Kenneth Rife

Kenneth Rife serves as Professor and Director of Communication Programs within the College of Arts & Sciences at Columbia International University, where he has taught since joining the faculty in 2007. His instructional portfolio includes video and film production, graphic design, scriptwriting, and public speaking courses.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD in Communication from Regent University (2019)
• MA in Communication — Film and Video Production from Regent University (1995)
• BA in Art with Graphic Design emphasis from Radford University

Dr. Rife's professional focus centers on communication through religious media production, combining evangelistic messaging with cinematic techniques. His expertise spans multi-media presentations, television series production, and graphic design for missionary contexts, with significant contributions to faith-based visual storytelling.

His professional recognition includes:

• NRB Award for Best Individual Video (1995) for "Prison to Praise"

As founder and president of Starshell Media Ministries (established 2000), he mentors students while producing content that bridges academic training with missionary application. His 20-year tenure with Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) provided foundational experience in visual media direction for evangelistic purposes.