Faculty – Dr. Marisa Jenkins
Dr. Jenkins is a wife and mother who answered the call to ministry later in life. She is actively involved in women’s ministry at Desert View Bible Church, where she teaches and leads women, encouraging them to handle the Word of Truth accurately. In 2021, Marisa graduated from Calvary Chapel University with a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies, with an emphasis in Women’s Ministry. She then continued her studies, completing her PhD in Practical Theology at Columbia International University in 2024. Her dissertation topic, “Exploring the Psalms of Personal Lament for Women Living with Chronic Pain,” is a subject that is personally impactful to her because of her own experiences with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Marisa received her Bachelor’s degree from Biola University and holds a Certificate in Biblical Hebrew from Reformed Theological Seminary. Marisa lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with her husband of 20+ years and their teenage son. In her free time, she enjoys reading great books on theology and classic literature and searching for treasures while antique shopping.
