ACADEMIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Golden
Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, Scottsdale, Arizona (2002 to present)
- Associate Professor of New Testament
- Taught eight to nine seminary courses per year in New Testament Introduction I and II, Introductory Greek, Greek Exegesis, Advanced Greek Exegesis, Philippians (Greek text), Johannine Correspondence (Greek text), Galatians, Romans, Pastoral Epistles, Gospel of John, Parables of Jesus, Hermeneutics, Pauline Theology, Spiritual Formation, and Computer Tools for Biblical Research.
- Taught PhD/ThM courses in Pauline Theology and Research Methods (Northern California Campus).
- Directed independent study courses on New Testament Citations of the Old Testament, Advanced Greek Grammar, Hermeneutics, Spiritual Formation, and Collegiate Ministry Leadership Development.
- Developed and directed the MDiv program in college student ministry (Arizona campus).
- Supervised DMin and MA theses.
- Chair of Degree Program Review Committee. Served on Curriculum, Student Relations and Faculty Search Committees.
- Developed and administrated the Web site for Arizona campus.
- Developed and managed the student computer lab for the Arizona campus.
- Taught courses at the Arizona, Southern California and Northern California campuses.
Tyndale
Seminary, formerly Ontario Theological Seminary, Toronto, Canada (1986
to 2002)
- Adjunct Professor of New Testament
- Taught five to seven seminary courses per year in New Testament Greek, New Testament Exegesis, Galatians, Philippians, Ephesians, Matthew, Gospel of John, Interpreting and Applying the Bible, Hermeneutics, New Testament Theology and History, and Computer-Assisted Biblical Research.
- Taught in both full time MDiv and modular MTS programs.
- Directed independent study courses on Ephesians and Advanced Hermeneutics.
- Supervised distance education courses on Pastoral Epistles, Hebrews, Acts and Parables
- Served as reader on a master's thesis.
- Consulted on institutional strategy for using computers in theological education on campus and in distance education.
Heritage
Theological Seminary, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada (2000)
- Adjunct Professor of New Testament
- Taught a course on New Testament Theology.
Ontario
Bible College (1987)
- Instructor in New Testament
- Taught a course on Galatians.
University of Toronto, Wycliffe
College (1985-1986, 1996 to 1997)
- Lecturer (1996 to 1997)
- Taught courses on Computers in Seminary and Ministry.
- Research and Teaching Assistant (1985 to 1986)
- Assisted Dr. Richard N. Longenecker in research for his Galatians commentary. Graded student term papers for a course on Romans.
MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
Foothills Baptist Church, Phoenix, Arizona (2003)
- Interim Pastor
- Preached in this 1500 member church weekly during the senior pastor's sabbatical (1 month).
Spring Garden
Baptist Church, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (1996)
- Interim Pastor
- Preached in this church of 800 members during the senior pastor's sabbatical every week for several months.
Calvary Baptist
Church, Evanston, Illinois (1982 to 1983)
- Associate Pastor
- Directed the church outreach ministry and youth ministry.
- Preached the Bible frequently. Taught Sunday School, Bible studies, conferences and Youth Group.
Sudan
Interior Mission (1981)
- Short Term Missionary in Nigeria
- Taught Bible courses in a Bible College and at churches, a conference and youth meetings. Trained pastors and lay leaders in Bible study methods, discipleship methods and spiritual leadership. Counselled church leaders and members.
Campus
Crusade for Christ (1973 to 1980)
- Classroom Lecture Training Ministry National Administrator and Trainer
(1979 to 1980)
- Guest lectured in religion, philosophy, history and sociology classes at 12 universities.
- Edited and contributed to University Classroom Lecturing, a 450 page resource book for those who speak on a Christian perspective of academic subjects in university classrooms.
- Administrated the Classroom Lecturing Ministry. Trained 90 staff to be more effective speakers. Revised training materials and improved administrative efficiency.
- Area Administrator for Michigan and North Ohio (1976 to
1977)
- Supervised financial operations of 25 campus ministries. Simplified administrative procedures and trained staff in effective planning.
- Campus Director and Staff Worker (1973 to 1978)
- Directed the ministry on two university campuses.
- Counselled and discipled students and led numerous group Bible studies.
- Lectured on the Bible hundreds of times in conferences, university Christian meetings, churches and adult Sunday School classes. Directed several conferences.
Volunteer Ministry
Experience
- Former local church Elder, with an active ministry of preaching, teaching and counselling. Former deacon and Christian Education Board member.
- Frequently preach at numerous churches, including extensive sermon series during the pastor's sabbaticals. Regularly teach the Bible in adult Sunday School and at conferences, seminars, adult ministries, youth groups and Bible Study groups.
- Taught numerous leadership seminars for leaders of small group Bible Studies.
- Developed Bible Study discussion guides used by many small groups.