The DAD University Statement of Faith and Fundamentals

We believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old Testament and New Testament are the inerrant, inspired, and infallible Word of God. God’s Word is the final authority for faith and life.

We believe there is only one God, and He has chosen to reveal Himself as God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

We believe man was created in the image of God and the sin of Adam (the first man) marred that image, creating an eternal divide between God and man. Every person is born in sin. 

We believe the only way a person can have a true, forgiven relationship with God is through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary and conceived by the Holy Spirit. Jesus became man without ceasing to be God. Our right standing with God is made sure because of His literal, physical resurrection.

We believe in the literal, physical return of Jesus to judge the living and the dead. 

We believe God offers eternal life as a free gift and that it must be received by faith alone through God’s grace alone. The life that comes from this gift is a permanent possession of the one receiving it.

We believe the church of the Lord Jesus Christ is a local body of believers on mission to enlarge God’s kingdom. The local church is autonomous, free of any external authority of control.

We believe in believer’s baptism and the Lord’s Supper are the two ordinances of the church.

A proud husband, father and grandfather, Jeff was a public school educator for 34 years.  As Founder of The DAD University (formerly SUIT UP MINISTRIES), Jeff has dedicated his life to the message of equipping men for victory. Jeff has also served as a Local Pastor with the United Methodist Church. 

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Business Owner, Therapist. Kellie Cole is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Play Therapy-Supervisor. She has over 30 years of experience working with families in a variety of counseling settings. She has specialized training in play therapy, trauma, ADHD, autism, anxiety, grief, crisis intervention, domestic violence, parent coaching, marriage therapy, and family therapy. She has been an adjunct professor at The University of North Texas and Lone Star College. She has served on numerous Boards of Directors in the professional counseling field and currently serves on the board of Suit Up Ministries. She has presented at numerous local, state, and national conferences. Currently, Kellie is the owner of Compassion Child and Family Counseling in Magnolia, Texas where she provides counseling services. Kellie believes that through the transforming power of God’s healing grace people can find peace and restoration in their lives and relationships. She believes that her values do impact the counseling relationship and that integrating spiritual and psychological concepts is the best approach to helping people.

Beth is married to Steve and is the proud mother of two sons and one bonus daughter. She is an active member of her church and has been involved in various youth and mission activities, as well as volunteering with Southeast Texas Tres Dias. 

Beth grew up in Kingwood and graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Biomedical Science and the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. She currently works as a consulting pharmacist. She and her family have lived in the Conroe area since 2004. 

In her spare time, Beth enjoys playing tennis, traveling, spending time with family and following sports, especially Texas Aggie football and baseball.

God has blessed me with a beautiful family including my wife Linda of 32 years and 2 grown daughters Katie & Kelly. I am originally from South Dakota, and we have lived in California, Virginia and most recently Magnolia, Texas for the last 14 years. I am active in my church and have learned the importance of having a Christian support system. I first met Jeff Springer as our daughter’s Principal. Getting to know him and watch how he lives his mission is very inspiring to me. My 35 year career with Shell Oil Company has helped develop many skills and my walk with God is proving it’s time to repurpose these skills in retirement with various charities. I enjoy traveling, hiking high points, and many outdoor activities. I cherish my girls and Dad U is helping me to live into God’s calling as a D.A.D.

I have been married to a wonderful woman since 2007 and I am a DAD to three kids. I enjoy fishing, running, and most sports (playing and watching). I am an active member of my church and have a passion for mission work, both local and abroad. I am dedicated to becoming a better Christian, husband, and father... and golfer! I fail often, but intentionally surround myself with others who can pick me up. I have an engineering degree from the University of Florida (Go Gators!) and an MBA from Rice. I have spent my entire career in the chemicals industry, starting out in R&D, but spending the last 10+ years in various commercial roles. I was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL, spent 4 years in South Carolina, and have lived in the Houston area since 2007.

I have been married to my amazing wife since 2001 and have two boys who continue to make me proud. I grew up in the suburbs of Washington DC, received a B.S. in Geology from Virginia Tech and an M.S. in Geology from Texas A&M. I have worked in the oil and gas industry, primarily living in the Houston, Texas area since 1996. My job has allowed me to be involved in projects all over the world. I am a sports enthusiast, rarely missing an opportunity to watch, play or coach sports of all types. I also enjoy relaxing on a beach, any beach, as the sound of the ocean brings me peace. I am an active member of my church and I aspire to let my faith guide me in every action. The combination of growing in my faith and seeing many diverse cultures around the world has driven me to believe that God gives us the blueprint to live by. No matter where I wandered, I observed one seemingly universal truth: the happiest homes were those with a set of strong parents who lived their faith every day.

Apostle Watenga Victor Stanley is married to Priscilla Watenga. They have seven children and currently pastor Life in Salvation Church. He is Overseer/Bishop of over 500 churches under National Fellowship of Born Ggain churches in Mukono District. Committee member of Area land committee.  Mukono Education background with a B. A in Education. Watenga majored in Economics and History, He is currently working towards a  degree in Theology, attending Vision University of America, Kisumu campus. He also holds a diploma in administration of Uganda management institute.

George Ajode pastors Strong City Family Church in Nairobi Kenya. He is also the country Director for DAD U Kenya. He is married to Nancy Akinyi and the Lord has blessed them with one boy and two girls. George is a DAD and also a grandDAD of two boys and one girl. George is passionate to be a part of The DAD Univeristy and looks forward to what the lord has planned to do through the ministry in the African continent. The Lord bless you all🙏

Seth has been on the DAD University team for 13 years. He runs the website, communications, graphics and all multimedia. Seth is the Lead Pastor for a local church and has a passion to see people come to know Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior.