Education 2013 Ph.D. (Applied Theology), Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 2011 M.A. (Arabic Language and Literature), University of Haifa, Israel 2007 Th.M. (Systematic Theology), Trinity Evangelical Divinity School 2000 M.A. (Christian Education), Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 2000 M.A. (Intercultural Studies), The College at Southeastern 1995 B.A. (Psychology), University of Tennessee (magna... Read More 
Education 2000 Ph.D. (Old Testament and Hebrew), Dallas Theological Seminary Dissertation: "The Ideological Relationship Between Old Testament Law and Proverbs" 1988 Th.M. (Old Testament), Temple Baptist Seminary Thesis: "An Exegetical Theology of Common Work in the Pentateuch" 1983 M.Div. (New Testament), Temple Baptist Seminary 1976 B.A. (History), University of Pennsylvania... Read More 
Education 2014 Ed.D. (Higher Education Leadership), Dallas Baptist University 1997 M.E.T. (Reading Specialist), University of Texas at Arlington 1977 B.S. (Elementary Education; Special Education; Mentally Retarded Certification), East Texas State University 
Education 2012-2021 Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy, Theological Studies/Second Century) Dallas Theological Seminary Dissertation Title: Virtuous Living in the Shepherd of Hermas: A Rhetorical Analysis 2003–2010 ThM. (Master of Theology: Women's Ministry Emphasis), Dallas Theological Seminary Thesis Title: A Literary Analysis of Genesis 38: The Story of Judah and Tamar 1978–1982.... Read More 
Education 2002 PsyD. (Clinical Psychology) University of Denver, GSPP 1996 M.S. (Psychology) University of Louisiana 1994 B.A. (Psychology) Louisiana Tech University Speaking and National Presentations 2025 “Systems Approach to adolescent therapy: The importance of Parental involvement” Presentation to CAPS National Conference 2024 “Ethics is NOT a spectator sport” Presentation to... Read More 
Education 2014 Ph.D. (Preaching/Pastoral Ministry), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dissertation: "The Role of the Audience in the Preaching Event: A Discussion between Expository Preaching and the New Homiletic." 2008 M.A. (Ministry), Criswell College 2006 B.A. (Biblical Studies), Criswell College Selected Publications "Illustrating the Sermon," Handbook of Contemporary Preaching: A Wealth... Read More 
Education 2000 Ph.D., (Humanities: Philosophy and History), The University of Texas at Arlington 1994 M.Div., Criswell College 1985 B.A. (English), Baylor University Selected Publications “An Evangelical Perspective on Postmodernity,” Mishkan, issue 66, 2011. Notes, Commentary, and Expanded Paraphrase: Mark, Philippians, General Epistles, Revelation. Smashwords Electronic Publications. 2010. Revelation. Logos Research Systems,... Read More 
Select Publications Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784): A Poetic Peacemaker | Criswell College, March 13, 2025. A Cultivator’s Take on Racial Reconciliation | Criswell College, February 24, 2025. Dissertation: “The Literary Reception of The Spirituality of Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784): An Afrosensitive Reading” The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY. “Phillis Wheatley and... Read More 
Select Publications Theandric and Triune: John Owen and a Case for Classical and Reformed Christological Agency (T&T Clark, 2024). Co-editor, with George Kalantzis and David Capes, Who Do You Say I Am? On the Humanity of Jesus (Cascade, 2020). Co-Author, with Kelly M. Kapic, John Owen Among the Theologians (Under Contract; due 2024). “‘He... Read More 
Education 2015 Ph.D. (Theological Studies), Dallas Theological Seminary; Dissertation: A New Creation in Christ: Soteriological and Ecclesiological Consequences of the Reality of Union with Christ. 2006 Th. M. (Academic Track: Systematic Theology; Educational Ministries Track: Adult Ministries), Dallas Theological Seminary; Thesis: When Bad Things Happen to Innocent People: Open Theism... Read More 
Education 1977 Ph.D., New Testament, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Thesis Topic: “New Testament Greek Sentence Structure: A Traditional, Descriptive-Structural, and Transformational-Generative Study.” 1967 M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 1964 B.A., University of South Carolina 1962 A.A., North Greenville Junior College Additional Studies: Ph.D. work in Linguistics, University of Texas at Arlington... Read More 
