Professional Development Training in Online Course Design
- Online Learning Consortium (2017). Online Teaching Foundation Course.
- Learning House (2012). BP101: Best Practices: Foundations of Online Learning. MT101: Moodle Basics. MT202: Orientation to Moodle.
ACADEMIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Gateway
Seminary, formerly called Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary (2002
to present)
- Professor of New Testament Studies
- Taught eight to eleven Master's level seminary courses per year at
the Arizona, Southern California and Northern California campuses.
- New Testament Introduction 1 and 2, Introductory Greek, Greek Exegesis, Advanced Greek Exegesis, Advanced Greek Grammar, Philippians (Greek text), Johannine Epistles (Greek text), Galatians (Greek text and English Bible courses), Romans, Pastoral Epistles, Gospel of John, Book of Revelation, Parables of Jesus, Hermeneutics, Pauline Theology, Spiritual Formation, Computer Tools for Biblical Research and Bible Software for Greek Exegesis.
- Designed and taught online courses on Hermeneutics. Revelation, New Testament 1and New Testament 2.
- Supervised independent study courses on New Perspective on Paul, New Testament Citations of the Old Testament, Advanced Greek Grammar, Advanced Greek Exegesis, Advanced Hermeneutics, PhD Hermeneutics, Ephesians, Spiritual Formation, Book of Acts, and Collegiate Ministry Leadership Development.
- Taught periodic PhD and ThM courses at the main campus in California:
- Pauline Theology
- Research Methods
- Co-developed the MDiv program in collegiate ministry and directed the program at the Arizona campus.
- Supervised numerous DMin, ThM and MA theses.
- External Examiner for PhD Dissertations at McMaster University Divinity School (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) and Asia Graduate School of Theology (Manila, Philippines).
- Chair of Degree Program Assessment Committee, Curriculum Committee and Student Relations Committee. Served on various Faculty Search Committees.
- Information Technology Director (Arizona campus): Developed and managed classroom the computer lab and the campus network for the Arizona campus. Configured video conferencing for classroom remote access. Developed the campus Web site. Trained students and faculty to use Bible software and research databases. Supported faculty and staff on computer use.
- Taught eight to eleven Master's level seminary courses per year at
the Arizona, Southern California and Northern California campuses.
Tyndale
Seminary, formerly called 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.