Faculty

Dr. Edward A. Thomas
ethomas@mvnu.edu
(740) 392-6868 Ext. 4741

Education

• Ph.D. in Organization and Management (Specializations in Finance and Marketing) from Capella University, 2005.
• MBA - Management, Robert Morris University, 1995
• Professional Certificate Masters of Church Management, Olivet Nazarene University - 1995
• B.S. Business Administration (Specialization in Management)/Economics, Olivet Nazarene University, 1978

Professional Experience

• Associate Professor of In Graduate and Professional Studies (Management), 2005 to present
• Dissertation Reader- Bernelli University, 2005
• Assistant Professor of Accounting and Marketing, Geneva College, 2001-2004
• Adjunct professor of Finance and Marketing, La Roche College, 1997-2001
• Senior Credit Analyst: Commercial National Bank of Pennsylvania, Latrobe, PA, April, 1999 to 2001
• Financial Analyst: National City Bank of Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, PA, 1998 to April 1999
• Ordained Pastor (Full and Part time): Church of the Nazarene (various assignments as Senior and Associate Pastor), 1980-Present

Professional Organizations

• Christian Business Faculty Association
• Risk Management Associates
• Elder-Church of the Nazarene

Awards and Recognition

• National Deans List, Robert Morris University, 1995
• Various Church and Pastoral Awards-Church of the Nazarene

Published Works and Presentations

• Dissertation: "INVESTIGATION TO DISCOVER THE USE OF BUSINESS MANAGERIAL TECHNIQUES TO ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE CLERGY"
• Foundations Of Church Administration: Professional Tools for Leadership (2010) Beacon Hill Press --(textbook)

Favorite Subject-Related Links:

• http://cgi.money.cnn.com/tools/instantbudget/instantbudget_101.jsp
• http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml
• http://www.rmahq.org/RMA/
• http://www.guidestar.org/
• http://www.dilbert.com/

Favorite Scripture:

Mark 10:29-31