B.A., John Wesley College, Th.M., Dallas Seminary, D. Min., The Master’s Seminary, Pastor, Meridian Bible Church

Professor of Bible and Homiletics

Al earned his Th.M. from Dallas Seminary (91) and D.Min. from Master’s Seminary (07). Al has over 25 years of ministry and pastoral experience. This experience includes work as an institute teacher in Bible and theology (91-98), as a church-planting pastor (92-95), as a Red Cross Chaplain (01), as a church-planting pastor of Woodland Bible Chapel (00-04), and as a church-planting pastor at Meridian Bible Church in Falcon (04 to present) where Al currently serves as Senior Pastor.

FRBI Board Member

Jeff is a native of southern Colorado and counts it a privilege to minister “back at home” after graduating from Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC (BA in pastoral studies, 1991, and MA in Bible, 1995). He has served on the pastoral staff at Grace Bible Church since 1993 and as pastor since 1997. Jeff parents moved to Colorado as church planters from Michigan and his two younger brothers are also in vocational ministry. Jeff is committed to expository preaching of the Word and also serves on the IFCA International board of directors and as the President of IBC with whom he has conducted Pastors’ Bible Conferences in India, Russia, Albania, Egypt, Thailand, and the Philippines. Jeff and his wife Nancy have been married since 1992 and have five children.

B. A. Political Science, University of Oklahoma, M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Austin Bluffs Evangelical Free Church, Associate Pastor of Student Ministries.

Professor of Bible and Theology

Ben was born and raised in Texas. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma (2006) with a B. A. in Political Science, and from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (2010) with Master of Divinity. He and his wife Jaime have been married since June 2007. Ben Joined the staff at Austin Bluffs Evangelical Free Church in August 2010 as Associate Pastor of Student Ministries.

FRBI Bookkeeper & Administrative Assistant

I am a child of God, redeemed, justified, crucified and sanctified by identification with Jesus Christ. In Christ, He calls me His saint and therefore I am. He sees me complete in Christ above even as He is conforming me here below to the image of His Son. He has given me the gift of administration to minister to fellow believers, especially in the area of accounting. He blessed me with a year at Jackson Hole Bible College, graduating with a Certificate in Biblical Foundations. My Bachelor's degree in accounting is from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.

B.A. Finance, University of Nevada Las Vegas, M. Div. & Th. M. in NT Studies, The Master’s Seminary, Ph. D. Candidate, Baptist Bible Seminary, Pastor, Mesa Hills Bible Church

Professor of NT Languages and Theology, FRBI Board Member

Tim obtained a B.S. in Finance (1984) from UNLV in his hometown of Las Vegas. After completing his studies at The Master’s Seminary, Tim served as senior pastor of Anza Avenue Baptist Church (Torrance, CA) from 1995 to 2005. Since 1997, Tim has served as an adjunct professor at Irpin Biblical Seminary (Kiev, Ukraine) and has also taught at the seminary and institute levels in Russia, Mexico, Germany and the U.S. The desire to pursue doctoral studies and the vision to form Front-Range Bible Institute led Tim, his wife Karen (since 1986), and their six children to move to the Colorado Springs area in mid-2006. Tim assumed the role of Senior Pastor at Mesa Hills Bible Church in Colorado Springs in 2011. Personal interests with his family include soccer, fishing, snow skiing, and antique cars.

FRBI Director & Board Member

Scott was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin. He graduated from the University of Southern California in 1978 and was a member of both the USC and USA National swim teams. Studying business administration, he was recognized as one of ten outstanding contributors to USC with induction into its Skull & Dagger Honor Society. Over the past 30 years Scott has lived and worked in Madison, WI, San Francisco, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Jackson Hole, WY and Colorado Springs, CO. His professional experience includes work within small to large business, entrepreneurial ventures and non-profit organizations. Scott’s areas of expertise include; business and resource development as well as operational, relationship and change management. He is active in mission and ministry service. He and his wife Laura have five children ages 19-27.

B.A. Biblical Studies, Cedarville, M. Div., The Master’s Seminary, Pastor, Austin Bluffs Evangelical Free Church

Professor of Bible and Theology, FRBI Board Member

Lance has served as the Senior Pastor of Austin Bluffs Evangelical Free Church since 1999. He is a graduate of Cedarville University (B. A. in Biblical Studies) and The Master’s Seminary (M. Div.). He grew up in Indiana, loves Chinese food, and enjoys keeping an eye on the ever-changing weather in Colorado Springs. He and his wife Leigh Ann have four children.

FRBI Media Manager

Anthony was born and raised in Southern California. He was a professional actor trained at several schools throughout the US and Canada who performed in many films, theater, and a pilot for a TV show. After becoming a Christian Anthony turned his attention to an intense study of theology and service under the guidance of Pastor Tim Dane. He moved to Colorado Springs to help start FRBI and by God's grace began a career in finance and is now an associate at a top financial services firm. Anthony is married to Ellen the woman of his dreams, and together they live happily with their black lab/great dane named Toto-Annihilation. "It is all Christ's doing, I am just so very thankful and honored to be alive! All glory, honor, and praise be to Jesus Christ now and always!"

