Exponential Faculty
Inspire – Educate – Encourage – Equip
Alan White
Alan White earned his B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Tennessee and his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Harvard University in 1981. He worked for 30 years at Eastman Chemical Company. Alan has been granted 44 U.S. patents and is an author on 18 scientific publications. During his lifetime, his two great interests have been the study of science and the Bible. Over the last 30 years, Alan has become convinced that scientific observations and data are in accord with the Bible, despite many claims to the contrary. Alan has taught in many venues in the US and around the world. Alan is a board member of Canopy Ministries and a Research Associate with Logos Research Associates. Alan and Eileen reside in Kingsport, Tennessee and have been married for over 40 years. They have three children and six grandchildren.
Dean Walker
Dean Walker is the Executive Director of the Geneva Institute of Christian Thought. He also teaches worldview and Bible classes at the Institute. Mr. Walker holds degrees in philosophy of religion (Th.M.) and Christian apologetics (MDiv specialization) and is passionate about mentoring young adults to build up their knowledge of God and their life in Christ. When he is not challenging his students with impersonations of various existential philosophers, Mr. Walker enjoys hiking and tending the responsibilities of homestead and family. He lives at the foot of Holston Mountain and has deeply explored its hills, hollers, secluded falls and history. He is married to Beth and has five children: Stephen, James, Ginny, Anna and Philip.
Stephen Falling
Stephen Falling earned his B.S. in Chemistry from the University of California, Davis and his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry in 1979 from the University of California, Berkeley. He retired from Eastman Chemical Company, Kingsport, Tennessee, after 31 years. He has over 40 U.S. patents and several scientific publications. He especially loves nature photography, hiking, gardening and other outdoor activities where he can enjoy God’s creation. His ministry emphasis is on pointing out nature’s evidence of the Creator and showing the flaws of evolutionary explanations. He has given many lectures on creation/evolution subjects in the United States, the Caribbean and Peru. Steve is a member of the Creation Research Society. Steve is also a board member of Canopy Ministries and the Geneva Institute of Christian Thought. Steve and Julie have been married for 46 years and have two adult children and four grandchildren. They reside in Kingsport, Tennessee.
James Gardner
James Gardner grew up in Thailand where his parents served as missionaries. At the age of 33, he started an electronics business that God greatly blessed. He sold that business and retired at the age of 43 to enter full-time ministry, founding Canopy Ministries as a means to share what he has learned through the years. Jim has extensively taught on the subject of creation vs. evolution in the U.S. and internationally in churches, schools, and colleges since 1993. Married to Candy for 38 years, they live in Mountain City, Tennessee, and have a son and three grandchildren.
Michael Maughon
Michael Maughon performed as an acrobat in Le Rêve – The Dream in Las Vegas before joining the staff at DRG to develop an Outdoor Education program. He uses his collection of birds and reptiles to highlight the Creator’s intricate designs. Michael is also an accomplished nature photographer, using his skills to document his discoveries and observations. He is married to Sara Allyson, and together they have two beautiful children, Spires and Charlynn.
James Denton, M.D
James Denton, M.D.graduated from Abingdon High School in 1972 and then earned his B.A. in chemistry with a minor in Biology from Virginia Tech. He earned his M.D. from the University of Virginia and then a surgical degree from the University of Alabama-Birmingham in 1985. He also earned a degree in vascular surgery from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Denton currently practices in Charlottesville, VA. Much respected as a surgeon, Dr. Denton has also served as president of the Virginia Surgical Society.
The incredible complexity of the human body has convinced Dr. Denton that evolution of such a wonderful design is impossible. He often teaches in Sunday school classes and has a particular burden for teaching the truth about origins. Jim has been married to Kenyon Marie for 40 years and they have three adult children and eleven grandchildren. They live in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Special Guest Speakers
Numerous special speakers and teachers will participate during the nine-month program. Teaching areas will include the subjects of economics, entrepreneurship, Jewish roots of Christianity, missions, and creation vs. evolution.
David Rives
David Rives has field experience in astronomy, paleontology and archaeology which has made him an in-demand speaker on creation versus evolution topics. His powerful and inspirational delivery makes learning about Bible history and science fun and easy for audiences of all ages. His use of the ministries’ observatory-class telescopes has resulted in breathtaking astro-photography which has been featured in textbooks, scientific literature and shown to audiences around the world. David’s weekly TV show “Creation in the 21st Century” airs to millions globally on TBN with interviews of leading creation scientists. He is an author and weekly news columnist on science and the Bible. Just as the heavens declare the glory of God, David is proclaiming the manifest presence of God throughout the universe.
Dr. Charles Jackson
Dr. Charles Jackson, or Dr. J, as he is often called, has degrees in Biology, Environmental Biology and Science Education. He also has a Doctorate of Education in Secondary Science Education from the University of Virginia. He has been teaching high school and college for over 40 years in the life and physical sciences. Dr. J has been speaking on creation science since the mid-1970’s and has spoken and debated on many campuses across the U.S. as well as in Canada, Croatia, Venezuela, Peru and Fiji. Dr. J appeared in the 2017 documentary, “Genesis: Paradise Lost” and figures in a Christian Sci-Fi TV series “Quantum” (in pre-production). Dr. J’s knowledge, humor and engaging speaking style holds the attention of both young and old audiences.
Larry Stamm
Larry Stamm Ministries exists to make the Gospel of Jesus a confident topic of conversation for every Christian. Our goal is to equip and inspire Christians to press on in fulfilling the Great Commission – Jesus’ command to go and share the good news with all the world. Larry Stamm knows firsthand what it looks like to share the gospel simply, effectively and biblically – just like Jesus did. Jesus was Jewish. He observed all the feasts of Israel, went to Temple and claimed to fulfill all the Scriptures that foretold his destiny. We provide teaching that connects the dots between the Old and New Testaments through Larry’s unique lens as a Jewish believer in Jesus. Our ultimate purpose is to strengthen gospel foundations so that Jesus will be glorified and you will gain confidence in witnessing.