Education 2014 Ph.D. (New Testament Studies), Dallas Theological Seminary. Dissertation: “The Mysteries, Resurrection, and First Corinthians 15: Comparative Methodology and Contextual Exegesis” 2003 Th.M. (New Testament Studies), Dallas Theological Seminary 1997 B.S. (Chemistry), Mississippi College Selected Publications The Mysteries, Resurrection, and 1 Corinthians 15: Comparative Methodology and Contextual Exegesis, Lexington... Read More 
Education 2019 Ph.D., (New Testament Studies), Dallas Theological Seminary 2007 Th.M., (Pastoral Leadership) 2003 B.S. (Electrical Engineering), Georgia Institute of Technology Selected PublicationsCourses Taught Advanced Bible Study Methods Biblical Languages and Tools Christian Leadership Ephesians Greek 1 Greek 2 Leadership in a Global Context Marginalized People in the New Testament... Read More 
Education 2015 Ph.D. (Public Policy & Political Economy), University of Texas at Dallas. Dissertation: “National and Religious Identity and Political Culture: Southern Baptist Missionaries in Brazil." 2011 M.S. (International Political Economy), University of Texas at Dallas. Emphasis: International Development; Latin America. 2007 B.A. (Interdisciplinary Studies), University of Texas at Dallas.... Read More 
Education 2010 Ph.D. (English/Discourse Studies), Texas A&M University. Dissertation: What is Writing?: Student Practices and Perspectives on the Technologies of Literacy in College Composition 2004 M.A. (English), Texas A&M University 2002 B.A. (English), University of Central Arkansas Selected Publications Christian Education on the Plains of Texas, by Dr. Jack Terry,... Read More 
Education 2011 Ph.D. (New Testament), University of Wales, Trinity Saint David (UK); Supervisor: Drs. William S. Campbell (1st) and Kathy Ehrensperger (2nd); Dissertation Topic: “The Lord’s Supper as an Anti-Imperial Praxis: An Analysis of Christian Meals in the Context of First-Century Roman Domination.” 1982 Ph.D. (Pastoral Theology), California Graduate School of... Read More 
Education 2004 Ph.D. (Old Testament Studies), Dallas Theological Seminary; Dissertation: The Significance of Human Response in the Lament and Complaint Psalms. 1995 Th.M. (New Testament), Dallas Theological Seminary; Thesis: The Law of Love in Matthew 5:43-48. 1989 B.A. (Pre-seminary Bible and Chemistry), Cedarville College, Cedarville, OH Selected Publications Study Notes... Read More 
Education 2012 D.Min. (North American Evangelism and Missions), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 2007 Master of Arts (Ministry), Criswell College 2005 Bachelor of Arts (Biblical Studies), Criswell College Selected Publications “Day 46: My Heart’s Desire and Prayer for the Lost,” in, Evangelism Takes Heart, General Editor, Shane Pruitt, SBTC, 2019. Dissertation:... Read More 
Education 2024 (Social Justice Graduate Certificate) Harvard Extension School 2022 Ph.D. (Leadership Dissertation title: Cultural Intelligence: Examining Christian Universities Faculty’s Perceptions and Pedagogy of International Students) Dallas Baptist University 2009 (Master of Arts Christian Education) Dallas Theological Seminary 2005 Bachelor of Arts: Vocal Performance San Francisco Conservatory of Music 2023... Read More 
Education 2025 D.Min., Dallas Theological Seminary; Dissertation: An Evaluation of the Blue Faith Bible Study Guide for Peace Officers 2019 M.Div., Criswell College 2011 M.A. (Biblical Studies), Dallas Theological Seminary 2001 B.S. (Economics and Finance), the University of Texas at Dallas Selected Publications BLUE FAITH: A Bible Study for Peace... Read More 
Education Current Doctoral Student, Doctor of Professional Counseling (DPC) Kairos University 2017 M.A (Clinical Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy) Hardin-Simmons University 2012 B.A (Theology and Social Work) Baptist University of the Americas Courses Taught Multicultural Perspectives Theories of Personality History of Psychology Experimental Psychology Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling... Read More 
Education 2015 Ph.D., (Humanities: The History of Ideas) The University of Texas at Dallas, 800 W. Campbell Rd., Richardson, TX, 75080 2003-2006 Continuing Education, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2001 W. Seminary Dr., Fort Worth, TX, 76115, 32 additional credit hours in The School of Theology 1997 M.A.M.F.C., Southwestern Baptist Theological... Read More 
