Meet the Staff of Promise Christian University

Michael McKinney, Ph.D., Th.D. has been in full-time ministry as a pastor, evangelist and equipper for 46 years. Dr. McKinney is also a Chaplain (LTC) with the US Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol and a Commandant of the USV-JSC Chaplains University (CDR) with the United States Volunteers Joint Services Command. He holds the following academic degrees: Bachelor of Theology from International Seminary of Florida; Master of Theology and the Doctor of Theology degree from International Theological Seminary of California; Doctor of Divinity Degree from the International Bible Institute and Seminary of Plymouth, Florida. In 2000, he earned the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Theology from International Theological Seminary of California.

He is the founder of the World for Jesus International Christian Center and Ministries; the Pastor's Network of Southern California and has served in the advisory capacity to several non-profit organizations. In 1999 he receive the honor of being added to the Who's Who's in Religion. In 2008, he received the President's Award for Volunteerism.

Dr. McKinney has preached around the world in the nations of the Philippines, Hong Kong, Korea, Guatemala, Mexico, Malaysia, India, England, Ghana and Canada. Through the School of Ministries thousands of pastors have been trained in Evangelism, the Operation of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit; and the Preaching the Word with signs following.

Dr. Eric Giorgio, Senior Vice President and Provost
Dr Giorgio received his Masters in English at Azusa Pacific University. He is recently retired as Assistant Principal at Ayala High School in Southern California. Dr. Giorgio is an author and specializes in teachers training. He reviews all new curriculum and is Director of the Online school. enrico.giorgio@mypcu.com

Dr. Nicholas Benson is Senior Pastor of the Summit Evangelical Free Church of Pasadena. He is also the President of the Ministerial Association of Pasadena and Altadena since 2009. Dr. Benson received his Masters at Fuller Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in Sociology at the University of Southern CA. Dr. Benson has been serving Promise Christian University since 2007 as Academic Dean. He also teaches a unique new class called, "Rethinking the Church."

Dr. Adelle McKinney, Vice President of Marketing and Registrar
Email: mypcu@aol.com
Adelle serves as registrar and administrator for Promise Christian University. Adelle attended the University of Southern California and was recipient of the Honors at Entrance designation. She later completed her Bachelor of Theology degree and Master degree with a major in Christian Education from International Theological Seminary of California. She received a Th.D. in Theology from Promise Christian University. She prepares all documents, transcripts and resumes for evaluation and assist students in selecting their course of studies, acquiring necessary textbooks and preparing of thesis.

Dr. Stephen Kirtley, Director of Leadership Development
Dr. Robert Grant, Director of Development
Dr. Jerry Howell, Director of Student Affairs

If you have questions regarding curriculum, Adelle is the person to call or E-Mail at mypcu@aol.com

Heather Blue, Chair Counseling
Email: snsblue@aol.com
Heather Blue is author of two series of Christian Counseling. She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology at UCLA and her degree in Christian Counseling at Promise Christian University. Heather has developed a certificate program in Christian Counseling for "Personality Development." She is also the coordinator of the High Desert Apply Valley Satellite Extension for PCU.

Dr. James Kantiok, Chair Missions
Dr. Kantiok is a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary with a DMin in Intercultural Studies. He is also President of Bege Ministries a non-profit organization with an expanded missions work in the nation of Nigeria. He comes to Promise with experience in International Diplomacy and missions and is developing a new strategic program of studies for students who are interested in intercultural studies. He recently received a Fullbright Scholarship and is doing research in Nigeria for one year.
M.D.Y. - Peace and Conflict Management, Norwich Univerisity
Ph.D. - Intercultural Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary
M.A. - Missiology, Fuller Theological Seminary
M.Phil. - Teacher Education and Programs Evaluation, University of Jos, Nigeria
M.Ed. - Educational Psychology, University of Jos, Nigeria
B.Ed. - Social Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigerian
Professional/Scholarly Presentations

Presentations
Kantiok, James. (2009, January). School Shooting in the United States: Implications for Peace Education Program. Paper presented at the 7th Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI.

Kantiok, James. (2008, October). The Impact of China on the Economic and Political development of Africa. Paper presented at the 50th Annual Conference for the American Association for Chinese Studies. California State University. Fullerton, CA.

Kantiok, James. (2008, March). Deconstructing the Myth of Social Justice: A Cultural Response to Teaching Math in Elementary School. Paper presented at the Azusa Pacific University, 1st Christians and Diversity in the Academy Conference. Pomona, CA.

Kantiok, James. (2008, January). The Crises of Higher Education. Paper Presented at the 6th Hawaii International conference on Education. Honolulu, HI.

Publications
Kantiok, James. (2006). The Impact of Self-Esteem on High School Retention among Girls in Northern Nigeria. International Journal of Arts and Science, (2)2, 44-47.

Kantiok, James. (2006). Christians in Politics. African Bible Commentary, Zondervan.

Kantiok, James. (2004). Women and Leadership in Pre-Islamic and the Early Years of Islam in Hausaland: Nature Spirits and Bori Practices in Northern Nigeria.

Kantiok, James. (2001, January). Islam: A Significant Challenge to Christianity in Africa. Paper presented at The State of the 21st Century Church in Africa organized by Global Ministries International, US Center for World Missions. Pasadena, CA.

Kantiok, James. (2000, November). Ethnic and Religious Conflicts in Northern Nigeria. Paper presented at the American Anthropological Society Conference. San Francisco, CA.

Professional Involvement and Accomplishments