Meet the Team

Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry (minor in Christian Education), Leavell College, 2005; Master of Arts in Discipleship, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2024; Master of Theological Studies, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2024. Throughout Joe King’s 26-year career as a youth and senior pastor, his skills and passions have continually pointed toward one Biblical mandate: Make disciples. In the spring of 2024, Joe concluded 17 years of service at his church in Mississippi and moved to Billings to take the role of Dean of Students and Discipleship at Montana Bible College. He was quickly promoted to Vice President of Student Affairs, but his goal remains: to ensure that MBC’s disciple-making mission flourishes in the culture of the college. King plans curriculum, teaches classes, mentors students and staff members, and builds a framework that enables intentional, relational, and gospel-centered discipleship to transform the hearts and lives of MBC students. Joe is married to Joanna, and they have four children. He loves to travel and see new places with his family - his favorite destination to date being St. Petersburg, Russia.

BA, Asbury College (History); M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary (Historical and Systematic Theology); additional graduate study, University of Oxford; Ph.D.,Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Historical Theology) Andre has served as the assistant project editor for the Reformation Commentary on Scripture, and as an adjunct professor of church history at Nicolet Bible Institute and North Greenville University. He also taught at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and Central Baptist Theological Seminary. Previously, he was professor of historical and systematic theology at Northland International University in Dunbar, Wisconsin, and academic dean of Eucon International College in Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands. A specialist in the English Reformation, Andre is the author of Scripture and Royal Supremacy in Tudor England: The Use of Old Testament Historical Narrative and editor of Defending the Faith: John Jewel and the Elizabethan Church. Most recently he edited John Jewel’s Apology of the Church of England and George Carleton’s Jurisdiction Regal, Episcopal, Papal. Before that he published Believer’s Baptism in Cromwellian Ireland: Thomas Patient and his Doctrine of Baptism. Additionally, he has contributed to the Encyclopedia of Martin Luther and the Reformation and the Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States. Andre has furthermore published numerous articles and essays on the theology of the English Reformers. He ministered as interim preacher at Dunbar Community Bible Church in Dunbar, Wisconsin. Recently, Dr. Gazal edited Joseph Hall's Treatise on Christian Moderation. Andre, his wife, Agata, and son, George, come to us from Dunbar, Wisconsin. Andre enjoys spending time with them as well as reading and taking walks.

Ph.D. from the University of Stirling (Scotland) where he did his research on the history of Global Christianity under the British intellectual, David W. Bebbington. Lionel also holds a Th.M. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Ecclesiastical History), an M.Div. from Grace Theological Seminary (Pastoral Theology), and a B. A. from Grace College (Biblical Studies). Lionel Young serves as the Executive Vice President for Global Action. In addition to his teaching responsibilities overseas, Lionel devotes his energy to strategic growth initiatives, opening new fields in the Global South, and expanding the network of ministry partners.  ​ Before coming to Global Action, Lionel served as a Senior Pastor in the United States for more than 30 years. He has served in theological institutions in various parts of Africa, Asia, and Oceania. He also works as a scholar in residence at the Cambridge Centre for Christianity Worldwide (Cambridge, England), where he writes about missions and World Christianity. Lionel’s recent book, World Christianity and the Unfinished Task: A Very Short Introduction, was chosen by Christianity Today as one of the best books on Missions and Global Christianity.

BS in Nursing, Montana State University. M.Div., Phoenix Seminary. Carter Knight and his wife, Alicia, are both from Montana. He graduated from Montana State University with his Bachelor's of Science in Nursing and has worked on hospital floors for trauma, neuro, surgery, observation, and COVID patients. Since 2021, he has worked as a hospice nurse while attending Phoenix Seminary. Soon to graduate with his Masters in Divinity, he is thrilled to teach at Montana Bible College. Carter's research interests include a reception history of the Lord's prayer and its ability to summarize New Testament theology. Related to this, he loves to teach people how to prayerfully engage with Scripture. Key to this research is a study of the prayer and Scripture engagement practices of Scottish theologian Thomas Chalmers (1780-1847). Carter and Alicia love to spend time with friends around the campfire, on hikes, and at their dinning room table. For outreach, they serve kids in foster care as program directors for Haven Camp. They are also passionate about supporting local pastors in East Africa. Now they are excited to invest in the Montana Bible College community!

BS, Montana State University (Chemical Engineering); M Ed, MSU Billings (Interdisciplinary Studies) Cheryl Anderson is a Montana native currently residing in Park City, Montana. She and her husband, Carl, have been married for over 40 years. They enjoy all the recreation opportunities Montana has to offer, especially making memories with their children and grandchildren on the Yellowstone River by their home. Cheryl homeschooled their children through high school and is now blessed to support the home education of her grandchildren. In addition to her involvement in education of children at her home and at church, Cheryl has been a faculty member of MSU Billings, City College, Miles Community College, and Yellowstone Christian College (YCC). Cheryl also served YCC as Dean of Academics and Registrar. Currently the President of Truckers Prorate Service Inc., a family business, she has served in all levels of operation since the business began in 1979. Over the years, Cheryl has volunteered for several boards and organizations, assisting with organization development, fundraising, and education.

