Associate Dean, Professor of Ministry Studies, Director of Internships
Melina Rabon joined the CIU faculty in 2015 and became assistant dean in 2019. She oversees internships for the Seminary & School of Counseling. Dr. Rabon teaches Spiritual Formation and Practical
Philosophy Programs Director, Professor of Philosophy
Jonathan Reibsamen was born in Peru, where his parents were missionaries. He grew up in Richmond, Virginia, and completed his undergraduate education at CIU in 1998. After working for a couple of
Director of Communications Programs, Associate Professor of Communication and Digital Media Production
Dr. Ken Rife brings a unique blend of academic training in communication and media along with over 35 years of media production experience specifically within ministry settings. He served in media
Professor of Preaching
Dr. Rogers joined the faculty of CIU’s Seminary and School of Counseling after teaching Pastoral Ministries in the Bible College until 2010; he has taught Church Ministry from 2010 until the present.
Professor of Clinical Counseling
Dr. Scott joined the Graduate Counseling Programs faculty of Columbia International University in 2019, serving as an Associate Professor of Counseling, Director of the PhD in Counselor Education and
Associate Provost for Online Studies - Education, CoE
B.A., Grand Rapids Baptist College; B.S.; Calvin College; M.S.E., Indiana University; Ed.D. Ball State University
Dean, School of Missions & Intercultural Ministry, Professor of Intercultural Studies and History of Global Christianity
Ed Smither joined the Columbia International University faculty in 2012. Previously, he taught church history and intercultural studies at Liberty University and spent fourteen years in intercultural
Professor - European School of Culture and Theology, Korntal Campus
D.Th., University of South Africa Missionary in Tanzania for 8 years. He joined the ESCT-Faculty in 2013, teaching in the area of Intercultural Studies. He also serves as an academic advisor and
Associate Professor of Human Services
Dr. Sarah Thomas joined Columbia International University as a part-time faculty in 2019. She was promoted to full-time in 2021. Previously, Thomas was an Adjunct Professor (2002-2012) at South
Director of Choral Activities, Associate Professor of Music
Professor Bryce Thompson has served as the Director of Choral Activities at Columbia International University since 2019. Mr. Thompson is committed to music making at the highest level while
Associate Professor of Psychology
Professor Tom Vessey joined the faculty at CIU in 2019. He previously taught in the psychology department at Wheaton College, Crown College, Sterling College and Corban University. Although he grew up
Professor of Clinical Counseling
Dr. Wagner is a professor of clinical mental health counseling in CIU’s Seminary and School of Counseling.