DR. FRANKLIN V. SELLERS has distinguished himself as a Pastor of the Word and as a man of God, preaching, teaching, and healing in Jesus' name for over 34 years. He is also an educator who is the President and CEO of Eternal Word Graduate School. Formerly with Friends International Christian University, he served as Professor and Academic Advisor.
Dr. Sellers designed the Doctor of Ministry Degree curriculum and has taught the course for eight years. Led by the Holy Spirit, Dr. Sellers founded Eternal Word Graduate School, which is an accredited institution of higher education authorized to confer degrees on both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
MINISTERIAL EXPERIENCE
Founded Eternal Word Graduate School ****************************** 1996
Established Eternal Word Graduate ********************************** 1992 School of Ministry where he taught all 10 courses and has conferred doctoral degrees on 40 candidates, to date.
Designed Doctor of Ministry course for ******************************* 1990 Los Angeles Christian Center
Founded Eternal Word Christian Center, Inc. ************************** 1985 served as Pastor since that date.
Ordained as Elder in the United Methodist Church; ********************* 1977 served as Pastor of three United Methodist Churches over a 12 year period.
Ordained as Deacon in the United Methodist Church.******************** 1975
MILITARY Twenty years of military service with the United States Army as a non-commissioned officer, drill sergeant, 1 st Sergeant, and Administrator, with an emphasis on leadership and instruction.
EDUCATION Hartnell College - Associate of Arts ********************************* 1971
University of the Pacific ****************************************** 1973 Bachelors Degree
School of Theology, Claremont, CA ******************************** 1976 Doctor of Ministry
Friends University - Doctor of Philosophy **************************** 1997 in Religious Studies
Established Eternal Word Counseling Service ************************* 1999
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