Faculty 

It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up . . . -- Ephesians 4:11-12

BURNETT, Rev. KENNETH, M.A.(1989)DOCTORALCANDIDATE

Doctoral Studies, Summit Bible College M.A., Biblical Literature, California Theological Seminary, Fresno B.A., Sociology, Fresno State

Rev. Burnett was ordained with the Assemblies of God in 1977 and is currently serving as the Associate/Administrative Pastor for Bakersfield First Assembly.  He is also working on his D.Min. Degree.

Cederblom, Rev. Tim, M.A. (1987)

B.A., Southern California College

M.A., Church Leadership, Southern California College

Rev. Cederblom has been in the ministry for sixteen years, pastoring for nine years in Woodlake and now in Ontario. Growing up on the foreign mission field imparted a sincere and lasting belief in the importance of Bible School training for every leader in the church.

Cederblom, Rev. Dorothy, M.A. (1987)

B.A, Southern California College

M.A., Education, University of California Irvine

California State Teaching Credential

Along with her husband Larry, Dorothy has been in the ministry forty-two years, including thirty-five years as Assembly of God missionaries in Central America. Their ministry has been in the area of Bible School training of nationals. Currently they are directors of the Resource and Advisory Center for Bible Schools throughout Central and South America.

Cottriel, Rev. Fred, D.D. (1978)

B.A., Southern California College

M.A., Cal. Graduate School of Theology

D.D., Cal. Graduate School of Theology

Rev. Cottriel brings fifty years of ministry into the classroom. Along with teaching in the area of leadership and writing articles for several publications, he has served as District Superintendent for the Southern California District and pastored numerous large and growing churches.

Hobson, Rev. Chuck, M.A. (1987)

B.A., San Diego State University

M.A., Church Leadership, Southern California College

Rev. Hobson has pastored since 1975. Along with being a Sectional Presbyter, he has taught extensively in various institutes and brings a wealth of knowledge to the classroom.

Hunt, Rev. Steve, C.G.S.

B.A., Northwest College

Certificate of Graduate Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary

Rev. Hunt has pastored the growing and vibrant Tulare Bethel Assembly of God church for eleven years, and has been in the ministry for twenty-one years. Currently he is senior pastor at Bakersfield First Assembly of God.

Ingle, Rev. Kent, M.A. (1995)

B.A., Southern California College

M.A., Southern California College

Rev. Ingle has pastored for twelve years, five years at New Hope Church in Thousand Oaks, where they have recently moved into new facilities for their growing congregation.

Laird, Rev. Steve, M.A. (1993)

B.S., Jimmy Swaggart Bible College

M.A., Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary

Rev. Laird has pastored in California since 1992. His experiences in birthing a new church in Fresno help bring a sense of reality to his teaching.

Lemons, Rev. Powel, Doctoral Studies (1976)

B.A., Southern California College

M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary

Doctoral Studies, American Baptist Seminary

Rev. Lemons has pastored since 1972, and his many and extensive trips to the Far East has given him a heart for pastoring and missions.

Poehner, Rev. Mary, MDIV (2004), DOCTORAL candidate

B.S., Cal State Bakersfield

M.S., Cal State University, Bakersfield

M. Div, Oral Roberts University

Doctoral Studies, Oral Roberts University

Rev. Poehner has 23 years of business experience in both the clinical laboratory and pharmaceutical industry. She is a licensed minister. She currently is the Academic Dean and a teacher at Canyon Hills Bible College. She is a certified Transformational Leadership Coach

Rybarczyk, Rev. Ed, Ph.D., Candidate

B.A., Southern California College

M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary

Ph.D., Candidate, Fuller Theological Seminary

Rev. Rybarczyk is a licensed minister of the Assemblies of God and an adjunct instructor at Southern California College. His extensive education is concentrated in theology and Biblical history.

Stone, Rev. Ted, Doctorate of Counseling

B.A., Northwestern College

M.A., Dallas Theological Seminary

Doctorate, Talbot Theological Seminary

Ted and his wife, Jo Ann, are marriage and family counselors as well as sought-after speakers for conferences and camps. Their many years of ministry enable them to teach with wisdom and warmth.

Walters, Rev. Kenneth, M.A. Candidate

B.A., Oral Roberts University

M.A., Candidate, Southern California College

Rev. Walters has been in ministry over twenty years, including since 1986 as pastor of Canyon Country Assembly of God. He is an Executive Presbyter of the Southern California Council of the Assemblies of God.

Young, Dr. Ron, D.Min. (1981)

B.S. in Engineering, University of Texas

M.Div., American Christian Theological Seminary

D.Min., California Graduate School of Theology

Dr. Young brings to Canyon Hills Bible College many years of experience, both as a Staff and Senior Pastor in various churches and by his teaching in several college and Bible School settings. He serves currently as the founding Pastor of New Reign Christian Fellowship in Fresno, California.