Meet the Staff
Administration
Faculty
Staff
Administration
Dr. Bill Gothard
Chancellor
Dr. Bill Gothard has been the Chancellor of the Verity Institute since its inception in 2001. Through the Basic and Advanced Seminars and other IBLP ministries, Dr. Gothard has influenced millions around the world for Christ. Dr. Gothard provides vital leadership support and regular personal involvement with the students and staff at Verity.
Dr. Kevin McCray
Executive Director
Dr. Kevin McCray is the Executive Director of the Verity Institute. He has served on Verity staff for the past four years as the Director of Biblical Studies, where his main responsibilities included academic administration, integration of biblical worldview, and teaching. He holds two masters degrees from theological seminaries, and he received his Doctor of Ministry from Vanderbilt University Divinity School. His doctoral project was on “The Implications of Pauline Anthropology for the Ministry of Pastoral Counseling.”
Dr. McCray and his wife Jo have eight children, and have been involved ATI since 1986. The McCrays served in Romania with IBLP from 2001–2004. Dr. McCray is enthusiastic about the future of Verity: “As Verity begins its eighth year, we pray the blessings and power of God on this program will continue and increase.”
Faculty
Dr. Gabriel Castelino
Academic Affairs Coordinator; Program Advisor for CIT
Verity is honored to have Dr. Gabriel Castelino lead our academic staff. Dr. Castelino studied and gained his doctorate from Oakland University. He was an Associate Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Kettering University in Michigan for fifteen years. Dr. Castelino began working with the Verity program from its beginning in Flint, Michigan, helping many students with Math and Business subjects. He is here with his wife Jeanette, son Zyrek, and daughter Nirel.
Dr. Larry Guthrie
Guest Lecturer
Dr. Larry Guthrie is a graduate of the University of Illinois. After seven years as a science teacher in the public schools, he took a position at Indiana University Northwest as a professor of Education, where he twice received the Teacher of the Year Award. Currently Dr. Guthrie is the director of Educational Ministries at South Camp Forest Springs. Dr. Guthrie will be working with Verity to ensure the spiritual growth of students through Bible based-curriculum and teaching.
Cameron Houser
Student Affairs Coordinator
In 2004 Cameron joined Verity staff as the Business Department Program Advisor, handled the Finance department in 2007, and now is overseeing Student Affairs. Before coming to Verity he spent over a year at EQUIP, and there found a heart for ministering to young men. Cameron enjoys stimulating students toward spiritual growth using a variety of methods.
Staff
Chéri Anderson
Assistant to the Executive Director
Filling the position of Assistant to the Executive Director is Chéri Anderson, a graduate of the Communications class of 2007. “At Verity I saw people being given the tools to add to their faith, virtue; and to virtue, knowledge. I wanted to be a part of that ministry and am honored to be able to work with such a great team to make it easier for students to achieve academic excellence as well as spiritual growth.”
Ryan Clarke
Curriculum Development Assistant
Ryan Clarke graduated in 2005 with a degree in music. After working for a chemical engineering company in Arizona for over a year, he agreed to teach some classes at Verity. His willingness to put his mind to work and do whatever task is assigned to him makes him a perfect fit assisting the Curriculum Development Coordinator.
Joshua Cook
Alumni Coordinator
A 2009 English student Joshua is excited about being the Alumni Coordinator. He brings a lot of energy to the department with his dynamic personality and loves interacting with people. “I have been so blessed and encouraged to communicate with Verity graduates. It is wonderful to see what God is doing in and through their lives.” Joshua encourages the Alumni to contact him if there is any way Verity can continue to be a blessing in their lives.
Molly Dietrich
Assistant Women’s Coordinator
Molly Dietrich joins the staff this year assisting Kristina Kroon in the Women’s Department after completing her bachelor’s degree in Social Science/History as a part of the Class of 2008.
Joshua Ingersoll
Program Advisor for Music
Joshua comes from a musical family and has been playing the piano since he was 9 years old. He began working with Verity early in 2007 by tuning and maintaining their pianos. While teaching music history he was asked to join the Music Department full-time as Program Advisor. While maintaining a private teaching studio for the last five years, he has received certification in the first 8 grades of The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, an internationally recognized system of music exams. He is also currently pursuing a Bachelors of Arts degree in Music.
