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Our staff members are here to make the entire Admissions process as easy as possible.

Ken Shepard
Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing Services
570.585.9291
kshepard@bbc.edu

Ken grew up in North Syracuse, NY with an older brother and sister. He and his wife Tonya have two children – Taylor and Travis. He graduated from St. Thomas University with a B.A. in Sports Administration and prior to his service at BBC he was a senior level administrator and owner for several minor league professional baseball teams. His is interested in technology and the Internet, and he is passionate about his spiritual growth and his family. He also enjoys being advisor to the class of 2012. His favorite Bible passage is Galatians 2:20: “"I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.” Ken has been serving at BBC since 2007.

Sean MacPherson
Director of Enrollment
570.585.9389
smacpherson@bbc.edu

Sean MacPherson was born in Wilmington, DE. Being the son of a pastor, he had lived in five different states by the time he graduated from high school. He is a 1996 graduate of BBC. He and his wife Meredith have three children: Carlee, 8; Conner, 5; and Cassie, 2. Most recently, Sean served as a youth pastor at Grace Bible Church in Chattanooga, TN. Before that he served as the Director of Youth Ministries at Grace Bible Church in Dunmore, PA. He joined the Admissions team at BBC because he believes strongly in BBC’s mission to prepare young people for ministry. In his spare time, he enjoys his family and taking in a game. His hobbies include golf, hunting, fishing, and anything else outdoors. Sean’s favorite scripture passage is 2 Chronicles 16:9a: “For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.”

Drew Whipple
Director of Graduate and Online Enrollment
570.585.9370
awhipple@bbc.edu

Drew was born in Clarks Summit while his parents were dorm parents in Christen Hall. He grew up in Lafayette, IN and is greatly indebted to his parents and brothers for their love and support. In 2000 he graduated from BBC and married his best friend Lisel. Together they served seven years in youth ministry, five years in his hometown of Lafayette and two years in an English speaking church in Kobe, Japan. His favorite activities include reading, spending time with the family, roasting coffee, watching movies, traveling, and talking to people about BBC! He is currently working on his master’s degree at BBGS and believes strongly that, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding" (Proverbs 9:10).

Kellyn Lovell
Supervisor Support Services
570.585.9271
klovell@bbc.edu

Originally from Williamsport, PA, Kellyn moved to Clarks Summit in 2007 to attend BBC. After graduating in 2011 with a double major in Sports Ministry and Pre-Seminary, Kellyn managed the National Running Center for a year before stepping into her role on the BBC Admissions team. When she’s not manning ‘mission control,’ Kellyn loves to run, read, and change the world.

Renee Barrows
Assistant Support Services
570.585.9380
rbarrows@bbc.edu

Renee is originally from Pottstown, PA, but now resides on the BBC campus as Resident Director of Thomson Hall. She came to BBC as a student and graduated in 2010. Prior to working in admissions she worked at the Scranton Counseling center with behavioral needs children. Working in Admissions with people who are striving to glorify God in all that they do is a special blessing for her. She and her husband Ken are members of Heritage Baptist Church in Clarks Summit, where they work with the senior high youth.

Geoff Ellsworth
Admissions Counselor
570.585.9246
gellsworth@bbc.edu

Geoff was born in Scranton, PA, but spent most of his life in Southern California.  He and his wife Susan (a California native) have two children - Connor and BayLynn. Geoff has served as a youth pastor and as a worship and arts pastor for the last 16 years in two churches in Southern California, most recently at Grace Church of Glendora for the last decade. Geoff loves just about all kinds of music, weather, food (except olives), plants, and animals (especially the mammal, bird and fish varieties, and would own two of each if he was allowed). He also loves spending time with his family, especially if it involves being outdoors, riding motorcycles or bicycles, and playing soccer, tennis or basketball. Geoff’s passions are the local church and development of spiritual leaders, especially in the area of corporate worship. Geoff has many favorite verses, but the first one that comes to mind and what he considers to be the most radical verse for us in all of Scripture is Proverbs 3:5, 6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths."

Don Fenner
Admissions Counselor
570.585.9274
dfenner@bbc.edu

Don is originally from Farmington, NY. Before joining the BBC Admissions team he served at Bridgewater Baptist Church in Montrose, PA as the pastor of Family Ministries for six years. He is a 1999 graduate of BBC. He and his wife Chantell, who is also an alumnus of BBC (1995), have been married for 12 years. They have three boys: Ethan, 10; Zack, 8; and Isaac, 6. In his spare time he loves to play the drums, listen to music, and read Sci-Fi novels. They are currently attending Parker Hill Community Church. Don’s favorite scripture passage is 1 Timothy 1:5, which says: “But the goal of our instruction is love, from a pure heart, with a good conscience and sincere faith."

Bryan Baxter
Admissions Counselor
bbaxter@bbc.edu

Bryan grew up in Tulsa Oklahoma the youngest of seven children. He attended Oklahoma State University and later worked as a full time tennis teaching pro and manager of a tennis and fitness club. He moved to PA 2007 to pursue his Master’s in Organizational Leadership. After graduating from BBC Bryan and his wife Lindsay moved back to Oklahoma and have returned to BBC in hopes of encouraging the next generation of students to pursue a solid Bible education and to become grounded in their faith. He enjoys rock climbing, hiking, tennis, weight lifting, reading and coffee as well as rooting for his beloved Oklahoma State Cowboys. His life verse is Eze 22:30 “So I looked for a man among them who would stand before the wall of behalf of the land but I found no one.”

Mary Hutek
Campus Visit Coordinator/Assistant Support Services
570.585.9328
mhutek@bbc.edu
Mary Hutek was born in Detroit, MI, and grew up in nearby Clinton Township. A 2011 graduate of BBC, Mary was a Counseling major and is truly grateful for the time she spent on campus. She loved the community environment and the strong friendships she built. “The friends I left with were not only friends I could have a great time with but also friends I could go to for godly advice,” she said. BBC is a place where she grew in her walk with Christ and she now wants to share that with others through her work as an Admissions Counselor. Her time at BBC were years that deepened her faith and desire to serve God. Mary’s hobbies include running and photography, and her favorite Bible verse is John 3:30: “He must increase, but I must decrease.”