Meet Our Team

Christian Leaders Institute’s team is mission-focused and student-oriented. Diverse in background and experience, each team member is passionate about spreading the Gospel and fostering spiritual growth. The team is dedicated to providing high-quality online training and support to students from all walks of life. 

Board of Trustees

Rev. Henry Reyenga Jr.

President

Dr. James Hunt

Chairman

Chris Branoff

Vice Chairman

Pastor Brian DeCook

Secretary

David Zillig

Roy Lucas

Ron Parr

Debbie Roesch


Samuel Stewart

Faculty

Rev. Henry Reyenga Jr.

President, Professor of Ministry

Dr. David
Feddes

Provost, Professor of Ministry, Theology, and Biblical Studies

Dr. Gabriela
Tijerina-Pike

Director of Spanish and Professor of Ministry, Theology, and Biblical Studies

Dr. Mark Vander Meer

Professor of Social Science, Self-Care and Recovery, Addiction Recovery, & Ministry

Dr. Jim Ausfahl

Professor Of Practical Mathematics & Science

Naomi Irene Bambara

Director Of French Program, Professor Of Business

Dr. Bruce Ballast

Professor Of Missions, Preaching, And Leadership

Abigail Dominiak

Professor of Ministry and Business

Dr. Kenneth Priddy

Professor of Theology and Ministry

Jeffrey Brodrick

Professor of History

Jason Borowicz

Professor of Business

Staff & Administrators

Rev. Henry Reyenga Jr.

President & Director of Advancement

Dr. David
Feddes

Provost

Jerry Lorenz

Information Technology Director

Pam Reyenga

Editor

Ann Merkle

Director Of Finances/HR/Business Office Manager

Rhonda Sullivan

Executive Office Manager

Brianna Prince

Academic Office Manager & Accreditation Liaison

Abigail Dominiak

Executive Vice President & Dean of Students

Dr. Gabriela
Tijerina-Pike

Spanish Program Director

Dmytro Glazunov

Russian & Ukrainian Program Director

Christina Zhang

Chinese Program Director

Naomi Bambara

French Program Director

Mitchell Dominiak

Digital Marketing Manager

Florence Fritz

Multiplier Advocate & Student Voicemail Services

Jon Dowler

Student Care Chaplain

Abigail Alfree

Advancement & Development Coordinator, Spanish Program Coordinator

Alysha Tjapkes

Registrar

Jordyn Vanderlee

Information Security & Technology Manager

Jeffrey Brodrick

Librarian

Paige
Nelson

Graphic Design Intern

Annabelle Waterman

Graphic Design Intern

Jeffrey Brodrick

Librarian

Josh
Fitch

IT Coordinator