Meet Our Staff
Dr. Kevin Kilday, PhD, D.PSc, CBHC – President, Dean, Professor
Dr. Michael F. Edwards, PhD, CHHP, CHES, CPT – Professor
Dr. Kevin Kilday, PhD, D.PSc, CBHC
President, Dean, Professor
Life Experience
- Associate Pastor, Addiction Specialist at Agape Community Church, a residential drug addiction ministry – 15 years
- Mental Health Tech, at Devereux Foundation, working with Mentally Challenged and Abused Teenagers – 12 years
- Owner/Operator of Life Recovery Center, Holistic Health Center, an outpatient Christian mental health and addictions therapy center – 16 years. Also specializing in Alternative Cancer Therapies, Holistic Therapy for Addictions, Natural Pain Relief, Natural Supplements, and Health Testing.
- Licensed, Board Certified and Diplomat Member with the Pastoral Medical Association a Professional Wellness Alliance as a Natural Health Practitioner
- Founder, Board Member – Faith College of Natural Health
Education
- Ordained Minister from the Seminary Covenant Community
- Certified Biblical Health Coach – Life Training Institute
- Bachelor’s Degree in Ministry from Trinity Evangelical Christian University
- Master’s Degree in Pastoral Counseling from Trinity Evangelical Christian University
- PhD in Pastoral Counseling from New Covenant International Bible College
- Doctorate in Natural Health from Christian Faith College of Natural Medicine
Dr. Michael F. Edwards, PhD, CHHP, CHES, CPT – Professor
Life Experience
- Health Education Program Manager at the US Department of Defense (Cherry Point MAS, NC; Patrick AFB, FL; Moody AFB, GA)
- Health and Wellness Lecturer at Summit and Cigna Healthcare
- Wellness Coordinator at Northrup Grumman
- Health and Safety Instructor at the American Red Cross
- Health and Safety Instructor at ARC in Greenville, NC
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – North Carolina
- Owner at NC Health and Wellness Institute
- Owner at Thee Wellness Institute in the State of Florida
- Volunteer at AmeriCorps/Vista at Volunteers In Service to America
- Veteran at NC National Guard and US Army Reserve
Author
- “Against the Grain – Reflections of a Certified Health Educator“, by Michael F. Edwards
- “Adverse Possessions: The Complete Story of Robert E. Harrill, “The Fort Fisher Hermit”“, by Michael F. Edwards
- “The Last Battle for Independence – The Story of the Fort Fisher Hermit“, by Michael F. Edwards
Education
- BS Business Administration, East Carolina University
- MA Health Education, East Carolina University
- PhD Natural Health, Faith College of Natural Health
- Certificate: Nutrition, Bodycare, and Herbalism, American College of Healthcare Sciences
- Certificate: Holistic Nutrition, Penn Foster Career School
- Certificate: Personal Trainer, National Endurance and Sports Trainers Association
- Certificate: Senior Fitness Instructor, American Senior Fitness Association
- Certificate: Gerontology, Valdosta State University, Allegra Learning Solutions
- Certificate: Certified Nutritional Consultant, The American Association of Nutritional Consultants
- Certificate: Wellness Coach/Corporate Wellness Coach, Spencer Institute
Board Certifications/Accreditations
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) – NCHEC
- Registered Health Educator – NC Board of Registry for Health Education
- Holistic Health Practitioner – American Holistic Health Association
- Holistic Health Practitioner – American Association of Drugless Practitioners