CTS Staff and Instructors

Dr. Delbert L. Chapman

• Chancellor, Senior V.P and Co-Founder of Colorado Theological Seminary, part of the Colorado Theological Seminary Staff and Instructors
• Part of the dedicated Colorado Theological Seminary Staff and Instructors.
• Department Head, Biblical Studies and Ministry Programs
• Th.D. Midwest Theological Seminary, Sikeston MO
• Th.M. Midwest Theological Seminary, Sikeston MO
• Senior Pastor Church of the Cross, Wheat Ridge CO
• Korean War Veteran

Lena Chapman

• Senior V.P. and Secretary of Colorado Theological Seminary
• Lena Chapman contributed significantly to the Colorado Theological Seminary Staff and Instructors.
• Th.B. International College of Bible Theology, Sikeston MO
• Lena went to be with The Lord in 2008

Dr. Gary G. Tryzbiak

• President, Treasurer and Co-Founder of Colorado Theological Seminary
• Dr. Gary G. Tryzbiak serves as a vital member of the Colorado Theological Seminary Staff and Instructors.
• Department Head, Counseling Programs
• B.B.A. in Management College of Emporia, Emporia, KS 1973
• M.A. in Computer Resources and Information Management, Webster University, St. Louis, MO 1993
• Th.D in Ministry Management Florida Theological Seminary, Orlando, FL 1997
• Doctoral work toward Doctor of Business Administration, Walden University
• Who’s Who of Professionals, 1999
• Vietnam Veteran, Cam Rahn Bay, 1968-1969
• Dr. Gary Tryzbiak serves as President and Co-Founder of Colorado Theological Seminary. Since founding CTS in 1999, he has helped guide the institution’s mission of providing affordable, accessible, and ministry-focused theological education through distance learning. His passion is equipping Christian leaders, pastors, and believers with practical biblical training that can be applied in ministry and daily life.

Dr. Charles Legg

• Vice Chancellor of Colorado Theological Seminary
• Every member of the Colorado Theological Seminary Staff and Instructors plays a crucial role.
• Bachelor of Arts, Regents Degree
  West Virginia State College, WV 1996
• Associate in Applied Science, Communications
  West Virginia State College, WV 1995
• Master of Arts in Religious Studies, Christian Counseling
  Logos University, Jacksonville, FL 2000
• Master of Arts, Christian Psychology
  Aidan University, Jacksonville, FL 2006
• Doctor of Ministry, Colorado Theological Seminary, Wheat Ridge, CO 2010

Dr. Jimmie Mattson

• The Colorado Theological Seminary Staff and Instructors prioritize student success.
• Adjunct Professor and Mentor, Christian Counseling Department
• Ph.D. in Clinical Pastor Counseling Colorado Theological Seminary, Wheat Ridge, CO 2005
• D.Min. Colorado Theological Seminary, Wheat Ridge, CO 2004
• M.S. in Counseling and Personnel Memphis State University 1977
• B.A. in Psychology Memphis State University 1975
• Pastor First Christian Church, Ozark, AR
• Chaplain Crittenden County Sheriff’s Department, West Memphis AR

Dr. Dan Glenn

• Adjunct Professor and Mentor, Ministry and Biblical Studies Department
• The dedication of the Colorado Theological Seminary Staff and Instructors is evident.
• D.Min., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
• M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
• B.A., Mississippi State University

Dr. Elizabeth Oakley

• Adjunct Professor, Mentor and Course Creator, Biblical Studies and Ministry Department
• Students benefit from the expertise of the Colorado Theological Seminary Staff and Instructors.
• Ph.D. Emphasis in Research and Teaching
  International Seminary for Bible Theology
  Indianapolis, IN 2006
• Th.D. Emphasis in Research and Teaching
  Midwest Seminary of Bible Theology, Portageville, MO 2005
• D.D. Honorary Degree for Commitment and Service in Research, Education and Missions
  Midwest Seminary of Bible Theology, Portageville, MO 2003
• M. Min. Emphasis in Teaching and Research
  Midwest Seminary of Bible Theology 2003
• B.R.E. Emphasis in Teaching
  International College of Bible Theology, Portageville, MO 2002
• A.B.S. Emphasis in Teaching
  International College of Bible Theology 2000
• Missions School Completion
  International Gospel Outreach
  American Mission Teams 2002
• Ph.D. in Biblical Culture Degree in Teaching and Research
  Cohen Institute, St. Louis, MO 2012

