Dr. Kevin Kilday, PhD, D.PSc, CBHC – President, Dean, Professor
Dr. Michael F. Edwards, PhD, CHHP, CHES, CPT – Professor
Eric Needle – Director, Marketing and Operations
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
Eric Needle
Director, Marketing and Operations
Life Experience
- Owner, Longbow Strategic Group, a marketing agency based in Melbourne, Florida
- Publisher, GreenBrevard, a site that promotes Good News for people who care about the future of Florida’s Space Coast.
- Eric has served on the boards of many non profits in Brevard County, including Children’s Home Society, 211 Brevard, UCF Alumni Association – Space Coast, and the American Advertising Federation – Space Coast. He’s also worked with many others including United Way of Brevard, Sea Turtle Preservation Society, Tourette’s Syndrome Association of Florida, and Via de Cristo National and Indian River.
Education
- Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Central Florida, Orlando.