MBS OFFICERS

President/Founder: Dr. Rev. Rhoderick Alcaide De Vera, D.Min

Vice President: Bishop Emmanuel Tanola Raborar

Secretary: Pastor Jerone Rumbaoa

Treasurer: Bro. Blademeer Huliganga

Auditor: Pastor Marvin Velasco

MBS FACULTIES

Rev. Dr. Rhoderick De Vera, M.Th., D.Min Founder / School Director/ President / Professor/ Dean Department of Theological Studies

Rev. Joebele Mercene, MACPE LPT,M.Th,MMEM Instructor, Apologetics

Rev. Dexter Pasigna Reyes / Instructor, Christian Ethics

Ptr Joel Manalo, Instructor – Department of Pastoral Studies

Dr. Jesus Llanera Bitantes, Department Head of Biblical Naturopathy

Ptr. Jerone Rumbaoa, BSED, LPT / Department Head of Music and Arts

Ptr Joseph Allen Elegado, BSED, Instructor, Dept. Music and Arts

Ma’am. Lea Marie Antonio De Vera, BCE, MCE Instructor, Christian Education, Children Ministry

Ptr. Errol Navaro, Instructor, Dept. of Biblical Studies

Ptr Felipe Natinga, Instructor, Christian Education, Youth Ministry

Rev. Marlon Robles, D.D. Th.D., C.Ed., / Department Head of Missiology

Ptr. Ronnel Aviguetero M.Th., Music Trainer, Department of Music and Arts

Ptr Marlon Pajulas, B.Th., Instructor,Greek Language

Bro. Aaron Lurchano, CpE., Instructor, Department of Digital Arts

Bro. Excy Salavarria, Digital Animator, Film Maker, Instructor, Department of Digital Arts

COORDINATORS

REGIONAL COORDINATOR

Region 1 : Jerone Rumbaoa

Region 3: Marvin Velasco

Region 4: Joebele Mercene

Region 5: Jaime D. Alipio

Region 8: Allen A. Andrade

Region 13: Stephen John DLC Gonzales

INTERNATIONAL COORDINATORS

New Zealand: Alfredo Tiongson III,

Spain: Regie Fajardan

Canada: Dexter Reyes and Rody Babaran

Italy: Myrna Mapanao Tayco

Hong Kong: Irish Domilos

Croatia: Novelyn Binbinon

FACULTY ROLES & APPOINTMENT DESCRIPTIONS

I. FACULTY ROLES

1. Instructor / Lecturer

Primary Function:
Delivers academic instruction for assigned subjects in an online learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Teach assigned subjects using approved MBS curriculum
Conduct live or recorded lectures (Zoom / self-paced)
Provide biblically faithful, Christ-centered instruction
Prepare lesson materials, assessments, and discussion prompts
Evaluate student performance and submit grades on time
Maintain professional and ethical teaching standards

Reports to:
Department Head / Program Head

2. Course Facilitator

Primary Function:
Guides students through learning modules and supports engagement without primary authorship of content.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate student learning using existing course modules
Moderate discussions, forums, and online interactions
Clarify lessons, instructions, and assignments
Provide encouragement, accountability, and feedback
Assist students in completing course requirements
Coordinate with Instructor or Department Head when needed

Reports to:
Instructor or Department Head

3. Subject Teacher

Primary Function:
Teaches a specific subject area with responsibility for instruction and assessment.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver subject-specific instruction aligned with MBS standards
Prepare or adapt lesson plans and teaching resources
Administer quizzes, exams, and assignments
Monitor student progress and provide academic feedback
Uphold doctrinal integrity and academic excellence

Reports to:
Department Head / Program Head

4. Department Head / Program Head

Primary Function:
Provides academic leadership for a specific department or program.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee faculty within the assigned department
Ensure curriculum alignment, quality, and consistency
Assign teaching loads and monitor faculty performance
Review syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments
Serve as academic mentor to faculty members
Recommend curriculum improvements and faculty appointments

Reports to:
Dean / Academic Dean

5. Dean

Primary Function:
Provides overall academic oversight and leadership across departments.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise Department Heads and academic programs
Ensure academic standards, integrity, and quality assurance
Develop and approve academic policies and curriculum frameworks
Lead faculty development and evaluation
Represent the academic division in institutional leadership
Ensure faithfulness to MBS mission, vision, and doctrinal position

Reports to:
President / Governing Body

6. Visiting / Adjunct Faculty

Primary Function:
Provides specialized instruction on a temporary or per-course basis.

Key Responsibilities:

Teach assigned subject(s) for a limited duration
Deliver expertise in a specific field or topic
Follow approved curriculum and teaching guidelines
Submit grades and required academic reports
Maintain professional and doctrinal standards during engagement

Reports to:
Department Head or Dean

II. TYPE OF FACULTY APPOINTMENT

1. Full-Time Faculty

Description:
Engaged in regular teaching and academic responsibilities with a sustained workload.

Key Expectations:

Teach multiple subjects per term
Participate in curriculum development and faculty meetings
Provide student mentoring and academic support
Comply with all institutional academic policies

2. Part-Time Faculty

Description:
Engaged on a limited teaching load while maintaining other professional or ministry commitments.

Key Expectations:

Teach assigned subject(s) per term
Fulfill instructional and grading responsibilities
Coordinate availability with department leadership
Adhere to MBS academic standards

3. Adjunct Faculty

Description:
Contract-based faculty hired per subject or term.

Key Expectations:

Teach specific assigned course(s)
Follow provided syllabus and curriculum
Complete teaching and grading duties within agreed timelines
No administrative or long-term obligations unless specified

4. Visiting Faculty

Description:
Short-term faculty invited for special lectures, seminars, or courses.

Key Expectations:

Deliver assigned lectures or learning sessions
Provide expertise and enrichment to the academic community
Coordinate content and schedule with academic leadership
Serve for a defined and limited period

Adjunct Faculty vs Visiting Faculty

(Clear Academic Difference)

🧑‍🏫 Adjunct Faculty

What it means:
An Adjunct Faculty member is a part-time, contractual teacher hired to teach one or more full subjects/courses, usually on a recurring or per-term basis.

Key Characteristics

Teaches a complete subject/course
May teach every term or repeatedly
Handles lectures, assignments, grading, and exams
Follows the approved syllabus
Considered faculty, but not full-time

Typical Use in MBS

Subject expert who teaches:
- One subject per term
- Several terms per year
May be promoted later to Part-Time or Full-Time Faculty

Status

Faculty member (contractual)
Part of academic operations
Listed in faculty roster

🎓 Visiting Faculty

What it means:
A Visiting Faculty member is a temporary academic guest invited for a limited period due to special expertise, availability, or institutional need.

Key Characteristics

Engagement is time-bound (short-term)
May teach:
- A full subject temporarily, or
- A series of lectures
Usually serves for one term or less
No expectation of long-term service

Typical Use in MBS

Seminary professor from another institution
Expert invited for a special term or season
Faculty on sabbatical from another school

Status

Faculty (temporary / non-regular)
Not part of long-term faculty ladder

🔍 SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON

Aspect	Adjunct Faculty	Visiting Faculty
Teaching Scope	Full subject(s)	Full subject or limited duration
Duration	Ongoing / per term	Short-term / fixed period
Continuity	May teach repeatedly	Usually one-time or seasonal
Faculty Rank	Yes	Yes (temporary)
Promotion Track	Possible	Usually no
Example	Teaches Hermeneutics every term	Teaches Apologetics for one term only