Office of the Provost
The Office of the Provost offers broad academic leadership to the Seminary.
Office of the Provost Academic Leadership

Dr. Gregg A. Okesson
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dr. Emilio Alvarez
Associate Provost of Lifelong Learning

Dr. John Ragsdale
Associate Provost of Academic Affairs

Dr. David R. Bauer
Dean of the School of Biblical Interpretation

Dr. James R. Thobaben
Dean of the School of Theology and Formation

Dr. Lalsangkima Pachuau
Dean of Advanced Research Programs

Dr. Paul Tippey
Dean of Library, Information and Technology Services

Dr. Jacqueline Smith
Dean of the School of Counseling

Dr. Steve Ybarrola
Dean of the School of Mission and Ministry

Dr. Jonathan Powers
Associate Dean of the School of Mission and Ministry

Dr. Carol Matthews
Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment
