Teaching Fellows
Rev. Dr. Rachel Coleman
Theological Education Team, Latin America Consultant, One Mission Society
Dayton, OH
Rev. Dr. Coleman is willing to develop new, seminar-style or 1–2 week courses as needed, with preference given to courses related to the Gospel of Luke or other Gospel-studies topics. Can teach in either English or Spanish. All courses use Interactive Adult Education methods and practices. The Rev. Dr. Coleman acknowledges agreement with the Lausanne Covenant and respect for the Wesleyan Holiness tradition of One Mission Society.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- Ph.D. Theological Studies (NT), Regent University School of Divinity
- M.A. Biblical Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary, 2001
- M.A. Spanish Language & Literature, University of Kentucky, 1987
- B.A. Spanish/English, Secondary Education, Asbury College, 1984
- Seminary/college professor
- Course writer/faculty mentor
- Missionary with OMS to Ecudaor
COURSES:
- Biblical narrative
- Acts
- Sermons & parables in Matthew
- Exploring the Psalms
- Foundations of Biblical Thought
- Bible study methods
LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Self-funded for travel to the school
- Room, board, and related expenses to be provided by the school
- Available for maximum of 2 weeks, dates to be agreed upon
Dr. Dennis Grant Crump
Church Multiplication Facilitator (Indochina) & Pastor, Williamsburg First Methodist Church
Williamsburg, KY
Dr. Crump’s preaching and teaching skills were developed over more than two decades of pastoral ministry experience (including cross-cultural ministry to people groups in southeast Asia). He has taught at the secondary level (Christian schools), the baccalaureate level (lower & upper division) and the graduate level (seminary). He has facilitated church multiplication training for pastors and church workers in Indochina for about 12 years. He has also provided technical training in the United States Navy. He is also skilled in both written and oral communication, having written numerous books, articles, etc., including engineering/technical literature.
He is willing to develop new, seminar-style or 1–2 week courses as needed, with preference given to courses related to the areas of World Religions, Missions/Missiology and Spiritual Authority and Power in the Christian Life. All courses use Interactive Adult Education methods and practices.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- Doctor of Missiology, Asbury Theological Seminary, Doctoral Dissertation: Contextualization of the Public Worship Practices of Vietnamese Protestant Churches in the Greater Ohio Valley Region, 2010
- Master of Arts in Theological Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary, 2005
- Bachelor of General Studies (Science & Business), Western Kentucky University, 1998
- Associate of Arts (Mathematics), Lindsey Wilson College, 1991
- Pastor at various United Methodist churches in Kentucky, 2000-2014
- Adjunct instructor at Lindsey Wilson College and institutions in undisclosed regions of Asia, 2011-2019
- Editor at the Adair Progress, a local newspaper in Columbia, Kentucky, 2017
- Teaching intern (World Religions) at Asbury Theological Seminary, Spring 2009
COURSES & SEMINARS:
- World Religions
- Basic Christian Beliefs
- Old Testament Poetic & Prophetic Books
- Ministry Seminar in Missions
- Ministry Seminar in Missiology
- Ministry Seminar: Spiritual Authority and Power
LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Self-funded for travel to the school
- Room, board, and related expenses would be helpful but may not be required
- Available for maximum of 2 weeks, dates as available
- Minimum of 6 students
- Translation from English as necessary
Dr. Rodney Dormer
Theological Education Team, Africa Consultant, One Mission Society
Mechanicsburg, PA
As a member of the OMS Theological Education team, Dr. Dormer helps provide support for over 30 educational institutions around the world. He travels and gives intensive classes in a variety of countries, usually at the Master’s level. He also consults on church and seminary program development. As Theological Consultant for Africa, his ministry is focused largely, but not exclusively, on this continent. He can write and teach seminary courses in most areas except Biblical languages, although prefers Old Testament and Wesleyan courses.
EDUCATION:
- D.Min, Anderson University School of Theology, Doctoral Dissertation: Interdependence in the Global Church: A Study of the Relationship between Western Churches and the National Churches They Helped Birth.
- M.Div. Anderson University, School of Theology, 1986
- B.Th. Gardener Bible College, 1982
- Pastoral Ministry: 8 years in Canada and 4 years in Brazil
EXPERIENCE:
- Pastoral Ministry: 8 years in Canada and 4 years in Brazil
- Missionary in Indonesia: 8 years served in various roles such as seminary professor, financial manager, seminary Board member, Bible teacher and dorm parent.
- Missionary in Brazil: 5 years served in various roles such as seminary professor, youth pastor, seminary Board member and camp director.
- Missionary in Kenya: 1 year served as the president of a small Bible seminary. The job included administration, church relations, campus development and some teaching.
Rev. Ronald W. Freeman, Ed.D.
Director of Theological Institution Support, One Mission Society
As the Director of Leader and Team Development, he assists, encourages, and supports OMS partner institutions through promotion of best practices, leadership development, and academic excellence. Ron married Marilyn in 1972, is father to three married daughters and Papa of ten grandchildren.
Ron has served the church as a minister, educational consultant, and theological educator for more than 45 years. He has pastored churches in Kansas, California and Australia. He served in faculty and administrative roles at Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California. He is co-founder of TriCord Mentors. As a fully committed Christ-follower, Ron’s life calling is mentoring and coaching leaders of integrity and skill to advance the cause of Theological education around the globe! The Rev. Dr. Freeman acknowledges agreement with the Lausanne Covenant and respect for the Wesleyan Holiness tradition of One Mission Society.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- Ed.D., Educational Leadership – Institutional Management/Andragogy & Curriculum Studies, Pepperdine University, 1996
- M.A., Theology & Ethics, Azusa Pacific University, 1988
- B.A., Religion & Philosophy, Oklahoma Wesleyan University, 1976
- Ministerial Credentials: Ordained Minister, The Wesleyan Church, 1977
- Pastoral Ministry: Senior & Interims, The Wesleyan and Brethren In Christ Churches. 15 years
- Regional Leadership: Director of Leadership Development, Brethren In Christ Church. 2 years
- Teaching Credentials: Associate Professor, Sydney College of Divinity, Sydney Australia and Professor, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
- Academic and Administrative Roles
- TriCord Mentors, Carmichael, CA USA: President/CEO – 13 years (2006 – Present)
- Kingsley College, Melbourne, VIC AU: Director of Academic & Program Development.
Teaching in the area of Spiritual Formation and Educational Ministries. 2.5 years (2004-2007) - West Africa Theological Seminary, Lagos, Nigeria: Accreditation Consultant & Academic Administration Advisor; Mentor and Coach – 11 years (2001-2012)
- Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA USA: Administrator, Professor & Mentor, Schools of Theology, Education and Business. 36 years (1983-Present)
COURSES:
- Dynamics of Christian Formation
- Servant Leadership
- Educational Ministries in the Local Church
- Curriculum and Development
- The Leader and Change
- The Bible and Business Ethics
- Christian Worldview and the Professions
LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Self-funded for travel to the school
- Room, board, and related expenses to be provided by the school
- Available for maximum of 2 weeks, dates to be agreed upon
- Instructional Environment:
One to One Mentoring/Coaching
Minimum of 3 for leadership development sessions
Minimum of 6 student for formal courses
Rev. John C. Kim
Founder & Director, Expository Preaching Clinic for Pastors
John has served as a pastor and theological educator in the U.S.A., Canada, South Korea and in Mexico for over thirty years. When God called John to serve the pastors and leaders in the mission field, he founded Expository Preaching Clinic for Pastors in Mexico in 2018. Currently John is serving the pastors and leaders at Instituto Bíblico Santidad Evangélica en México, Tijuana, Mexico, and also visits other regions and countries for intensive courses. John married Rebekah in 1988, and is father to two adult sons. John’s life calling is serving the pastors and leaders to change lives through the biblical preaching of the Word of God. Rev. John Kim acknowledges agreement with the Lausanne Covenant and respect for the Wesleyan Holiness tradition of One Mission Society.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
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- D. Min., Advanced Expository Preaching, Dallas Theological Seminary, in progress.
- Ph.D., New Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary, ABD.
- S.T.M., Bible Exposition, Dallas Theological Seminary, 1996.
- M.Div., Practical Theology, Seoul Theological University, 1990.
- B.A., French Language and Literature, Keimyung University, 1983.
- Ministerial Credentials: Ordained Minister, KECA, 1997.
- Pastoral Ministry: Senior & Mission Pastor, KECA & KEHC churches. 32 years.
- Regional Leadership: Director and Board member, Southwest District, KECA, 4 years.
- Teaching Credentials: Adjunct Professor, America Evangelical University, Los Angeles; Adjunct Professor, Instituto Bíblico Santidad Evangélica en México, Tijuana, Mexico.
- Academic and Administrative Roles: Founder & Director, Expository Preaching Clinic for Pastors, Tijuana Mexico.
COURSES:
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- Expository Preaching: Preaching to Change Lives
- Bible Panorama
- Reading the Bible in 90 days
- Biblical Hermeneutics
- New Testament Introduction
- New Testament Theology
- Gospels
- Pauline Epistles & Theology
- Johannine Literature & Theology
LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Self-funded for travel to the school
- Room, board, and related expenses to be provided by the school
- Available for maximum of 2 weeks, dates to be agreed upon
- Instructional Environment:
Minimum of 5 student for formal courses
Rev. Dr. Larisa Igorevna Levicheva
Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies. Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
She enjoys music in all its forms, as well as walking, cycling, traveling, playing and watching sports, and puzzles. Dr. Levicheva acknowledges agreement with the Lausanne Covenant and respect for the Wesleyan Holiness tradition of One Mission Society.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- PhD in Old Testament Studies, Middlesex University/London School of Theology; London, UK; 2014.
- Master of Theology in World Missions & Evangelism, Asbury Theology Seminary, Wilmore, KY; 2005.
- Master of Divinity, Asbury Theological Seminary; Wilmore, KY; 2002
- Bachelor of Education in Teaching English and German; Vladimir State University; Vladimir, Russia; 1999
- Ordained Minister of the Wesleyan Church of Russia; 2004
LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Self-funded for travel to the school
- Room, board, and related expenses to be provided by the school
- Available for maximum of 3 weeks, dates to be agreed upon
COURSES:
- Bible as Christian Scripture (1-week intensive or 8-week course)
- Hebrew for Ministry (8-week course)
- Greek for Ministry (8-week course)
- Old Testament Survey (8-week course)
- New Testament Survey (8-week course)
- Apocalyptic Literature (1-week intensive or 8-week course)
CLASS REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of eight students
- Equipment for PowerPoint highly desirable
- Translation to be provided by the school as required
Dr. David Long
Former President and former Director of Theological Education, One Mission Society.
Greenwood, IN
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor of Science (Accounting), Murray State University, 1975
- Juris Doctorate, University of Kentucky, 1978
- Master of Divinity, Asbury Theological Seminary, 2002
- Doctor of Ministry, Asbury Theological Seminary, 2014
- Practicing attorney, 1978 – 1993
- Missionary, One Mission Society, 1995 – present
SPIRITUAL FORMATION
The full course covers 27 hours and presents three distinct aspects of spiritual formation. The first emphasis is on the “what” and “why” of spiritual formation, anchoring it in humanity’s creation in the image of God and deepening the students’ understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus. The second emphasis is on the age-old premise that the better we understand our fallen selves the more we are enabled to open ourselves to the work of the Holy Spirit. The seven deadly sins and the seven virtues is the template utilized to guide the student into prayerful self-reflection. The third emphasis is a recognition that our spiritual growth occurs within the cauldron of life. The realities of life in this fallen world are hugely challenging and impactful. The truths refined in the first portions of the course are applied as the students seek to not only understand but also grow in the midst of suffering and dry seasons. These truths help answer the question of why we are to forgive and the question of how we are enabled to forgive. These often daily events are lived out in community as students seek to live transformed lives in community and in a yet to be redeemed world. The extent to which we succeed correlates directly with how well we understand that our true fulfilment comes from God. Interactive Adult Learning is the format for the classes, accenting small group discussion and active student participation in the learning process.
LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Self-funded for travel to the school
- Room, board, and related expenses to be provided by the school
- Available for up to three weeks, dates to be agreed upon
Rev. Dr. Derry Long
Teaching Fellow, One Mission Society
Bozeman, MT
Dr. Long acknowledges agreement with the Lausanne Covenant and supports the Wesleyan Holiness tradition of One Mission Society.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- Ph.D. University of Birmingham
- B.Th. Wesley Bible College
- Studies in Mass Communication, Bemidji State College
- Lead pastor and church planting pastor, Evangelical Church of North America
- Conference superintendent, Western Conference, Evangelical Church
- President, Intelligent Growth, Inc.
- Professor of Christian Leadership, Yellowstone Theological Institute
- International teaching experience in Bangladesh, the Philippines, South Korea and England
COURSES:
- Basic Leadership
- Conflict and Leadership
- Entrepreneurial Leadership
- Turn Around Leadership
- Empowering Leadership
LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Self-funded for travel to the school
- Room, board, and related expenses to be provided by the school
- Available for up to three weeks, dates to be agreed upon
- Minimum of eight students
- Translation to be provided by the school as required
Dr. Fredrick Long
Professor of Greek New Testament, Asbury Theological Seminary
Wilmore, KY
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- Ph.D. Religious Studies, specialization in Biblical Theology, Marquette University, 1999.
- M.A. Classics, University of Kentucky, 1995.
- M.Div. Asbury Theological Seminary, 1992.
- B.S. Animal Science with High Honors, University of Illinois, 1988.
- International Coordinator of Gamma Rho Kappa Greek Honor Society. 2014-present
- Adjunct Professor of New Testament, Asbury University, Wilmore, KY, 2012–2014.
- Co-Owner of GlossaHouse Publishing Company, 2011–present.
- Assistant Professor of New Testament, Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN, 1999–2007.
- Adjunct Faculty, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, IL, 1996–1997.
- Greek Teaching Fellow, Asbury Theological Seminary, KY, 1993–1995.
SPIRITUAL FORMATION
This course is built around the example of Jesus and the book, In Step with God’s Word, that offers foundational perspectives and “best interpretive practices” across twelve essential areas of New Testament interpretation including contextual location, translation comparison, grammatical study, lexical research, historical context, scriptural correlations (intertextuality), evaluated applications, biblical theology, and presentation brainstorm. These areas of study reflect the nature of the New Testament itself. Hermeneutically, In Step with God’s Word brings together three of the most fruitful streams of biblical interpretation: traditional historical-critical exegesis, transmodern socio-rhetorical investigation, and classical inductive biblical study. The class will consist of working through the twelve interpretive areas and practicing select exercises that will inform, guide, and encourage careful study of the New Testament.
LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Funded by Asbury Theological Seminary for travel to the school
- Room, board, and related expenses to be provided by the school
- Available for up to three weeks, dates to be agreed upon
Dr. Daryl McCarthy
Director, The Leadership Anvil: A Project of the Global Ministries Foundation; Teaching Fellow, One Mission Society
Daryl has served as a professor, pastor, founder/president of an international academic ministry, writer, and speaker at universities, conferences, and churches. Currently, he serves as Director of The Leadership Anvil, a project of the Global Ministries Foundation. His mission is to equip academicians and academic administrators, pastors, and ministry leaders, as well as leaders in business, professions, and politics. Daryl and his wife Dr. Teri McCarthy lived in Lithuania 2010-2015 where they both taught at Lithuania Education University in Vilnius. Their son and daughter are both married and have blessed them with five grandchildren. Dr. McCarthy heartily affirms the Lausanne Covenant and fully embraces the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition of One Mission Society.
His primary contribution as an OMS TE Teaching Fellow is in four areas:
1. Equipping academics and students to live, teach, and write with a Christian worldview.
2. Helping academics improve their scholarship and teaching effectiveness.
3. Assisting academic administrators and department heads, as well as pastors and ministry leaders as they develop their skills in leadership and management.
4. Speaking on topics which will attract academics, pastors and ministry leaders to seminaries and Bible colleges for seminars or conferences.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- D.Min., Fuller Theological Seminary, 1990
- M.Div., Nazarene Theological Seminary, 1984
- M.A., Philosophy of Religion, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1979
- B.Th., Kansas Christian College, 1974
- 2022-Present Director, The Leadership Anvil, Global Ministries Foundation
- 2015-2021 Vice President, Academic Programs and Strategy, Forum of Christian Leaders. Director, European Academic Network, European Leadership Forum. Director, Cambridge Scholars Network
- 2014 2015 President Emeritus and International Director-at-Large, Global Scholars (formerly International Institute for Christian Studies—IICS)
- 1988-2014 CEO and Founding President, Global Scholars
- 1993-2014 President, Cooperative Studies, Inc.
- 2011-2015 Lecturer (part-time), Lithuania University of Education, Department of English Philology, Vilnius, Lithuania
- 2005-2011 Presenter, Perspectives on the World Christian Movement course
- 1970-present Lecturer and speaker at universities, churches, seminars, and conferences in North America and various countries around the world
- 1984 1988 Founding Pastor, Shawnee Mission Church, Overland Park, Kansas
- 1979 1987 Professor of Philosophy and Theology. Kansas Christian College, Overland Park, Kansas
LECTURE AND SEMINAR TOPICS
Primarily for Teachers and Professors
- Why We Need Christians in Higher Education—Why Seminaries and Bible Colleges Are Important for the Church
- Problems Christians Have with Education
- Serving Christ in the Academy
- Teaching in a World Without Windows—How Christian Academics Can Respond to Secularism
- The Seven Deadly Sins of the Academy and How Christians Can Respond
- Do You Need New Glasses? Three Forms of Worldview Myopia
- Mere Spirituality—C. S. Lewis and His Walk with God
- The Teacher Who Created a Nation and Saved a Civilization–A Model for Educators with Historic Impact
- Biblical Principles of Justice—Measuring the Social Justice Message
Primarily for Academic Administrators, Pastors, and Ministry Leaders
- God Cares About Details and Numbers—Lessons I Learned from the Bible about Leading a Christian Organization
- God, Money, and Ministry
- Raising Funds with Jesus—Eight Keys to Successful Fundraising for Your Institution
- Should You Run a Bible College or Seminary Like a Business?
- Lessons I Have Learned Working with Boards For 50 Years
For Both Groups—Academics, Administrators, Pastors, and Ministry Leaders
- We Minister in Our Weakness
- Christian Classics—Great Books for Knowing and Serving God
- God Commands Us to Work and Make Money: Restoring a Robust Biblical Theology of Work and Money
- John Wesley as a Public Intellectual
- Recovering Insight, Courage and Justice in a Divided World—Learning from John Wesley the Public Intellectual
- Wesley and His Reformational Worldview
LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Self-funded for travel to the school, room, board, and related expenses
- Available for up to ten days, dates to be agreed upon
Dr. Mark Nickens
Teaching Fellow, One Mission Society
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- Doctor of Philosophy, SBTS, 1999
- Master of Divinity, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1993
- Bachelor of Arts, Wingate University, 1989
- Online Assistant Professor of Religion, Liberty University, 2009 – present
- Subject Matter Expert and Course Designer, Liberty University, 2011 – present
- Online Adjunct Professor, Rockbridge Seminary, 2008-present
- Taught in Belize, Nigeria, Kenya, and India
COURSES:
- Introduction to the Old Testament
- Introduction to the New Testament
- The Four Gospels: The Synoptic Gospels and John
- Church History: How did we get the Bible?
- Church History: Early Church History: From Jesus to 400
- Church History: The Protestant Reformation
- Church History: Regional Church Histories as needed, such as History of Christianity in Kenya
LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Self-funded for travel to the school
- Room, board, and related expenses to be provided by the school
- Available for up to three weeks, dates to be agreed upon
- Regular, personal access to the internet (Dr. Nickens is an online professor and needs to stay connected with his classes)
Dr. Mark Olson
Teaching Fellow, One Mission Society
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor of Arts, Wingate University, 1989
- Master of Divinity, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1993
- Doctor of Philosophy, SBTS, 1999
- Teaching Fellow, One Mission Society, started 2018
- Online Assistant Professor of Religion, Liberty University, 2009 – present
- Subject Matter Expert and Course Designer, Liberty University, 2011 – present
- Online Adjunct Professor, Rockbridge Seminary, 2008-present
- Taught in Belize, Nigeria, Kenya, and India
LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Travel expenses funded by supporters.
- Available for 1-3 weeks.
- Courses taught in English, translator provided by school
- Power Point, white/chalk board if possible
- Accommodation and meals provided on site.
COURSES:
All courses are grounded in scripture, a Wesleyan perspective, respect for other Christian traditions, and tailored for ministry in the local setting. Classroom discussion and engaging conversation is built into the course formats.
- Systematic/Historic Theology, Philosophy & Christian Thought
- Topical courses: Doctrines of God, Humanity, Christology, Soteriology, and Pneumatology
- Life and Times / Theology of John Wesley
- Wesleyan Doctrine of Holiness & Spiritual Growth
- Wesleyan Plan of Discipleship & Mentoring
- Wesleyan Perspectives on Eschatology & Christ’s Kingdom
- Introduction to OT / Introduction to NT
- Pentateuch
- Major Prophets
- Gospels
- Pauline Epistles
- Johannine Writings
- Revelation (missional approach)
Dr. Chris Palmer
Teaching Fellow, One Mission Society
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- Ph.D., Pentecostal History & Theology, Trinity St. David’s University Wales, 2014
- P.G.Dip. Theology, University of Wales Lampeter, 2009
- TEFL Cert, Global English, 2002
- M.A,, Pentecostal & Charismatic Studies, Sheffield University, 2000
- B.A., Joint Honours Theology & Religious Studies, University Wales Lampeter, 1990
LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Transport from port of entry to place of delivery.
- Accommodation and food on site.
- PowerPoint facilities if available.
COURSES & INTERESTS:
- Pastoral Epistles, BTh level
- Introduction to Biblical missions, BTh level
- Lessons from Revivals of Religion, BTh level
- Luke-Acts; Theology, Themes & Thoughts, MTh level
- Twentieth Century Theological Developments, MTh level
- Issues in Evangelical Theology, MTh level
- Preaching: Course in preparation for 2017; BTh level.
- Pastoral issues & introduction to ecclesiology: course in preparation; BTh and MTh level.
- Pentecostalism; history and theology; to doctoral level.
- Prison epistles; BTh level.
- General epistles; BTh level.
- Hebrews; BTh level.
- Also willing to help in the supervision of doctoral students if writing is in English.
Rev. William Payne, PhD
Professor of Evangelism and World Missions, Director of Chaplaincy Studies, Ashland Theological Seminary
Ashland, Ohio
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- PhD, Asbury Theological Seminary. Ethnographic research with Haitian immigrant churches in America to discover indigenous models for planting sustainable congregations.
- M.Div. Emory University, 1984
- B.A., Religion/Pre-ministerial, Florida Southern College, 1981
- Tenured Professor at Ashland Theological Seminar 2001 – Present
- Retired US Navy Chaplain (29 years)
- Senior pastor / Hispanic church planting, Tampa, FL, 1998-2001
- worked for a Cuban newspaper in Florida from 1977 – 1981.
- Have published extensively. American Methodism: Past and Future Growth (Emeth Press, 2013), “Discerning an Integral Latino Pentecostal Theology of Liberation” Ashland Theological Journal (Fall 2013): 87-106, “Discerning John Wesley’s Missional Ecclesiology” Wesleyan Theological Journal 49 (Fall 2014): 24-47, “Folk Religion and the Pentecostal Surge in Latin America” Asbury Theological Journal (Spring 2016).
COURSES & INTERESTS:
Has taught the following seminary courses: evangelism, church growth, theology of missions and evangelism, theology of scripture and ministry, navigating the multi-faith context, missionary anthropology, understanding the social context, world religions, power encounter in ministry and mission, spiritual warfare, introduction to missions, the missional church, the global church, outreach approaches of Jesus and the early church, history of missions, introduction to chaplaincy, United Methodist history, evangelistic practices, kingdom mission in a global community, and Wesleyan evangelistic practices.
Willing to create new courses or can modify the ones he already teaches. Willing to help seminaries develop chaplaincy training programs. He can also do faculty development programs or provide specialized training in some other area like personal evangelism, spiritual warfare, or church planting. Available May through August and able to teach in English or Spanish.
LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Self-funded for travel to the school
- Room, board, and related expenses to be provided by the school
- Available for 2 to 3 weeks, dates to be agreed upon
Rev. Dr. William T. “Will” Purinton
Pastor, Wesley United Methodist Church
Saint Joseph, Missouri
Rev. Dr. Purinton’s doctoral concentration is in historical theology, but he has had doctoral seminars in OT, NT, and ST. He has taught all the survey areas of church history (Early, Medieval, Reformation, Modern, American, Global) at the graduate level and has also taught coursework in historical and practical theology (Wesley, Evangelicalism, Pentecostal and Charismatic, Preaching, Evangelism, Mission). His current research areas include Global Evangelicalism, Wesleyan and Pentecostal Theologies/Spiritualities, Apologetics, and New Religious Movements/Sects and Cults.
EDUCATION:
- M.F.A., Writing – Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO, in progress.
- Ph.D., Theological Studies (Concentration in Historical Theology) – Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL, 2003.
- S.T.M., Church History – Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, IN, 2000.
- M.A., Church History – Lincoln Christian Seminary, Lincoln, IL, 1996.
- M.A., Missiology – Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City, MO, 1990.
- B.A., Religious Studies – University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, 1986.
BOOKS:
- Transpacific Evangelicalism in the Twentieth Century: Revival and Evangelism in America and Korea, (Greenwood, IN: One Mission Society, 2020). ISBN 978-1062245-682-6
ARTICLES/BOOK CHAPTERS (last 7 years):
- “Protestantism: 40,000 and Still Counting” and “Global Christianity: The Future of the Faith,” chapters in Bloomsbury Religion in North America, Bloomsbury Academic, 2021.
- “Re-reading Martin Luther’s Doctrine of Word and Spirit in the Context of the Third Wave Charismatic Movement.” World Christianity and the Fourfold Gospel 5, no. 1 (Spring 2020): forthcoming.
- “The Reformed Spirituality of Francis Schaeffer (1912-1984) and the Reforming of Western Civilization.” Journal of Historical Theology 33 (December 2018): 220-247.
- “‘Great Pressure Means Great Power’: Lettie Burd Cowman’s Devotional Writings as a Pastoral Theology of Suffering.“ Theology & Mission 53 (2018): 83-108.
- “Meditate/Meditation in World Christianity,” “Obedience/Disobedience in World Christianity,” and “Pride in World Christianity,” In Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception (Berlin: Walter de Gruyter, 2009-ongoing).
- “Ecumenical and/or Evangelical: Locating the Fivefold Gospel of Youngsan Yonggi Cho.” Journal of Youngsan Theology 41 (2017): 7-36.
- “The Almost Wesleyan: Bishop J. H. King and Pentecostal-Holiness Readings of the ‘New Birth.’” Theology & Mission 49 (2016): 9-32.
- “Finding the Fourfold Gospel: Sources and Readings from Historical Theology,” Journal of Historical Theology 29 (2016): 126-148.
