Oversight Department

* This is a partial listing of our Oversight Department

Lawrence E. Bray – President
Pennsylvania, USA

Education:

  • Maranatha Theological Seminary (Pakistan) – Doctor of Theology
  • Miami International Seminary – Doctor of Divinity (meritus causa)
  • The North American Reformed Seminary – Doctor of Ministry
  • Mount Carmel Institute of Biblical Studies – Master of Ministry
  • Saint James University – Bachelor of Computer Science

Lawrence Bray is married with children. He is currently an elder in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).

Lawrence Bray has several ministries that he is involved with including: Leading Youth Group, preaching and ministering Christ to the homeless, working with ministries in Africa to ensure they have Bibles and adequate academic training, and occasionally preaching from the pulpit at his local church.

Lawrence Bray has joined TNARS because he is a firm believer in academically rigorous Christian education, and that all should have an opportunity for such education regardless of financial means. His prayer is that TNARS will bring much glory to God as we train up Christians to minister in His name and that TNARS will advance God’s kingdom through education.

 

Bill Bauerle – Vice President of International Affairs
Arizona, USA

 

Education:

  • The North American Reformed Seminary – Doctor of Apologetics
  • Covenant Theological Seminary – Master of Arts in Theological Study

Bill has pastored several churches in the northwest. He has been married for 30 years, has two grown children and four grandkids. He has taught Worldview and Bible honors classes at a high school in Orlando Fl and is presently Director of Coram Deo Study Center in Flagstaff AZ. Bill is currently a member in a local OPC church.

Having the pleasure of pastoring small rural congregations, Bill is convinced that TNARS can train men for ministry without the debt load that makes pastoring a small congregation tough. The country is full of small congregations that need well trained ministers. Bill’s vision is that TNARS would be a resource that can make that happen.

N.E. Barry Hofstetter – Vice President of Academic Affairs

 

Pennsylvania, USA

Education:

  • Westminster Theological Seminary – Doctor of Philosophy (candidate)
  • Westminster Theological Seminary – Master of Theology
  • Westminster Theological Seminary – Master of Divinity

David Petrie – Mentor/Administrator
Washington, USA

 

Education:

  • The North American Reformed Seminary – Master of Theology
  • Moody Bible Institute – Diploma in Biblical Studies

David is a Bible teacher and writer. He is an Alumnus of both Moody Bible Institute and Reformed Theological Seminary. David is currently the pastor of CORE Fellowship. Married with three children, David loves to fly-fish alongside his wife Marta.

Wilbur Pickering – Textual Criticism Advisor
Brazil

 

Education:

  • University of Toronto – Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistics
  • Dallas Theological Seminary – Master of Theology

Dr. Pickering is probably best known for his book, The Identity of the New Testament Text.

Daniel Elifson – Mentor
Minnesota, USA

 

Education:

  • Trinity Evangelical Divinity School – Master of Divinity
  • Covenant College – Bachelor of Biblical Studies

Daniel has been a Senior Pastor in the Evangelical Free Church since 1992. He is a seasoned pastor who makes a difference in this world by teaching bold truths about the greatness and grace of God with passion, prayer, and humility.

 

Alwyn Bezuidenhout – Mentor
Pretoria, South Africa

 

Education:

  • North-West University Potchefstroom – Ph.D. (Candidate)
  • North-West University Potchefstroom – Masters Degree in Pastoral Theology

Relevant Experience:

  • Currently teaching at Mukhanyo Theological College
  • Currently involved in a church plant in Eersterust with the GKSA (Reformed Churches of South Africa)
  • Former visiting professor Chongshin University, Graduate School of World Mission
  • Former visiting professor Korean Reformed Theological Seminary, Ilsan – Biblical Counseling
  • Former visiting Professor Myanmar Reformed Presbyterian Theological School, Yangon Myanmar
  • Former visiting Professor Geneva Institute, Columbo Sri Lanka

Peter Kim – Mentor
South Korea

 

Education:

  • Reformed Theological Seminary – D.Min.
  • Calvin University Graduate School – M.Div.

Relevant Experience:

  • Evangelist in Korean Presbyterian Churches
  • Pastor of Jeil Sarang Presbyterian Church

Sam Logan – Mentor
Pennsylvania, USA

 

Education:

  • Emory University – Ph.D.
  • Westminster Theological Seminary – M.Div.
  • Princeton University – B.A.

Harrison Frederick Harnden – Biblical Languages Advisor
AR, USA

 

Education:

  • Garrett Theological Seminary – M.Div. (specializing in biblical literature and languages)
  • Florida State University – B.S. in Education

Relevant Experience:

  • Organizing member of the National Presbyterian Church (now the PCA)
  • Taught Greek and Biblical Studies
  • Selected as a distinguished teacher when one of his students was selected as a presidential scholar in 1987

Charles Perkins – Local Mentor
AZ, USA

 

Education:

  • Westminster Theological Seminary – M.Div.
  • University of Tennessee – M.S. Education
  • United States Naval Academy – B.S. Electrical Engineering

Jim Misner – Mentor
GA, USA

 

Education:

  • Reformed Theological Seminary – M.Div.
  • Tennessee Tech University – B.S. Education

Jim is an Evangelist in the PCA who serves in the Northwest Georgia Presbytery. He is currently the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Jasper.

