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 Daniel L. Anderson President Appalachian Bible College Dr. Anderson began his service at Appalachian Bible College in 1978. Born and raised in Iowa, he followed the lead of five older siblings by enrolling at Appalachian Bible College in Bradley, West Virginia. After achieving his three-year Bible/Theology diploma, he completed undergraduate studies at Faith Baptist Bible College in 1972. Marriage to his college sweetheart from ABC, Rosalie Welker, was followed by a move to Indiana, where he earned his Master of Divinity degree from Grace Theological Seminary. While a graduate student, he served on the pastoral staff of Grace Bible Church in Elkhart, where he was later ordained to the ministry. Moving to Dallas, Texas, Dr. Anderson served as an Administrative Intern at Dallas Theological Seminary while earning his Master of Sacred Theology and Doctor of Theology degrees. Upon completion of doctoral classes, he joined the staff of Appalachian Bible College in 1978, where he served as Registrar, Instructor in Bible and History, Dean of Students and Assistant to the President, before his Presidential inauguration in 1983. For 18 years Dr. Anderson has served the Association of Biblical Higher Education (previously AABC) in various capacities, including a recent term as President. In addition, he is a board member of: NAICU (National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities), and The Friends of Israel mission agency. During his presidency, the college has maintained a capital funds campaign, building a gymnasium/conference center, 24-unit married student housing complex, guest lodge, chapel/music hall, two residence halls, maintenance facility, tennis courts, new entryway and in Fall 2002 dedicated a three-story student center, The Servant Center. Renovations of Pipkin Hall including the expansion of the John Van Puffelen Library and Administrative Offices were completed in October 2006 with a rededication of this historic facility Other accomplishments during his presidency include accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the development of a the college's long-range planning process, leadership of many international travel groups, a 100% enrollment increase, and initiation of a Master's program. Dr. Anderson and wife, Rosalie (Associate Professor in the Music Department), have five children and four grandchildren. His children, Sarah, Leah, Joshua, Rebekah, and Peter, are all graduates of Appalachian. |
