Staff & Administration

Richard A. Pruitt, PhD, is an ordained Assemblies of God minister and served in full-time pastoral ministry from 1985 to 2007 before transitioning to academia. He served as an Associate Professor of Theology at North Central University in Minneapolis (2016-2022) and has taught biblical, theological, and religious studies courses both online and in the classroom since 2007. At NCU, he also served as an Academic Support Specialist for Academic Affairs, developing online courses, supporting online instructors, and assisting adjunct faculty with on-boarding, training, and orientation.

Pastor Grayson Wade led Arkansas Youth Alive for six years, equipping students to share their faith and make a difference in their schools. Prior to that, he served as the Youth Pastor at Legacy Church in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is passionate about helping students discern God’s call on their lives, grow spiritually, and become faithful leaders in their generation. He and his wife, Abbie, have been married since 2019. Abbie serves as a high school guidance counselor. They have one daughter, Ella.

Student Life & Recruitment Coordinator

Marketing Manager