Leadership
Board of Trustees
Summary: Our leadership provides the direction, vision and accountability that has kept us true to our mission and His mandate for over 120 years.
David Boardman, D.O.
David resides in Bedford Indiana and works as a family physician for Indiana University Health Systems. He and his lovely wife, Heidi, have been married for 26 years. They are the parents of 4 sons and 1 daughter.
His career path has included 16 years of family medicine practice as well as serving as medical director of a nursing home and hospice program. He has served on several local and national church boards, which also incorporated missions, finance, and scholarship committees.
His personal interests include short-term medical missions trips, youth mentoring, outdoor and hunting activities, and handyman home improvements. His greatest desire is to serve the Lord and join others in building the Kingdom of God.
David Crosley
David earned the Bachelor of Religious Education degree from God’s Bible School & College in 1987, and has thirty years of experience in Christian Education.
He served as teacher and Principal of Wesleyan Christian Academy in Grand Cayman, Principal of Aldersgate Christian Academy in Cincinnati, and Principal of Stone City Christian Academy in Bedford, Indiana.
Along with Christian Education, he has also been involved in pastoral ministry and is currently serving as Senior Pastor of Salem Bible Methodist Church in Salem, Ohio..
David has been married to his wife Tamarah, a GBSC graduate, since 1986. They have two children, Dwight and Melissa, both GBSC graduates.
Viola Durr
Viola is also an Performance Improvement Specialist at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. She was an assistant professor and registrar at GBS in the 1980s.
She is married to Ben Durr Sr, a retired minister. They currently reside in Franklin Ohio.
Viola is an RN with an M.Ed. degree.
Amy Eavey
Daniel Edwards
Daniel Edwards grew up as a country boy in Randolph County, Indiana. As a child, he loved helping his parents and grandparents care for the animals and work in the fields on the family farm. His parents, Wilfred and Rachel Edwards, were also involved in Song Evangelism and traveled extensively across the Mid-west singing in revivals and camp meetings.
Daniel began singing at age 2 and gave his heart to Jesus at a very early age. As he grew, there was an ever-increasing desire to be all that God wanted him to be and he served faithfully alongside his father in both the family business and Christian Service.
Following his graduation from Winchester Community High School in 1987, Daniel attended Union Bible College and graduated with a BA in 1991. The following year he served as a Math and English teacher in Union Bible Academy and sang with the Singing Friends and preached on the weekends.
In the summer of 1992, he went back to the family farm and helped his ailing father until his death in March of 1993. The next two years he continued working the farm and singing and preaching in revivals and camp meetings.
In 1995, Daniel married Angie Tallman and they continued in full-time evangelism until the fall of 2000 when they began to pastor Sparrow Creek (formerly Dunkirk) Friends Church of Winchester, Indiana.
The Lord has blessed their ministry there and the church has grown under their leadership. They love the pastoral ministry, but still, enjoy traveling from time to time holding revivals and singing for special events with their five children.
Robert England
Robbie had the privilege of growing up on the GBS campus where he graduated in 1988 from the high school and earned a BA in 1993. The spiritual, relational, and educational grounding he received at GBS has been foundational for life and he is honored to count the GBS community as family.
He graduated from Trevecca Nazarene University with a BS in 1998 and has worked as a physician assistant in family medicine since 1999. He enjoys having the opportunity to be a witness for Christ while practicing medicine.
Robbie is married to his best friend, Rachel (GBS 1990-1992), and they have been blessed with four wonderful children: Josiah, Isaac, Hannah, and Simeon. The England family attends the God’s Missionary Church in Lebanon, PA where Robbie serves in various capacities.
In addition to his commitment to the GBS Board, Robbie was elected to the Northern Lebanon School Board and views this civic duty as a way to express his gratitude for the educational experience that each of his children have enjoyed. He continues to believe that investing in the next generation is a fulfilling endeavor!
Brenda Herring
She is a professional photographer, specializing in family and portrait photography. She is passionate about creating memories for life through her camera lens and her own business, Herring Photography. She has held memberships with Ohio Professional Photographers and Professional Photographers of America.
Brenda was formerly employed with God’s Bible School & College as an Executive Assistant to the President. She has conducted office training, managed employees, and taught college courses.
Brenda holds an Associates Degree from Cincinnati State, a Bachelor’s Degree from GBSC, and a Master’s Degree from Liberty University.
She is married to Aaron (GBSC 96-98) and has four children.
Jack Hooker
Jack Hooker graduated in 1974 with a BRE.
He has pastored for 41 years in Indiana, Florida, Alabama, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio He also served as Vice President of Advancement for seven years at GBSC and a member of the Board of Trustees for 18 years. He also served two terms as National Alumni President.
