University Leadership

​​J. Lance Finley

Finley_LanceExecutive Director, Churches of God General Conference


Education:  
  • M. Div., Specialization in Evangelism and C​hurch G​rowth, Winebrenner Theological Seminary, 1996
  • B.S., Business Accounting, Eastern Illinois University, 1992

Professional Experience:  Churches of God General Conference, Director of Transformational Ministries, 2006-2015; Winebrenner Theological Seminary, Director of Operations, 2004-2006; Winebrenner Theological Seminary, Director of Recruitment, Church and Alumni Relations, 1998-2004; Findlay Evangelical Free Church, Youth Pastor, 1994-1998​

Community Organizations:  (current) Board of Trustees, Winebrenner Theological Seminary; Board of Directors, The Foundation of the Great Lakes Conference; (former) United Way of Hancock County, Volunteer Center Advisory Board; Habitat for Humanity of Hancock County board member; Jacobs Elementary School, Findlay, reading mentor with HOST program; Mission Possible board member

Church Affiliation:  College First Church of God

Family:  Wife - Brenda M ​'06; Children - Carter, Molly and Connor​