Annika spent most of her growing up years in Central Virginia. Prior to attending RBC, she received her Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration from the local community college and helped her parents start and run a discount store in her hometown. She graduated from RBC in 2022 and began her job as an Admissions Counselor the following October. Outside of work, you can find Annika helping with her church's youth group, hiking, kayaking, catching up with friends over coffee, watering her many plants, making sourdough, or exploring her new home area. Annika has a passion for discipling the next generation and loves interacting with the students and watching them grow as they seek to follow Jesus well.

Bethany was born in Pennsylvania, but her family moved to Oklahoma when she was 9. After high school she attended RBC and earned an Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies. From 2002-2005, she worked in Red Lake, Ontario for Impact North Ministries. Then she returned to RBC as the Academic Assistant and Registrar during which time she completed a bachelor's degree through Ohio Christian University. In 2017, she married Rich, and two years later transitioned to a part-time position doing administrative work. She and Rich enjoy hosting guests at their home, hiking the Ohio state parks, leading a life group and assisting with worship at their church, and interacting with their student discipleship group at RBC. They love being involved with an organization that cares deeply about advancing God's Kingdom.

Darnell is originally from Grantsville, Maryland. He is married to Bekah and together they homeschool their four boys. In his free time, he enjoys his own house projects, campfires, and good food! Darnell enjoys supporting the mission of RBC by maintaining facilities and connecting with students.

Dave serves on our maintenance team and works extra hard to make sure the campus landscape looks sharp. He and his wife, Carol, often sneak away for a few weeks in the winter to enjoy the sunshine of Florida. Dave has spent years as an auctioneer and often helps out for auction fundraisers. He loves the atmosphere and getting to relate to the people on campus.

Davy and his wife Collette live in Hilliard, Ohio with their four children, one of which is married. Early in their marriage, Davy and Collette served as missionaries in the Middle East and then later as department directors for REACH, a short term missions program with Rosedale International. Davy currently serves as an Associate Pastor at Agape Community Fellowship. He is also a senior cloud database engineer for Marqeta Inc.

Dion grew up in Northern Indiana. He married his wife Krista and they are blessed with four children. They served together with Living Hope Native Ministries in Ontario, Canada as youth leaders at Sudbury First Nations Church where Dion was also on the pastoral team. While with Living Hope Native Ministries, he also was the director of the Akwachink Leadership Program leading students on canoe trips in the Canadian wilderness. They moved to Manitoba, Canada where Dion attended Providence Theological Seminary. At Providence, he studied counseling and psychotherapy but also fell in love with the study of Scripture and theology and he continued his education in systematic theology with a primary focus on the importance of the church as a community and how the early practices of the Anabaptists shaped their communities. While in Manitoba, Dion worked for a short time as a psychotherapist and was in leadership at his church. He has a passion for the church and for the importance of the formation of the community as God’s people. In his free time, Dion loves the slow and mindful process of woodworking using primarily vintage hand tools. He is excited to journey with students through their time at Rosedale as they allow themselves to be shaped and formed by the story of God.

Esther grew up in the small town of Canton, PA. She graduated from RBC in 2022 and began working as an Admissions Counselor in the fall of the same year. Outside of work, you can find Esther photographing weddings, helping out at Mechanicsburg Christian Fellowship where her husband, Mark, is the youth pastor, and drinking matcha while catching up with her friends. Esther loves RBC’s mission of preparing Kingdom workers and working with a team of unified staff and faculty who are focused on building the church. She is currently working on her Bachelor’s in Communication and loves to connect with and build relationships with others.

Heather grew up on a quiet farm in western Pennsylvania with four siblings. After graduating from RBC she began working full-time in her current position. When she's not working, she enjoys teaching her ballet class, painting, finding new things to bake, or spending time with friends (which usually involves coffee). She loves when the school year is in session and students are on campus. "I'm a people person, and I love getting to know each year's student body."

Ivan joined us on the maintenance team after retiring from driving truck for Holmes Lumber in Plain City, OH. He works alongside his wife Loretta. They have 2 daughters, 4 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Ivan enjoys traveling, camping, and checking things off his to-do list!

Jeff grew up in Iowa regularly attending a church. The direction of his life changed drastically at age 15 when he became a born-again follower of Jesus. At that point, he knew the Lord was calling him to devote his life to vocational ministry. So far, that calling has led him on a journey that included pursuing education in Biblical studies and ministry, living overseas to help train church planters, returning to the US to pastor, and now helping to prepare Kingdom workers at RBC. Since 2015, he is thrilled to be joined in ministry by Jessica, who is not only his wife but also best friend. Jeff is excited to be able to play a part in God’s mission by helping students to grow and preparing them to go. His aim is to make his classes as practical and spiritually enriching as possible so that the students leave RBC more mature in their faith in Jesus and better equipped to reach others with the good news about Jesus.

