School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University

Assistant Professors
James Crain
(1971) Bible (2005)
San Jose Bible College, BA, 1966; Western Conservative Baptist Seminary, M.Div., 1970.
2010-2011
Jim likens himself to the farmer in Christ’s Parable of the Sower who broadcast his seed into as
much fertile soil as he possibly could in the allotted time he was given. After three decades of
implanting God’s Word into the hearts and minds of students, he has witnessed the crop of
thirty, sixty and a hundred-fold promised by Christ. In recent years he has enjoyed teaching the
children of his earliest pupils.
Jim joined the full-time faculty in 1971 after five years in youth ministry at Central Christian
Church in Portland, Oregon. For seven years he was Professor of Practical Ministries, teaching
courses in youth work, Bible and theology and homiletics. From 1978 until 2005 he was adjunct
professor. During that time he founded a radio and concert ministry in the south Bay Area
(1978 - 1985) and served as Senior Pastor of Green Valley Christian Church in San Jose (1985 -
2005).
Tim Gillespie
Director of Teacher Education & Field Experience (2007)Director, Teacher Education(2010)
San Jose State University, BA, 1975; University of San Francisco, MA, 1982.
As an educator and administrator, Tim has demonstrated his skills as a county program
specialist, district director, school site principal and community college supervisor. In addition,
he has taught at both the high school and university levels. His vocational and personal
interests have led him to participate on multi-agency committees, school and church boards,
and in various community volunteer capacities. He and his wife, Patti, have two children (Kelli
and Ryan).
Tim’s California education credentials include: Administrative Services, Community College
Supervisor, and Teaching. Prior to joining WJU Tim was an administrator in the Campbell
Union High School District and the Eureka Union School District, a supervisor for the West
Valley – Mission Community College District; and a Program Specialist with the Placer County
Office of Education. In addition, he taught in the Campbell Union High School District and the
Roseville Joint Union High School District.
Nathan Herzog
(2004) Liberal Studies (2005)
Point Loma Nazarene University, BA, 1999; National University, MA, 2002; Capella University,
Ph.D., 2010.
Today, more than ever, teachers are taking the role of a parent. Because of this, Nathan feels it
is important for him to instill parental responsibilities into WJU’s teacher candidates. Coming
from a family of eleven children with a large number of close-knit extended relatives, you can
imagine he has many “real-life” situations to share in the classroom. Nathan is excited to be a
part of what God is doing at WJU and specifically in the Credentials with Character program as
it is designed to further develop characteristics helping students grow spiritually, intellectually,
and academically.
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