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BOARD
MEMBERS

Dr. Paul Irwin, Northwind Seminary board member and senior faith leader, providing oversight in theological education, pastor

Paul Irwin

Board Chair

Board Member

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Paul is a retired executive in the insurance industry and the Board benefits from his business expertise.

Dr. Robert J. Duncan Jr., founding president of Northwind Seminary and board member, providing visionary leadership in theolo

Rev. Robert J. Duncan, Jr D.Min

Founder & President

Board Member

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Rob is a retired United Methodist Minister. His has served as a Pastor, Pastoral Counselor Development Officer, Higher Education Administrator, Professor of Religion, and College President.

Dr. Steve Van Ostran, Northwind Seminary board member and denominational leader, offering strategic guidance in faith-based e

Steve Van Ostran D.Min

Board Member

 

Dr. Van Ostran is the Executive Minister of the American Baptist Churches of the Rocky Mountains - ABCUSA

Dr. Richard G. Arno, Northwind Seminary board member and founder of the National Christian Counselors Association, shaping Ch

Richard G. Arno, Ph.D

Board Member

 

Dr. Arno is the founder & retired President of the National Christian Counselors Association.

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Erin Baran, Northwind Seminary board member and leadership advisor, contributing strategic oversight and support for student-

Erin Baran

Board Member

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Erin is the President of Sarasota Academy

Dr. Michael J. Christensen, Northwind Seminary board member and faculty mentor in Wesleyan spirituality, shaping strategic vi

Michael J Christensen Ph.D.

Ex-Officio Board Member

 

Dean of Academic Affairs

Dr. Carl Savage, Northwind Seminary board member and scholar in biblical archaeology and historical theology, guiding doctora

Carl Savage, D.Min, Ph.D.

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Ex-Officio Board Member

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Dean of Degree Programs

Dr. Caroline Njuki, Northwind Seminary board member and global health leader, advancing cross-cultural theological education,

Caroline Njuki, Ph.D.

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Ex-Officio Board Member

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Assistant Dean for African Outreach

Christin Standifird, Northwind Seminary board member and nonprofit strategist, supporting mission advancement, student experi

Christin Standifird M.Ed

Registrar.

Assistant Secretary/Treasurer

Dr. Rebecca McCoy, D.S.Mi, Northwind Seminary board member and expert in specialized ministry, supporting doctoral leadership

Rebecca McCoy, D.S.Min

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Ex-Officio Board Member

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Financial Services

Director

Dr. Daniel Kroger, D.Min, Northwind Seminary board member and pastoral leadership expert, contributing to strategic planning,

Daniel Kroger, D.Min​

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Ex-Officio Board Member

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Center for Academic Excellence

Director

Dr. Cassandra Montgomery, D.C., Northwind Seminary board member and wellness leader, supporting integrative ministry educatio

Cassandra Montgomery, D.C.Min​

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Ex-Officio Board Member

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Ministry Formation Director

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Thomas J Oord, Ph.D.
CORT Director

Faculty Representative

Vathanak Heang, M.Div, Northwind Seminary board member and cross-cultural ministry leader, supporting global theological educ

Vathanak Heang, M.Div
D.S.Min Candidate

Student Representative

David McGrew, M.S.Min, Northwind Seminary board member and ministry strategist, contributing to institutional leadership, onl

David McGrew, M.S.Min
DThM Candidate

Alumni Representative

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