The class schedule for the fall semester offers something new and exciting every hour. We have several new faculty members joining us for the new school year, and many brand new classes are being offered for the very first time.
New Faculty
Pastor Kerry Brown: Before becoming the pastor of the Bible Baptist Church in Marysville, California, Pastor Brown was an assistant pastor for eighteen years at the Bethel Baptist Church in Spanaway, Washington. Pastor Brown has had a tremendous impact on young people throughout his ministry, and I am happy for our students to have the opportunity to take Assistant Pastor and Romans with him this fall.
Mrs. Valerie Cooper: Mrs. Cooper and her husband have been members of North Valley Baptist Church for many years. She taught for several years at North Valley Baptist School and did a wonderful job for us there. Mrs. Cooper will be teaching three sections of Grammar & Composition I for us here at GSBC this fall and we are very excited about having her influence in the classroom.
Brother Kyle Ritter: Brother Ritter graduated from Golden State Baptist College in May and will be joining us in the fall as a graduate assistant. Brother Ritter is travelling with the Blessed Hope Quartet this summer, and we are excited about having him teach, Choir, Fundamentals of Music, and Song Leading I in the fall.
Mrs. Vennie Strouf: Mrs. Strouf is the sister of our Chancellor’s wife and she and her husband and family have been here at North Valley for many years. Mrs. Strouf taught in the elementary school at North Valley years ago and we are excited about having her teach two classes for us this fall; Teaching History in the Elementary School and Teaching Kindergarten. Our college ladies will love having the opportunity to learn from this godly Christian lady.
Pastor Eric Tharp: Dr. Tharp just celebrated twenty-five years of ministry. He has been the pastor of three different churches and also taught full-time here at Golden State Baptist College for two years. He is now pastor of the Central Valley Baptist Church in Manteca, CA. Pastor Tharp has been a friend to this ministry and I am so glad that he will be here to influence our students again this fall. He has taught many classes for us in the past, but this semester he will be teaching American Government, a class that outlines the structure and function of our government and emphasizes the importance of the United States Constitution.
Brother Matt Waterhouse: Brother Waterhouse is the music director for Pastor Mike Ray at the Hopewell Baptist Church in Napa, California. Brother Waterhouse has done a great job strengthening the music program there in Napa. He is a gifted musician and we are happy that he will be offering a piano class here at GSBC this fall as well as teaching private piano lessons.
New Classes
HI405 The Middle East in the 19th Century and Beyond: Land of Politics and Conflict
This fascinating class is being offered by Dr. John Kellogg. Dr. Kellogg has been a favorite of our students over the last several years, teaching Science, History, and Math. Dr. Kellogg wins the prize this semester for the most interesting course title. If I were not teaching the same hour, I think I would have to enroll in this course myself!
HI411 Napoleonic Wars
Mrs. Flint has taught English and History for us for many years. Though her specialty is in English Literature, she has a passion for History, and I am certain that this new class she is offering in the fall will be an exciting one.
MU 303 Music Arranging
This new class is being offered by Mrs. Charise Webster. Mrs. Webster is a graduate of Golden State with a degree in Music Education. She has been training our ladies’ tour groups for many years now and we are looking forward to having her teach Music Theory, Musicianship, and Music Arranging for us this fall.
