Office of The University executive vice-president

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 OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT  
Harvest Christian University  
Office of the President
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In his role as Provost, Dr. Florence will act as the chief academic officer, responsible for the comprehensive oversight of academic affairs and programs. He will lead efforts to enhance curricula, foster faculty development, and promote student success, ensuring that all educational offerings reflect rigorous scholarship and the foundational values of faith and character. His stewardship will cultivate an intellectually vibrant and spiritually enriching environment, aligned intimately with the core objectives of the University.

Serving simultaneously as Vice-President, Dr. Florence will provide strategic leadership across institutional operations, guiding strategic planning, community engagement, and external relations. His multifaceted background as a pastor, educator, and business leader uniquely equips him to integrate the University’s mission seamlessly with effective administration. Through his leadership, Harvest Christian University is poised to advance both its mission and vision with coherence and distinction.

Dr. Florence’s appointment is greeted with sincere congratulations from the entire University community, which eagerly anticipates a period marked by innovative growth, principled leadership, and influential service that continues to elevate the legacy of academic distinction and faith-inspired contribution for which Harvest Christian University is known.

HARVEST CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

Executive Announcement

Harvest Christian University is proud to officially announce the appointment of Dr. Kannis Florence as Executive Vice President, effective December 29th, 2025. This appointment affirms our steadfast commitment to academic excellence, visionary leadership, and the core Christian values that define our university community.

Dr. Florence exemplifies a powerful combination of pastoral dedication, educational leadership, and strategic business acumen. His appointment marks a new chapter of growth and strengthened mission focus for Harvest Christian University, as we continue to advance as a center for transformative education and faith-based leadership.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Kannis Florence on his well-deserved appointment and in supporting him as he assumes this pivotal leadership role.

Harvest Christian University remains committed to excellence, innovation, and faithful service under this new leadership.

   Welcome back Dr. Robinson his leadership is marked by a commitment to service, education, and community empowerment, with a career spanning military, public safety, nonprofit, academic, and diplomatic sectors.      

 HG The Honorable  Archbishop

          Dr. Jonathan Robinson​​​

Author of "The Best Anger Journal"  

A noted and listed professional on  Psychology Today and offers advice and counseling strategies  and behavioral health to the Psychology Today Magazine.​

He is a US Army veteran that served in Air Assault and special forces attachment Ft. Campbell Kentucky. Dr. Robinson was a rookie fire fighter and ambulance attendant at only 24 years old.

Professional Experience and Roles:

• President & Founder, Harvest Christian University Royal School (NGO)
• President, Georgia A. Robinson Police Academy
• US Commander, International Police Organization Academy (IPOA)
• Commissioner, International Police Force
• Chief Justice, International Patriarchal Force
• Former United States Army Veteran (Special Forces/101st Airborne Division)
• Former Army Chaplain’s Assistant
• Former Rookie Firefighter, Crossett Fire Department, Arkansas
• Former Ambulance Attendant, Ashley County, Arkansas
• Honorary Consular General, Democratic Republic of Congo
• Executive Director, Greater Dallas Life-Skills
• CEO, Innovative Life-Skills Training Center
• Chairman/CEO, Greater Dallas Community Development Corporation (501(c)(3) non-profit)
• Former CEO, Genesis Credit Bureau
• General Board Member, African Chamber of Commerce (Dallas/Fort Worth)
• Former USA/Canada Ambassador, African Diaspora Union (AfriDU)
• Featured Psychologist, Psychology Today Magazine

Education:

• PhD in Psychology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
• Doctorate of Theological Studies, St. Thomas Christian College
• Doctorate in Human Arts & Letters, CICA International University & Seminary
• Doctorate of Humanitarian Diplomacy, Harvest Christian University Royal School
• Doctorate of Political Science, Harvest Christian University Royal School
• High School Diploma, Hamburg High School, Arkansas

Certifications:

• Certified Anger Management Specialist (Level 3)
• Certified Anger Management Trainer (Level 3)
• Licensed & Commissioned Chaplain – Chaplain General
• Tribal Law Certificate
• Certified Consumer Credit Counselor

Other Notable Achievements:

• Author of "The Best Anger Journal: A 30 Day Cognitive Behavioral Training Experience," used in criminal and family court systems.
• Involved in the Community Violence Intervention Project (CVIP) in collaboration with 16 targeted U.S. cities and the Biden Administration.
• Active in international diplomacy, public safety, and community development.

 University  President, Ceo & Founder          

  Dr. Carl Robinson President’s Address to the Harvest Christian University Community and Alumni.

Dear Esteemed Alumni, Students, Faculty, and Friends of Harvest Christian University,

It is both an honor and a privilege to address you as President of this distinguished institution—a place where intelligence is not merely a privilege, but a gift. And as with all gifts, it is our sacred duty to use it for the good of mankind. Indeed, to whom much is given, much is required.

Few are born with intelligence, yet all who possess it must remember: it is not a badge of entitlement, but a responsibility to serve, to uplift, and to transform. At Harvest Christian University, we hold steadfast to the true meaning of “education.” For us, education is not confined to the walls of a classroom or the pages of a textbook. It is the comprehensive training of the mind, the nurturing of the spirit, and the strengthening of the body. It is moral, intellectual, and physical—a holistic journey that shapes not just scholars, but citizens.