- “Fourfold Gospel Plus: Bishop J. H. King and Pentecostal-Holiness Readings of Fourfold Gospel World Christianity and the Fourfold Gospel 2, no. 1 (Spring 2016): 69-109.
- “Divided Tongues: The Polemic of Spirit Baptism and Speaking in Tongues in the American Holiness and Pentecostal Movements.” Journal of the Korean Society of Church History 42 (2015): 229-259.
- “Returning the Fire: Korean Pentecostals in the USA.” Korean Journal of Christian Studies 97 (2015): 69-90.
- “Mormon Wars: Religious Rhetoric and Physical Violence in the United States, 1832-1858.” Theology & Mission 46 (2015): 233-260.
EXPERIENCE:
- Pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church, Northwest District, Missouri Annual Conference, 2021-present
- Adjunct Professor, Columbia International University, teaching Global Christianity, 2021 – present
- Professor of Church History, Graduate School of Theology, Seoul Theological University, 2008-2020
- Assistant Professor of Historical Theology, Asian Center for Theological Studies and Mission, 2004-2008
- Assistant Professor of English, Korea Nazarene University, 2003-2004
LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Self-funded for travel to the school
- Room, board, and related expenses to be provided by the school
- Available for up to 2 weeks, dates to be agreed upon
Dr. Philip N. Richardson
Director of Theological Education, One Mission Society
Greenwood, IN
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- PhD, Biblical Studies, New Testament. Asbury Theological Seminary, 2016
- M.A. Aspects of Biblical Interpretation, London School of Theology, 2002
- B.A. (Hons), Theology, London School of Theology, 2000
- B.A. (Hons), English Language and Literature (Subsidiary: Biblical Studies), University of Durham 1993
- Teaching Intern and Assistant on various Masters courses (both Inductive Bible Study and NT Exegesis) at Asbury Theological Seminary including Matthew, Mark, General Epistles and 2 Corinthians.
- Missionary in Tanzania, 2002–2010. Taught in a seminary-type environment in Tanzania. I trained lay leaders for church ministry on six month and one year Bible courses, and students for ordained ministry in the Anglican church of Tanzania on a three year course accredited by the national church. I taught a mixture of New Testament, Old Testament and Christian Doctrine initially but latterly specialized in New Testament. I also preached regularly in local churches.
- Volunteer Missionary in Kenya, 1993–1994. Taught English Grammar and Religious Education to High School students, led group and one-to-one Bible Studies, preached at Student services, Student Christian Fellowship and local churches.
COURSES & INTERESTS:
Dr. Richardson’s expertise is in New Testament, with particular interest in Pauline literature and theology, especially 1–2 Corinthians, Ephesians and also Acts, but he is willing to develop courses on any book of the New Testament. He has taught on courses covering a variety of NT books in Tanzania, Nigeria, Haiti, Mexico, Estonia, Ukraine and in the US, and would also be willing to teach on areas like Pauline theology, the Ministry and Teaching of Jesus, Biblical Interpretation and Inductive Bible Study and New Testament background.
LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Self-funded for travel to the school
- Room, board, and related expenses to be provided by the school
- Available for up to two weeks, dates to be agreed upon
Dr. Richardson acknowledges agreement with The Lausanne Covenant and supports the Wesleyan Holiness tradition of One Mission Society.
Dr. Sergio Rosell Nebreda
Theological Education Team, Spain Representative, One Mission Society
Madrid, Spain
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- PhD, Theological Studies (NT), University of Pretoria, South Africa.
- M. in Sacred Scripture, Pontifical University of Comillas, Spain.
- Certificate in Biblical Hermeneutics, Free University, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
- Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, Kentucky, USA.
- BA Hon. in Fine Arts. Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain.
- Course writer and Professor, Facultad Abierta SEUT, 2010–
- Teaching Pastor – Dutch Reformed Church, Randgate, South Africa, 2004-05
- Team Coordinator and Pastor with One Mission Society in Madrid, Spain, 2005-present
COURSES & INTERESTS:
- Introduction to the Old Testament
- Introduction to the New Testament
- The Gospel and Modern Culture
- A Sociological and Anthropological Reading of the New Testament
- Genesis 1-11 and Mesopotamian Culture?
- Mission and Evangelism
LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Would require funds for travel to the school
- Room, board, and related expenses to be provided by the school
- Available for maximum of 2 weeks, dates to be agreed upon
Pamela J. Simpson
Visiting Professor, Systematic Theology, Church History, and New Testament, Emmaus University of Haiti
Matlock, Derbyshire, UK
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- Master of Christian Studies: Regent College, Vancouver, 1999 – 2001.
- MA in Natural Sciences (Biological): Cambridge University, 1962-1965.
- Visiting Professor at Emmaus Biblical Seminary each year from 2007 – 2017, 2-4 weeks each time.
- Teacher of biology in secondary schools, UK, 1966 – 1998
LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Can be self-funded.
- Availability varies: Would prefer a minimum of 4 weeks if outside Europe, but could teach for shorter periods in Europe.
COURSES & INTERESTS:
Willing to develop courses in other New Testament subjects, also on the relationship between science and faith. Courses are taught in English, but course notes, assignments, and tests can be given in French.
