Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary
Department Directory

A quick guide to the Key Staff at Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary

Eastern Shore Maryland
College Headquarters & Academic/Registrar Main Office
12629 Ridgely Road – Greensboro MD 21639
Main | 410-634-9005
Fax | 321-765-6420

Dr. / Pastor Phillip Edward Connatser Jr,  - President
Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary - Greensboro, Maryland
Phone: 410-829-7669 | Email: Ed.Connatser@ChesapeakeBibleCollege.com

Doctor of Religious Education, Master of Christian Ministry, Bachelor of Christian Ministry, Associate of Christian Ministry, Chesapeake Bible College, Ridgely Maryland; Pastor, Refuge Christian Fellowship Church in Greensboro Maryland; Commercial Artist, Graduate, Art Instructional School, Minneapolis Minnesota.

Mrs. Deborah M. Rafter - Secretary & Treasurer
Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary - Ridgley, Marlyland
Phone: 410-634-9005 | Email: Financial.Office@ChesapeakeBibleCollege.com

Master of Ministry, Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary, Ridgely, Maryland; Bachelor of Ministry, Chesapeake Bible College, Ridgely, Maryland; Member of Phi Theta Kappa Society, International Scholastic Order of the Two Year College, Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, Maryland; Member of Levitical Order Ministries. Additional Studies: Logos Bible College, Jacksonville, Florida; Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, Maryland.

Greater Boston MA Area
Admissions & Academic Development Office
P.O. Box 812153 – Wellesley MA 02482
Main | 410-634-9005
Fax | 321-765-6420

Dr. Loretta Iannicelli, M.Div, D.R.E.
Dean/Pastor, Admissions & Academic Development
Phone: (617) 597-4995 | Email: Loretta.Iannicelli@ChesapeakeBibleCollege.com

Rev. Dr. Loretta Iannicelli holds her Doctor of Religious Education with Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary and her Master of Divinity degree from Andover Newton Theological School as part of the Boston Theological Institute, Boston Massachusetts USA.

She is the Dean of Admissions and Academic Development at Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary; Lead Pastor, President and CEO of Equip Church, Academy & Care Ministries (Wellesley Massachusetts); and Regional Coach with Barnabas Ministries Inc. Massachusetts. USA.

Rev. Jim Begley, Jr., MDiv, BCPC – Online Course Instructor/Christian Counselor
Wholeness to Freedom Academy / The Tabernacle – Melbourne, Florida
Phone: (321) 576-6840 | Email: JBegley@WholenesstoFreedom.org

Jim Begley, Jr., MDiv, BCPC, in addition to his role at Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary, is the Executive Director of the Wholeness to Freedom Counseling Center in Melbourne FL.  Jim has had over 25 years experience counseling and has studied under and presented alongside the teaching and healing ministries of Mclean Ministries with Clay and Mary Mclean from North Carolina; and, Howard Morgan Ministries with Dr. Howard and Janet Morgan from Atlanta, Georgia.  Education: M.S., Asbury College; Masters of Divinity at Asbury Theological Seminary; Board Certified Pastoral Counselor with American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC); Ordained Minister of the Gospel with the American Evangelical Association (AEA).

Susan Begley, MS, LHMC – Online Course Instructor/Christian Counselor
Wholeness to Freedom Academy / The Tabernacle – Melbourne, Florida
Phone: (321) 576-6840 | Email: SBegley@WholenesstoFreedom.org

Susan E. Begley LMHC (MH #11717) is a qualified licensed mental health counselor dedicated to helping individuals better understand and resolve current life challenges and long-standing issues.  Professional Interests: Anxiety and Mood Disorders, PTSD, Women’s Issues, Past and Present Abuse issues, Identity Development and Family of Origin Influences, Trauma, Couples and Relationship issues, Co-Dependency and Addictions.  Education: M.S. in Mental Health Counseling with Capella University; Licensed with the State of Florida  Theoretical Orientation: integrative with emphasis on Relational/Interpersonal and Developmental theories primarily drawing from Person-Centered, Interpersonal, Cognitive Behavioral and/or Biblically Based Christian Therapy approaches.