Dr. Walter Oakley

• Program Director for Information Technology
• Adjunct Professor, Mentor and Course Creator, Biblical Studies and Ministry Department
• Collaborative efforts among the Colorado Theological Seminary Staff and Instructors promote learning.
• Ph.D. Emphasis in Research and Teaching
  International Seminary for Bible Theology
  Indianapolis, IN 2006
• Th.D. Emphasis in Research and Teaching
  Midwest Seminary of Bible Theology, Portageville, MO 2005
• D.D. Honorary Degree for Commitment and Service in Research, Education and Missions
  Midwest Seminary of Bible Theology, Portageville, MO 2003
• M. Min. Emphasis in Teaching and Research
  Midwest Seminary of Bible Theology 2003
• B.R.E. Emphasis in Teaching
  International College of Bible Theology, Portageville, MO 2002
• A.B.S. Emphasis in Teaching
  International College of Bible Theology 2000
• Missions School Completion
  International Gospel Outreach
  American Mission Teams 2002
• Presently working on a Ph.D. in Biblical Culture Degree to be conferred in March 2006

Dr. Michael Sullivan

• Adjunct Professor and Mentor, Biblical Studies and Ministry Department
• The impact of the Colorado Theological Seminary Staff and Instructors is far-reaching.
• Ph.D. in Christian (Religious) Education
  Florida Christian University, Orlando, FL 1999
• D.Th. in Biblical Studies
  Florida Christian University, Orlando, FL 1999
• M.Th. in Biblical Studies
  Florida Theological Seminary, Orlando, FL 1999
• B.S. In Business Administration, Minor in HR Mgt
  Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL 1994
• A.A. in Criminology
  St. Leo University, St. Leo, FL 1984
• Retired (State of Florida) Certified Law Enforcement Officer
  JC Stone Law Enforcement Memorial Academy, Orlando, FL 1985

Dr. Carla Letsch

• Adjunct Professor and Mentor in the Counseling Department
• Ph.D. in Clinical Pastoral Counseling
  Colorado Theological Seminary, Wheat Ridge, CO 2005
• M.B.S. in Christian Counseling
  Colorado Theological Seminary, Wheat Ridge, CO 2003
• Many are inspired by the Colorado Theological Seminary Staff and Instructors.
• B.S. University of Texas Southwestern – School of Science Allied Health Rehabilitation Science

Dr. William Hill

• Adjunct Professor and Mentor, Biblical Studies and Ministry Department
• BS in Education
  SUNY, Buffalo, NY 1970
• MS in Education
  SUNY, Buffalo, NY 1973
• D.Min
  Colorado Theological Seminary, Wheat Ridge, CO 2005

Dr. Robert Mangus

• Adjunct Professor and Mentor, Biblical Studies and Ministry Department
• Each person in the Colorado Theological Seminary Staff and Instructors enriches the community.
• Bachelor of Ministry
  Master’s Divinity School, Evansville, IN 2001
• Master of Ministry
  Pillsbury College and Seminary, St. Louis, MO 2002
• C.Pys.D.
  Pillsbury College and Seminary, St. Louis, MO
• Bob went to be with The Lord December 2013

Dr. Alan Seymour

• Consultant, Counseling Department
• Support from the Colorado Theological Seminary Staff and Instructors enhances the student experience.
• Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
  University of Akron, Akron, OH 2002
• Master of Arts, Clinical Christian Counseling
  Pillsbury Seminary, Bridgeton, MO 2005
• Ph.D, Clinical Christian Counseling
  Pillsbury Seminary, Bridgeton, MO 2007
• Junior League Partner of the Year, 2003
• Published Poet

Jonathan Tryzbiak

• CTS Software Application Developer
• Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Fl 2004
• Certified Microsoft Professional Developer, ASP.NET 3.5
• MCTS, Windows Communication Foundation Applications

• CTS Learning Management Specialist
• Passion drives the Colorado Theological Seminary Staff and Instructors in their mission.
• Adjunct Professor and Mentor, Biblical Studies and Ministry Department
• Associate Pastor, First Church of the Nazarene, Mexico, MO
• Bachelor of Arts, Pastoral Leadership, Nazarene Bible College, Colorado Springs, CO 2013
• Mentorship is key among the Colorado Theological Seminary Staff and Instructors.
• Master of Arts, Christian Formation and Discipleship, Nazarene Bible College, Colorado Springs, CO 2018

