Biography of the President

Reverend Joyce A. Erickson

Rev. Joyce A. Erickson has a passion to reach the Christian community at large with the Word of God.  For the past thirty five years, her varied gifts have sent her to Europe and different locations around the United States. Her heart is to help believers know the truths of the Word of God, grow to become all they can be in Christ, and to help them find the call of God on their lives.

Education:
M.A. Education - Post-secondary Administration. Oral Roberts University.  Tulsa, Oklahoma
B.S. Christian Studies. North Central University. Minneapolis, MN.
Diploma: Living Word Bible Institute. Brooklyn Park, MN.

Professional experience:
Joyce Erickson researched and developed Maranatha College - a Christian charismatic college in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.  Upon its inception, she became the president.  Along with operating as president for ten years, she was one of the Bible professors for several campus and online courses.  She also has written much of the college's Bible curriculum.  Upon her retirement, she became president emeritus of the college.

As president of the Online Bible School, Joyce Erickson is the author of all of its articles and curriculum.

Ordination:
As a minister, Reverend Erickson is ordained through Association of Faith Churches and Ministries (AFCM), a Word of Faith ministerial organization under the ministry of Jim Kaseman, located in Willmar, MN.  

Published Writings:
Rev. Erickson is a Christian author and has published, under White Dove Publishing, God's Purpose for Man.  She also devotes much of her time to writing curriculum for classroom instruction.