Faculty

Bishop Jacqueline E. McCullough

Bishop McCullough serves as the Senior Pastor of The International Gathering at Beth Rapha in Pomona, N.Y. and is the President and CEO of Beth Rapha Christian College and Theological Seminary (BRCC).  She was awarded her Doctor of Ministry from the Drew Theological Seminary, and currently holds a Master of Arts in philosophy from New York University.  She has also engaged in postgraduate study at the Jewish Theological Seminary.  She is widely noted for excellence in ministry, including recognition from Ebony and Gospel Today magazines as one of the most influential African-American preachers in the nation.

Overseer Robyn C. Edwards

Overseer Edwards currently serves as the Executive Associate Pastor of Ministry at The International Gathering at Beth Rapha in Pomona, N.Y.  She holds a Bachelor of Theology from the Vision International University campus in Jamaica, Queens, N.Y.  She received the Master and Doctor of Biblical Counseling degrees in the first graduating class of Beth Rapha Christian College & Theological Seminary.  A prolific biblical counselor by gifting, administrator by trade, and “teacher from God,” Overseer Edwards serves as the Dean of the School of Biblical Counseling at BRCC.

Rev. Dr. Patricia M. McLeod

Rev. Trish McLeod serves as the Vice President of Academic Affairs for Beth Rapha Christian College and Theological Seminary (BRCC).  A former New York state superintendent of schools, Rev. Trish holds a Bachelor of Science in education from Virginia State University and a Master of Educational Supervision and Administration from Bowling Green State University.  She was awarded the Master of Christian Education and Doctor of Christian Education Administration from BRCC, becoming one for the seminary’s first graduates.  An outstanding teacher and motivator, Rev. Trish currently trains biblical teachers and administrators in the seminary.

Bishop Darren Page

Bishop Darren Leon Page currently serves as Senior Pastor of Greater Highway Deliverance Temple of Utica, N.Y.  Bishop Page received his Bachelor of Business Administration and Accounting from Fairliegh Dickinson University in Teaneck, N.J. and a Bachelor and Master of Religious Education from the United Apostolic Cathedral Bible Institute of Perth Amboy, N.J.  He received the Master and Doctor of Christian Education at the Beth Rapha Christian College and Theological Seminary, becoming one of the seminary’s first graduates.

Rev. Dr. Patricia Bean

Rev. Pat Bean serves at The International Gathering at Beth Rapha and is the head of the Intercessory Prayer Ministry and a teacher in the Spiritual Studies Program.  She is the Co-dean for the School of Theology/Ministry at Beth Rapha Christian College & Theological Seminary (BRCC).  Rev. Pat serves as Director of Admissions and was awarded the Doctor of Theology in the first graduating class of BRCC.  She is a graduate of Wayne State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology.  She attended New Covenant Bible Institute in Detroit, Mich. for two years with an emphasis in biblical studies.  She also holds a Master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling from the Logos Christian College & Theological Seminary in Jacksonville, Fla.

Rev. Dr. Brian McKenzie

Pastor Brian McKenzie serves at The International Gathering at Beth Rapha as the Co-pastor of youth and young adults. He holds a Master of Divinity from Drew Theological Seminary and has completed the coursework for the Master of Arts in Biblical Literature from Nyack Alliance Theological Seminary in Nyack, N.Y.  Rev. McKenzie was awarded the Doctor of Theology in the first graduating class of Beth Rapha Christian College and Theological Seminary, where he serves as Co-dean for the School of Ministry and Theology. Rev. McKenzie is also a member of the scholarly Evangelical Theological Society.

Pastor Dana Powell
Pastor Dana L. Powell serves as Dean of the School of Worship and Sacred Arts at the Beth Rapha Christian College and Theological Seminary. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Mercy College, and is currently in pursuit of her joint Master’s/doctoral degree at BRCC. She serves as Pastor of Worship Arts at the International Gathering at Beth Rapha, where her responsibilities are to establish, develop and train choirs (children/adult) worship leaders and teams, musicians, dance ministry, drama guild, poets, drum line. She is purposed to educate individuals both academically and spiritually via the biblical theology of music and to prepare the aforementioned for public ministry. She is a recording artist with over 40 years of Christian ministry experience, and has traveled nationally and internationally in Gospel music ministry under the auspices of her music ministry, Walk Worthy – Worship Is A Lifestyle, where she serves as Director.