BA, Multnomah Bible College of Portland, Oregon; (Bible & Theology) MA, Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City; (Theological Studies) MO, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids; Michigan (Master of Theology) Kevin joined MBC in 2023 after serving as a teacher and administrator in classical Christian education for the previous six years. He has also worked in pastoral ministry and libraries, both public and academic. He and his wife, Ashley, have a growing family and enjoy time outside with their children in the garden or at the park and spending rainy evenings doing puzzles or reading books together.

BS (Elementary Education), MS (Teaching Reading and Literacy), Oklahoma State University. Certificate in Biblical Studies, Montana Bible College. Mandi was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the oldest of 6 children. At the age of 17, she began working with children at church, teaching Sunday school, working in the AWANA program, and directing the children’s Christmas play. She attended Oklahoma State University, receiving her BS in Elementary Education and eventually her MS in Teaching Reading and Literacy. She taught as a public school teacher for 5 years, teaching 6th grade English/Language Arts, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten. Though working with students is her passion, she also loves learning. While teaching, she missed being a student herself. Therefore, in August 2023, she drove to Billings, Montana, to attend Montana Bible College and grow deeper in her relationship with God. It was there her life completely changed. While a student herself at MBC, Mandi began tutoring students with writing. This led to a position as a writing tutor due to her writing professor’s recommendation. Before the Fall semester was completed, she was also offered a position to teach a college course for the Spring semester! Through this experience, she realized how much she enjoyed working with college students. They needed encouragement and writing advice that she could give to them. It was beyond incredible to see God using her in the place He had led her. MBC suddenly became more than a 1-year adventure, and she decided to remain in Billings. She currently teaches Effective Written Communication for MBC and 2nd grade at Billings Christian School. In her free time, she is usually writing something. She loves writing poetry and stories for her blog and hopes to finish her novel one day! She also enjoys reading, drawing, painting, and attending concerts and theatre performances.

BA, Indiana Wesleyan University, ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary, D.D., Yellowstone Christian College. Max was born and raised in Billings, Montana and received his Bachelor’s degree from Indiana Wesleyan University, his ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary, and received an honorary Doctorate in Divinity from Yellowstone Christian College after teaching history and Theology there for 21 years. Max also taught theology and history at the University of Mary and Little Bighorn College. Max has three children: Edmond James (EJ), Konnar, and Aubree. He loves the Cleveland Browns, Montana Grizzlies, Gonzaga Bulldogs, and basically any team playing Duke in basketball or Alabama in football! He enjoys reading and doing research, and he loves to teach.

BA, Excelsior College, Albany, NY; (Liberal Arts with a focus on Arabic and Hebrew) ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary; (Pastoral Ministry) John joined MBC in 2023 after teaching at Yellowstone Christian College since 2019. He grew up in South Dakota and Utah, entering the military as a radio operator when he was 17, then as a linguist, instructor, language manager, and Battalion staff NCO before becoming a chaplain candidate and an officer in 2006. He and his wife Catherine have raised 5 children, who happened to be born in 5 different states due to active military service. He and Catherine have homeschooled their children through High School. John served overseas as a Battalion Chaplain with the 495th CSSB, Kalispell, MT, and retired in 2011 from the Army with 24 years of service. He has a breadth of experience and a passion for Biblical languages, music, and encouraging prayer, vocation, reasoned dialogue, and critical thinking. He serves as pastor at Christ E&R church in Hardin, MT. John also enjoys cycling, the outdoors, and training search and rescue canines.

BA, University of South Alabama; (Individualized Studies) MA, University of South Alabama; (Arts), Global Career Facilitator, Normandale Community College. Gail was born and raised in Forest Lake, MN, and soon after high school took over the family business and expanded it to Chicago IL. Gail began college in 1993 and has worked for Georgia Technical College, the University of South Alabama, and the University of Minnesota. She currently teaches a career-related course for Hennepin Technical College in Minnesota. Gail moved to Billings, MT in 2021 and currently volunteers at Elevation Church in Billings.

BA, Yellowstone Christian College; (Christian Leadership) MA, Liberty University; (History) Mitch was born in northern Wyoming but grew up and moved to Montana as a young child. Mitch is now on the pastoral staff at Grace Bible Church in Laurel. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Yellowstone Christian College while working as a project manager and volunteering at his church. Mitch then joined the staff as the youth pastor at GBC in 2018. He also had the opportunity to teach American history at Yellowstone Christian College. He and his wife have been married for nine years and welcomed their son Luther into their lives in 2022. Mitch loves history, learning every day, and seeing the gospel impact others. He also enjoys cycling, hiking, fly-fishing, camping, hunting, skiing, and so much more.

BA, Montana Bible College; (Biblical Studies with a Pastoral Emphasis) MA, Western Seminary, Portland, Oregon; (Biblical and Theological Studies) Ryan is a fifth generation Montanan. He grew up in a home with godly parents. His dad was a pastor and one of the founders of Montana Bible College. He married Andrea, who grew up on a ranch near Manhattan, MT. Ryan served as Associate Pastor at Manhattan Bible Church from 1998-2007, overseeing high school and junior high youth ministries, worship, leadership development, and administration. He has served at Montana Bible College since 2007 in administrative roles of recruitment and church relations while teaching full-time. In 2017 he transitioned to the president role. His teaching includes Family Development, Biblical Peacemaking, Applied Bible Study Methods, Homiletics, and various books of the Bible. Ryan and Andrea have two adult children. He loves spending time with his wife and children, and he also enjoys recreational activities and hobbies including woodworking, basketball, hunting, fishing and backpacking.