Brian Jones
Financial Coordinator
Brian Jones joins the ranks this year as the Finance and Purchasing Coordinator after successfully completing his studies at Verity in 2008 with a degree in Business Accounting. Brian becomes the fourth Jones sibling to graduate through Verity, with more likely to come. Excited about the opportunities and challenges ahead, Brian is glad to serve here in Finances. When out of the office, Brian enjoys fixing broken appliances, photo editing, playing volleyball and soccer, blogging, giving away smiles, eating good food, and fellowshipping with friends.
Rebekah Johnson
Registrar
Rebekah is a graduate of the Music class of 2007. She felt called to Verity Institute, and this calling has led her to accept the position of Registrar. Rebekah is a spiritual leader among her peers, always willing and ready to give an encouraging word. Her goal in serving on staff is to share the blessings that God has given to her through the Verity program.
Kathleen Knudsen
Program Advisor for Business & Communications
Kathleen Knudsen graduated in 2006 with her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with a focus on general management / marketing and has returned as the Program Advisor for both the Business and Communication departments. She has seen the value of a college degree in opening unique doors of ministry as well as providing a solid background of training for the business world. In addition to teaching various classes for Verity Institute over the last two years, Kathleen has had work experience in business, marketing, and politics. As the oldest of six children, she enjoys reading, photography, and spending time with people.
Kristina Kroon
Women’s Coordinator
Kristina Kroon has a passion for discipleship, encouraging young women to follow after God’s plan for their lives. She is thrilled at the opportunity to work with the young ladies at Verity through the position of Women’s Coordinator. Prior to working directly with the young ladies, Kristina used her graphic design talents in Verity’s publications department for a year after completing her time as a student and receiving her degree in English in 2006.
Peter Kroon
Network Administrator; Publications Coordinator; Webmaster
Peter Kroon, a graduate of the 2006 Verity class, is the Network Administrator, Publications Coordinator, and Webmaster for Verity Institute. Ever since coming to Verity in the fall of 2004, he has recorded Verity life through the lens of his camera. He puts many of his pictures to good use in Verity publications and promotional materials—such as this website! Peter is grateful for the rich spiritual environment Verity provided as he studied for his BSBA/CIS degree and for the lasting friendships he formed along the way.
Charity Larson
Librarian and Curriculum Development Coordinator
A native of Idaho, Charity was born to teach. Charity Larson completed her degree in English from Verity in 2007, and she will be overseeing the Curriculum Development department. She will also be teaching many of the general education classes. Charity discovered her love for teaching while interning at a school near her home. Ever since then it has been her hope to continue teaching at Verity Institute. “Verity trains their students to be reformers and disciples in their spheres of influence, and it has imparted this desire to me. In turn I want to use my teaching here at Verity to help disciple students to be salt and light in their world.”
Jason McCray
Men’s Coordinator
Having earned the respect of the Verity leadership and student body while earning his degree in Communications, Jason McCray is now returning on staff as the Men’s Coordinator. Jason is excited about his new responsibilities. He is looking forward to working with “what I believe are some of the best young men in the country, and encouraging them in their walk with God.” In addition to providing spiritual leadership as Men’s Discipler, Jason helps coordinate recreational activities, outings, and logistic details.
Mrs. Jo McCray
Mrs. Jo McCray is a valuable asset to the Verity team not just as the wife to the director but because of her heart for ministering to the students—especially the young ladies.
Elizabeth Ubert
Program Advisor for English, Science, & Social Science
Elizabeth Ubert graduated from Verity in 2005 with a degree in Liberal Studies. She has been a Program Advisor ever since, and she currently oversees the English, Science, and Social Science departments. She enjoys working with students, teaching some classes, and helping with program development. “Verity has developed a wonderful balance between promoting academic excellence and encouraging spiritual growth, and the Christian fellowship is such that students and staff become like family. I am honored to be a part of this work.”
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