapel, Everett; short-term missionary work in Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka and Uganda; Bible camp director for the American Indian Fellowship, and pastor. Jack served 30 years in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a Colonel. His formal education includes a B.S. in Zoology from Washington State University, a B.Th. from Seattle Bible College, and a M.Div. with a Cross-Cultural Studies minor from Fuller Theological Seminary. Jack and his wife Doris have one son and one daughter.

Scott Smith
Scott serves as Director of Student Life at SBC, and has, over the past 25 years, served extensively in youth/young adult and music ministries. Ministry has taken him overseas to place such as Australia, India and Latin America and Uganda, to the southern Midwestern U.S., and to the Seattle metroplex. Scott, and his wife, LeAnn, were both raised in ministers' homes. Scott's father, Sam Smith, served for 27 years as a teacher/administrator at SBC. The Smiths have four children, and serve their home church, Sonrise Chapel in Everett, as College Pastors.

Guy Vallee
Guy is the founding pastor of Cascade Christian Center in Mount Vernon, Washington, after having spent 15 years in youth ministry in three states and in Alberta, Canada. Guy earned an Associate of Arts degree in 1980 from Skagit Valley College, then received his Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Biblical Literature from Northwest College in 1986. Since then his education pursuits have taken him to Regent College in Vancouver, BC where he earned his Master of Christian Studies with a major in Applied Theology in 1993. Guy, who first taught at SBC in 1995, is currently pursuing a Th.M from Regent and is the author of Quantum Leap, a book relating to youth ministry. Married to Marla in 1977, the Vallees have two sons.

Avril vanderMerwe
Born and raised in a pastor's home in South Africa, Avril served as a teacher there for thirteen years. She earned a B.A. from the University of South Africa with a triple major in Education, Psychology and English, in addition to minors in Criminology, Afrikaans and Dutch. Avril also earned a Higher Education Diploma from the same university. In addition to her other certificates, Avril holds a GCE A Level certificate from the University of London, in Religious Studies. Avril is a published author and is pursuing a M.Th. degree while currently involved in mentoring relationships as well as in discipleship and pastoral care ministries at Westgate Chapel.

William James vanderMerwe
Bill is from South Africa where he was involved in Christian ministry as a pastor and itinerant evangelist and teacher over a period of more than 40 years. In addition to his extensive Christian leadership experience, he is a published author (including, The Golden Cup) and is presently working on a number of other publications. He holds a General Certificate of Education from the University of London, Eng-land; a Preliminary BD Examination from the University of London; a Licentiate in Theology and a Licentiate in Theology Honors from the Baptist Theological College in Johannesburg; and a Higher Diploma for Educators of Adults from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. He is a PhD. Candidate in Theology at Trinity UK (endorsed by Canterbury Christ Church University). Bill currently serves at Westgate Chapel, Edmonds, WA, as Senior Adult Ministries Pastor. Bill and his wife, Lorraine, have four daughters.

Mareth Warren
Mareth comes to SBC with a wealth of experience including extensive travel and ministry in 26 nations, teaching at conferences, churches, missions organizations (including YWAM) and Bible schools. Her formal education includes the Links School of Business, Boise, ID, and the University of Washington (B.A.). Following graduation at the U.W., Mareth invested two years with the Peace Corps in Micronesia as an ESL teacher. Mareth served as the founding director of All Nations School of Ministry, Snohomish, WA. from 1995-1998. For more than five years Mareth served as an associate with George Otis,, Jr. at The Sentinel Group, Lynnwood, WA. Mareth and her husband Don have three adult children of their own in addition to having been foster parents to fifteen children over the years.

Colin Wellard
Born in England and raised in South Africa, Colin has ministered internationally for more than 30 years including guest ministry at YWAM, Christ For the Nations, work with Youth For Christ in England and pastoring both in Canada and the U.S. Colin's educational experience includes graduation from a B.C. provincial instruction program in curriculum development at Vancouver Community College as well as from Northwest Bible College in Edmonton, Alberta. He has served seven years as an adjunct faculty member at Pacific Life Bible College in Surrey, B.C., and currently pastors Pacific Bible Church in Ilwaco, Wash., where he and his wife, Mary, reside.

Bill Whiddon
Bill came to SBC as a student in 1976 after already serving as Assistant Director at Teen Challenge in Yigo, Guam. After graduating in 1981 with a BTh., Bill returned to Guam to serve as Associate Pastor at Yigo Assembly of God. Following that ministry, Bill served as Senior Pastor for six years at Plain-well Assembly of God, Plainwell, MI. Since then, Bill has served in sales and marketing, and has taught numerous Bible subjects in the local church context including a student internship program. Since 1995 Bill has owned a cellular phone store called Advantage Communications. Bill and his wife Claudia have five children.

William Wolfson
Bill Wolfson was raised in a conservative Jewish home on the south side of Chicago. Bill came to Christ during his senior year of college. He immediately abandoned his plans to complete law school and began preparing for the ministry. Bill was an associate pastor at Homewood Full Gospel Church, Homewood, Ill. (now All Nations Community Church) for eight years. Since 1989, he has served as senior pastor of Church For All Nations in Tacoma, Wash., which has experienced significant growth. Bill's academic background includes a B.A. from DePaul University in Chicago, an M.A. from Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Ill., and a D.Min. from Faith Seminary in Tacoma, Wash. Bill is supported in ministry by his Canadian-born wife, Marj. The Wolfsons have four children.

Paul Zettersten
Paul Zettersten has been in full-time Christian ministry for approximately 60 years, beginning in his native land of Sweden, then in Los Angeles for 28 years. In 1977 he began to serve Philadelphia Church in Seattle as senior pastor and Seattle Bible College as president. Since retiring from the Philadelphia Church in 1996, Pastor Zettersten has served in interim pulpit ministry in the Northwest as well as a guest preacher internationally. His formal education includes college work in Sweden, a B.A. from California State University, Los Angeles, as well as the completion of all of the course work for an M.A. in Communication from California State. Paul and his wife May have two daughters.