Bible & Theology - Faculty
Dr. Glen Menzies, Chair
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Chair, Department of Bible & Theology Phone: (612) 343-4449 |
North Central's Tradition of Pentecostal scholarship is exemplified in the career and teaching of Dr. Glen Menzies. Dr. Menzies has served North Central for over 20 years and is currently chair of North Central's Department of Bible and Theology.
In the department and in the classroom, Dr. Menzies succeeds in balancing the academic elements of pastoral study with the everyday skills of practical ministry. An expert in the New Testament and the early church by training, Dr. Menzies is also an expert in the growth and development of the Pentecostal/Charismatic tradition over the past 100 years from its beginning in the early 20th century to comprising a quarter of the world's Christian population today. Dr. Menzies is a member of the North American Patristic Society, the Society for Pentecostal Studies, and the Society of Biblical Literature.
Dr. Menzies is a champion for racial reconciliation and greater cooperation between Pentecostal denominations. In particular he has been active in promoting a strong relationship between North Central and the Church of God in Christ.
Dr. Amy Anderson
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Professor, Bible and Theology Chi Alpha University Outreach Phone: (612) 343-4761
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Amy Anderson joined North Central in 1999. New Testament and Greek are among the courses she teaches alongside her direction of NCU's campus ministries program. Currently, she is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, American Society of Papyrology, and the International Greek New Testament Project.
After growing up in Sheldon, WI, Amy began her work with Chi Alpha campus ministries in 1976 and the program continues to be a passion of hers. Over the course of her involvement, she has worked in several universities that include the University of Wisconsin – River Falls, University of Minnesota and Macalester College. Amy moved to Germany as a campus missionary between 1985-1994, ministering at both the University of Munich and the University of Köln, and also working with the European Leadership Council.
Amy enjoys being a regular guest speaker for churches and at retreats. When not spending time with her adopted daughter, Sheila, and her cat, Katie, she enjoys reading books by Dorothy Sayers, G.K. Chesterton, Sue Grafton and Howard Snyder, among other favorite authors. A lover of Big Macs, British Cream Tea and all types of animals, Amy also enjoys hiking and camping and saves time for coffee with her friends.
Dr. William Barnes
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Professor, Bible and Theology Phone: (612) 343-4426
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Prior to his North Central appointment in 2000, Dr. William Barnes served as an Old Testament Professor at Southeastern College for 14 years. Dr. Barnes continues that work at NCU, teaching various Old Testament classes as well as instructing Hebrew language courses. He has also served as a Teaching Fellow at both Harvard and Trinity Evangelical divinity schools, and was a participant in the City of David archeological excavation led by the late Yigal Shiloh in 1981.
Dr. Barnes currently lives in Roseville, MN. His wife Jan and he have two children, Lisa and David, and also care for Chester Arthur, their miniature schnauzer. In addition, he keeps several unnamed tropical fish in his office overlooking Elliot Park. Although Dr. Barnes enjoys reading Thomas Hardy and John Grisham, his favorite pastime is being an observer and avid commentator on current political and religious events.
Dr. Phil Mayo
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Associate Professor, New Testament Studies Phone: (612) 343-4766
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Quelle est votre matiere preferee? Professor Mayo would hope the answer to that question is one of the bible classes he teaches. Originally ordained in the International Pentecostal Holiness Church, Professor Mayo shares with his students his wide range of expertise. Just one of many experiences from his incredibly diverse background in ministry and teaching he brings to the classroom would include time he spent as a missionary in Paris, France. From his hometown in Chesapeake, Virginia, Professor Mayo has traveled to New England for ministry and to England and California for teaching positions.
Currently, he lives locally with his wife Jolene and son Josiah. Professor Mayo has been a Den Leader for the Boy Scouts, which allowed him to enjoy some of his favorite activities, such as camping and visiting national parks. When not playing video games with his son, he spends his time reading up on early American history or lost in a good C.S. Lewis or J.R.R. Tolkien masterpiece.
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Professor, Bible & Theology Phone: (612) 343-4762
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Dr. Shaka has been a part of North Central for the past ten years, during which he has also worked as the senior pastor at All Nations Christian Assembly and the treasurer for the United States chapter of the African Assemblies of God Fellowship. Students who are interested can join him on missions trips, which Dr. Shaka loves to do, as well as lead crusades and church planting overseas.
While he enjoys mostly any theology book, Karl Rahner, Ronaldo Boff and Alister McGrath are some of his favorite authors. Originally from Freetown, Sierra Leone, his wife, Dr. Farella Shaka, and he now resides locally. He still counts international travel as one of his favorite ways to spend time.