Chris Beard is a two-time graduate of Johnson University without ever having spent class time on campus. He is a graduate of Johnson's online MA in New Testament as well as the first-ever graduate of Johnson's online Ph.D. program in Leadership Studies. He now serves the University as the Dean of the Ph.D. program and operates out of his home base in Oklahoma.
Born and raised in Oklahoma, Chris attend Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri, and spent significant time in vocational ministry. He is now enjoying life on the homestead and continuing his passion for Christian higher education through his work as a Dean.
