About Us
Leadership Studies
Reach the highest level of leadership education with a PhD in Leadership Studies from CBU. This program is designed for individuals who want to make learning and leading their lifelong purpose. Graduates will attain the theoretical, scientific and practical knowledge for effective, ethical and transformational leadership.
Why Paul and Annie Kienel?
The legacy of Dr. Paul and Annie Kienel is consistent with the highest ideas of leadership and an institute dedicated to leadership studies at CBU. Paul is widely known as an effective, visionary Christian leader and was recognized as the “Christian Leader of the Year” in education at the 1985 Christian World Affairs Conference. He has been a guest at the White House seven times and served as a member of Reagan’s Key Support Group. Paul is the founder and president emeritus of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), the largest organization of Protestant schools in the world. He also co-founded The CoMission, the largest missions cooperative in the history of the Evangelical Christian community, and the Evangelical Christian Credit Union. He has spoken in thirty-five countries and authored ten books. Annie served alongside Paul as Office Manager of ACSI, and has traveled widely with him and been a support to him in his ministry with ACSI. Paul and Annie were married in July of 1957, and have three married daughters, seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
What are the LI's objectives?
The Institute will collaborate with the various colleges and schools at California Baptist University to:
- Create and host customized leadership development modules, seminars, camps, and retreats for local, regional, national, and international leaders serving in a variety of ministries, organizations, and governmental agencies.
- Develop and coordinate formal mentoring networks and curricula for emerging and established leaders.
- Provide scholarships for students in the undergraduate and graduate programs in leadership studies.
- Discover and disseminate original research and best practices related to leadership from special and general revelation.
- Host forums and develop publications that promote wise debate and judicious engagement on critical social issues.
What does the LI logo mean?
The three pillars symbolize a strong foundation for service, learning, and leading built upon a thorough study and teaching of leadership.
The CBU letters in the logo establish the work of the Institute as an extension of CBU's mission and philosophy. The globe reflects the Institute's impact of equipping emerging and established leaders across all sectors in every culture to help people, organizations, and societies around the world to thrive.
The Leadership Institute Team
The professionals that make the Leadership Institute what it is.
John R. Shoup, Ph.D.
Co-founder
E-mail: jshoup@calbaptist.edu
Jason Kiker, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Institute Fellow
E-mail: jkiker@calbaptist.edu
Troy Hinrichs, J.D.
Professor of Criminal Justice and Institute Fellow
E-mail: thinriches@calbaptist.edu
Tad Hove, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean - Management Division, Institute Fellow
E-mail: thove@calbaptist.edu
Victoria K. Brodie, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor of Public Relations, Department Chair for Communication Arts, Institute Fellow
E-mail: vbrodie@calbaptist.edu
Mary Ann Pearson, Ed.D., APR
Professor of Communication and Leadership, Faculty Advisor - Lancer Media Group, Institute Fellow
E-mail: mpearson@calbaptist.edu
Chris McHorney, Ph.D.
Professor of Political Science, Department Chair - History and Government, Institute Fellow
E-mail: cmchorney@calbaptist.edu
Josh Dunaj
University Advancement - Director of Development
E-mail: jdunaj@calbaptist.edu
Wayne Fletcher, Ed.D.
Associate Provost for Academic Services
E-mail: wfletcher@calbaptist.edu
Monica O'Rourke, Ph.D.
Professor of Kinesiology, Institute Fellow
E-mail: morourke@calbaptist.edu
Rindi Singh, M.A.
Ph.D. Leadership Studies Program Coordinator
E-mail: rsingh@calbaptist.edu
Bob Baker, Ph.D.
Senior Partner of Infuse Executive Search, Adjunct Professor of Business, Institute Fellow
E-mail: robaker@calbaptist.edu
