Meet The Staff


Darrin Rodgers

Director

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." Darrin and his wife, Desiree, and their children reside in Springfield.

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Curriculum Vitae

Glenn Gohr

Reference Archivist

Originally from Wichita Falls, Texas, Glenn has served 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 significant asset to the FPHC.

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Curriculum Vitae

Robert Sears

Archivist

Robert joined the FPHC in January, 2017, as Archivist. He has been a librarian at Christian colleges for 27 years, including 16 years as library director at Southern Wesleyan University in South Carolina. He has a degree in Mathematics Education from Indiana University, a Master's in Library Science, also from I.U., and an M.A. in Christian Thought (Church History and Theology) from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. His primary responsibilities at the FPHC involve cataloging and processing materials. With his love of Pentecostal history, he enjoys exploring and assisting in a wide variety of projects.

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Todd Trask

Digital Archivist

Todd has served at the FPHC since April 2020. He previously served as Digital Asset Administrator for the Assemblies of God national office, where he has worked since July 1990. He was raised in Michigan and earned an Associates in Applied Science (Oakland Community College) and a B.S. in Communications (Evangel University). His primary duties include development of the FPHC website and digitization of print, video, and audio resources. Todd and his wife live in Springfield. They have two grown children who are married and one grandchild named Dietrich (named after Dietrich Bonhoeffer).

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Timothy Corum

Administrative Coordinator/Assistant Archivist

Timothy has served at the FPHC since April 2023. A native of New Hampshire, he earned a B.A. and M.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Southwestern Assemblies of God University and a Masters in Sacred Theology from Boston University School of Theology. Timothy has a rich Pentecostal heritage, and his great-grandmother was the first pastor of Central Assembly of God in Springfield, Missouri. Timothy’s duties include providing administrative support for the Heritage Center director and staff, processing archival materials, and producing the biennial In Memoriam book.

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Joyce Lee

Assistant Cataloger

Joyce has served at the FPHC since May 1986. She retired as Archivist in May 2013 and continues to work part-time as Assistant Cataloger. 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 was 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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Alice Harris

Archives Specialist

Alice has served at the FPHC since February 2016. A Springfield native, she graduated from Central Bible College with a B.A. in Christian Education. She worked at Central Bible College for 26 years where she served as the Library Secretary from 2004 - 2013. She is a member of Central Assembly of God where she serves as a Sunday School class secretary. She works part-time at the FPHC, where she assists with fulfilling customer orders.

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1445 North Boonville Avenue
Springfield, MO 65802