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Faculty

The Faculty of Kingdom School of Divinity is composed of dedicated scholars, pastors, and ministry leaders committed to Christ centered theological education and spiritual formation.

Meet The Team

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President & Founder

Dr. Keith Wilks D.Min

The founder and apostolic overseer for Community Transformation Church, a multigenerational fellowship of churches based in NJ and Kenya. He also serves as Executive Director for The Transformation Family, Inc. an organization committed to fighting child hunger in impoverished communities in Nairobi, Kenya. Dr. Wilks is also honored to serve as Spiritual Advisor for the K.I.N.G. Movement, a national Christian men's fellowship dedicated to strengthening men in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ. • Eastern Theological Seminary, Master of Divinity & Doctor of Ministry • VP of The Association of Churches of Christ The King • Apostolic Overseer of Community Transformation Church • Evangel Certified Dean • Rutgers University, Accounting • US Naval Academy, Aeronautical Engineering

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VP & Co- Founder

Dr. Omar Liles D.Min

Omar was ordained through the National Association of Christian Ministers and remains active in ministry and community work. He is a member of the King Movement and serves on the ministerial staff at Shiloh Baptist Church, while also attending Community Transformation Church in Newark, NJ. Omar is the Co-Founder and Vice President of Kingdom School of Divinity, a member school of the Association of Churches of Christ the King, focused on theological education and ministry training. His passion lies in mental wellness and community building. • Light University with a Master Diploma in Mental Health Coaching and a Certificate in Biblical Counseling. • Andersonville Theological Seminary with a doctorate in Ministry • New York Divinity School an a affiliate of City Vision University - with a Master of Religion. • Dean of The Torchbearers Institute Certifications: • Certified Mental Health Coaching •Certified in Mental Health First Aid • Certified Mental Health Advocate • Evangel Certified Dean

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Adjunct Professor in Urban Ministry and Director of Credentialing

Rev. Dr. Don Davis, Ph.D

Dr. Davis is the founder of the Association of Churches of Christ the King and the Torchbearers Institute. He has authored a number of books, curricula, and study materials to equip urban leaders, including the Capstone Curriculum, TUMI's premiere 16 module distance education seminary instruction. One of his latest books, Sacred Roots: A Primer On Retrieving the Great Tradition, focuses on how urban churches can be renewed through a rediscovery of the historic orthodox faith. * Wheaton College and Wheaton Graduate School and graduated summa cum laude with both his B.A. (1988) and M.A. (1989 in Biblical Studies and Systematic Theology respectively. * He earned his Ph.D. in Religion (Theology and Ethics) from the University of Iowa School of Religion (2000).

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Professor  & Dean of Chaplaincy

Dr. Malachia Brantley D.Min

Malachia Brantley, Jr. is a native of Newark, New Jersey. He is a graduate of Virginia Union University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in Economics. In addition, he has certificates from the Amos Tuck School of Business of Dartmouth University and Blanton Peale Institute in Pastoral Care and Counseling. Dr. Brantley earned his Doctor of Ministry from New York Theological Seminary. His dissertation focused on "Reducing Recidivism Among Metro-Newark Youth". In completing four units of Clinical Pastoral Education, Dr. Brantley has certifications from: • Association of Professional Chaplains • The College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy • American Correctional Chaplains Association. Presently, Dr. Brantley is the Senior Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church and Supervisor of Religious Services at Northern State Prison Newark, New Jersey.

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Professor of Biblical Counseling

Dr. Jonathan Sims D.Min

Bachelor's of Guidance Counseling minor Psychology - SC State University Master of Psychology-Psychiatric Rehabilitation University of Medicine and Dentistry Eastern Theological Seminary, Doctor of Theology Emphasis in Ministry Instructor of Social Psychology Skills: Mental Health, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Psychology and Counseling

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Professor of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care

Rev. Brenda Dowdell M.Div

* Liberty University – D.Min. in Chaplaincy (In Progress) * Studied at New York Theological Seminary Master of Divinity * Pillar College - BA in Psychology and Counseling Completed 2 Units of ACPE - Association of Clinical Pastoral Education * Appeared on Tiffany Tip Podcast * Minister at Community Baptist Church of Englewood

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Professor of Church History and Urban Ministry

Vince Bantu, Ph.D

is the author of A Multitude of All Peoples: Engaging Ancient Christianity's Global Identity and editor of Gospel Haymanot: A Constructive Theology and Critical Reflection on African and Diasporic Christianity. * PhD in Semitic and Egyptian Languages from The Catholic University of America * Master of Theology, Church History~ Princeton Theological Seminary * Master of Divinity, Biblical and Theological Studies ~ Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary * Wheaton College- Bachelor of Theology, Biblical Studies * Beloved Community Church

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