Chaplain Dr. Lisa Dennis, D.T.S.
Adjunct Professor, CBCS Academic Development Team
Phone: (617) 597-4995 | Email: Lisa.Dennis@chesapeakebiblecollege.com

Chaplain Dr. Lisa Dennis holds a Doctor of Theological Studies degree with Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary; studied Biology, Communications and Psychology at Cheyney State University; and graduated Neumann University in the Master of Science in Organizational and Strategic Leadership Program.  Dr. Dennis is a Professor, Coach, and Advisor for students with Equip Academy – The Chesapeake Bible Institute of Boston (Wellesley Massachusetts), whereby she aids in the advisement, instruction, and grading needs of students worldwide.

Robert Knox
Course Development Specialist, CBCS Academic Development Team
Phone: (617) 597-4995 | Email: Robert.Knox@chesapeakebiblecollege.com

Robert Knox is a software developer by profession and holds a Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering from The University of Maine and a Master of Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University.  Rob has also obtained a Certificate in Pastoral Theology from Andover Newton Theological School as well as a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Rolling Ridge/Gateways. Rob is serving in helping formulate the CBCS online course development with Equip Academy – The Chesapeake Bible Institute of Boston (Wellesley Massachusetts), whereby he aids in the creation, revision, and transition of new/existing correspondence course content into the online development system.

Rev. Ruth Strait, M.T.S.
Administrator, CBCS Academic Development Team
Phone: (617) 597-4995 | Email: Ruth.Strait@chesapeakebiblecollege.com

Rev. Ruth Strait holds Bachelor and Master of Theological Studies degrees with Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary; graduated from the Academy of Health Sciences, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and served in the US Army from 1986 through 1990.  Rev.  Strait is a retired, disabled veteran, serving as the Institute Administrator with Equip Academy – The Chesapeake Bible Institute of Boston (Wellesley Massachusetts), whereby she aids in assisting in candidate inquiries for enrollment and many administrative functions for the Academic Development team.

Minister Dr. William Whitaker, D.T.S.
Adjunct Professor, CBCS Academic Development Team
Phone: (617) 597-4995 | Email: William.Whitaker@ChesapeakeBibleCollege.com

 Minister Dr. William Whitaker holds a Doctor of Theological Studies degree with Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary; a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal studies minoring in Business Management (Excelsior College, NY) during his tenure in the Army; and graduated from Baptist Bible College with a Master’s Degree in Biblical Studies (Mount Summit, PA).  Minister Dr. Whitaker is a Professor, Coach, and Advisor for students with Equip Academy – The Chesapeake Bible Institute of Boston (Wellesley Massachusetts), whereby he aids in the advisement, instruction, and grading needs of students worldwide.

Florida – Melbourne
​Academic Operations & Finance Office
1619 Ferndale Avenue – Melbourne FL 32935
Main | 410-634-9005
Fax | 321-765-6420

Dr. Kerry Fink - Executive Vice President -​ Chief Director of Academic Operations 
Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary – Melbourne FL
Direct: 321-332-9860 | Email: Kerry.Fink@ChesapeakeBibleCollege.com

Dr. Kerry Fink serves as President and CEO for the American Evangelistic Association, a Christian Church organization that has licensed/ordained ministers and provided covering for various churches, ministries and missionary organizations for more than 60 years. He is also the CEO of TYG Media LLC, a Christian Multi-Media firm specializing in TV/Radio/Audio/Internet. He serves as EVP of Christian FM Radio Networks, distributed by Dial Global Radio and heard on 200+ stations coast-to-coast.   He graduated with B.S. Management/Marketing from Georgia Tech, earned his MBA in Marketing/Finance at Georgia State University, and his Doctor of Theological Studies at Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary.  Kerry is an Eagle Scout, a Bishop’s Circle member of the Potter’s House Church in Dallas Texas, and ordained by the American Evangelical Association.

