Tri-Cities School of Preaching & Christian Development
Faculty




Wesley Simons - Director

Wesley is a graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching. He earned an M.A .degree in Apologetics from Tennessee Bible College. He is producer of the Arise to Truth Radio program, which airs Tuesday and Thursday on a local radio station. He has written 4 several articles. He has been active in lectureships and gospel meetings. He produces various videos for World Video Bible School. These videos are sent throughout the U.S. and overseas. He has over 34 years of Bible teaching in various subjects. He serves as minister and elder for the Stoney Creek Church of Christ, Elizabethton, TN. He teaches Bible and Bible-related subjects.



Eddy Craft - Co-Director / Dean Of Students

Eddy earned a B.A. degree from Tennessee Bible College. He also attended Memphis School of Preaching with studies in Bible and Bible-related subjects. He earned his M.A. from International College of The Bible. He served as minister for the Elizabethton Church of Christ for 24 years. He currently produces Biblical Viewpoints TV program which airs on Sunday mornings. He also is co-producer for the Arise to Truth Radio program, which airs on Tuesday and Thursday each week. He has been active in lectureships and gospel meetings. He serves as Director for the Biblical Viewpoints Lectureships held each year at the Elizabethton Church of Christ. Beginning January 1, 2005, he became the first full-time instructor for the Tri-Cities School of Preaching and Christian Development. He has over 34 years of Bible teaching in various subjects. He teaches Bible and Bible-related subjects.



Tim Philips - Dean of Instructors

Tim earned a Diploma equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Biblical Studies. He is a graduate of the Tri-Cities School of Preaching and Christian Development. He teaches Bible and Bible-related subjects.



Milton Mathers - Dean of Curriculum

Milton earned a B.S. degree at Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver. He attended Southern California School of Evangelism receiving a certificate in Preacher Training. He has preached in California, Oregon, Virginia and North Carolina. He serves as minister for the Mountain View Church of Christ, Bluff City, TN. He teaches Bible and Bible-related subjects.



Bill Haywood - Dean Of Admissions

Bill is a graduate of Theological University of America having earned a B.A. in New Testament studies. He attended East Tennessee School of Preaching and San Antonio Community College studying Bible and general studies. He has made numerous trips to Latin America and one trip to Europe. He has worked 12 years in radio work and is currently participating in the Arise to Truth radio program. He serves as minister for the Abingdon Church of Christ, Abingdon, VA. He teaches Bible and Bible-related subjects.




Joshua Day - Dean Of Public Relations

is a graduate of the Tri-Cities School of Preaching. He serves as Associate minister of the Stoney Creek Church of Christ and also Dean of Public Relations for the Tri-Cities School of Preaching. He is teaching Bible and Bible related subjects.




Michael M. Jordan - Dean Of Media

Michael is a graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching. He has attended various other colleges including Freed-Hardeman and Southern Christian University. He has earned his B.A. from SCU and his M.A. from International College Of The Bible. He has over 30 years experience in the Lords Kingdom. He also helps with the Arise to Truth radio program that is aired weekly. He teaches Bible and Bible related subjects.




Tony Hoss - Instructor

Tony is a graduate of the Tri-Cities School of Preaching. He is the minister for the Valley Church of Christ in Kingsport, TN. He teaches Bible and Bible related subjects.




Vickie Manuel - Secretary

Vicky is the school secretary. She has worked with the Carter County School System as a substitute teacher and also in the office of the business that her husband is owner. She has many years experience in office work.