OUR STAFF

Dr. Faron Cole
Dr. Faron Cole, Th.A, Th.G, Th.B, D.D. is the co-founder of ERCA established in 2004 and has been in ministry since 1981 but has been a pastor since 1999. He is the Senior Pastor of Easter Road Church of God. The credentials above are for a Doctorate of Divinity; Bachelor of Bible Theology; Christian Bible college of North Carolina; School of Biblical Theology and Moody Bible Institute. He and his wife reside in Doylestown, OH. They have two sons. Both sons are graduates of ERCA. The oldest is married and they have two children. The youngest is currently finishing his Bachelor’s degree at Oral Roberts University, OK. He serves as a co-Chaplin at the University and is Associate Administrator at Eastern Road Church of God. God has truly anointed Pastor Cole to lead this ministry.

Mrs. Cole is one of the co-founders of ERCA in 2004, as well as the curriculum facilitator for our brick and mortar school. Prior to starting ERCA, she worked eight years in the classroom which included working with early education. Mrs. Cole has many gifts as a supportive wife and seeks to find ways to reach the heart of an individual.


Mrs. Darcy Anderson
Mrs. Anderson is a co-founder with Pastor & Mrs. Cole of ERCA. She has served in Christian education since 1995 in both administrative and teaching positions. She has a B.S. degree in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh. She has a Master’s Degree in Christian Leadership from Destiny College. She has a permanent certification with the State of Ohio to serve as Administrator, Supervisor, and Teacher in O8 schools. She is the overseer of the Virtual Academy for ERCA. Mrs. Anderson and her husband currently reside in Texas and have four grown children. Her desire is to restore a Biblical foundation in the hearts of all students.

Ms. Brenda Cole
Ms. Cole has been the Assistant Administrator of ERCA since 2007. She has over 35 years of experience in office and systems administration including Microsoft software, database programs and programming. She has taken programming classes C+, QBasic, and Visual Basic – NRI, Washington DC and Blueprint Reading – Akron Machining Institute. Brenda works with all her heart, soul and mind to keep the school’s administrative wheels moving.

Mrs. Michelle Zipfel
Mrs. Zipfel has served in Christian education since 1993, primarily teaching classes at the junior high level including communication arts, literature, math, history, Bible and physical education. She has a Masters in Education with Certification in 7-12 Physical Education, and health and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Community Recreation. She has been at ERCA as an on-line Communication Arts/English teacher since 2010. Mrs. Zipfel lives in Kansas City, Missouri, with her husband and their son. She puts students first to help them achieve their full academic potential.