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Dr. James E.
CULBERTSON
Dr. James Culbertson holds a Ph.D. in Leadership and serves as President of NEBCS. Drawing from decades of pastoral experience and extensive work in church planting, discipleship, and leadership development, he brings a passionate commitment to equipping the next generation for faithful and fruitful ministry.
Dr. Culbertson's influence extends far beyond Maine and New England through his international coaching, mentoring, and discipleship work. This global perspective, combined with his deep roots in Christian leadership throughout Maine, uniquely positions him to guide NEBCS into the future while honoring its foundational heritage.
Educational Background
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PhD (Leadership) - Lancaster Bible College/Capital Seminary.
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MA (Leadership) - Lancaster Bible College/Capital Seminary.
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Church Planting Bootcamp with certification to assess, train, and coach church planters, Evangelical Free Church of America.
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Overall church discipleship training strategy with certification as a trainer for Student Ministries, T-Net International, Evangelical Free Church of America.
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Discipleship Strategy & Foundations, Advanced I, II, III, Coaching, Sonlife Ministries.
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International Church Planting Bootcamp – Evangelical Free Church of America.
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BS (Pastoral Ministry) - Lancaster Bible College.