A team of committed, gifted leaders form the backbone of Smith Christian University. It is the skillful support, astute leadership, and experienced guidance of our Chancellor, Executive Vice Chancellor, Board of Trustees, and Senior Administration that have led Smith to earn respect and recognition as a global leader in Christian education. We invite you to acquaint yourself with these devoted individuals, and experience the breadth and depth of the administrative and leadership resources God has generously given to us at Smith.
Dr. H. Leon Smith currently serves as the Founder, International Presiding Prelate and Apostle of the New Mt. Sinai Pentecostal Deliverance Ministries, Incorporated and is the Founding Chancellor of the Smith Christian University. Dr. Smith matriculated respectively from Sheridan Vocational College and earned dual degrees in Culinary Arts and Carpentry. His commitment to the principles of higher education compelled him to pursue and earn a Bachelors Degree in Theology and a Masters of Ministry Degree from the Five Fold School of Theology. He has completed his PhD studies in Clinical Counseling from Trinity University. He has also earned his post-doctoral degree in divinity from the Caribbean Community Ministerial Academy. Dr. Smith has received many awards and recognitions. Among many honors, he is the recipient of the Queen's honor of the Order of The British Empire (OBE) Award, bestowed by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth of England, for his spiritual stong-will and social contributions.
Dr. Glenton O. Samuels, Jr., Executive Vice Chancellor, Provost & COO
Dr. Glenton Samuels, Jr. currently serves on a number of Episcopal and Academic Boards. He is the Assistant State Bishop for the New Mt. Sinai Pentecostal Deliverance Ministries, Incorporated and the Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost of the Smith Christian University. He is also the author of the soon to be released book "The Miracle of Mercy". Dr. Samuels is the recipient of three academic/professional degrees. Educated at Liberty Fellowship Bible Institute, University of Phoenix, Florida Christian College, and Asbury Theological Seminary, he earned an undergraduate degree in Business Management, with a minor in Counseling Psychology, a graduate degree in Ministry, and a doctorate (ScD) in Religion. He has also been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Victory College, for the tremendous work he has accomplished in ministry. He is currently pursuing his board certification as a Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor. Dr. Glenton is a dedicated Humanitarian, Philanthropist, and Teacher by God, as well as a gifted pianist, vocalist, and songwriter. He is married to his amazing wife, Mrs. Kesha Samuels.
Dr. Rose L. Hodge, Dean of Institutional Effectiveness & Planning
Dr. Rose Hodge has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Service Administration and a Masters degree in Industrial Arts (Education) from the Florida International University. She also holds an earned Bachelors degree in Biblical Studies, a Masters of Arts degree in Theology and a Doctorate degree in Theology from Jacksonville Theological Seminary. Among many accolades, she holds an Honorary Doctorate of Literature (Litt.D.) from the Smith Christian University. Dr. Hodge is a motivational speaker with an end time word of truth. She is the Founder and Senior Pastor of A House of Prayer for All People Ministries. Her passion is that of evangelism. She has a motto "Evangelism by any means necessary". Having a heart for the salvation of God's people, she stretches beyond the walls to reach and teach for the end time work in preparation for the soon returning of our Lord.
Dr. June Cranston has an earned Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Production & Operations from the University of Technology, JA, West Indies. She has received her post-bachelors degree in Theology from the Five Fold School of Theology. She has earned a Masters degree in Social Work as well as her Doctorate of Psychology degree in Organizational Consulting from Phillips Graduate Institute. She has furthered her education at the Smith Christian University, completing her Th.D. degree in Bible & Theological Studies. She accepted Christ at an early age, and was confirmed in the Anglican Church. She migrated to the United States, where she was introduced to the Pentecostal experience. She is an ordained minister, and serves as the National Intercessary Prayer Leader of the New Mt. Sinai Ministries. She is anointed to teach. Prayer and intercession is her mantle; preaching is her secondary appointment. She endeavors to continue lifting up the name of the Lord and watches God do the drawing.
Dr. Betty A. Lamar, Dean of Admissions & Enrollment Services
Dr. Betty Lamar was born and raised in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A portion of her childhood was spent in the state of Georgia. Being a single mother, most of her time is spent working in the business area, but also includes time for her children. She has graduated from the Five Fold School of Theology with a Bachelor's degree in Theology and a Master's degree in Ministry. She has completed her Doctoral degree of Ministry in Church Administration at the Smith Christian University. She is licensed by the State of Florida as an Insurance Representative and she holds several professional designations, such as an Assocaite in Claims (AIC) diploma and Workers' Compensation Adjuster certification from the Insurance Institute of America. She beleives that All Believers are to be dedicated to the Work that God Himself has called them into. They should recognize that it is not them that will accomplish the work on their own merit or strength, but that God himself will work in them and through them to accomplish "HIS" work.
