Faculty
As the Academic Dean it is my desire that the students who attend Summit International School of Ministry will be impacted by a full and balanced understanding of God’s Word through the bible-based curriculum which is geared to guide the student to an understanding of who they are in Christ. It is my prayer that throughout their schooling, the students will be equipped to proclaim the Gospel more effectively to their generation. – James Archuleta
Hails from:
Capulin, Colorado
Graduated Summit:
Class of 1997
Education:
Ordained minister – Summit Community Church
Pursuing BS degree in Bible from Lancaster Bible College
Taught since:
Fall of 1998
Courses:
Theology 1 & 2, Romans and New Testament Survey
Something God has shown you lately that surprised you:
That I am mortal and that if I, being evil, I know how to give good things to my children, how much more will He give good things to me when I ask Him.
Hails from:
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Graduated Summit:
Class of 2008, Salutatorian
Taught since:
2010
Courses:
Psalms, Public Speaking and Church History
Favorite part of life at Summit:
I have two—I love worshipping with the students in chapel. There is something so precious and so sweet about these times.
Second, I love the “family” atmosphere at Summit. My greatest friends in the world are on this campus, and I feel that with every new class that comes in my family gets a little bit bigger.
Hails from:
Pennsylvania
Graduated Summit:
Class of 2007
Taught since:
2008
Courses:
Homiletics, Proverbs, Pauline Epistles, New Covenant 1 and Evangelism
Inspired by:
Other people’s faith–I love hearing testimonies of how God has saved them, transformed them, taught them and delivered them.
Hails from:
Carlsbad, New Mexico
Graduated Summit:
Class of 2006
Taught since:
2011
Courses:
Children’s Ministry
Favorite part of life at Summit:
Seeing the students and staff grow and change is very encouraging to me.
Hails from:
Clatskanie, Oregon
Graduated Summit:
Class of 2007, Valedictorian
Taught since:
2009
Courses:
English 1 and Christian Literature
Biggest challenge as a teacher:
Understanding the needs of my students and how I can better teach to meet them where they’re at.
Hails from:
Ohio, but I also spent many years in New York City
Education:
Diploma (1990) from Christ for the Nations Institute.
Pursuing BS in Christian Leadership from Ecclesia College.
Taught since:
2009
Courses:
World Religions and World Missions
Favorite part of life at Summit:
The after-class discussions with the students.
Hails from:
Detroit, Michigan
Graduated Summit:
Class of 2010
Education:
BFA/Digital Art (2006) from Bowling Green State University.
Pursuing Master of Divinity from Moody Bible Institute.
Taught since:
2011
Courses:
Computer
Hails from:
Elkmont, AL
Graduated Summit:
Class of 2008
Taught since:
Beginning 2013
Courses:
Proverbs
Favorite part of life at Summit:
Seeing lives transformed!
Hails from:
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Education:
Master’s Degree – Biblical Studies (2006) from Trinity Seminary.
BS – Organizational Management (1993) from Nyack College.
Taught since:
Full-time from 1994–2001
Part-time since 2006
Has also taught at:
Elim Bible Institute in Lima, NY—2001 to 2003
Fire School of Ministry in Manhattan, NY—2004
Courses:
Hermeneutics
Hails from:
New York City
Education:
BA (2000) from Brooklyn College (CUNY), New York
MA (2003) from Brooklyn College (CUNY), New York
Taught since:
2008
Has also taught at:
Lenox Academy, the gifted academy of PS 235 in Brooklyn, NY, for three years where I taught 6th & 7th grade science and 8th grade health.
Courses:
Teaching Methodology
Biggest challenge as a teacher:
Being able to communicate knowledge in a concise manner that will be effective in producing eternal results, not just what they need to know to pass the test, but what they need to know that will affect their future ministry.
Hails from:
Haleyville, Alabama. A little town that prides itself on being the place that originated the emergency number, 911.
Graduated Summit:
Class of 1997
Education:
Ordained Minister – Summit Community Church
Taught since:
Fall of 1998
Courses:
Pentateuch, New Covenant 2, Pastoral Ministry 1 & 2 and the Gospels.
Something new that God has been teaching you:
God has been teaching me that my acceptance is in Him through the blood alone. My works, performances, or even how long I pray or read the Bible doesn’t merit His acceptance. I am His son and He takes pleasure in me, because of the blood.
Hails from:
Queens Village, New York
Graduated Summit: Class of 2011
Education: BA in Social Science Interdisciplinary (1992) from SUNY at Stony Brook, NY.
Course: Principles of Administration
Favorite part of life at Summit: When God’s people make the choice to go all the way with Him!
