Leadership & Governance
Guided by visionary leaders committed to academic excellence and Kingdom impact
Executive Leadership
Pioneering visionaries advancing Christ-centered higher education
Dr. Corey Butler
Visionary leader with extensive experience in theological education and apostolic ministry. Dr. Butler brings decades of pastoral leadership and academic scholarship to the founding of Ignite University.
Dr. Sherman Arrington
Distinguished theologian and educator committed to biblical excellence and Spirit-empowered scholarship. Dr. Arrington leads the academic vision for the School of Religion.
Institutional Governance
Ignite University operates under the guidance of a Board of Trustees committed to maintaining institutional integrity, academic excellence, and biblical fidelity. The Board provides strategic oversight, ensures financial stewardship, and safeguards the university's mission and values.
Our governance structure reflects best practices in Christian higher education, ensuring accountability, transparency, and alignment with our founding vision to educate, equip, develop, and deploy leaders for Kingdom impact.