Dr. Ray A. Seilhamer
Professor, M.A. in Counseling Ministries (2001)

A.B., Huntington College; B.D., Huntington College; Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary; D.Min., Christian Theological Seminary; post-doctoral studies, Temple University.

Dr. Seilhamer brings to the Graduate School a rich background in pastoral ministry, leadership, and theological education.  Most recently, he served as dean of the Graduate School and director of the counseling ministries program, which he developed.  Before coming to Huntington, he served as the Bishop of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ.  Prior to this, he served for eleven years as President of Evangelical School of Theology.  Dr. Seilhamer has also been an adjunct professor at Winebrenner Theological Seminary, Asbury Theological Seminary and Huntington University.   He served as a pastor and church planter for over twenty years in Indiana and Pennsylvania.   He is currently the pastor of a local church and has held numerous church and community leadership positions throughout his life.  Dr. Seilhamer's teaching and research interests include Pastoral Ministry, Leadership Development, and Marriage and Family.   rseilhamer@huntington.edu 

Dr. Thomas E. Bergler
Associate Professor of Educational Ministries, Huntington University (2000)

B.S., University of Michigan; M.A., Wheaton College; Ph.D., University of Notre Dame

Dr. Bergler's ministry experience includes seven years with University Christian Outreach on the campuses of Michigan State, the University of Michigan, and the University of London.  He was also Director and Co-founder of the UCO Spring Academy, an annual conference intended to equip Michigan Christian undergrads to be salt and light on their campuses.  He has served as a consultant to Christian Youth Challenge, an ecumenical Christian youth organization.  He teaches in their summer internship program and Detroit summer outreach program.  He also is a member of the Link Institute team.  Dr. Bergler has written articles and chapters in several books and encyclopedias.  His research interests include the History of Youth and Youth Ministry.   tbergler@huntington.edu

Dr. Steven W. Lee
Professor of Psychology, Huntington University (1986)

B.A., Bethel College (MN); M.S., North Dakota State University; Ed.D., University of South Dakota. 

Dr. Lee chairs the Department of Psychology at Huntington University, and is an adjunct professor in the Marriage and Family Therapy program at Denver Seminary.  Prior to teaching, he was a director of counseling for six years and counseled in private practice.  Dr. Lee lends his expertise and leadership skills to the family ministry efforts of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, and is connected professionally with the American Association for Christian Counseling.   He and his wife, Twyla, are partners in leading marriage and family workshops.  He is the co-author of Boys to Men, now in its second printing by Moody Press.  The book offers practical strategies for making parenting adolescents a positive experience.   slee@huntington.edu

Rev. Rick Hawks
Senior Pastor, The Chapel

B.A., University of Akron; M.Div., Grace Theological Seminary
 

Rev. Hawks began The Chapel, a Ft. Wayne church, in September of 1994.  Prior to this ministry, he served at Blackhawk Baptist Church in Ft. Wayne for 13 years, first as the youth pastor and associate pastor, then for eight years as the senior pastor.  In 1990, Rick left Blackhawk for an unsuccessful bid for Congress in Indiana's Fourth Congressional District.  He then became the pastor at South Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan before returning to Ft. Wayne.  At The Chapel, Rick serves with his wife, who coordinates the Ministry of Music full time.  

Rev. David DeSelm
Senior Teaching Pastor, Fellowship Missionary Church

B.S. Ball State University; M.S. Indiana University; M.C.M. Huntington College

After spending six very enjoyable years as a 6^th grade teacher, the Lord called Dave into full-time Christian work as an Associate Pastor at First Missionary Church in Fort Wayne.  In 1982, Dave became the founding pastor of a new church being planted by First Church in southeast Fort Wayne.  In the nineteen years that have followed, Fellowship has grown from 50 pioneers to nearly 2000 attendees. 

Dr. Michael Rowley
Associate Professor of Communication, Huntington University
Chair, Department of Communication

B.A. University of Central Florida; M.A. University of Florida State; Ph.D. Florida State University

Before coming to Huntington University in 1997, he served as instructor of speech and statistics at Bainbridge College in Georgia. He has presented papers at the American Cultural Association, the Southern States Communication Association, the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, and the National Council of Family Relations. He is published in both popular and scholarly venues, an example of which is, "Critical Thinking in the Classroom: An Entertaining Approach," for The Teaching Professor.  Dr. Rowley brings to the classroom the relational skills he honed as a youth director in four Methodist churches in Florida and Georgia. Mike and his wife Terra, a music therapist, live in rural Huntington County, Indiana, with their two children. The Rowleys attend College Park United Brethren in Christ Church. mrowley@huntington.edu

Ms.  Michele Mallett
Assistant Professor at Taylor University Fort Wayne since 2003