- Introduction to church history
- Introduction to systematic theology
- New Testament Introduction
- General Epistles
- New Testament Eschatology and Revelation
- In preparation: Pauline Epistle
Rev. Randall Spacht
Teaching Fellow, One Mission Society
Greenwood, IN
Rev. Spacht is a former professor at Fundación Universitaria Seminario Bíblico de Colombia, Medellín, Colombia, and has served in various capacities with OMS since 1977. He is willing to develop new, seminar-style or 1–2 week courses as needed, with preference given to courses related to Inductive Bible Study, New Testament Theology, Pauline Literature, Synoptic Gospels and Hermeneutics. He can teach in either English or Spanish. All courses use Interactive Adult Education methods and practices. Rev. Spacht acknowledges agreement with the Lausanne Covenant and respect for the Wesleyan Holiness tradition of One Mission Society.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- Th.D. New Testament, Wycliffe College, University of Toronto (currently ABD, dissertation focus: The Meaning of “Righteous” in Luke)
- A.R. Old Testament, Asbury Theological Seminary, 1977,
- B.A. Mathematics Secondary Education, Asbury College, 1975.
- Professor, Biblical Seminary of Colombia, 1978 – 1994. Academic Dean during six of those years.
- Missionary with One Mission Society in Colombia and Greenwood, IN. 1977–present
COURSES & INTERESTS:
- Hermeneutics
- Modern Hermeneutics
- Methodical Bible Study
- New Testament Theology
- Romans
- History and Society of the First Century
LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Funds for travel to the school
- Room, board, and related expenses to be provided by the school
- Available for maximum of 2 weeks, dates to be agreed on
Dr. Tom Stiles
Teaching Fellow, One Mission Society
Dr. Stiles is willing to develop new, seminar-style or 1-2 week courses as needed, with preference given to courses related to missions or inductive Bible study. He may also be available to teach longer courses by Zoom. He can teach in either English or Spanish. Dr. Stiles acknowleges agreement with the Lausanne Covenant and identifies with the Wesleyan Holiness tradition of One Mission Society.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- Ph.D. Intercultural Studies, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1995
- M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, 1982
- B.S. Agriculture (Entomology option), Purdue University, 1976
- Missionary in Ecuador with One Mission Society, 1984-2022
- Professor, SEMBEC, Cuenca, Ecuador
COURSES:
- Catholic Theology
- Theology of Salvation
- Old Testament Theology
- Theology of Missions
- Culture and Christianity
- Folk Religion and Worldview
- World Religions
- Basic Missions
- Book of Acts Overview (not inductive)
Inductive Bible Study Courses Available:
- Genesis/Exodus
- Ephesians/Galatians
- Romans
LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Self-funded for travel to the school
- Room, board, and related expenses to be provided by the school
- Available for maximum of 2 weeks, dates to be agreed upon
- Minimum of 6 students
Rev. William Vermillion, PhD
Theological Education Team, Asia-Pacific Consultant, One Mission Society
Canby, OR
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- Institute for Excellence in Theological Education, Vienna, Austria, 2001
- Institute of Holy Land Studies (post-doctoral studies), Jerusalem, Israel, 1984
- Ph.D. (Comparative Literature), University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 1980
- Clinical Membership, American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy, 1979
- M.Div. (Counseling), Western Evangelical Seminary, Portland, OR, 1976
- M.A. (Comparative Literature), University of Washing, Seattle, WA, 1972
- B.A. (English Literature) with High Honors, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 1968
- Pastoral Ministry: associate, senior, conference superintendent, general superintendent, The Evangelical Church. 29 years
- Counseling: Clinical Member with American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. 34 years
- Officer US Army, Infantry Advisor Vietnamese, Training Officer, Psyops Officer, highest rank achieved Captain. 10 years
COURSES & INTERESTS:
- Inductive Bible Study
- Hermeneutics
- Bible Books
- Biblical Literature and Theology
- Counseling (pastoral, marriage and family and death and dying)
- Spiritual life
- Wesley studies.
LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Funds for travel to the school
- Room, board, and related expenses to be provided by the school
- Available for maximum of 2 weeks, dates to be agreed on
Dr. Angie Ward
Author, Teacher, Speaker; Writer, Church Matters; Founder & Director, The ProRegnum Foundation
Denver, CO
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- D. Ministry Leadership, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2011 (Dissertation: “Church Organizational Culture: Construct Definition & Instrument Development”)
- M.A. Educational Ministries & Administration, Denver Seminary, 1996
- B.A. Youth Ministry, Trinity International University, 1993
- Associated Faculty, Denver Seminary
- Professor of Leadership, Education & Discipleship, Capital Seminary & Graduate School
- Adjunct Faculty, Trinity International University Graduate School
- Adjunct Professor, Crossroads Bible College
- Adjunct Instructor, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
- Adjunct Instructor, Kentucky Christian University
PUBLICATIONS:
- I Am a Leader: When Women Discover the Joy of Their Calling (NavPress, 2o20)
- Regular contributor and editorial advisor for Christianity Today leadership & ministry publications including Leadership, CT Pastors, CT Women, Building Church Leaders (2004 – present)
LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Self-funded for travel to local airport
- Transport from local airport to place of delivery
- Room, board, and related expenses to be provided by the school
- Available for up to two weeks, dates to be agreed upon
COURSES & INTERESTS:
I am available to develop and teach seminar-style or 1-2 week graduate-level courses and continuing education workshops on topics related to ministry leadership, education, and discipleship. All courses are taught in English and incorporate Interactive Adult Education methods and practices. Potential topics include:
- Spiritual Formation & Discipleship
- The Personal Life of the Leader
- The Leader’s Calling
- Organizational Leadership
- Organizational Culture & Change
- Leadership Development & Team Building
- Leadership and Cultural Context
- Church Management & Administration
- Teaching the Bible
CLASS REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of eight students
- Equipment for PowerPoint highly desirable
- Whiteboard and markers
- Translation to be provided by the school as required
Dr. Ward acknowledges agreement with The Lausanne Covenant and respect for the Wesleyan Holiness tradition of One Mission Society.
