Transworld Commissioners & Staff

“Dr. Steve” was raised in Southern California. is passionate educator and preacher of the Gospel.  In 1984, Dr. Steve was Ordained by the Pentecostal Church of God and later by the Association of Evangelical Assemblies also a member of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE). He was elected president of the Transworld Accrediting Commission Int’l in December 2004.

Dr. Steve has earned Associate through Doctorate degrees from School of Bible Theology Seminary & University, founded by his late parents, Drs. R.E. & Laura Anderson (both pioneers in Pentecostal ministry for over 70 years). He has worked in many different denominations ministries, schools and churches as a servant, consultant.

For 25 years, 1983-2007 Steve was the senior pastor of Healing Waters Church with campuses in Colton & Riverside, California. Since that time as well, Steve & his wife Deborah have served in Christian education, imparting and training men and women of God around the world.

With over 40 years of fulltime ministry, Jack holds an earned Doctor of Ministry from School of Bible Theology Seminary & University, San Jacinto, California. He and his wife, Jane, Pastor Christian Life Center in Riverside, California, also known as Arlington Foursquare. This veteran man of God is the Founder of RestoringTouch, unique outreach ministry to the Native Americans, Tibetans and peoples of the world (www.rtinc.org). A highly effective humanitarian and minister of the Gospel, Jack travels the world with his wife Jane. For 24 years he is was a Divisional Superintendent in the Southwest District of the International Foursquare Church.

Drs. Dale and Lucy Van Volkenburg have been in ministry for over 30 years and have been to over 30 nations. They traveled to many cities across America and the world assisting Dr. Howard-Browne in revival meetings and gospel crusades. At the River at Tampa Bay, they ran the youth department and later became associate pastors and the deans of the River Bible Institute. Now River University.

During their 10 years of  serving under Drs. Rodney and Adonica Howard-Browne, they stepped out and released what was imparted into them by moving to East London, South Africa. It was there where they established their very first Bible college. Over the next 10 years they successfully established 5 fully accredited international Bible Colleges in the nations of South Africa, England, and France. Dale and Lucy have seen many souls saved and much fruit in the lives of their students – many of which have launched into the full-time ministry.

In 2019 the Lord sent Pastors Dale and Lucy to Northwest Arkansas to plant a brand new work. It was in May of 2020, shortly after COVID 19 was declared a pandemic and when many churches were closing their doors, The River Church NWA officially OPENED its doors. In October of 2022 they purchased their own property and the church has been thriving ever since. 

After four years of pouring their lives into establishing the church, Pastors Dale and Lucy felt the release to establish the church’s own accredited Bible college called “River Ministry Training Institute” for the purpose of raising and equipping revivalists for the 21st century. 

“Chuck” is a distinguish World War II Purple Heart Veteran. He served in U.S. Navy, Torpedo Squadron 8, Battle of Midway, Guadalcanal campaign.

An Exemplary record in the Kingdom of God as a Pastor & Educator. He served as Dean of Students to the Assemblies of God “Southern California College” (now Vanguard), was Chancellor at Christ for the Nations. Then Dean of Morris Cerullo School of Evangelism, and is presently Dean Emeritus of Bethel Christian College & Graduate School of Theology in Riverside, California.

B.A. Southern California College (Assemblies of God)
M.A. Chapman College
Ed.D. University of Southern California
Th.D. Bethel Christian College & Graduate School of Theology

B. S., Education, South Carolina State University.
M. S., Counseling, Alabama A & M University.
Ed. D., Educational Psychology, Oklahoma State University.

Further Studies:
University of Oklahoma, Public Administration
Harvest Time-Destiny School of Ministry, selected ministerial-oriented courses.

Selected Experience:

• Ordained Teacher of the Word of God for more than 50 years.
• Retired Vice President for Administrative Services at Alabama State University, with service also as Vice President for Student Affairs.
• Served as Vice President for Student Affairs, as Vice President for Academic Affairs, and as Executive Vice President at Alabama A & M University.
• Served as State of Alabama Commissioner of Human Services (a gubernatorial cabinet appointment).
• Founded and served as Executive Director of the Christian Workers Institute, an affiliate of Alabama Second Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ.
• Organized and currently serving as Chair pro tem of Board of Directors of the Apostolic School of Ministry of North Alabama.
• Has served as Accreditation Visiting Team member for Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (a regional accreditation entity recognized by U. S. Department of Education)
• Has served as a proposal evaluating consultant for U. S. Department of Education.

Honorable military status as a Veteran of the United States Army, and distinctive shepherding over 45 years of Christian ministry as founder and presiding overseer of Partners to the Promise Conference of Churches and School of Christian Education, and pastorate with Lady Hattie Sanders of the Canaan Christian Worship Center of Charlotte, North Carolina

EDUCATION: Graduate of Thomasville Senior High School, Graduate of Guilford Technical Community College, Vocational Teaching Certificate courses from NC State University, Diploma in Ministerial Studies from Berean Bible Institute, Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate Degrees in theology from North Carolina College of Theology, Bachelor and Master Degrees in Biblical Studies from STC Bible College

MINISTRY: Pastored for over thirty years – Founder & President of STC Bible College

MILITARY SERVICE: 4 Years United States Navy (Honorable Discharge) Viet Nam Combat Veteran

INTERNATIONAL: Speaker for Pastor Conferences, Leadership Seminars, Churches and Bible Colleges in various countries of the world, including Austria, Kenya, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Singapore, and Uganda —Author of Church Government According To God’s Standard (published)—Author of over 230 Study Guides—Author of 42 manuscripts (unpublished)—Author of 28 Correspondence Courses

With a heritage rooted deep in Christian music and over three decades of ministry experience, the Cruses offer a dynamic yet intimate worship style that creates a unique atmosphere for people to experience the glory and presence of God.

Joe and Becky began ministering together in 1972. The Cruse Family, an evangelistic music ministry, traveled and ministered all over the world throughout the 70’s and 80’s.The released 25 albums during this time and were the recipients of two coveted Dove awards in 1978.

In 1990, God planted them in Rockwall, Texas where the husband and wife duo served for five years as the praise and worship leaders for Church on the Rock. In spring of 1995, the Cruses began traveling once again, this time with renowned evangelist, Dr. Rodney Howard-Browne of Revival Ministries International.

Joe and Becky, together with their family and a few friends, finally settled in Austin, Texas in the fall of 2001. After multiple years of training and mentoring young musicians, their long time dream became a reality. WMI branched out to include a strong local church and two schools that provide an outstanding home base for this dynamic ministry. The legacy, integrity, and experience of the Cruse Family, coupled with their heart for God and their passion for His people and His presence is unparalleled in the church world today.

Dr. Deborah holds an earned Doctor of Ministry degree from School of Bible Theology Seminary & University, Bachelor of Christian Education degree, with a Major in Christian Music from the River University-River Bible Institute in Tampa, Florida.

Served as secretary, children’s ministry and praise & worship leader of Healing Waters Church Colton and Riverside, California 1982 -2007.

Served as production assistant at School of Bible Theology Seminary & University since 1981. Acclaimed award winning praise & worship leader, Dr. Deborah began her ministry singing in 1979.

Bachelor of Arts Linguistics Major University of Southern California at Riverside, in 2000.

California Cleared Multiple Subjects Credential 2001.