MC's Leadership
and Faculty:
Our President:
Jennifer Hargestam
President
President Hargestam brings more than two decades of global leadership experience in ministry, higher education, theological formation, and cross-cultural mission. As a Messenger College graduate, she carries both a deep appreciation for our heritage and a fresh vision for preparing the next generation of Spirit-empowered leaders.
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Her experience includes leadership in global mission, curriculum development, mentoring emerging leaders, and equipping churches and communities for meaningful ministry impact. Jennifer's passion for integrating academic excellence, spiritual formation, and practical mission aligns beautifully with the heart of Messenger College.
Our Leadership:
Dr. Candace Scalf
Vice President of
Academic Affairs/General Counsel
Angela Heppner
Vice President of
Business Affairs
Dr. Michael West
Chair of Online and General Education / Director of Student Development Compliance
Carolyn Dowd
Director of Financial Aid and Registrar
COMING SOON!
Dr. Steven Bontrager
Department Chair of Christian Ministries
Dr. James Rayburn
Department Chair of Counseling
Beverly Kirkendall
Librarian
Our Faculty:
Current Year Instructors
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Bontrager, Steven, D.Min., Portland Seminary/George Fox University
Caywood, Jason, M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary
Dowd, Carolyn, B.S. Accounting, University of Indianapolis
Haecker, Kathy, M.A. Professional Counseling, Amberton University
Ivey, Meredith, M.Ed. Counseling, University of North Texas
Ming, Spencer, M.A. Theological Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary
Rayburn, James, D.Min., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Scalf, Candace, J.D., Liberty University, Ph.D., Leadership, University of the Cumberlands
Warren, Anna, M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction: History, Liberty University
Warren, Ryan, D.Min., Liberty University
West, Michael, D.Min., Southern Evangelical Seminary
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