Jeremy and his wife Sarah are originally from the plains of Kansas and have been blessed with four children. They spent nearly 12 years in northeastern Ohio where he pastored Mennonite Christian Assembly. They love Christ and His body and have been called to equip those in the Kingdom of God for more effective service to the King. They cut firewood, enjoy their Burnese Mountain Dog, and love helping with the Kansas wheat harvest in the summer. Jeremy was once a student at Rosedale then went on to get his Bachelor's from Sterling College and Master's from Malone University. Jeremy loves getting to know students and watching God’s Spirit transform their lives. Additionally, it's hard for him to imagine a better group of people to work with. "The camaraderie of staff and faculty is rich and rewarding and our students benefit from a unified group of people who enjoy each other."

Jessica grew up in a small town in northern Indiana. In 2021, she graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor’s in graphic design. She and her husband, Dwylin, married in 2022 and moved to Rosedale soon after. When not designing projects for Rosedale Bible College, she enjoys traveling to new places, spending time with friends, trying new recipes, and reading. Jessica is excited to be a part of the staff at RBC and appreciates the way everyone works together towards the common goal of training Kingdom workers.

Jessica was born as a missionary kid in Indonesia and grew up as a pastor’s kid in Illinois and Idaho. After entering into a personal relationship with Jesus, she discovered great joy in sharing His love with others. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies and Women’s Ministries and a Master’s degree in Christian counseling. Before RBC, she spent a number of years in social service work, two years serving in Central Asia, a year working with international students, and then six years as a pastor’s wife in Indiana. She is married to Jeff Miller and has a daughter, Joy. Jessica loves reaching out to international students and hosting them in her home. She also enjoys interacting with RBC students - hearing about their lives, what they are learning in their classes, and about their experiences with Explore.

Jewel was married to Richard Showalter for 51 years. He passed away in 2019, and she began work at RBC in 2020. They have three adult children, all married, and 14 grandchildren. Since their marriage in 1968, Richard and Jewel worked on the staff of Eastern Mennonite University, as the founding pastoral couple at Mechanicsburg Christian Fellowship, as English teachers, as international workers, as Global Consultants with Rosedale International and on the staff of Eastern Mennonite Missions. Jewel enjoys the camaraderie of work with other staff and faculty as well as interactions with students. Jewel highlighted, "Working here gives me the opportunity to maintain connections with the broader Mennonite world."

Jon Showalter is the instructor for the Anabaptist History & Theology course that is part of the Training in Ministry program at Rosedale Bible College. He also teaches a few courses on campus. From the start, you will notice Jon’s experience, passion, and knowledge. Married to Dawn, Jon and his wife live in Rosedale Ohio, at least most of the time. Along the way, they have also lived in China, Morocco, and Costa Rica. They are the parents of four young adult sons—all married—and recently became grandparents for the first time. Showalter became interested in the history and theology of Anabaptism as he grew up in a family and church that took their Mennonite identity seriously. While a student at Rosedale Bible College in 1977, Jon participated in their first Anabaptist history study tour to Europe, and his interest developed further from that point. After Rosedale Bible College, an undergraduate degree in philosophy at Ohio State University opened windows to a broader world of ideas. Church planting with Rosedale International in Ecuador raised questions about if and how Anabaptist identity matters outside of the Mennonite enclaves into which Jon was born. Jon would go on to study theology and church history at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, where he asked new questions regarding how the Mennonite tradition has been shaped by the controversies which unfolded among American fundamentalists and evangelicals in the twentieth century. Jon returned to Ohio, to study at Ohio State University, for additional study at the doctoral level. His doctoral studies focused on the Protestant Reformation and the world in which Anabaptism first emerged. While at OSU, an invitation to teach one course at Rosedale Bible College opened the door to what turned into twenty-five years of teaching courses in history, theology, and ethics. All of these courses are connected by the common thread of shared questions: how did the ideas so unique to Anabaptism in the Reformation era develop in the centuries which followed? To what extent do those themes continue to shape Mennonites and other groups in the twenty-first century? And perhaps most importantly, why and how does any of this matter?

Josh has served in a variety of roles on his family’s farm and ag retail seed dealership since coming back to the farm in 2010. In addition to farming 1,800 acres of corn and soybeans with his father, Josh serves as president of Yoder Ag Services, providing agronomic support to customers in the area of seed, precision agriculture, soil health and nutrition management. Josh has extensive experience in the area of economic and financial analysis. He holds a BS in agricultural economics from The Ohio State University, a MS in agricultural economics from Purdue University and an MBA in operations from the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University.

Ken is our math and music expert. He received a Bachelor's in Music Education and Master's in Mathematics, both from Ohio State University. He is married to Jenny, and they have four adult children and a growing number of grandchildren. Outside of the classroom, Ken enjoys disc golf, chocolate, learning to play piano, and taking care of his chickens. As a math teacher, Ken loves the moments when the light comes on for students as he is explaining a difficult topic.

Loretta helps keep campus looking great, and is always willing to jump in and help! She works alongside her husband, Ivan. They have 2 daughters, 4 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Loretta enjoys reading, baking, gardening, and interacting with everyone at RBC!

