Richard J. Cherok is Associate Professor of Church History at Cincinnati Christian University, Cincinnati, Ohio. He received his Ph.D. from Kent State University and has written nu...ver maisRichard J. Cherok is Associate Professor of Church History at Cincinnati Christian University, Cincinnati, Ohio. He received his Ph.D. from Kent State University and has written numerous articles for a variety of publications. Dr. Cherok serves on the Board of Directors for the Disciples of Christ Historical Society and on the Editorial board of the Stone-Campbell Journal. He has also served churches in Ohio and Arkansas.ver menos