Great Lakes Christian College

06/15/2026

Great Lakes Christian College is happy to announce Melvin Balogh has been named the new Athletic Director for the College.

Balogh, a GLCC alumnus (2001), has served the College as a volleyball coach and as the Champion and Instructor of the Sports Management major for GLCC. He has been instrumental in the development of the relationship between the Leadership Development Center of GO Ministries and GLCC this past year. He has spent much of his career as a collegiate volleyball coach. He earned his master’s degree in Sports Management from Concordia University, Irvine, CA.

Greg Stauffer, GLCC’s Vice President of Enrollment Management, said, “Melvin has demonstrated a deep commitment to the College and a humble spirit that has made him the person to take on this responsibility. He is rooted in our culture, with friends and colleagues that he has known since his days at the College as a student. I am excited about the opportunity he has to lead our athletic program.”

Balogh will be overseeing a program that has grown from 23 student athletes in 2018 to an anticipated number of over 150 student athletes this year. President Frank Weller said, “Melvin will build on the strong foundation laid by previous GLCC Athletic Directors. Their hard work made the program what it is today." The program includes Men’s and Women’s Basketball and Soccer, Women’s Volleyball, with additions this year of Men’s Baseball, Men’s and Women’s Wrestling and Cross Country.

Todd Jones, Professor of Christian Ministries and GLCC’s Academic Dean said, “Melvin is an ideal AD for GLCC since he brings a wealth of experience on the court and in the classroom. Melvin knows the value of a good education, and he knows how to support student athletes in the classroom. I am confident that he will take GLCC to the next level academically as well as athletically.”

Great Lakes is excited about the future of the program. Please feel free to reach out to Melvin to offer your congratulations.

06/15/2026

Share this opportunity with your ministers!

We're looking forward to gathering again this summer and we're excited to announce that we are partnering with Dr. Gary Johnson, Executive Director of e2 to present us with ministry training on discipleship strategies for your church.

For more information and to register, go to glcc.edu/events

06/10/2026

We're looking forward to gathering again this summer and we're excited to announce that we are partnering with Dr. Gary Johnson, Executive Director of e2 to present us with ministry training on discipleship strategies for your church.

For more information and to register, go to glcc.edu/events

06/09/2026

Great Lakes Christian College is seeking a Christ-centered, energetic, and motivated
individual to serve as the Head Golf Coach. This part-time position is responsible for
leading and developing the men’s and women’s golf program in a manner that supports
the mission and values of Great Lakes Christian College while fostering spiritual growth,
academic success, and competitive excellence among student-athletes.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to Christian higher education,
servant leadership, student-athlete development, and effective recruitment.

Application materials should be submitted to:

Athletic Director: Melvin L. Balogh – [email protected]

For More information, click here: https://glcc.edu/employment/head-golf-coach/

05/31/2026

05/21/2026

All the pictures from our 2026 Commencement!

05/20/2026

At Commencement this past weekend, we were joined by two representatives of the Class of 1976. Robert Knowlton and David Wheat have served the Lord faithfully in the last 50 years since leaving GLCC and we were delighted to have them and their spouses back on campus!

05/20/2026

2026 Commencement Speaker Dr. Michael L. Patterson is a respected scholar, pastor, author, and community leader whose life’s work has been devoted to faith, leadership development, and community transformation. He currently serves as an adjunct professor at Morehouse College, where he inspires students to engage history, culture, and leadership through the lens of faith, justice, and service.

With more than three decades of pastoral ministry and over 20 years of service as an elder at The Path Church, where he currently serves, Dr. Patterson has dedicated his life to discipleship and the cultivation of principled leadership, particularly among men. Throughout his ministry, he has mentored emerging leaders across a wide range of professions, including business, higher education, nonprofit leadership, public service, and the arts, encouraging them to integrate their faith into every sphere of influence and to carry the message of Christ into their communities and careers.

Dr. Patterson is also a sought-after speaker, educator, and author of Running With Lions: Mentoring Leaders for the Millennial Generation. Through his preaching, writing, and public presentations, he shares powerful lessons on resilience, servant leadership, spiritual growth, and the transformative power of faith. His work reflects a deep commitment to strengthening underserved communities, building bridges between the church and society, and equipping the next generation of leaders to live with courage, conviction, and purpose.

A passionate advocate for lifelong learning and meaningful relationships, Dr. Patterson enjoys reading, visiting the ocean, and spending quality time with his wife of more than 37 years, Shawn, their children Alexis and Joe, son-in-law Ramon, and their extended family. His enduring mission is to glorify God by serving others, developing leaders, and leaving a legacy of faith, wisdom, and hope for future generations.