B.S., Systems Engineering, Wright State, M. Div. & Th. M., The Master’s Seminary, Associate Pastor, New Life Bible Church

Professor of Bible and Old Testament Languages, FRBI Board Member

Jonathan grew up in Ohio, but always remembers, "My citizenship is in heaven." He is a graduate of The Master's Seminary (M. Div., 1991; Th. M., in OT Studies, 2002), Wright State University (B.S., Systems Engineering, 1986) and Word of Life Bible Institute (Diploma in Bible, 1981). Jonathan and his wife, Tracy served on the missions staff of Grace Community Church in Russia-Ukraine for five years. Jonathan also served four years as pastor of an English-speaking military congregation at Sembach Bible Church in Germany. Jonathan began serving as Associate Pastor at New Life Bible Church in Pueblo, CO in July of 2006 and helped found FRBI in 2007. He and Tracy have four sons: Josiah, Micah, Zephaniah and Jeremiah. In his spare time Jonathan enjoys bicycling, quiet reading and singing or making music with the trombone or piano.

B.A. Pre-Seminary studies, Faith Baptist Bible College, M.Div. & Pastoral Studies, Denver Baptist Theological Seminary, Pastor, Rustic Hills Baptist Church

Professor of Bible and Pastoral Ministries

Stan graduated from Faith Baptist Bible College in 1978 with a Bachelor of Arts (honors). He moved to Broomfield, Colorado to pursue a graduate degree at Denver Baptist Theological Seminary and graduated in 1982 with a Master of Divinity (honors). While a student at DBTS, Stan married Jan Durham and began serving part-time as Assistant Pastor at Calvary Community Baptist Church in Northglenn, Colorado, with emphasis in Christian Education, Music and Youth Ministries. Stan served in that capacity for twelve years, and was blessed with four children; Chris, Jonathan, Keri and Darren. In 1993, the Lightfoot’s moved to Colorado Springs where Stan assumed the position of Senior Pastor at Rustic Hills Baptist Church. He remains in that position today and also serves on the Council of Six for the Rocky Mountain Association of Regular Baptist Churches. He has served on the Council of Eighteen for the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches (GARBC) and on the Governing Council of Baptist Church Planters.

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Missouri - Rolla, M.A. Theology, Talbot School of Theology

Professor of Bible Exposition

Aaron and his wife Emily reside in Colorado Springs and are active in serving in their local church. His Christian ministry began as a camp counselor at Kanakuk Camps in Branson, MO, between 1989 and 2002. In his camp ministries, professor Otten had great involvement in both developing and teaching Christian discipleship programs among the youth. He also has much experience at the church level in the teaching and discipling of youth up through college ages. Between 2002 and 2004, he had direct involvement with several missions trips to Russia involving youth camps and seminary instruction. Aaron completed his M.A. in theology at Talbot School of Theology in May 2008.

B.A. Pastoral Theology, Northland International University, M.Div., Detroit Theological Seminary, Pastor, High Country Baptist Church

Professor of Bible Exposition and Theology

Jason and his wife Monica reside in Colorado Springs along with their six children. Jason is the founder and senior pastor of High Country Baptist Church. Jason grew up in Colorado in a Christian home with a pastor as his father. Upon completion of his seminary studies, Jason was sent out by Inner-City Baptist Church to help found High Country Baptist. Jason brings a rich background of life experience, theological training, and pastoral experience to Front Range.

B.S. Marine Engineering, Merchant Marine Academy, M. Div., Front Range Bible Institute

Professor of Bible Exposition and Theology

Brian grew up in Woodland Park, CO and graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering. He then pursued his Master of Divinity and graduated from Front Range Bible Institute in 2010. Brian enjoys being outside in the mountains. He and his wife have been married since Jan. 2011. Currently, Brian does maintenance work for the United States Air Force Academy.

B.A. Theology & Music, M. Div., The Master’s Seminary, post-graduate studies in history, classical and oriental languages, San Diego State University, Hebrew studies, University of Judaism

Professor of Bible and Old Testament languages

Peter graduated with an M. Div from the Master’s Seminary, having previously earned a B.A. in Theology and Music. He took post-graduate classes in history and in classical and oriental languages at San Diego State University. He studied Hebrew at the University of Judaism in Los Angeles. Peter taught Hebrew and Old Testament courses at both The Master’s College and Logos Bible Institute in Los Angeles. In addition, he studied education and taught for Los Angeles Unified School District, and for Lewis-Palmer School District in Colorado. Peter and Allison, his wife of 22 years, have two children, David, 14, and Katherine, 12. His interests include music, computers, and photography. Peter’s primary areas of ministry include music (both organ and piano), worship leader, choir director, and teaching at various levels.

FRBI Director of Technology & Board Member

Greg primarily works for Oracle in a technical support capacity, but also owns and operates Diamond Point Media, a Colorado Springs based web hosting and media business. He has been involved with FRBI from the beginning, serving as webmaster and technical consultant since 2007. Greg joined the Board Directors in November 2010 and primarily oversees FRBI’s web presence and on-line course development. He and his wife Barbara have 4 children and have lived in Colorado since 1998. Greg has a passion for missions and ministry and is actively engaged, along with his entire family, at Austin Bluffs Evangelical Free church.

B.A. Biblical Counseling, The Master’s College, M. Div., The Master’s Seminary, Associate Pastor, Austin Bluffs Evangelical Free Church

Professor of Bible, Biblical Counseling, and Pastoral Ministries

Rob has served as the Associate pastor of Austin Bluffs Evangelical Free Church since 2001. He is a graduate of The Master’s College (B.A. in Biblical Counseling) and The Master’s Seminary (M. Div). Rob’s role as Associate Pastor includes oversight for a number of the youth ministries. Rob has been actively pursuing further studies in Biblical Counseling through NANC (National Association of Nouthetic Counselors) and is very active in discipleship at Austin Bluffs E.V. Free. He and his wife, Sharon, have three children.