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Darrin Rodgers Director Curriculum Vita Darrin has served as director since September 2005. A fourth-generation Pentecostal, he was raised in North Dakota. Darrin earned his B.A. (Hillsdale College), M.A. in Theological Studies (Assemblies of God Theological Seminary), and J.D. (University of North Dakota School of Law). When asked about his legal training, he quips that he "moved from law to grace." He came to the FPHC from Fuller Theological Seminary, where he served at the David du Plessis Archive and the McAlister Library. He has authored Northern Harvest, a history of Pentecostalism in North Dakota, and numerous articles in books and journals. His research interests include Pentecostal origins, ethnic aspects of Pentecostalism's development, and the intersection of Christianity and culture. Darrin's portfolio includes public relations, acquisitions, editing Assemblies of God Heritage magazine, conducting oral history interviews and, he notes, leading "a talented team of people who are passionate about Pentecostal history." |
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Joyce Lee Archivist Joyce has served at the FPHC since May 1986. Born and raised in New Jersey, she is a third-generation Pentecostal. She moved to Springfield in 1976 to attend the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, from which she graduated in 1979. She previously worked as the cataloger and coordinator of technical services at the AGTS library for nine years. As archivist, she is responsible for cataloging or supervising the cataloging of printed materials, occasionally creating puzzles for Heritage magazine, and assisting researchers. In 1999 she assisted then FPHC director, Wayne Warner, in the compilation of The Essential Smith Wigglesworth. Joyce and her husband Jay live in Springfield. |
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Glenn Gohr Reference Archivist Curriculum Vita Originally from Wichita Falls, Texas, Glenn has served as assistant archivist at the FPHC since July 1987. After earning a B.A. in English from Midwestern State University, he moved to Springfield and earned an M.Div. from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. He is an ordained AG minister, is married, and has two children. Glenn's duties at the FPHC include cataloging and maintaining the photograph collection and the audio and video files. He regularly contributes articles and is also the copy editor for Heritage. He has written articles for various publications, including the New International Dictionary of Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements. His broad knowledge of early Pentecostal history is a definite asset to the FPHC. |
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William Molenaar Special Projects Coordinator William, a California native, completed his B.A. in Biblical Studies with honors at Evangel University in December 2006. As the Special Projects Coordinator, he oversees the FPHC's digitization efforts, maintains the FPHC website, processes and catalogs materials. William also assists other FPHC staff with special tasks. He is currently working on the Master of Divinity degree at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary with a focus in Pentecostal Theology. William and his beautiful wife, Alicia, were married in 2005. |
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Sharon Rasnake Administrative Coordinator Sharon has served as administrative coordinator since September 2001. A fifth-generation Pentecostal, she was born and raised in Springfield, Missouri. At age six, she was saved, spirit-baptized, and called into the ministry. At age fifteen, she began traveling with the Anchors Quartet, for whom she served as pianist. She ministered in churches in various capacities for over 40 years. She has two sons, a daughter and a wonderful husband, Burt. |
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Catherine McGee Archives Specialist Catherine, the daughter of prominent AG historian Gary McGee, graduated with honors from Evangel University in May 2008. She inherited her father's humor and attention to detail. She hopes to pursue a career in publishing and editing. Catherine works part-time and assists FPHC staff by helping researchers, fulfilling orders, and processing materials. |
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Joshua Bailey Archives Specialist Joshua, a Missouri native, will complete his bachelor's degree in Multimedia at Evangel University in May 2010. He digitizes, processes, and catalogs materials. Joshua also assists the FPHC staff with special electronic media projects. |
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Ramsey Jeanty Archives Specialist Ramsey graduated from Oral Roberts University in May of 2008 with a B.A in Pastoral Christian Ministries and a minor in Spanish. Born in Miami, Florida, Ramsey, who is of Haitian descent, speaks fluent Haitian Creole and Spanish. He will complete his M.Div. at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in December 2011. Ramsey's work at the FPHC includes digitizing, processing, and cataloging materials. |
