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ACADEMIC DEGREES & EDUCATION

Capital Seminary and Graduate School

D.Min. in Formational Leadership, 2020

Dissertation: The Influence of Student Learning Outcomes and Understanding by Design on the Competency of Faculty at New Hope Christian College


Regent University

M.Div. in Practical Theology, 2012

Concentration in Biblical Languages and Interpretation


Regent University

Online Instructional Design Certification, 2012


Eugene Bible College

B.A. in Bible and Interdisciplinary Studies, 2009


ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS & EXPERIENCE

Kairos Pacific University

Associate Dean and New Testament Professor, 2026–Present

Accreditation Liaison

Undergraduate Academic Administrative Support


New Hope Christian College

Academic Dean, 2018–2021

Oversaw student learning, assessment, approvals, accreditation, curriculum, and faculty

Chairman of Bible/Theology Department


New Hope Christian College

Registrar

Oversaw academic advising, student registration, IPEDS reporting, VA educational benefits compliance, academic records, and international student visa compliance


New Hope Christian College

Online Degree Program Director, 2014–2016

Coordinated the launch of the online Associate of Science in Ministry Leadership and administered online instructional systems


New Hope Christian College

Adjunct Instructor, 2013–2014

Developed and taught online and on-campus courses in biblical studies, theology, and ministry


Regent University

Graduate Assistant, 2010–2012

Research and instructional development in diversity, leadership, and missions


ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE)

Commission on Accreditation, Current Member


Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE)

Evaluator Site Visit Team Member, 2021–2026


Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE)

Presenter, 2026 Annual Meeting

The Theology and Practice of Student Learning Outcomes—The Prophetic Imagination


AWARDS

Eugene Bible College

Graduate of the Year Award


Zondervan Biblical Languages Award


Association of Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) Award for Scholastic Attainment, Christian Character, and Christian Service


TEACHING

New Hope Christian College

Biblical Exegesis Practicum I & II

Living Theologically

Bible/Theology Integration

Theology and Philosophy of Teaching

Biblical Leadership

Ideologies and Ministry

Greek

Life of Paul

Pastoral Epistles

Leading Ministry Teams

Pentateuch

Minor Hebrew Prophets

Post-Exilic Writings

Kingdom Communication

Writing Essentials

Exposition and Argument


Lancaster Bible College, 2022–2025

Integrative Theology

Leadership as Influence

Organizational Leadership


MINISTRY & CHRISTIAN SERVICE

Eugene Chinese Christian Church

Various Leadership Roles, 2007–Present

Served as Deacon, Spiritual Direction Team Member, English Pastor, and Leadership Team Member


Bible Study Leader, 2002–2018

Led Bible studies in jail ministry, substance abuse recovery programs, children’s ministry, youth ministry, adult ministry, and college discipleship programs


Outreach Coordinator, 2005–2018

Led community outreach initiatives and coordinated church-wide events


Pulpit Ministry, 2004–Present

Preaching experience including Chinese and Korean ministry contexts

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Donald Grafton

Associate Academic Dean

Tustin

California campus

Hybrid

Online & Zoom

Fall & Spring

Cohort entry points

Donald Grafton
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