As ‘The Prestigious Harvest Christian University,’ formed under Royal Charter as a Royal Sovereign School, we are renowned for our educational acumen and our unwavering commitment to indigenous learning. Our reputation as a post-secondary institution of higher learning is built upon a foundation of excellence and a vision that education should empower individuals to become creators of jobs, stewards of opportunity, and builders of communities.

We believe that education should prepare our students not only to participate in society, but to lead it. We strive to instill in each student the courage and competence to run the country before it is their time, so that when their moment arrives, they are ready to serve with wisdom and integrity.

At Harvest Christian University, we rise by merit and hard work. We believe in producing what we want and need through diligence, perseverance, and faith. Our core values are not mere words, but guiding principles that shape every decision and every life we touch:

• Opportunity: We open doors for every student to realize their potential.
• Rise by Merit: We reward excellence and recognize achievement.
• Upward Mobility: We empower individuals to transcend limitations and reach new heights.
• Freedom: We cherish the liberty to learn, to think, and to become.

To our alumni, you are the living legacy of these values. To our students, you are the promise of a brighter tomorrow. To our faculty and staff, you are the architects of dreams realized.

Let us continue to honor the gift of intelligence by using it in service of others, and let us remember that the true measure of education is not what we achieve for ourselves, but what we contribute to the world.

With deepest gratitude and unwavering faith in our shared mission,

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President, Ceo, and Founder
Harvest Christian University

Dr. Carl Robinson

It is an honor to introduce Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs as the new Dean of the Business School at Harvest Christian University. He brings a wealth of experience as a distinguished entrepreneur, educator, and thought leader in the business community. As the founder and CEO of Bisco Capital, he has empowered countless professionals to maximize their skills and achieve new heights in their careers.

Dr. Jacobs has made a significant impact in both the hospital and banking sectors. In healthcare, he serves as President and COO of SIPS Healthcare Solutions, where he is recognized for transforming hospital operations, especially in sterile processing and workforce development. His leadership has helped hospitals become more efficient and effective, directly improving patient care and operational outcomes. 

Harvest Christian University

The Daniel David School of Business at Harvest Christian University offers a rigorous Master of Business Administration (MBA) designed to develop leaders grounded in strategic execution, operational discipline, and ethical enterprise. The program integrates advanced business theory with real-world application across entrepreneurship, executive management, and organizational leadership in the private and nonprofit sectors.

The curriculum emphasizes decision-making at the executive level, financial stewardship, organizational scalability, and governance—preparing professionals to lead complex enterprises in both domestic and international markets.

 The Daniel David School of Business is led by Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs, MBA, Dean of the School of Business, a seasoned entrepreneur and business executive with direct ownership and leadership experience across multiple commercial ventures. Dr. Jacobs’ leadership is informed by hands-on business operations, strategic growth initiatives, and enterprise development, providing the School with authentic market-driven insight rather than purely theoretical instruction.

Dr. Jacobs has founded, owned, and/or led business enterprises emphasizing operational efficiency, brand development, and sustainable growth. His entrepreneurial background ensures that the MBA program remains grounded in applied business realities, executive accountability, and outcome-based leadership.

Under his stewardship, the School of Business aligns academic rigor with real-world enterprise leadership, equipping graduates to manage organizations, build scalable businesses, and navigate complex economic environments.

Appointment and Congratulations to Dr. Tonya White-McDonald

In  addition to her responsibilities at Harvest Christian University, Dr.  White-McDonald actively serves in a significant academic leadership  capacity at a distinguished university in Los Angeles, further  demonstrating her broad experience and dynamic approach to higher  education.

As  Academic Dean, Dr. White-McDonald will oversee academic programs,  curriculum development, faculty mentorship, and research initiatives.  She will guide the university’s mission to provide transformative  education grounded in Christian values and Indigenous knowledge,  fostering intellectual growth and spiritual formation among students.

We  extend our warmest congratulations to Dr. White-McDonald on this  well-deserved appointment. Her visionary leadership, deep faith, and  commitment to academic excellence will undoubtedly inspire continued  growth and distinction for Harvest Christian University.

 Appointment and Congratulations to Dr. Tonya White-McDonald
The Board of Trustees and Administration of Harvest Christian University  are honored to announce the appointment of Dr. Tonya White-McDonald as  the Academic Dean. Dr. White-McDonald brings extensive academic  leadership, a dedicated commitment to faith-informed education, and a  passion for student success to this vital role.

In  her capacity as Academic Dean, Dr. White-McDonald will oversee the  university’s academic programs, faculty development, curriculum  innovation, and uphold excellence in teaching, research, and  scholarship. She will play a pivotal role in advancing the university’s  mission to integrate Christian values and Indigenous knowledge within a  rigorous academic framework, fostering transformational learning for all  students.

We  congratulate Dr. White-McDonald on this well-deserved appointment and  look forward to her visionary leadership as she helps guide Harvest  Christian University toward continued academic distinction and spiritual  growth.