BS, Indiana State University
MSW, University of Illinois

Professor Michele Mallett is a native of Fort Wayne, IN.  She completed her undergraduate work with a BS in psychology from Indiana State University. Professor Mallett has a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.  Ms. Mallett is an Assistant Professor at Taylor University Fort Wayne. She has been in the field of social work for 20 years.  Her clinical experience is in the area of counseling mental health issues with children and families, particularly in the area of addictions.  Professor Mallett teaches in the academic areas of social work, addictions counseling, and multicultural counseling. She has also been an adjunct professor for Indiana University Purdue University in Fort Wayne. Included in her courses at Taylor University Fort Wayne are introduction to social work, practice with individuals and groups, working with children, understanding grief and loss, and social welfare policy   She has done presentations on “Constructing Social Integration,” emphasizing cultural competence.  This presentation was a result of a course she teaches entitled Unleashing the Oppressed.  Professor Mallett has also presented on “Teaching the Millennial Student”.  She serves as chairperson of the Board of Directors for Allen County Youth Chaplaincy, Inc, and has one son who is currently a freshman in High School.
 

Scott L. Makin
Director, Wabash Friends Counseling Center

B.S. Houghton College; M.A. Trinity International University

As a licensed counselor and business consultant, Mr. Makin brings valuable and varied experience to the classroom.  He has been a Crisis Counselor Coordinator for the Youth Services Bureau, served as the Associate Dean for Student Development at Indiana Wesleyan University, and worked as a Behavioral Therapist with the New Directions Weight Management System at the Wabash County Hospital.  Scott has also been an adjunct professor at Indiana University- Kokomo and LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas.  His recent professional presentations are in the areas of leadership, marriage, and stress prevention.

John F. Branham
Prosecuting Attorney, Huntington County, IN

B.S. Indiana University; J.D. Indiana University School of Law

Until retiring from private practice in January of 2004, John Branham served as an Attorney at Law and partner at Gordon Bendall Branham. He is presently the elected full-time prosecuting attorney of Huntington County and has been in the position for 26 years.  Branham is an adjunct faculty member for Huntington University, where he is an instructor in Business Law, American Government and American Constitutional History.   He also shares his knowledge of the law with students in the Counseling Ministries degree at the Graduate School.
 

Dr. Doris J. Rapp
Psychologist in Private Practice

Ph.D. Ball State University

Dr. Rapp enjoys writing and has recently published two books:  A Magnificat For A New Millennium, a book on prayer therapy, and Body Hunger, a faith based program for weight loss and lost weight maintenance.  Dr. Rapp has directed the counseling centers at Taylor University in Upland, IN and Bethel College in Mishawaka, IN.  She has worked at two mental health centers and has been in private practice for 10 years.  Dr. Rapp earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology and is married to Bill Rapp, a United Methodist minister.  They have six children and seven grandchildren.
 

Rev. Tom Brodbeck
Superintendent for the Central Conference of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ

B.A., Huntington College; M.C.M., Huntington College; M.Div., Anderson School of Theology

Prior to his election as conference superintendent, Tom served as a pastor in the Central Conference for 16 years.  He has a deep desire to see churches experience renewal and is committed to seeing ministers develop their own effectiveness. Tom and his wife, Karen, also own their own consulting businesses, Strategic Leadership Solutions and the Pastoral Leadership Academy, which focus on ministerial training, problem solving and leadership development opportunities for both corporate and non-profit entities.  He has three children and enjoys doing the normal "Dad" things, as well as appearing in community theatre productions and trying (unsuccessfully) to play golf. 
 

Rev. Dennis R. Miller
Senior Pastor, Emmanuel Community Church

M.C.M, Huntington College Graduate School; M.Div., Evangelical School of Theology

Dennis Miller brings years of pastoral experience to the Graduate School.  He has been a pastor since 1976 and has been the Senior Pastor at Emmanuel Community Church since 1989.  Dennis and his wife Karin have two grown children and one grandson.  When he is not involved with teaching and preaching, setting the ministry course of the church, and leading the Elder Team, Dennis enjoys computers and golf. 

Budd Teare
Marriage and Family Therapist, Wabash Friends Counseling Center

B.A., Cornerstone College; M.S., Nova Southeastern University

Budd Teare draws from a variety of professional experiences as an adjunct faculty member of the Graduate School.  He has directed New Horizons Academy in Marion, IN, is involved as a Critical Incident Stress Debriefer for Grant County and Northern Indiana, and is the Clinical Director/Counselor at Indiana Wesleyan University.  Mr. Teare is a member of the American Counseling Association, the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors and the MAEOPP (Mid-America Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel).  His research interests include recovery from child abuse, sexual addictions, and family resiliency. Among his teaching interests are Family Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Family and Child Psychopathology, Forensic Psychology, and Family Systems Counseling and Therapy.