Meet the Staff
Administration
Faculty
Staff
Administration
Dr. Bill Gothard
Chancellor
Dr. Bill Gothard has been the Chancellor of the Verity Institute since its inception in 2001. Through the Basic and Advanced Seminars and other IBLP ministries, Dr. Gothard has influenced millions around the world for Christ. Dr. Gothard provides vital leadership support and regular personal involvement with the students and staff at Verity.
Dr. Kevin McCray
Executive Director
Dr. Kevin McCray is the Executive Director of the Verity Institute. He has served on Verity staff for the past three years as the Director of Biblical Studies, where his main responsibilities included academic administration, integration of biblical worldview, and teaching. He holds two masters degrees from theological seminaries, and he received his Doctor of Ministry from Vanderbilt University Divinity School. His doctoral project was on “The Implications of Pauline Anthropology for the Ministry of Pastoral Counseling.”
Dr. McCray and his wife Jo have eight children, and have been involved ATI since 1986. The McCrays served in Romania with IBLP from 2001–2004. Dr. McCray is enthusiastic about the future of Verity: “As Verity begins its seventh year, we pray the blessings and power of God on this program will continue and increase.”
Faculty
Dr. Gabriel Castelino
Resident Instructor; Program Advisor for CIT
Verity is honored to have Dr. Gabriel Castelino join our staff. Dr. Castelino studied and gained his doctorate from Oakland University. He was an Associate Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Kettering University in Michigan for fifteen years. Dr. Castelino began working with the Verity program from its beginning in Flint, Michigan, helping many students with Math and Business subjects. He is here with his wife Jeanette, son Zyrek, and daughter Nirel.
Dr. Larry Guthrie
Guest Lecturer
Dr. Larry Guthrie is a graduate of the University of Illinois. After seven years as a science teacher in the public schools, he took a position at Indiana University Northwest as a professor of Education, where he twice received the Teacher of the Year Award. Currently Dr. Guthrie is the director of Educational Ministries at South Camp Forest Springs. Dr. Guthrie will be working with Verity to ensure the spiritual growth of students through Bible based-curriculum and teaching.
John Windsor
Guest Lecturer
When our students reach the History and American Government tests we are grateful for the teaching abilities of Mr. John Windsor. Mr. Windsor received his B.A. from Hendrix University, and then continued a year of education at St. Peter’s College in Oxford. From there he continued on to receive his Masters in Divinity from Southwestern Seminary. He also has background in Business and Law. Mr. Windsor currently resides in Hastings, Minnesota with his wife Veronica, and son Nicholas.
Staff
Chéri Anderson
Assistant to the Executive Director
Filling the position of Assistant to the Executive Director is Chéri Anderson, a graduate of the Communications class of 2007. “At Verity I saw people being given the tools to add to their faith, virtue; and to virtue, knowledge. I wanted to be a part of that ministry and am honored to be able to work with such a great team to make it easier for students to achieve academic excellence as well as spiritual growth.”
Camerson Houser
Finance and Purchasing Coordinator; Assistant to the Men’s Discipler
In 2004 Cameron joined Verity staff as the Business Department Program Advisor, and he has returned to staff the Finance department. Before coming to Verity he spent over a year at EQUIP, and there found a heart for ministering to young men. In addition to handling Verity’s finances, Cameron also assists the Men’s Discipler in stimulating students toward spiritual growth.
Rebekah Johnson
Registrar and Assistant to the Women’s Discipler
Rebekah is a graduate of the Music class of 2007. She felt called to Verity Institute, and this calling has led her to accept the position of Registrar. Rebekah is a spiritual leader among her peers, always willing and ready to give an encouraging word. Her goal in serving on staff is to share the blessings that God has given to her through the Verity program.
Kathleen Knudsen
Program Advisor for Business & Communications
Kathleen Knudsen graduated in 2006 with her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with a focus on general management / marketing and has returned as the Program Advisor for both the Business and Communication departments. She has seen the value of a college degree in opening unique doors of ministry as well as providing a solid background of training for the business world. In addition to teaching various classes for Verity Institute over the last two years, Kathleen has had work experience in business, marketing, and politics. As the oldest of six children, she enjoys reading, photography, and spending time with people.
Kristina Kroon
Women’s Discipler
Kristina Kroon has a passion for discipleship, encouraging young women to follow after God’s plan for their lives. She is thrilled at the opportunity to work with the young ladies at Verity through the position of Women’s Discipler. Kristina has been working with Verity’s publications and media department for the last year after completing her time as a student and receiving her degree in English in 2006.
Peter Kroon
Network Administrator; Publications Coordinator; Webmaster
Peter Kroon, a graduate of the 2006 Verity class, is the Network Administrator, Publications Coordinator, and Webmaster for Verity Institute. Ever since coming to Verity in the fall of 2004, he has recorded Verity life through the lens of his camera. He puts many of his pictures to good use in Verity publications and promotional materials—such as this website! Peter is grateful for the rich spiritual environment Verity provided as he studied for his BSBA/CIS degree and for the lasting friendships he formed along the way.
Charity Larson
Librarian and Curriculum Development Coordinator
A native of Idaho, Charity was born to teach. Charity Larson completed her degree in English from Verity in 2007, and she will be overseeing the Curriculum Development department. She will also be teaching many of the general education classes. Charity discovered her love for teaching while interning at a school near her home. Ever since then it has been her hope to continue teaching at Verity Institute. “Verity trains their students to be reformers and disciples in their spheres of influence, and it has imparted this desire to me. In turn I want to use my teaching here at Verity to help disciple students to be salt and light in their world.”
Ian Lawrence
Men’s Discipler
Having earned the respect of the Verity leadership and student body while earning his degree in Business Administration, Ian Lawrence is now returning on staff as the Men’s Discipler. Ian is excited about his new responsibilities. He is looking forward to working with “what I believe are some of the best young men in the country, and encouraging them in their walk with God.” In addition to providing spiritual leadership as Men’s Discipler, Ian helps coordinate recreational activities, outings, and logistic details.
Mrs. Jo McCray
Mrs. Jo McCray is a valuable asset to the Verity team not just as the wife to the director but because of her heart for ministering to the students—especially the young ladies.
Elizabeth Ubert
Program Advisor for English, History, & Sciences
Elizabeth Ubert grew up in a Christian home-schooling family in Kansas City, Missouri. As she researched options for college education, she was attracted to Verity because of its conservative Christian environment and the chance to earn her degree in a short amount of time with less expense. She graduated from the program in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, but she enjoyed the wonderful Christian fellowship so much that she agreed to remain on staff. She now oversees Verity’s English, History, and Science programs, enjoying the opportunity to pursue her interests in both animals and literature.