Jack serves his denomination, the Bible Methodist Church, as Connectional Vice-Chairman, Heartland Conference Secretary and member of the Executive Committee.
Jack has been married to his wife Jane, a GBSC alumnus, since 1974. He has two daughters, both GBSC graduates, and five grandchildren.
He presently pastors the Village Park Bible Methodist Church in Westfield, Indiana.
Rodney Loper
President Loper is a native of Fairborn, Ohio. His family attended Franklin Bible Methodist Church.
After high school, Rev. Loper attended God’s Bible School & College (GBSC), graduating with the BA in Ministerial Education in 2001. He later completed the MA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological Seminary.
While enrolled at GBSC, Rev. Loper was assistant pastor at Franklin Bible Methodist Church from 1999 to 2001. Following graduation, he pastored in Oklahoma City, OK.
In 2007 he joined the pastoral staff of Hobe Sound Bible Church and was the senior pastor from 2009 until 2016. Along with other pastors from Hobe Sound Bible Church, Rev. Loper has frequently participated in GBSC’s annual Aldersgate Forum.
Rev. Loper and his wife, Melissa, met at GBSC. They have four children.
John Manley
John Manley and his wife, Janelle, are the proud parents of four children.
Since the spring of 2003 until the present, John has pastored the Wesleyan Evangelistic Church in Dayton, Ohio.
Rob Ryan
He has been a public school music teacher in the Little Miami School district since 2003. Along with his wife, he has served as Minister of Music for the Christian Nation Church in Pleasant Plain, OH since 2001. He enjoys family time, playing, performing, writing, listening and directing anything music related, and trying to win a game of chess.
After graduating high school in Council Bluffs, IA Rob began his college experience at GBSC in 1993 and graduated with a BA in Music Ed (1999). He attended the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music from 1999 to 2003 where he received his teaching certificate (BM) and completed graduate studies in conducting (MM).
Rob is married to Stephanie (GBSC 93-99) and has 5 children: Samantha, Kristin, Jessica, Rebekah, and Robbie.
Nathan Smith
Nathan attended GBSC from 2004–2008 graduating with a B.A. in Church and Family Ministries
He is a self-employed general contractor, working primarily in residential real estate.
He and his wife Laura (GBS 2004-2008) reside in Waldron, IN and are the thankful parents of 2 boys and 3 girls. They are active members at Shelbyville Bible Holiness Church.
Steve Snyder
Steve resides in Washington, IN with his wife Marla and daughter April. He is on the Senior Leadership Team of Kimball International Inc. and is currently serving as Vice President for Information Technology. Kimball is located in Jasper, IN.
He also attends the Oak Grove Holiness church in Washington, IN and is actively involved as Board Chairman and Adult Sunday School Teacher.
He I graduated from Vincennes University with a degree in Business Management and his favorite pastimes include flying, fishing, and spending quality time with his family.
David Spivey
David Spivey joins our board with a strong background in Christian education and ministry. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theology and has completed coursework at the Master’s level. David has also served as a teacher, principal, and pastor, and currently leads at Haven of Rest Bible Church.
David is married to Jamie Bishop Spivey, a GBS alumna who graduated in 2001 with a BA in Elementary Education. They have five children: Cayden (18), Keegan (17), Cameron (15), Maren (13) and Macie (10). The family resides in Galax, VA.
David’s passion for leadership is evident in his work with Men Arise, youth conventions, family camps, and Christian schools. He is challenged by Romans 12:21—”Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” and believes God is calling His church to an offensive posture in this generation!
Keith Waggoner
Keith Waggoner is a 1974 graduate of God’s Bible School High School. He earned a B.S. and M.S. in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University and completed the Program for Manager Development at the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School in 2002.
He retired from Caterpillar Inc. in 2012, after 30 years of service. During his career, he held various managerial positions in several U.S. locations as well as a foreign assignment in England.
He is currently the General Manager of RANK Management Group LLC, a family-owned property management business. In addition, Keith and his wife, Sharon, also an alumnus, are very active in Song Evangelism.
Keith and Sharon reside in Frankfort, Indiana and are members of the Frankfort Bible Holiness Church. They are the parents of three children and six wonderful grandchildren. Two of their children are graduates of God’s Bible School.
Jonathan Witter
Jonathan lives in Noblesville, Indiana with his wonderful wife Shaun. They are the very happy and devoted parents of two sons and two daughters.
He is an Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduate and has a master’s degree from Central Michigan University. Jonathan completed executive leadership programs at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Jonathan is a senior executive in the Department of Defense and throughout his career has served in leadership positions in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), the Inspector General, and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service.
Along with his professional career, Jonathan has served as a pastor, evangelist, and youth leader. His deep passion is to bring people to Jesus and disciple them into devoted, mature believers.