Tammy Fink – Vice President – CBCS Online Development
Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary – Melbourne FL
Phone: 321-725-0014 | Email: Tammy.Fink@ChesapeakeBibleCollege.com

Rev. Tammy Fink is a Multi-Media Executive and serves as Executive Vice President of TYG Media LLC, a Florida-based full-service Christian Multi-Media Production facility.  Tammy sits on the Board of Elders for the American Evangelistic Association, a Christian Church organization that has licensed/ordained ministers and provided covering for various churches, ministries and missionary organizations for more than 60 years. She is a Bishop’s Circle member of the Potters House Church, of Dallas TX, ordained by the American Evangelistic Association and is recognized as a graduate of the Gospel Institute of Titusville FL.

Todd Jennings – Chief Technical Officer/Online Course Development
Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary – Melbourne FL
Phone: 321-725-0014 | Email: Todd.Jennings@ChesapeakeBibleCollege.com

Todd Jennings spearheads the CBCS Online 2.0 Development effort, as Chief Technical Officer.  Todd, who earned his Master of Arts in Instructional Technology, with a 3.9 GPA, from University of Central Florida, worked integrally on the development of the WebCT course program for the University.  He earned his Bachelor of Science, in Business Education (NCATE accredited) at Murray State University.  His experience includes Information Technology Specialist with Auburn University and he holds a number of honors including Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society membership, being Diversity Certificate Recipient at UCF, and experience on both the Ad Hoc Privacy Policy Committee and Copyright Committee for the Auburn University Libraries.

Tracy George – Communications Director
Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary – Melbourne FL
Phone: 321-725-0014 | Email: Tracy.Gwinn@ChesapeakeBibleCollege.com

Rev. Tracy George is the Communications Director for the CBCS Online 2.0 Development effort – a familiar face to those who are taking classes online, as well as directing communication efforts for the College behind-the-scenes.  Tracy earned her Associate of Practical Theology, in Ministry, at Christ for the Nations, Dallas TX.  She is an ordained minister with the American Evangelistic Association and is a Worship leader at the Community Gospel Truth Church of Melbourne FL.  Tracy is also Administrative Lead and a Finance Data Quality Specialist with Christian Care Ministry of Melbourne FL.

Seth Fink – Director of Video & Audio Production
Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary – Melbourne FL
Phone: 321-725-0014 | Email: Seth.Fink@ChesapeakeBibleCollege.com

Seth Fink is the CBCS Online 2.0 Development Director of Video & Audio Production and oversees responsibility for the video and audio segments in the Online Courses.  Seth is a graduate of Alpha Omega Academy and is currently working on his Bachelor of Christian Ministry at Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary.  He is Director of Video & Audio Production for Palm Bay Florida based TYG Media – a Christian Multi-Media firm specializing in Christian Movies/TV/Radio/Online development.

Cyndi Dabrowski – Executive Assistant
Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary – Melbourne FL
Phone: 321-725-1186 | Email: Cyndi.Dabrowski@ChesapeakeBibleCollege.com

Cyndi Dabrowski serves as Executive Assistant/Office Manager for the CBCS Online 2.0 Development team in Melbourne FL.  She earned her Associatie of Arts (AA), in Fine/Studio Arts, at Daemen College and received the Lewis S. ARmetno Award for 1st Place Mixed Media Design.  She serves as Executive Director for the American Evangelstic Association, of Melbourne FL, as well as Administrative Assistant at Kol Mashiach Messianic Synagogue of Melbourne FL.

Anna Fink – Graphics/Administrative Assistant
Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary – Melbourne FL
Phone: 321-725-0014 | Email: Anna.Fink@ChesapeakeBibleCollege.com

Anna Fink serves as Graphics Designer/Administrative Assistant to the CBCS Online 2.0 Development effort.  She is completing her studies at Alpha Omega Academy and also pursuing her Bachelors of Christian Ministry at Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary. Anna works with TYG Media, a Palm Bay FL Christian Multimedia firm and as served in various Production capacities there for Movies and Television.  She is an accomplished pianist and a National Member of the National Piano Players Auditions Guild.