Dr. Michael McKinney, President
Email: info@promisecu.org

Michael McKinney, Ph.D., Th.D. has been in full-time ministry as a pastor, evangelist and equipper for 39 years. Dr. McKinney is also a Chaplain (Maj)  with the US Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol and the United States Volunteers Joint Services Command. He holds the following academic degrees: Bachelor of Theology from International Seminary of Florida; Master of Theology and the Doctor of Theology degree  from International Theological Seminary of California; Doctor of Divinity Degree from the International Bible Institute and Seminary of Plymouth, Florida. In 2000, he earned the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Theology from International Theological Seminary of California.

He is the founder of the World for Jesus International Christian Center and Ministries; the Pastor's Network of Southern California and has served in the advisory capacity to several non-profit organizations. In 1999 he receive the honor of being added to the Who's Who's in Religion.  In 2008, he received the President's Award for Volunteerism.

Dr. McKinney has preached around the world in the nations of the Philippines, Hong Kong, Korea, Guatemala, Mexico, Malaysia, India, England, Ghana and Canada. Through the School of Ministries thousands of pastors have been trained in Evangelism, the Operation of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit; and the Preaching the Word with signs following.

Dr. Eric Giorgio, Vice President and Provost
Dr Giorgio received his Masters in Education at Pepperdine University.  He is recently retired as Assistant Principal at Ayala High School in Southern California.   Dr. Giorgio is an author and specializes in teachers training.  He reviews all new curriculum and is Director of the Online school.  enrico.giorgio@mypcu.com

Dr. Nicholas Benson,  Vice President Academic Affairs
Email: nicholas.benson@mypcu.com

Dr. Nicholas Benson is Senior Pastor of the Summit Evangelical Free Church of Pasadena.  He is also the President of the Ministerial Association of Pasadena and Altadena 2009.  Dr. Benson received his Masters at Fuller Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in Sociology at the University of Southern CA.  Dr. Benson has been serving Promise Christian University since 2007 as Academic Dean.  He also teaches a unique new class called, "Rethinking the Church."  

Dr. Adelle McKinney, Vice President Corporate Affairs and Registrar
Email: mypcu@aol.com
Adelle serves as registrar and administrator for Promise Christian University. Adelle attended the University of Southern California and was recipient of the Honors at Entrance designation. She later completed her Bachelor of Theology degree and Master degree with a major in Christian Education from International Theological Seminary of California.  She received a Th.D. in Theology from Promise Christian University.  She prepares all documents, transcripts and resumes for evaluation and assist students in selecting their course of studies, acquiring necessary textbooks and preparing of thesis.

If you have questions regarding curriculum, Adelle is the person to call or E-Mail at info@mypcu.com

Heather Blue, Ph.D, Th.D CC., M.A., Th.M. CC
Email: snsblue@aol.com
Heather Blue is author of two series of Christian Counseling.  She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology at UCLA and her degree in Christian Counseling at Promise Christian University.  Heather has developed a certificate program in Christian Counseling for "Personality Development."  She is also the coordinator of the High Desert Apply Valley Satellite Extension for PCU. 

Dr. James Kantiok, Chair Missions
Dr. Kantiok is a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary with a DMin in Intercutural Studies.  He is also President of Bege Ministries a non-profit organization with an expanded missions work in the nation of Nigeria.  He comes to Promise with experience in International Diplomacy and missions and is developing a new strategic program of studies for students who are interested in intercutural studies.

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DR. MIKE MCKINNEY, PRESIDENT