Boards

William P. Campbell

William Campbell
Founder & President

The son of the founders of Community Bible Study, Bill knows from personal experience that people grow in spiritual depth and Biblical knowledge when they use carefully constructed Bible studies illuminated with well researched commentary background. Bill saw Community Bible Study develop from his parents’ living room to an international ministry serving many thousands of people. Having written commentaries for Community Bible Study, he began writing material for the churches he pastored so he could connect Sunday sermons to weekly devotional reading, and small group Bible studies. He tested and improved materials in congregations over a period of 15 years, and through his Doctor of Ministry studies at Fuller Theological Seminary, he researched the most effective ways to build the BNEXT ministry. He also holds a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Seminary and a Bachelor of Biology from Westmont College. Bill has written a variety of articles, publications, and books. Bill serves as executive director and president of the board for Scripture Awakening.

Al Reese, Jr.

Al Reese
Interim Chair

Al has been involved with Scripture Awakenings and Bible in 90 Days since 2008. He has participated in the Bible in 90 Day’s program numerous times both as a participant and as a teacher.  As a teacher in Sunday School, he has taught and written numerous programs with a special emphasis in The Bible and Church History. One of his biggest delights was teaching a program on the Reformation to a joint session of Protestants and Catholics and then leading the combined group in Bible in 90 Days, covering both the Protestant Bible and the Deuterocanonical books.  He has visited Israel several times both as a pilgrim and on business. For almost 50 years, his day job has focused on the energy and finance business. He has served as Chief Financial Officer for both public and private companies and has served as a director for companies both inside and outside the energy sector. Al and Caryl met in 7th grade, have been married since 1973, have two daughters, a son-in-law that is a Pastor and three granddaughters. He and Caryl have a private foundation that focuses on HEART – health, education, arts, religion and teaching.  He joined the Scripture Awakening board in 2019 and succeeded Robert Voorhees as Interim Chairman in 2020.  Al is a graduate of Texas A&M in 1971 (Finance) and the University of Houston in 1977 (MBA) and has been CPA since 1974.

Robert (Bob) Price

Treasurer

Bob accepted Jesus Christ in 1972, while living in Washington, DC. Bob has experienced a closeness to God through financial and health challenges, and uncertainties of the future that have all strengthened his faith in the Lord. Having been a member of several churches in seven states, Bob has found that people are thirsting for God’s Word, but believes many churches do not encourage their members to study the Word and get to know God personally. Starting his career as a federal anti-trust lawyer, Bob served as executive vice president of a major national energy association, then founded a startup energy company. Later Bob directed national government affairs’ activities as vice-president of a major international environmental corporation. Bob formerly served as an elder at Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church in Clearwater, FL, as finance chair of Union United Methodist Church in Washington, DC, and former board member of the YMCA in Hendersonville, NC.

Phillip Baron

Elliott Phillip Baron, Jr
Board Member

Phillip, originally from Asheville, NC, now resides in Charlotte, NC. He holds a BA in Business Management and Economics from NC State and an MDiv in Pastoral Leadership from the International Graduate School of Leadership. As an ordained minister, Phillip has taught seminary courses in evangelism, discipleship, and communication, equipping future leaders for impactful ministry. With over 30 years of service with Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ), Phillip focused on developing national leaders, particularly in Southeast Asia and across the globe. He has worked in over 20 countries, coaching national staff and helping contextualize ministry principles to meet diverse cultural needs. Phillip served on both the Campus Global Leadership Team and the Global Catalytic Team, playing a pivotal role in building and expanding student-led movements of evangelism and discipleship. In recent years, he has worked as a pastoral coach and consultant. Now retired, Phillip dedicates his time to serving marginalized communities in the Charlotte metro area, alongside his wife, Sandy, the love of his life, with whom he shares a deep passion for outreach and service. Together, they are the proud parents of five children and five grandchildren.

