Scott Ellington is an associate professor in the School of Christian Ministries. He and his wife, Linda, received a call to missionary service while in college and taught for 14 years in Bible colleges and seminaries in Mexico, England and Germany. Linda is a veterinarian, and they have two daughters.
Scott received his B.S. in applied psychology at Georgia Tech in 1983, his M.Div. and Th.M. from Columbia Theological Seminary in 1990 and 1994, and his Ph.D. in biblical studies at the University of Sheffield in 2000.
Outside the classroom Scott’s interests include writing, travel, cooking and community theater. He has recently completed his first book, Risking Truth: Transforming the World Through Prayers of Lament, and has received the 2012 Award for Excellence from The Foundation for Pentecostal Scholarship for his 2011 journal article "'Can I Get a Witness': The Myth of Pentecostal Orality and the Process of Traditioning in the Psalms" published in the Journal of Pentecostal Theology.
Mike Luper holds a B.A. from West Coast Christian College, M.Div. from Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary, and Ph.D. from Fuller Theological Seminary. He has taught Biblical Studies, Greek, and Hermeneutics at EC since 1997.
Dr. Luper says, “My wife and I came to Emmanuel College… with a sense that this is where the Lord wanted us to be. I had been teaching… in my home state of California, but felt the Lord leading us away…. Each year we grow more confident we are in the center of God’s will for our lives. Our time here has been filled with great excitement as we have seen the Lord working… both in the college community and in our own lives. We expect to continue to see the hand of the Lord upon the college as we move forward together in Him.”
Tony Moon holds an A.A. and a B.S. from Emmanuel College, M.Div. from Eastern Mennonite Seminary, Th.M. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and D.Min. from Columbia Theological Seminary. Since 1982 he has taught Biblical Studies, Ministry, History and Theology of Pentecostalism, and Marriage and the Family at EC. He also pastors a Pentecostal Holiness church.
Dr. Moon says, “Over the years I have come to realize more and more what an awesome responsibility it is to serve on the faculty of a Christian college. My sincere desire is to be a positive influence on my students both in the classroom and out. Through teaching, befriending, mentoring and modeling, I desire to partner with students in their development toward Christian commitment and maturity, in their discernment of God’s call, and in their preparation for fulfilling that call.”
Paul Oxley holds a B.A. from Oklahoma City University, Th.B., from Southwestern College, M.A. from University of Oklahoma and M.Div. from Oral Roberts University; he has also done graduate study at UGA. He has taught at EC since 1982; his courses include the Philosophy of Religion, Christian Ethics, Theology, and Cross-Cultural Ministries.
Mr. Oxley says, “Teaching is exciting to me because I believe learning and personal growth are part of the ongoing experience of being human, especially being a Christian…. I enjoy teaching theology courses which encourage students to work out their own views. Theology… is a most practical and prayerful subject matter that is needed for developing our personal beliefs…Theological education results in practice…. I am blessed to see Emmanuel students in action sharing their time, talents and lives.”
Mark and his wife Alison have been married for 15 years and have two children, Micah (5) and Matilyn (2). They have been in full-time church ministry as Youth Pastor, Senior Pastor, for 13 of those years. They are both originally from Pennsylvania and are coming to Emmanuel by way of Kentucky, Michigan, and most recently Wisconsin where Mark is finishing his dissertation on the Gospel of John at Marquette University. They enjoy spending time and adventures with their kids. Alison’s passion is worship and music while Mark enjoys fishing, sports, art, and reading. They are excited about moving to the Southeast and joining the staff at Emmanuel. He has a passion to teach, mentor, and minister to college students, and to train future pastors and Christian leaders. Their hearts beat with the values, vision and mission of Emmanuel College.