Meet the Merold Institute Staff.

Director
The Merold Institute is led by Dr. Don Sanders. He is a graduate of St. Louis Chrisitian College (BA), Lincoln Christian University (MA, MRE), and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (EdD). His doctoral research focused on the role of leadership development in church revitalization. Don’s decades of experience in the local church and higher education provide a unique perspective for leading the Institute.

Ministry Assistant
Jillian is happy to assist new and current students in any way she can. She is a graduate the Merold Institute – Class of 2023!.