• Thompson, Verda L., Th.D.
• Price, Roger K.,Th.D., DRE, Ph.D.
• Hughes, Gregory, Th.D.
• Geisler, Karen, Th.B.
• Mangum, Melonie J., Th.D.
• Strong, Zachary, Th.B.
• Dittmar, Steve, Pastor
• Woodhall, William, Ph.D.
• Finch, Patricia, B.Th.
• Cunningham, Randy E.
• Neal, Barbara, M.Th., D.D.
• Rouse, Bertist, M.Th. D. Div.
• West, Katherine, B.Th.
• Finch, Edwin, Th.D.
• Hove, Scotty, B.Th.
• Rhodes W. Fairbridge
• Robert Leo Smith
• James T. S
• Tom L. McKnight
• David J. Robinson
• Joseph M. Powell
• Norton S. Ginsburg
• Chester A. Bain
• Peter J. Anderson
• Shepard, Nellie, B.Th.
• Chacha, John, Th.D.
• Hoskins, David, Th.M.
• Baker, Lowvenda, B.Th.
• Stemen, Dan, B.Th.
• Cliff Clark, B.A.
• McBurney, Justina
• Grady Etheridge, D.D.
• R. Laird Harris, Ph.D.
• Bruce K. Waltke, Th.D., Ph.D.
• Allen P. Ross, Ph.D.
• Walter C. Kaiser, Jr., Ph.D.
• John R. W. Stott, D.D.
• Harold W. Hoehner, Ph.D.
• Terry C. Hulbert, Ph.D.
• Craig L. Blomberg, Ph.D.
• Darrell L. Bock, Ph.D.
• Scott J. Hafemann, Th.D.
• John S. Feinberg, Ph.D.
• Peter Toon, Ph.D.
• John H. Gerstner, Ph.D.
• Robert Kolb, Ph.D.
• Garth M. Rosell, Ph.D.
• James M. Grier, Th.D.
• Gordon Lewis, Ph.D.
• Michael P. Green, Ph.D.
• Gordon T. Smith, Ph.D.
• William D. Taylor, Ph.D.
• Kenneth B. Mulholland, Th.D.
• Kenneth O. Gangel, Ph.D.
• Richard C. Gamble, Th.D.
• W. Robert Godfrey, Ph.D.
• John D. Hannah, Th.D., Ph.D.
• Abraham Friesen, Ph.D.
• Scott T. Carroll, Ph.D.
• R.G. Arno, Ph.D.
• P.J. Arno, Ph.D.
• Terry D. King, Ph.D.
• Debra L. King, Ph.D.
• Rev. John W. Luton, M.A.
• Jean M. LaCour, Ph.D.
• Dr. J. Terry Twerell
• Conrad Mershon, Ph.D.
• Joyce J. Penner, R.N., M.N.
• Clifford L. Penner, Ph.D.
• MariLouise Rust, M.A.
• George A. Rekers, Ph.D.
• Walter Byrd, M.D.
• Paul Warren, M.D.
• Michael K. Lea, Ph.D.
• Paul R. Welter, Ed.D.
• Stephen VanCleve, M.D.
• Kathy Revell, R.N.
• Sandra D. Wilson, Ph.D.
• Richard P. Walters, Ph.D.
• Raymond E. Vath, M.D.
• Michael A. Coleman, D.Min.
• Earl D. Wilson, Ph.D.
• Everett L. Worthington, Jr., Ph.D.
• Gregg R. Alders, M.D.
• Mark P. Cosgrove, Ph.D.
• Dorothy M. Dye, Ph.D.
• Rosemarie S. Cook, Ph.D.
• Mark R. McMinn, Ph.D.
• Mildred R. Burckley, Th.D., Ph.D.
• Gary R. Collins, Ph.D.
• Grant L. Martin, Ph.D.
• Jusdon J. Swihart, Ph.D.
• Gerald C. Richardson, D.Min.
• Archibald D. Hart, Ph.D.
• David E. Carlson
• John R. Thompson, Ph.D
• John R. Lillis, Ph.D.