Dr. Nancy G. Whittaker, Dean of Public Relations & Student Learning
Dr. Nancy Whittaker holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Livingstone College, Salisbury, NC and a Master's degree in Counseling with a specialization in School Guidance and Counseling from Barry University, Miami Shores, FL. She has completed her PhD studies in Christian Clinical Counseling & Psychology at the Smith Christian University. She is currently pursuing her Post-doctoral degree in General Psychology at Northcentral University. Throughout the years Pastor Dr. Whittaker has received numerous awards and recognitions for her community outreach, commitment, and dedication to the work of the ministry. Among many accolades, Dr. Nancy has been bestowed the award of honorary Doctor of Divinity from the Five Fold School of Theology. Currently, Dr. Nancy is in the process of becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida. Dr. Whittaker is certified through the Florida Department of Education as a Guidance Counselor. She also serves as the President and CEO of Listening Ears Counseling & Mentoring Services, LLC.
Prof. Calvin J. Scott, Dean of University Advancement
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts, St. Thomas University Master of Arts in Communications (Specialization: Electronic Media Arts), St. Thomas University Master of Science in Management (Specialization: Public Administration), St. Thomas University
Dr. Geraldine B. Whittaker, Division Director of Christian Clinical Counseling
Dr. Geraldine B. Whittaker is the Founder, Apostle and Senior Pastor of The Way of Holiness Outreach Ministries in Miami, Florida. She has a genuine love for God and His people. Dr. Whittaker holds a Bachelors degree in Education from Florida Memorial College and a Masters degree in Counseling from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. She received her Doctorate of Religious Philosophy in Christian Counseling from Jacksonville Theological Seminary. She currently holds certification from Florida Department of Education in Guidance Counseling and Elementary Education. She is also certified through the Florida Board of Certification as a Certified Mental Health Professional. She is the wife of Minister Raymond J. Whittaker for 41 years and the mother of three children, and the grandmother of ten.
Bob Hoeskstra is the founder and director of Living in Christ Ministries. He has been in ministry since 1967, including fourteen years in Dallas, Texas and eleven years as pastor of Calvary Chapel Irvine, California. Bob graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with a Master of Theology degree in 1973. The Living in Christ radio program features his teaching on several stations across the country.
Prof. Sameka A. Thompson, Student Development Coordinator
Professor Thompson has received her Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Michigan. She has graduated with her Master's degree in Religious Communications & Theology from the Smith Christian University. She currently serves on the Evangelistic Team as a licensed Evangelist of the New Mt. Sinai Ministries. Professor Thompson's aim is to reach lost souls for Christ and challenge the wicked to return back to God and add lengths of pages to the Book of Life! Residing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Professor Thompson and her husband Mr. Julian Thompson, are committed to reaching the world, one person at a time.
Dr. David Hocking, Greek, Theology, Languages & Ancient History
David Hocking has been preaching and teaching the Bible for 40 years and is committed to the inspiration and inerrancy of the Word of God. He has pastored churches in Ohio and Southern California, and has been teaching on the radio since 1970. David attended Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, where he graduated with a B.A. in Bible, Greek, and Ancient History. After college David attended Grace Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, Indiana, where he received his M.Div. degree in Biblical Studies. David also continued graduate studies and received a Doctor of Ministry degree as well as a Ph.D. degree in Biblical Studies and languages. David and his wife Carole have been married since 1962, and have three married children and four grandchildren.
Prof. Roger Oakland, Biblical Languages, Biblical Worldview & Christian Thought
Roger Oakland is the founder of Understand the Times International, a ministry dedicated to building up the faith of Christians and challenging the unsaved. A former biology teacher who adopted and taught the foundational beliefs of evolution, he is now a zealous promoter/defender of biblical creation. Roger Oakland has authored and co-authored numerous books and produced audiotapes, videos, and other publications that have been translated into several different languages worldwide. Over the past twenty years he has lectured at churches, conferences, universities, and educational facilities in over 40 countries with much of his time spent in the former Soviet Union. The scientific topics he presents are incorporated into a biblical worldview consistent with the past, with an understanding of the present, and insight into the future.
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