Pastor Nadine McKenzie, M.F.T.
Pastor Nadine McKenzie serves at the International Gathering at Beth Rapha as Co-pastor of youth and young adults. She serves as an instructor in the Schools of Ministry and Theology and Christian Education.  Rev. McKenzie is a gifted counselor holding the Bachelor of Science in Social Work and Biblical Studies from Nyack Alliance Theological Seminary in Nyack, N.Y.  She completed Master of Marriage and Family Therapy from the same institution.  Rev. McKenzie is also a member of the scholarly Evangelical Theological Society.

Pastor Diane E. Singho

Pastor Diane Singho currently serves as the Executive Administrator for Bishop McCullough at the International Gathering at Beth Rapha. As a Pastor in Partnership, she oversees the “Barnabas” ministry for new converts, and is the coordinator of all baptism services.  She holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Mercy College and is currently working on her Master of Christian Education Administration from the Beth Rapha Christian College and Theological Seminary (BRCC).  Rev. Singho is an instructor at BRCC in the Schools of Ministry and Theology and Christian Education.

Pastor Angel Hush

Rev. Angel is a Pastor in Training and serves as the overseer of church life at the International Gathering at Beth Rapha. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Hampton University. With an extensive background in both Old and New Testament theology, Rev. Angel serves as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Ministry and Theology at Beth Rapha Christian College and Theological Seminary.

Rev. Katrina Huffman, M.P.A.

Since her ordination in 2004, Rev. Katrina Huffman has been engaged in multiple aspects of ministry at the International Gathering at Beth Rapha.  She serves on the Beth Rapha Board of Trustees and the Rapha Alliance Ministries with a special focus on finance and compliance.  As a minister at Beth Rapha, Rev. Huffman teaches the weekly “How to Study the Bible” course and is also an instructor of Apologetics at Beth Rapha Christian College and Theological Seminary (BRCC).  Her teaching commitment is to ensure the message of Jesus Christ is accessible, livable and defendable.  She holds a Master of Public Administration from Syracuse University and is working on her Master of Divinity from BRCC.

Rev. Amie Gardner

Rev. Amie Gardner serves in ministry at The International Gathering at Beth Rapha, overseeing various departments of media, dance and Outreach. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from The American University in Washington, DC, and is engaged in postgraduate work at Nyack College and the Beth Rapha Christian College and Theological Seminary (BRCC). As a minister at Beth Rapha, Rev. Gardner preaches and teaches and has also served as an instructor of Old Testament and Bible Doctrine at BRCC.

Rev. Kendra Eaglin

Rev. Kendra Eaglin holds a Bachelor of Divinity at the Beth Rapha Christian College and Theological Seminary, Inc., and is currently in pursuit of her Masters and PhD Concurrent in Biblical Counseling. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts from Ramapo College, Mahwah, NJ in Social Science, where she graduated with Cum Laude honors.

 

Rev. Vernita Charles
Rev. Vernita Charles is a practicing attorney at law and serves as an ordained minister at The International Gathering at Beth Rapha, where she preaches and teaches and oversees the Tape Ministry.

 

 

Dr. Beverley C. Locke
Beverley Crawford Locke serves as an Instructor of English and Director of the Writing Centers of Nyack College. She earned her M.A., M.Ed., Ed.D. (ABD) from Teachers College, Columbia University and her B.A. from Nyack College. Her areas of Specialization/Expertise are in English / Writing Instruction, Literature and Academic & Life Skills. Her current areas of research include Writing Pedagogy, Writing Center Research, Writing Across the Curriculum. She has taught a variety of courses including College Writing I, African American Literature, Foundations of Literature, Developmental Writing, and Academic & Life Skills. She holds membership in such professional societies as the International Writing Centers Association, and the National Visionary Leadership Project.

Sharon Hamilton
Sharon Hamilton holds a New York State Teaching License in General Education Grades K-6 and Special Education. She has earned two Masters of Science degrees in Special Education and General Education. As a 30-year New York City educator and union representative, she is committed to creating a safe, educationally centered environment in which students of all ages can achieve at high levels.

 

Patricia Jean-Francois
Patricia Jean-Francois holds a Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from the Alliance Graduate School of Counseling, in Nyack, New York and hold her Bachelors of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Nyack College. She functions in administrative leadership at the Nyack College Writing Center, providing assistance to the Director, and has conducted individual and group therapy to college students, provided crisis and grief intervention, coping strategies for depression and anxiety, and facilitated and participated in self-awareness workshops as a Mental Health Intern at the Nyack College Counseling Center. She serves as an instructor at BRCC, and also has teaching experience from Nyack College and the Morris High School of Collaborative Studies.