ABOUT TACOMA BIBLE COLLEGE
Faculty
Pastor Jim Cornwell
Pastor Cornwell provides Tacoma Bible College with many services. He received his Bachelors in Theology at Maryland Bible College & Seminary. He is currently pursuing his Masters in Ministries at Northwest Baptist Seminary. Pastor Cornwell is the Senior Pastor of Living Grace Church in Vancouver, Washington and an Associate Pastor of Living Grace Church in Tacoma, Washington. He is a volunteer member of the faculty.
Dr. Leonard E. Bradley
Dr. Bradley provides Tacoma Bible College with extensive academic and practical experience. He has received a Diploma from Simpson Bible Institute; Bachelors in Biblical Literature from Seattle Pacific University; Masters Pastoral Services from Multnomah Biblical Seminary; and a Doctorate Ministries from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He has served as Senior Pastor at: Bethel Park Evangelical Free Church of Vashon, Washington; High Point Evangelical Covenant Church in Issaquah, Washington; Sylvan Park Bible Church in Spanaway, Washington; and Bonney Lake Community Church in Bonney Lake, Washington. Dr. Bradley has served on the mission field in Europe and is currently serving interim Pastorships with Village Missions. Dr. Bradley serves as a volunteer faculty member.
Dr. Paul Dawson
Dr. Dawson brings extensive academic credentials to Tacoma Bible College. He earned a Bachelor in Christian Ministries from NW Christian College, Eugene, Oregon. He went on to receive his Masters in Divinity from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas and then completed his Doctorate in Ministries at Britie Divinity School. Dr. Dawson is the Pastor of Member Care and Counseling at Rainer View Christian Church in Tacoma, Washington while serving as a volunteer faculty member of Tacoma Bible College.
Pastor. David Dietrich
Pastor Dietrich received his Bachelors in Biblical Studies from Tacoma Bible College in Tacoma, Washington. He is currently completing a Masters in Divinity at Northwest Baptist Seminary. Pastor Dietrich serves as the Youth Pastor for Valley Bible Church, as the Administrator for Tacoma Bible College, and is a member of the faculty.
Pastor Kenneth Dietrich
Pastor Dietrich's academic achievements include Bachelors in Biblical Studies from Tacoma Bible College in Tacoma, Washington; a Masters of Business Administration from the University of California-Irvine in Irvine, California; and a Doctorate in Medicine from Louisiana State University Medical Center-New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana. P. Dietrich serves as the President of Tacoma Bible College and is a volunteer faculty member.
Mrs. Rebecca Dowse-Byers
Mrs. Dowse-Byers is a new member of the Tacoma Bible College faculty. She received her Bachelors of Arts degree in Secondary Education from Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida. She completed the Florida State teacher education program. In addition, Mrs. Dowse-Byers is TESL certified with a minor in Spanish. She brings extensive teaching and missions experience to Tacoma Bible College as a volunteer faculty member.
Mrs. Becky Fortin
Mrs. Fortin graduated from Tacoma Bible College with a Bachelors in Christian Education and Biblical Studies. Mrs. Fortin has extensive experience as an educator. She has successfully taught the Greek Grammar I and Greek Grammar II courses at TBC for more than 10 years, as well as other Christian Education courses. She serves as a volunteer member of the faculty.
Pastor Stan Harding
Pastor Harding's academic achievements include Bachelors of Arts with a major in Christian Education from Western Baptist College (now Corbin College) in Salem, Oregon; and a Masters in Christian Education from Chico State University in Chico, California. Pastor Harding is a valuable volunteer member of the faculty.
Pastor Alvin L. Helms
Pastor Helms received Bachelor Degrees in Psychology and Communications from Oral Roberts University. He completed a Masters of Arts-Religion degree from Yale Divinity School. He has served as senior pastor and recently joined the Tacoma Rescue Mission as their Chief Operations Officer. He is a volunteer member of Tacoma Bible College.
Mrs. Rose Kim
Mrs. Kim's academic achievements include a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education from Korean National Open University in Korea, and a Masters in Social Welfare from Hannam University in Korea. Mrs. Kim acquired certification as a teacher and a director; acquired teacher certification and teacher preparation certification in M.I.A. Montessori in Washington. She currently serves as the Director of Early Childhood Education at Tacoma Bible College.
