Meet The 2011 Southern Interstate Ministries Conference Speakers
Pastor Calvin D. Waddy, Jr.
Friday, September 3
Dr. Eric Joseph
Dr. Eric Joseph is the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at Mid America Christian University; Dr. Joseph’s principal duties include working with the President by directing the annual strategic planning process, as well as helping to shape campus diversity initiatives, and in implementing academic initiatives. Dr. Joseph serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet. Dr. Joseph has been associate dean and chaplain of the Drs. John William and Annie Laurie Coleman Heritage Center, at Langston University in Langston, Oklahoma. He began his full-time faculty responsibilities in August 1997. He also served Langston’s president as an executive administrator for special assignments, which involved quality initiatives in faculty development, curriculum review and assessment, student life, and representation of Langston University at government and civic functions.
Overcoming many obstacles and challenges during his formative years, Dr. Joseph became the youngest graduate student to earn the Doctorate of Philosophy in Intercultural Education with honors at the prestigious evangelical Biola University in La Mirada, California. His highly acclaimed tome of a dissertation was entitled: “Mandate for Diversity: A Comparative Analysis of the Black Studies Movement at San Francisco State University and the African-American Experience at Biola University.” A dean’s list graduate student, he also earned a Master of Divinity in Biblical Exposition with a concentration in New Testament (Koine Greek) languages, a Master of Arts in Christian Education, and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a concentration in radio, television, and film—all from Biola University. After his graduation from Biola University, he was highly recruited by another prominent evangelical institution across town, Azusa Pacific University (APU) in Azusa, CA. He taught undergraduate and graduate students in the school of education and behavioral studies, as well as the college of liberal arts and sciences from 1993 to 1997. He was actively involved in co-designing with his mentor a new innovative interdisciplinary department of global (international) studies, which produced its first residential total immersion experiential urban and international (missions) community service learning institutions, the Los Angeles and Global Learning Terms.
In the summer of 1996, Dr. Joseph was selected by his peers to teach an international business graduate course Managing Cultural Differences in Europe for Azusa Pacific University department of higher education and organizational leadership’s Operation Impact masters program in London (Popular), England; Gumpoldskirchen, Austria; Bussigen, Germany; and Shauffhausen, Switzerland. Dr. Joseph’s inimitable depiction of his “’Macro-Culture and Micro-Culture’ Know Thyself” paradigm teaches participants to create inclusive P-12/higher education environments, programs, and curriculum; to improve campus racial and ethnic relations; to expand opportunities for educational access and success by culturally diverse, traditionally underrepresented populations. Dr. Joseph comes from a family of professional athletes. In 1985, as a student athlete at Biola University he was voted the recipient of the distinguished Bob Wheeler Award as the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Male-Athlete-Of-The-Year. He was recognized for his highest standards of Christian (moral) character, athletic achievement, and campus leadership.
This honor is equivalent to the NCAA’s Heisman trophy or the Bob Wooden award. As a student-athlete in only two-years, he was a ten-time NCCAA All-American and two time national champion in the triple jump. He is the second all-time leading scorer for a season at Biola University. He anchored the 4X100 meter and 4X400 meter sprint relays, high jump, long jump, and triple jump. He later trained and attempted to qualify for the United States of America Olympic and National Track and Field teams in the men’s triple jump. While completing his graduate studies at Biola University, he served as the assistant Track and Field coach from 1985 to 1994. Dr. Joseph retired from active professional competition in 1998. Dr. Joseph is married to Jill (Redo) Joseph. Mrs. Joseph graduated with her bachelor of arts in history from The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. She was a Parade, Kodak, and NCAA all-American track athlete, Miss Fitness gymnast, and Buckeye cheerleader. She is currently a graduate student in speech pathology at the University Of Oklahoma’s Health Science Campus.
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Saturday, September 3
Pastor Baron C. Mashack
Pastor Baron C. Mashack is a native New Yorker, who grew up in Congregational Church of God (Manhattan, NY) under the leadership of Dr. William Aaron and later Dr. Levorne Aaron. He attended St. John’s University in Queens, NY, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications.
In early 1990, Pastor Mashack moved to Atlanta, GA and joined the Community Church of God under the leadership of Rev. Rudolph Smith. While at Community, he served as Youth Director. In addition, he also served on the Council of Elders, Board of Christian Education and Men’s Choir.
In 1995, Pastor Mashack and family were led to Martin Street Church of God where he accepted his call to ministry. While at Martin Street, pastor Mashack served in several capacities, most notably as Associate Minister and Leader of the New Members ministry for over 12 years. It was at Martin Street where Pastor Mashack became licensed and ordained as a minister in the Church of God.
During this time, Pastor Mashack also experienced success in the corporate world in the capacities of director, manager, and executive in publicly owned and private entities in the technology industry.
Additionally, Pastor Mashack has been blessed to serve locally and nationally as evangelist, teacher, and conference leader in various capacities. He is known for his passionate worship, cutting edge approach and strong desire to impact the culture for Christ. Because of his ministry and personal witness, many have been led to the Lord.
In 2010, was called to serve at the 15th Avenue Church of God in Ft. Lauderdale, FL where God is doing many miraculous things. In just one short year under his leadership, the sanctuary has undergone a major transformation as well as a Young Adult Ministry, Marriage Ministry and an exciting New Comers Class has been added. Souls are being saved and added to the church. The community is being touched through a Mobile Food Program where each week fresh fruit and produce is made available to those in need.
Pastor Mashack is married to his lovely wife, the former Denise Melleson. They have 3 beautiful children: Brandon, Deja and Myla.
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Sunday, September 4
Pastor Calvin D. Waddy, Jr.
Pastor Calvin D. Waddy, Jr. is the Senior Pastor of Central Community Church of God in Jackson, Mississippi. He was born in Plainfield, New Jersey and later moved to Anderson, Indiana upon the death of his father.
Pastor Waddy received his education from Mid-America Christian University and Anderson University. It was on the campus of Anderson University that Pastor Waddy met and developed a long - time friendship with the former Kimberly B. Jenkins. In 1991 Kimberly and Pastor Waddy were married and today they have three sons, Calvin III, Austin, and Matthew Waddy.
Pastor Waddy faithfully served his country in the United States Marine Corps, and was honorably discharged in 1996.
In May of 2005 he was ordained by the Church of God Anderson, Indiana. He has served several congregations ministering as a Youth Pastor, Associate Pastor, Executive Pastor, and Senior Pastor. In addition to local service, Pastor Waddy has had the privilege of serving the Lord and sharing the Gospel across this Nation as a Conference Leader, Revivalist, Evangelist, and Commencement Speaker. His fondest memories in ministry include those opportunities he and his family have had; to share the Gospel in the USA, and overseas. Calvin has stated, “Watching my family share the Love of Christ across the United States and around the world has taught me the meaning of ministering to humanity” Matthew 25: 35-40. “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat…” It is because of those lessons that Pastor Waddy seeks to help humanity by volunteering with Non-Profit Organizations, as a Chaplain with nursing homes and hospitals, with the National Urban League as a past Board Member, serving as the School Board President for an accredited hybrid Christian home school, coaching an Upward Basketball team, working with Toys for Tots, even volunteering and supporting Christian candidates running for local and state office. Whenever and wherever he has served, Pastor Waddy seeks share the Love of God with those he meets
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