Leadership

Meet the University Lead Team & Board of Directors, a group of passionate and talented individuals dedicated to revolutionizing distance education through missional impact.

Meet the stewards of the university

WCIU’s Executive Leadership for Missional Impact

  • Rev. Paul Cornelius, Ph.D.

    President, Ex Officio

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  • Linda P. Saunders, Ph.D.

    Provost

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  • Amy Boothe, Ph.D., M.S., B.S.

    Chief Financial Officer

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Updates from the President of WCIU

Office of the President

“We invite you to join us in this journey as we envision a ‘verdant and flourishing world, ripe with wholeness and peace for all peoples.’”

The President’s provides updates, reflections, and communications from Dr. Paul Cornelius. Check out recent blogs, announcements, and highlights from WCIU’s leadership. Through these updates, we aim to keep our community informed, inspired, and connected to the university’s mission. Stay engaged with how WCIU is growing and moving forward under thoughtful, mission-aligned leadership.

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Guiding WCIU’s Mission and Direction

University Governance Led by the Board of Directors

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Monica B. Mitchell, Board Chair
Monica B. Mitchell, Board Chair

Ed.D. in Mathematics Education, Columbia University. WCIU Board Chair and CEO of MERAssociates, with expertise in STEM education, governance, and mission mobilization.

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José de Dios, Board Vice Chair & Interim Secretary
José de Dios, Board Vice Chair & Interim Secretary

Human Resources and Organizational Development Consultant with SIL Global, serving the Bible translation movement and advancing Church unity and generosity in mission.

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Bob Tickner, Board Treasurer
Bob Tickner, Board Treasurer
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Marcia Wang
Marcia Wang

Member of WCIU's Board of Directors. 29 years of nonprofit ministry leadership, specializing in consulting, process facilitation, and team development.

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Richard Gunasekera
Richard Gunasekera

Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, Baylor University Medical Center. Biola University Research Professor, biochemical genetics researcher, and global medical missions leader.

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Joshua Wathanga
Joshua Wathanga

WCIU Board Director with decades of global leadership in strategy, governance, and economic development. DBA, United States International University-Africa.

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Todd Johnson
Todd Johnson

Ph.D. in Mission Studies. Distinguished Professor at Gordon-Conwell, global Christianity researcher, and editor of key works on world Christianity and religious demography.

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Ravi I. Jayakaran
Ravi I. Jayakaran

President/CEO of Medical Ambassadors International and Lausanne Movement Catalyst for Integral Mission, with expertise in poverty reduction.

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Jessica Udall
Jessica Udall

Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies. Professor at Evangelical Theological College and CIU, Deputy Director at SIL Ethiopia, specializing in global migration and intercultural leadership.

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Scott Holbrook
Scott Holbrook

M.B.A., SUNY Buffalo. Former President & CEO of Avant Ministries, CPA, long-time professor, and ministry board leader with extensive global missions leadership.

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Greg Parsons, Board Member Emeritus
Greg Parsons, Board Member Emeritus

Ph.D. in Religious Studies, University of Wales. Board and Corporate Secretary at WCIU with 40 years of leadership at Frontier Ventures and global missions engagement.

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Rev. Paul Cornelius, Ph.D.
Rev. Paul Cornelius, Ph.D.

President of WCIU with leadership experience in theological education, urban ministry, and intercultural engagement.

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News & Events

UPCOMING EVENTS
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Growing as a Public Speaker Webinar Replay
Growing as a Public Speaker Webinar Replay
New Director of the Global Health Institute
New Director of the Global Health Institute
Beyond the Camera
Beyond the Camera
Systems & Structures - Learning From the Prophesying Daughters of EFCA Webinar Replay
Systems & Structures - Learning From the Prophesying Daughters of EFCA Webinar Replay
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