Mrs. Pam Larkin
Mrs. Larkin serves as a volunteer member of the faculty, with expertise in Education. She received her Bachelors Legal Administration from City University, and her Masters in Education from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. She brings tremendous enthusiasm and a unique personal education style to Tacoma Bible College. Mrs. Larkin continues to work as a full time educator while volunteering as a member of the Tacoma Bible College faculty.
Pastor Dan Lloyd
Pastor Lloyd received his Bachelors of Science - Education and Counseling Degree from Biola University. He then went on to complete a Masters of Art - Marriage and Family Ministries at Talbot Theological Seminary. Pastor Lloyd has also had extensive studies at the Jerusalem University in Israel where he studied the History and Geography of Israel. Pastor Lloyd serves as the Senior Pastor of SeaTac Bible Church. He is a volunteer faculty member of Tacoma Bible College.
Mr. Adam Mattison
Adam Mattison is one of the newest members of our faculty. He received his Bachelors of History degree from Cedarville College and received his Masters in Divinity from Northwest Baptist Seminary in 2006. Adam is another volunteer faculty member.
Pastor Reginald Overstreet
Pastor Overstreet received his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration at Clearwater Christian College. He then completed a Masters of Theology from Northwest Baptist Seminary, where he is now working toward a Doctorate in Ministry. Pastor Overstreet serves as the Pastor of Small Groups and Adult Ministry at Lake City Community Church and is also a volunteer member of the faculty of Tacoma Bible College.
Pastor Tom Powell
Pastor Powell's academic achievements include Bachelors in Biblical Studies from Maryland Bible College & Seminary; Masters in Ministry from Northwest Baptist Seminary; and a Masters in Theology from Northwest Baptist Seminary. Pastor Powell brings extensive and ongoing experience as a Senior Pastor to Tacoma Bible College where he has served since 1981. He continues as a full time Senior Pastor and is a volunteer faculty member of Tacoma Bible College.
Pastor Scott Robinson
Pastor Robinson's academic achievements include a Bachelor in History from Williams College, Williamstown, MA, and a Bachelor in Biblical Studies from Tacoma Bible College, Tacoma, WA. Pastor Robinson brings pastoral and missionary training to TBC, having pastured churches in the North Shore of Boston, MA, Scarborough, ME and the country of the Netherlands. He has served on the faculty of two Bible colleges for over 25 years. Pastor Robinson is pursuing a Masters Degree of Ministry at Luther Rice University. He currently serves as the Dean of Students at Tacoma Bible College.
Mrs. Katie Rodriguez
Mrs. Rodriguez received her Bachelors of Missions Degree from Tacoma Bible College. She completed TEFL teacher training and certification through the International TEFL Teacher Training Institute. She served as a missionary in Argentina for four years before returning to Tacoma Bible College as a faculty member. Mrs. Rodriguez serves as a member of the Language Department of Tacoma Bible College.
Dr. Richard Spillman
Dr. Spillman holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Utah State University. He currently teaches Computer Science and Engineering at Pacific Lutheran University where he has served as the IVCF advisor for over 20 years. He has also worked for Boeing and at the University of California, Davis. He presently serves as pastor of the Downtown Crossing, a church that ministers to the needs of the homeless in Tacoma. He has been on missions to Mali, the Philippines, and Mozambique. He has written a book on Job called The Passion of Job and has published articles in a variety of Christian magazines including: Pray, Holiness Today, Sharing, New Wineskins, Purpose, Halo, Breakthrough Intercessor, and Alliance Life. He is president of The Kingdom is Near Ministries, an organization dedicated to sending missionary teams to South East Asia. Dr. Spillman serves as a volunteer faculty member of Tacoma Bible College.
Mr. Elliot Taylor
Mr. Taylor received his Bachelors of Biblical Studies degree from Tacoma Bible College. He is currently pursuing a Masters in Divinity at Northwest Baptist Seminary while serving on the faculty of Tacoma Bible College on a voluntary basis.
Pastor Garrett Waltz
Pastor Waltz received his Bachelors of Arts and Education from Pacific Lutheran University. He then completed his Masters of Arts and Theology at Faith Lutheran Seminary. He is currently serving as an Associate Pastor and Director of Crossing Community Services at Crossing Church in Tacoma, WA. He is a volunteer faculty member of Tacoma Bible College.