Emerson Powery
Emerson Powery, director, is professor of biblical studies at Messiah College. He served on the translation committee of the Common English Bible.
A.A. Miami-Dade Community College
B.A. Lee University
M.Div. Princeton Theological Seminary
Ph.D. Duke University
Drew Hart
Drew Hart, associate director, is assistant professor of theology, at Messiah College. He is an author and activist, partnering with community groups and churches across the country by facilitating anti-racism trainings and seminars.
B.A., 2004, Biblical Studies from Messiah College
M.Div., 2011, Biblical Theological Seminary
Ph.D., 2016, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia
Rhonda Hustedt Jacobsen
Rhonda Hustedt Jacobsen, founding co-director, is emeritus professor of psychology and former director of faculty development at Messiah College. She is an expert in leadership training and a frequent speaker on faith and higher learning.
B.A. Wheaton College (IL)
M.Ed. University of Illinois
Ed.D. Temple University
Douglas Jacobsen
Douglas Jacobsen, founding co-director, is emeritus professor of church history and theology at Messiah College. He is a well-known scholar of American religion, Pentecostalism, and global Christianity.
B.A. Wheaton College (IL)
M.A. University of Chicago
Ph.D. University of Chicago
Beth Lorow
Beth Lorow, project manager, has more than 15 years of communication and public relations experience in the non-profit sector.
B.A. Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
