Academic Department
Aaron Yom, Ph.D.
Chief Academic Officer
Ph.D. in Systematic Theology, Regent University (2013)
M.Div. in Practical Theology, Regent University (2000)
B.S. in Philosophy & Mathematics, University of California (1995)
ayom@sum.edu
Paul Fishell, D. Ed. Min.
Associate Academic Dean
D. Ed. Min., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (2017); M.A. in Christian Education, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (1989) emphasis in College Teaching; B.A. in Biblical Studies, Evangel University (formerly Evangel College) (1986)
pfishell@sum.edu
Carolyn de Guzman
Registrar
MDiv, Sum Bible College and Theological Seminary (in progress)
MACL, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (2019)
MA Industrial/Organizational Psychology, De La Salle University (2008)
BA Psychology, De La Salle University (1999)
cdeguzman@sum.edu
Gary Averill
IRE Analyst
M.S., Drexel University M.B.A., National University
M.B.T., Spiritual Life Bible College & Seminary
B.A., California State University
gaverill@sum.edu
Mnemosyn Leema
Faculty Governance Officer
M.Th. International Institute of Church Management
M.Div. International Institute of Church Management
M.Ed. Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University
M.A. Annamalai University
mleema@sum.edu
Edwin Ciraco, Ph.D.
Institutional Research Officer
Ph.D., Asia Graduate School of Theology (2022)
M.Th., Asia Graduate School of Theology (2017)
M.Div. Asian Theological Seminary (2010)
AB Theology, Philippine Missionary Institute (2006)
eciraco@sum.edu
Samantha Uy
Assistant Registrar
B.A. in Theology & Ministry, S.U.M. Bible College & Theological Seminary
suy@sum.edu
Eric de Guzman
BNTS Work Scholar
M.A. in Christian Leadership, SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary (2021)
M.Div., SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary (in progress)
edeguzman@sum.edu
Business/Financial Aid Department
Bob Hornick
Chief Financial Officer
Bachelor of Science in Accounting,
University of New Orleans (1983)
CPA Certification, New Orleans, LA (1986)
bobhornick@sum.edu
Juli Deshevenko
Financial Accounting Assistant
B.A in Business Administration American River College/CSU Sacramento (in progress)
jdeshevenko@sum.edu
Wendy Shaw
Student Accounts and Financial Aid Counselor
B.A. in Theology & Ministry - SUM Bible College Theological Seminary (in progress)
wshaw@sum.edu
Olivia Llepes
Administrative Assistant
B.A. in Worship & Ministry, SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary (in progress)
ollepes@sum.edu
Cohorts
Melanie Francis
Vice-President of U.S. Cohort Development
M.S. Secondary Education, Dowling College (1999);
B.A. Government and Spanish, Evangel University (1993)
Benjamin Brown
NCA Director & Worship Program Director
M.A. in Worship Studies, Liberty University (2013)
B.A. in Music, Millikin University (2002)
bbrown@sum.edu
Andrew Anane-Asane
International Program Director
Ph.D., Trinity International University (2010)
M.Div. Theological Centre for Asia (2002)
M.A., Assemblies of God Graduate School of Theology (1998)
B.Th., West Africa Advanced School of Theology
aanane-asane@sum.edu
Maggie Kornblum
Spanish Program Coordinator
M.A. in Christian Leadership, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (2020)
B.S., Florida Southern College (2003)
mkornblum@sum.edu
Melody Espinoza
U.S. Hub Director and Training
M.A., SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary (2013)
B.S., Evangel University (2009)
mespinoza@sum.edu
Charasea Curell
U.S. Online Cohort Advisor
B.A. in Biblical Studies, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (2020)
ccurell@sum.edu
Kristin Cook
U.S. Online Cohort Advisor
M.A. in Christian Leadership, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (in progress)
B.A. in Biblical Studies, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (2012)
kcook@sum.edu
Annabelle Ong
Southeast Asia Regional Hub Director
M.A. in Biblical Studies, SUM (2015)
aong@sum.edu
Madonna Livingston
India Subcontinent Hub Director
M.Sc., University of Madras (2002)
M.A. in Biblical Studies, SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary (2016)
B.A., Women’s Christian College, Chennai (1999)
mlivingston@sum.edu
Paul Nelson
Caribbean Hub Director
M.A. in Theology (2022)
B.A. in Theology, minor in Guidance and Counseling
pnelson@sum.edu
Roel Guillen
Latin American Hub Director
Bachelor of Health Education
M.Div. - SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary (in progress)
rguillen@sum.edu
Frank Abedi-Boateng
Sub -Sahara Africa Regional Hub Director
M.Div, SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary (2022)
M.A. Biblical Studies, SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary (2017)
fabedi-boateng@sum.edu
I’Yanna Jackson
Work Study Student
B.A. in Worship & Ministry, SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary (in progress)
ijackson@sum.edu
Sasha-Kaye Mcnish
Work Scholar
M.Div. - SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary (in progress)
B.A. in Bible & Theology, Caribbean School of Theology (2021)
smcnish@sum.edu
Marketing / Enrollment Department
Brendan Bagnell
Director of Marketing & Enrollment / ECO Director
M.A. in Christian Leadership, SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary (2020)
M.Div. SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary (2023)
B.S. in Aviation Management/Flight Technology, Florida Institute of Technology (1991)
bbagnell@sum.edu
Jefferyi Velasco
Admissions Assistant
BA in Biblical Studies (Global Mission Concentration) 2018 (SUM)
MA in Christian Leadership, SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary (in progress)
jvelasco@sum.edu
Grace Morandarte
International Recruitment Specialist
B.A., SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary
gmorandarte@sum.edu
Naomi Morandarte
International Admissions Specialist
M.Div. - SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary (in progress)
M.A. in Christian Leadership, SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary (2020)
B.A. in Biblical Studies, concentration Global Missions (2017)
nmorandarte@sum.edu
Joshua Jeyaraj
Work Scholar
M.Div. - SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary (in progress)
M.B.A. in Marketing & Systems, Thiagarajar School of Management (2017)
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Karunya University (2015)
jjeyaraj@sum.edu
Oshane Evans
Work Scholar
M.Div. - SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary (in progress)
B.A. in Bible & Theology, Caribbean School of Theology (2021)
oevans@sum.edu
General
Enoch Charles, Ph.D.
Instructional Technologist and Director of Program Innovation
Ph.D. in Theological Studies, Regent University (2018)
M.Div. in Practical Theology, Regent University (2011)
Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering, National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli (2002)
echarles@sum.edu
Page Brooks, Ph.D.
Librarian
Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (2008)
M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
M.Th. University of Stellenbosch
B.S.B.A. Auburn Universtiy Montgomery
library@sum.edu
Chris Neau
Public Relations
Major League Professional Fisherman
Inspirational Speaker
cneau@sum.edu
Broadcasting Network of Theological Studies
Anthony West
Director of Media Production
20 years in TV Production, ITV, London, UK
10 years as Director of Video Production, Bethel Church, CA
4 years as Director of Video Production, Jesus Culture.
awest@sum.edu
Matt Reveile
BNTS Lead Editor
AS in Multimedia - Visual Communications - ITT Technical Institute
AS in Media Arts and Animation - American River College
mreveile@sum.edu
Matthew Belles
Video Editor
M.Div. - SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary (2023)
mbelles@sum.edu
Adrianna Amato
BNTS Work Scholar
A.A. in Computer Graphics & Graphic Design, SUNY Sullivan, New York (2012)
B.A. in Worship & Music, SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary (in progress)
aamato@sum.edu