Lynford grew up in central Illinois. After a year at Rosedale as a student, he returned to Illinois to earn a degree in Accounting. He became a Certified Public Accountant in 1986, spent two years in voluntary service in Northwest Ontario, and worked in public accounting for over three years. In 1993, he moved to Rosedale to accept the role of Accountant. Over the years, his roles at Rosedale Bible College have expanded in various areas, including Information Technology. He and his wife, Darlene, have five children. After seeing hundreds of students come through RBC, it is fun to see our own children begin to join their ranks! Lynford's role includes many tasks behind the scenes. "While my role is frequently less visible than some, I know that it is part of the greater mission of building the Kingdom of God by helping to prepare Kingdom workers.

Matt is originally from Sugarcreek, Ohio. He received his BA from Spurgeon College and is pursuing his Mdiv at Cedarville University, while serving as Associate Pastor at Lighthouse Fellowship. He is married to Malia and they have one daughter, Makaiah. Outside his development work, Matt enjoys reading, playing sports and games, anything outdoors with family and friends, and tracking planes on flight radar. As a development officer, Matt enjoys connecting with people both on and off campus, taking delight in helping to spur others on to a deeper walk with God.

Matt grew up as a missionary kid in the Middle East. In 1997, he married Colleen and they now have 5 children. Together they have served in a church planting role in the Middle East and in youth ministry. He taught High School Bible for 5 years before accepting an invitation to join the faculty at RBC. Today, Matt helps pastor at Agape Community Fellowship in Hilliard. Matt loves the community that develops on campus each year. "The discussions, prayer, encouragement, debates, growth and support that grow out of the shared desire to follow Jesus are what I look forward to the most as I teach here at RBC."

With brief exceptions, Phil has been employed by non-profit missions or educational institutions since graduating from high school. A few sources for illustrations from his life include growing up in the South, doing prison ministry, farming, serving on church leadership teams, being the youngest member of a large family, and being a husband to Twila, father and grandfather. Phil's favorite moments as a teacher come when he sees the light of new understanding dawn on the face of a student, or when a student asks a question that shows deep insight or engagement with the Scripture.

Reuben does not come from the Christianized subculture--his upbringing and its environment were secular. Although he's been in the Mennonite world for a long time, his formative years as a Christian were spent in other groups. That said, he is committed and tries to nurture an Anabaptist approach to faith. Before he went into ministry, the focus of his energies was in rock and folk music, where he had modest success and many great experiences. He is married to Vicki, and they have three grown sons. Reuben is currently on the pastoral team at London Christian Fellowship. Reuben loves teaching and believes strongly in education as a necessary part of growth in Christ. "It is the power of the classroom--the timeless human encounter of students who want to know and teachers who know the way to get them started that excites me most. Higher education is especially exciting because students are now at a stage when they have to process, sometimes disagree, analyze and learn to articulate ideas that drive the adult world. Even when it is messy, it can be wonderful, especially as you see a faith grow from childishness to maturity."

Rich was born and raised in Belleville, PA. After graduating from college, he spent a year volunteering at Rosedale, assisting with various technology related projects. Following that year, he moved to eastern PA, where he earned his masters degree and began his career. Rich has always been involved with his church, serving in various youth ministry, leadership, and worship team roles. For many years, Rich would donate a week of his summer to RBC to assist with website and database projects. Rich moved to the Rosedale area in 2017 when he married his wife Bethany. They currently are active members of Shiloh Mennonite Church, where they both serve on the worship team, and co-lead a life group. In their spare time, Rich and Bethany enjoy spending time outdoors taking care of their property and hiking at various state parks. Rich looks forward to introducing students to a field of study they may have never considered pursuing in the past. He enjoys interacting with the students, and watching them grow throughout the semester. It is such a joy to watch when things start to "click" for students, and they are able to put all the pieces together to create something special.

Rick worked in retail management for 10 years before starting a career with Honda of America Manufacturing. He Retired after 30 years of service. While there, he held various roles including working the assembly line, serving on staff support groups, and in Training and Development at the Department, Plant, and Corporate Levels. Rick has been married to Candy for 30 years, and they have two daughters. His hobbies include reading, playing golf and working out. Rick is passionate about discipleship and serving at Rosedale Bible College as the Director of Business & Leadership. He is excited to be involved in developing the curriculum, teaching, and networking with businesses and churches.

Sierra grew up in Plain City, Ohio only 15 minutes away from Rosedale. She graduated from RBC in 2021 and began working as the Executive Assistant in the summer of 2022. She and her husband, Caleb, enjoy leading worship at their church, Agape Community Fellowship, and serve as the Youth Leaders there. In her free time Sierra loves to read, play games and eat food with her friends. She is excited about spending time in community with God’s people and loves learning more about what it means to follow Him.

Twila's father is one of the founding fathers of RBC and his involvement was the reason they moved from Michigan to Ohio when she was a child. She's been married 42 years to her husband, Phil, who is a faculty member at RBC. They have three married children and four grandchildren. She loves spending time with her family, taking walks with friends, trying new recipes, playing board games and reading biographies. Twila's favorite parts about working at RBC is helping students get aid so they can come to to college, interacting with students and watching them mature in their faith, and being part of the RBC community.