Derek Cooper, PhD

Derek is visiting professor of New Testament and Church History at Biblical Seminary. He is the author of the book So You’re Thinking about Going to Seminary (Brazos Press, 2008) and the volume editor for 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, and 1-2 Chronicles in the forthcoming Reformation Commentary on Scripture (IVP, 2012).

Ed Gross, PhD
Ed is currently assisting pastors in Philadelphia as Coordinator of Strategic Alliances for CityNet Ministries. He also prepares pastors in Africa as Head of Lecturers at Back to the Bible Training College in Barberton, South Africa. Ed has served as a pastor, church planter, missionary ,and author of Let Love Win Through You (2009) and other books. Order Ed's book

Greg Porter, MA
Greg ministers in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania with The Daniel Foundation, a Christian organization that emphasizes spiritual and community restoration and renewal. The foundation believes that spiritual renewal and restoration require patient, persistent and gentle cultivation. Before working with The Daniel Foundation, Greg worked as a field associate and area director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and for 20 years as a campus staff worker with Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF) at Ursinus College.

Richard Smith, PhD
Richard served as a missionary in Prague for several years with the International Institute for Christian Studies. He teaches at Biblical Theological Seminary in New Testament. He lives and ministers in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and travels to the US annually to teach at Biblical. He teaches on suffering as one who has suffered tragic loss and has sought to understand and know the love and mercies of God in and through suffering.

Jennifer Zuck, MA
Jennifer teaches counseling courses at Biblical Seminary.  Her background is in working with victims of trauma and abuse. She counsels teens, adults, and seniors part time at Calvary Church Souderton’s Counseling Center, as well as at the counseling center  at Biblical. She is familiar with diverse issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and generally difficult life problems. Her desire is to walk along side individuals struggling with the hardships life brings.