Rev. Silas K. Waweru, PhD
Missionary, Kenya, One Mission Society
Kenya
Dr. Waweru teaches courses in leadership and cross-/intercultural communications. His courses can be taught as seminars or as 1-2 week intensive courses using adult learning methods and practices. Dr. Waweru acknowledges agreement with The Lausanne Covenant and respect for the Wesleyan Holiness tradition of One Mission Society.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- Ph.D., Inter-Cultural Studies—specializing in Behaviour Sciences, Anthology & Evangelization, Asbury Theological Seminary, 2010; Dissertation focus: Mega Church Transformational Response to Urban Poverty.
- M.Div.,Mission Studies, Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology (now Africa International University), 2004
- B.Ed. Economics & Business, Kenyatta University, 1990
- High School Teacher, 1990 – 2001; Deputy Principal, 1999-2001
- Church Planter (1990-2005), and General Secretary of a Kenyan denomination (2006-2005)
- Missionary, One Mission Society, 2010 – present; charged with responsibility of Training National Leaders, Discipleship Training and Holistic Ministry Strategy; Founder and Executive Director of OMS-related charitable organization, Equip & Release Africa.
- Facilitator of Leadership workshops and seminars with Africa Transformational Leadership, 2012-Present.
- Founder, Divine Providence Pastors Training Center in 2006; and co-founder, Care to Learn International, 2008.
- Visiting Professor, in Anthropology & Evangelization at OMS-partner school, West Africa Theological Seminary, Nigeria, 2017-Present.
- Adjunct Professor, Africa International University (AIU), 2010—Present
- Adjunct Professor (Online Extended Learning), Asbury Theological Seminary (ATS), 2014—Present
- Adjunct Professor, Development Associates International, 2014—Present
LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Self-funded for travel to the school
- Room, board, and related expenses to be provided by the school
- Available for up to three weeks, dates to be agreed upon
COURSES & INTERESTS:
- Contextualization
- Biblical Theology of Missions
- Christian Leadership Development
- Church Planting & Growth
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Evangelism
- Introduction to Missiology
- Cultural Anthropology
- Development and Social Change
- Introduction to Islam
- Organizational Leadership
- Leading and Mentoring
Dr. Colleen Weaver
Director of Disciple-Making and Theological Education Team, Europe Consultant, One Mission Society
Tallinn, Estonia
Dr. Weaver is currently serving as editor for “Just Wondering,” a study series in Basic Biblical Theology. She has conducted workshops or presentations on “Four Simple Questions: A Practical Theological Approach to Evaluate, Discern, and Plan” (Spain, 2010), Personal and Small Group Bible Study (Wales, 2015), Church Multiplication and Ecclesiology: Worship, Word, and Wisdom” (Hungary, 2011), and Small Group Ministry and How to Prepare Inductive Bible Studies (Colombia, 2009). She has authored “Biblical Holiness: Consecrated Living for the Glory of God: Part 1 and Part 2″ and developed, wrote and edited materials for the course “Holiness: Understanding what it means to be “Set apart” unto God: In the Bible and in Historical and Practical Theology”, 2011.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- Ph.D., Manchester University and Nazarene Theological College, October 2023 (Thesis: “Contextualized Theological Education: Designs and Practices of Protestant Evangelical Seminaries in Madrid Spain”)
- M.A, Biblical Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary, 2006
- M.Div. Asbury Theological Seminary, 1993
- B.A. English, Asbury University, 1982
- Missionary, OMS. September 1986 to present
- Pastor, New Brooklyn UMC: August 2008-June 2011
- Director of Children and Family Ministries, Sicklerville UMC, NJ: July 2004-June 2008
- Director of Programs and Christian Education: September 2001- June 2004
- Minister to Young Adults: August 1998-June 2001
COURSES:
- Faith Development in the Local Church
- The Art of Preparing a Lesson or Topic
- The Bible Today (Team taught with Sergio Rosell)
- Worship in the Context of the 21st Century
- Basics of the Helping Relationship
- Biblical Interpretation
- Ministry with Children
- Instructional Bible Study
- Teaching the Bible to Youth and Adults
LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- International travel costs, self-funded, pending available funds
- Room, board, and related expenses self-funded, pending available funds
- Available for up to two weeks, dates to be agreed upon
Rev. Dr. Stephen Brian Yeich
Assistant Provost, Office of Academic Affairs, Asbury Theological Seminary,
Wilmore, KY
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- Ph.D., University of Manchester, 2015
- D.Min., Asbury Theological Seminary, 2006
- M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary, 1996
- MBA, Louisiana Tech University, 1992
- Missioner, The Inspire Network, United Kingdom and USA, 2012 to present
- Pastor of Mission and Evangelism (Volunteer), Wilmore United Methodist Church, 2010-2013
- Affiliate Professor, Asbury Theological Seminary, 2008 to present
- Founding Pastor, NorthPoint, A United Methodist Church, Shreveport, Louisiana, 2003-2007
- Minister of Evangelism, Broadmoor United Methodist Church, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1999-2002
AREAS OF TEACHING:
- Missional Discipleship
- Wesleyan Theology
- Evangelism: Theology and Practice
- Methodist History
LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Self-funded for travel to the school
- Room, board, and related expenses to be provided by the school
- Available for maximum of 2 weeks, dates to be agreed upon
Dr. Yeich acknowledges agreement with The Lausanne Covenant and respect for the Wesleyan Holiness tradition of One Mission Society.