Mr. Dwight A. Carlblom

Vice President of Student Development

carlblomd@crown.edu | 952-446-4161

Education

• Crown College, B.A. History
• University of Nebraska at Omaha
• Minnesota State University Mankato, M.A.T. History

Special Education

• Certified for Social Studies  (Grades 7-12)
• Licensed by The Christian and Missionary Alliance

Ministry Experience

• Two years as a high school social studies teacher at Taejon Christian International School in South Korea
• Seven years as director of Dalat International School in Malaysia
• One year as missionary in residence at Crown College
• One year as chaplain at Dalat International School in Malaysia
• 14 years as high school social studies teacher at Dalat International School in Malaysia

Currently

• First year as Assistant Professor of History at Crown College

Seminars and Topics

• MK/international Christian schools
• Leadership in MK/international Christian schools
• Missions

Rev. Dean M. Erickson

Assistant Professor of Bible and Theology

ericksond@crown.edu | 952-446-4215

Education

• Crown College, B.A.
• Denver Seminary, M.Div.
• Currently at Luther Seminary, pursuing Ph.D.

Special Education

• Old Testament Studies

Ministry Experience

• Pastor, Aurora, CO - 7 years
• Pastor, Shakopee, MN - 5 years
• Professor, Crown College - 7 years

Currently

• Assistant Professor of Bible and Theology, Old Testament; Crown College
• Member, Parkside Church

Seminars and Topics

• Old Testament Section
  Old Testament Interpretation
  Old Testament Narrative

Ms. Nikki Freeman

Counselor

freemann@crown.edu | 952-446-4557

Education

• Boise State University, B.A.
• Bethel College, M.A.

Special Education

• Paraprofessional at Boise State

Ministry Experience

• Divorce Care, Westside Church, Aitkin, MN - 5 months

Currently

• Getting involved at Church of the Open Door

Seminars and Topics

• Balance (Stress & Time Management)
• Self Esteem
• Relationships - Romantic & Otherwise
• Divorce Recovery
• Counseling - What it is, how to find a counselor
• Basic Counseling Skills - Good for anyone who works with people on an intimate level

Dr. Dennis E. Ingolfsland

Directory of Library Services/Professor of Bible

ingolfslandd@crown.edu | 952-446-4239

Education

• B.A. Calvary Bible College; Double major: Bible/Theology, Biblical Languages
• M.A.L.S. University of Missouri - Columbia; Library Science
• M.A. Fuller Theological Seminary; Theological Studies
• D.Phil. Oxford Graduate School; Religion and Society

Ministry Experience

• Library director and professor of Bible; writer
• Librarian, dean of students, Bible professor, youth pastor, interim pastor

Currently

• Library director
• Professor of Bible
• Writer

Seminars and Topics

• Jesus in the Lion's Den; Contemporary Attacks Against Jesus

Dr. Philip Petersen

Professor of Pastoral Leadership

petersenp@crown.edu | 952-446-4220

Education

• Taylor University, B.A.
• Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, M.Div.
• Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, D.Min.
• Wayne State University, Ph.D.

Ministry Experience

• Pastoring in Michigan - 11 years
• Crown College - 14 years
• Interim pastor - 5 years
• Speaker at Bible Camp

Seminars and Topics

• Speaks to adults, church leaders
• Various biblical themes/series
• Change and conflict management
• Preaching
• Staff relations
• Inter-church Communication

Dr. Wilbert Ratledge

Chair of Humanities and Social Science

ratledgew@crown.edu | 952-446-4219

Education

• B.A. and M.A. in English
• Th.M. in Bible Exposition
• Ph.D. in Modern European History

Special Education

• 1996–present has taught in Eastern Europe, Russia and China

Ministry Experience

• Part-time pastor - 3 years
• Minister of adult education - 10 years
• Co-director of children's worship - 10 years
• Sunday school teacher - 40 years

Currently

• Missions Committee, Parkside Church, Waconia, MN

Seminars and Topics

• The Apologetics of Engagement (his new book)
• Various Bible Books
• Christian Classics
• Survey of Church History

Mr. Marc Trujillo

Assistant Professor of Speech and Bible, Multicultural Director

trujillom@crown.edu | 952-446-4439

Education

• CEU, A.S.
• Simpson College, B.A.
• Alliance Theological Seminary, M.Div.

Special Education

• Evangelism Explosion
• Intimate Encounters (Marriage & Relationships)

Ministry Experience

• Assistant pastor - 4 years
• Senior pastor - 6 years

Currently

• Attends Parkside Community Church

Seminars and Topics

• Evangelism Training
• Leadership Training
• Marriage Retreats
• Men's Retreats
• Bible Training
• Bible Study Methods

Dr. Gary Wozniak

Assistant Professor of Youth Ministries

wozniakg@crown.edu | 952-446-4203

Education

• University of Toledo, A.S.
• Bachelor of Religious Education, Crown College
• Master of Religious Education, Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary
• Doctor of Education, Nova Southeastern University

Special Education

• Licensed C&MA worker
• Ordained C&MA worker

Ministry Experience

• Westgate Chapel C&MA, Toledo, OH
• Director of Christian education and youth ministry - 10 years
• Associate professor of youth ministries Crown College - 11 years
• Part-time youth director - 3 years
• Speaker church camps and retreats
• Seminar leader at Life Conference, C&MA district youth ministry training and local church youth ministry training

Currently

• Adult youth leader, Freshwater Community Church
• Pulpit supply, Freshwater Community Church

Seminars and Topics

• The Many Sides of Love
• Leadership and the Book of Nehemiah
• Youth Culture and Development
• Learning Styles and Teaching Methods
• Youth Ministry Philosophy and Programming