Enrique Ramos – Mentor
Arecibo, Puerto Rico

 

Education:

  • The North American Reformed Seminary – Ph.D. (in progress)
  • North West University – Th.M.
  • Westminster Theological Seminary – M.Div.

Dr. Ramos is currently an addiction counselor and social worker at Verteran’s Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Phillip Kayser – Mentor
NE, USA

 

Education:

  • Whitefield Theological Seminary – Ph.D.
  • Westminster Theological Seminary – M.Div.
  • Covenant College – B.A.

Dr. Kayser has mentored a number of seminary students and been a Ph.D. reader prior to joining TNARS. He has also been a pastor with the PCA for 22 years.

Patrick Reilly – Mentor
AZ, USA

 

Education:

  • Columbia Pacific University – Ph.D. (Engineering Applied Science)
  • Catholic Jesuit School of Theology – M.Div.

Dr. Reilly is what the Reformation is all about. Though his religious education was in the Catholic church, God brought him to leave Catholicism and embrace the Reformed doctriines. Since then he has been a Southern Baptist Pastor as well as an Assistant Professor at numerous schools. TNARS believes that Dr. Reilly’s unique experiences will strengthen our school.

Barry Maxwell – Mentor
TN, USA

 

Education:

  • Southern Baptist Theological Seminary – M.Div.

Barry is currently the Pastor of Unity Baptist Church in Millington, TN.

Coy Webb – Mentor
TX, USA

 

Education:

  • The North American Reformed Seminary – B.A.T.S. (in progress)
  • Christ for the Nations Institute – Diploma in Theology

Coy is currently a missionary in Tabatinga, Amazonas, Brasil where he is planting a church and a seminary.

S. Scott Lee- Local Mentor
MO, USA

 

Education:

  • Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary – M.Div.

Scott is the Pastor of Rockport Baptist Church in Arnold, MO. He is the Adjunct Professor of Humanities and teaches various courses at Missouri Baptist University. He has also done missionary work for HeaertCry Missionary Society.

Jonathan Wymer – Mentor
NE, USA

 

Education:

  • Liberty University – M.Div.

Jonathan has filled numerous roles including his current positions as Pastor of York Evangelical Free Church and Battalion Chaplain for Nebraska Army National Guard.

 

Alan Cleveland – Local Mentor
WI, USA

 

Education:

  • Cornerstone University – D.Min.
  • Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary – M.Div.
  • Wheaton College – B.A. Christian Education

Alan is Lead Pastor at Community Church (Baptist General Conference) in Oshkosh, WI.

Gary Spencer – Local Mentor
OH, USA

 

Education:

  • Cedarville College – Bible and Christian Ed.

Gary has spent time as both a Ruling Elder in the PCA and as Headmaster of two private Christian schools.

Ryan Stanley – Local Mentor
OH, USA

 

Education:

  • Southern Theological Seminary – M.Div.

Ryan is currently the Pastor of Mercy Hill Church in Dayton, OH.

Tyler McNabb – Local Mentor
TX, USA

 

Education:

  • Criswell College – B.A.B.S.

Nathan Riese- Local Mentor
IL, USA

 

Education:

  • Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary – M.Div. (in progress)
  • Maranatha Baptist Bible College – B.A.B.S.

Nathan is currently a Ministry Intern at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Aledo, IL.

Dr. Paul Tambrino- Local Mentor
FL, USA

 

Education:

  • Trinity Seminary – Doctor of Philosophy (with distinction)
  • Temple University – Doctor of Education

Dr. Tambrino is currently a Ruling Elder and the Minister of Theological Education with Willow Creek Church (PCA) in Winter Springs, FL. He is also licensed to preach by the PCA.

Bob Welch- Local Mentor
TX, USA

 

Education:

  • Birmingham Theological Seminary – Master of Christian Education

Mr. Welch is currently the Pastor of Fredericksburg Christian Fellowship in Fredericksburg, TX.

S. Edd Cathey- Local Mentor
DE, USA

 

Education:

  • Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry – Doctor of Ministry
  • Trinity Evangelical Divinity School – Master of Divinity
  • Moody Bible Institute – Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Theology

Dr. Cathey is currently the Pastor of Grace and Peace Presbyterian Church (OPC) in California, MD.

Chris Rollwitz – Mentor

Texas, USA

    Education:

  • Louisiana Baptist University – PhD (in progress)
  • Capella University – MS Organization and Management
  • College of Biblical Studies – BS Leadership

Robert Bell – Mentor
Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea

    Education:

  • Trinity Theological Seminary – PhD
  • Luther Rice Seminary – DMin
  • South African Theological Seminary – Doctor of Theology Program

Michael Philliber – Mentor
Texas, USA

    Education:

  • Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry – D.Min.
  • Reformed Theological Seminary – M.Div.