Jane Kunzie-Brunner

Board Member

Jane Kunzie-Brunner currently serves as a Church Law Consultant in the greater Chicago area since 2016. She formerly served as a Pastor and Associate Pastor at the Lutheran Church of the Atonement, in Barrington, IL for 14 years. Jane graduated from Valparaiso University School of Law in 2020. She is a homeschool mom for her children.

Pastor Eb Penha

Board Member

Pastor Eb Penha is the lead pastor of The Rock Columbus, a non-denominational church in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, where he and his wife, Heather, are dedicated to worship, teaching, and building a Christ-centered community. Pastor Eb and Heather are originally from Brazil and have been involved in ministry for over 20 years. Passionate about faith and social issues, he joined other Black faith leaders in opposing abortion voicing concerns for its impact on the Black community. Eb and Heather have two children. His sermons can be found on The Rock Columbus’ YouTube channel, and more about his ministry is available at therockcbus.com

Pastor Dieter Punt

Board Member

Dieter grew up in South Africa, where he went to school in Afrikaans before heading off to study theology at the University of Natal. During his studies, he met his wife, Heidi, and they married in 1992. After finishing his degree and training for ministry, he was ordained in 1998 and served churches in South Africa before getting a call to First Lutheran Church in Pontiac, IL, in 2000. He started as an associate minister and later became senior pastor, serving there until 2013. Over the years, he’s been involved in global missions, youth leadership, and local clergy groups. In 2013, he took a new call at Holy Trinity Lutheran in Troutman, NC, and was also elected to the Board of Regents for the North American Lutheran Seminary. Dieter and Heidi have three wonderful children.

John Van Wagoner

Board Advisor

John was born near New York City, attended college in Ohio, and moved to Houston for Graduate School in 1972. He graduated with a PhD in 1977 and began a career in a major oil company that kept him and his family in Houston for forty-three years. John retired in 2009 and a few years later he and his wife Judy moved to Hendersonville, NC to be close to their grandchildren. John was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church, Houston where he served as an elder. John and Judy are now members of Hendersonville Presbyterian church. He is active in RAK ministry, a global healing and deliverance ministry with headquarters in Houston and a branch in Hendersonville. John and Judy were founders of the Houston branch of the National Christian Foundation. John was the former chairman and board member of the Forge for Families in Houston and serves on the Advisory board of His Father’s Heart ministry. He was chairman of the board of Scripture Awakening and has returned as a board member. John believes in the power of intercessory and healing prayer. He believes that the Church in America is sorely in need of revival, which can only be brought about by the Church’s reclaiming it’s authority and power through the cross of Christ, rooted in Scripture; life in the Kingdom of God, the indwelling Holy Spirit, and the Spiritual gifts that are given to each believer.

Robert J. Voorhees

Board Advisor

Robert was the Chief Financial Officer and a Managing Director for a privately held energy company based in Houston, Texas for over 30 years. He is a member of Christ Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Houston, Texas where he serves as an elder and on numerous committees. Robert and his wife, Amy, have been active members of Community Bible Study since 2000. They have served as both core group leaders and senior leaders in that ministry.  Robert has been involved with Scripture Awakening since 2012, serving on the board and other SA committees for most of that time.  Robert also serves as Treasurer and a Board member for Global Pastor Training, a ministry that trains and equips pastors who have no formal training, primarily in Africa.  He has also been a board member for The Gathering of Men, a ministry that disciples men to maturity in Christ.  Robert and his high school sweetheart and wife, Amy, have been Houston residents since they graduated from Louisiana State University in 1978. They have been married for over 40 years and are blessed with three adult children, all of whom are married, and six beautiful grandchildren.

Board of Reference

Dr. Ken Boa

Dr. Steve Brown

Michael Card

Dr. John Guest

Joanie Haley

Dr. Walter Kaiser

Jack Modesett

Dr. Hugh Ross

Lee Strobel

Glenn Wilcox, Sr.