Ken
Stoltzfus, Ph.D.
President
From: United States
At LCC Since: 2012
Bio
Dr. Ken Stoltzfus became President of LCC International University on August 1, 2026, returning to the university where he previously served as a faculty member and department chair. He brings more than two decades of experience in Christian higher education, most recently serving as Vice President of Academic Affairs and Academic Dean at Friends University in Wichita, Kansas. His academic career has also included leadership and teaching roles at Samford University, Malone University, and LCC. Ken holds a Ph.D. in Social Welfare from Case Western Reserve University, a Master of Social Work from Temple University, and a Bachelor of Science in Education from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania. Guided by a commitment to purposeful education and servant leadership, he is honored to walk alongside the LCC community in advancing its mission of Christian liberal arts education.
Publications
LCC author(s): Ken Stoltzfus, Ph.D.
Other author(s): Hagues, R.
Journal of Social Work, 2019.
The role of faith and faith-based organizations in the German response to the refugee crisis. Social Work and Christianity, 45(3), 93- 112
LCC author(s): Ken Stoltzfus, Ph.D.
Other author(s): Hagues, R. J.
Social Work and Christianity, 2018.
An interprofessional review of cultural competency education: Approaches to strengthen healthcare management education in preparing culturally competent healthcare managers. Journal of Health Administration Education, 34(2), 319-343.
LCC author(s): Ken Stoltzfus, Ph.D.
Other author(s): Moore, T.L., Casiday, R., Cortes, C.G., Davey, K., Terry, P.H., & Robertson, A.S.
Journal of Health Administration Education, 2017.
Relational social work practice with evangelical Christian clients. In J. Rosenberger (Ed.). Clinical social work practice with diverse populations: A relational approach. NY: Springer, Essentials in Social Work Series.
LCC author(s): Ken Stoltzfus, Ph.D.
NY: Springer, Essentials in Social Work Series, 2013.
Alcohol use, daily hassles, and religious coping among students at a religiously-affiliated college. Substance Use and Misuse
LCC author(s): Ken Stoltzfus, Ph.D.
Other author(s): Farkas, K. J.
Substance Use and Misuse, 47, 2012.
Penal substitution, Christus Victor, and the implications of atonement theology for the integration of Christian faith and social work practice. Social Work and Christianity, 39, 310-326.
LCC author(s): Ken Stoltzfus, Ph.D.
Social Work and Christianity, 2012.
Comparing dimensions of faith and academic life integration at public and Christian universities. Social Work and Christianity, 34, 231-243.
LCC author(s): Ken Stoltzfus, Ph.D.
Social Work and Christianity, 2007.
Spiritual interventions in the prevention and treatment of substance abuse: A review of the literature. Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work, 26(4), 49-69.
LCC author(s): Ken Stoltzfus, Ph.D.
Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work, 2007.
An elephant in the sanctuary: Denial and resistance in addicted Christians and their churches. Social Work and Christianity, 33, 141-163.
LCC author(s): Ken Stoltzfus, Ph.D.
Social Work and Christianity, 2006.
From: United States
At LCC Since: 2012