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Resident Faculty

David G. Dunbar, PhD
President and Professor of Theology
BS, Penn State University; MDiv, Biblical Theological Seminary; ThM, Westminster Theological Seminary; PhD, Drew University

In addition to his gift for teaching, Dr. Dunbar serves the seminary as its president. He is actively involved in ministry to local churches and played a leadership role for a church plant. Dave preaches at a variety of churches and is a popular conference speaker in the summer months.

Dr. Dunbar taught at Northeastern Bible College and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School before coming to Biblical in 1986. He and his wife, Sharon, have two daughters and two sons. His oldest daughter and son-in-law are 2003 graduates of Biblical. Curriculum vitae.
Email: ddunbar@biblical.edu

Larry Lewis Anderson Jr.
Instructor of Practical Theology, Director of Urban Initiatives
BA, Philadelphia Biblical University, MDiv, Biblical Theological Seminary, DMin candidate, Biblical Theological Seminary
Email: landerson@biblical.edu

Derek Cooper, PhD
Visiting Professor of New Testament

Dr. Cooper comes to Biblical after several years of teaching both Spanish and biblical studies at the high school and college levels. He has taught at Phil-Mont Christian Academy, Eastern University, and Gwynedd-Mercy College. In addition to teaching high school and college students, Derek is particularly interested in seminary education, and he is the author of the book So You’re Thinking about Going to Seminary (Brazos Press, 2008). Derek’s principal area of research is the history of biblical interpretation. He is the volume editor for 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, and 1-2 Chronicles in the forthcoming Reformation Commentary on Scripture (IVP), and he is currently writing a manuscript based on his doctoral research entitled Justifying James: The Interpretation of “the Epistle of Straw” before and after Martin Luther.

While not researching or teaching, Derek, a native Texan, enjoys eating Mexican food and traveling. And he especially enjoys spending time with his wife, Barb, and their daughters, Gabriela and Mia. Curriculum vitae.
Email: dcooper@biblical.edu

John R. Franke, DPhil
Professor of Theology
BA, Nyack College; MA, Biblical Theological Seminary; DPhil, University of Oxford

John is particularly interested in engaging postmodern thought and culture from the perspective of missional Christian faith in order to explore the opportunities and challenges presented for the witness and ministry of the gospel in the contemporary setting. He has spoken on the relationships between the gospel, theology, mission, and culture throughout the US and around the world.

He is actively involved in research and writing and in addition to publishing numerous articles and reviews he is the coauthor of Beyond Foundationalism: Shaping Theology in a Postmodern Context (Westminster John Knox Press), the author of The Character of Theology (Baker Academic) and Barth for Armchair Theologians (Westminster John Knox) as well as the editor of Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1-2 Samuel in the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture series (InterVarsity Press). His most recent book, Manifold Witness: The Plurality of Truth, is forthcoming from Abingdon Press.

He currently serves on the Coordinating Group of Emergent Village and has also served as the co-chair of the Evangelical Theology Group of the American Academy of Religion, an appointed representative of Emergent Village to the Faith and Order Commission of the National Council of Churches, and chair of the Evangelical Theology and Postmodernity Study Group of the Evangelical Theological Society.

He enjoys reading, traveling, hiking, and following his favorite sports teams--the Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota Vikings, and the Cincinnati Reds. Curriculum vitae/ Missional Conversation video.
Email: jfranke@biblical.edu

David T. Lamb, DPhil
Assistant Professor of Old Testament
BA, MS , Stanford University; MDiv, Fuller Theological Seminary; MPhil, DPhil, University of Oxford

Dr. Lamb has extensive teaching experience, including cross-cultural projects in Nigeria, Mexico, Kazakhstan, and Russia. His book, Righteous Jehu and his Evil Heirs ( Oxford: Oxford University Press) was published in November 2007. Dr. Lamb worked with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship from 1986-1999, serving as campus staff, team leader, and area director. Curriculum vitae
Email: dlamb@biblical.edu

Daniel N. LaValla, MLIS
Adjunct Instructor and Library Director
BA, The Pennsylvania State University; MA, MDiv, Biblical Theological Seminary; MLIS, University of Pittsburgh

Dan has been Biblical's library director since January 2001 and has had a leading role in the renovation of Biblical's top floor, which houses the library, computer lab, IT offices, seminar room, and media center. Dan's experience prior to joining Biblical includes 16 years of counseling in various medical settings: one year of psych ER intake, five years as a social worker in trauma and emergency care at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, and 11 years as a brain injury therapist at MossRehab Hospital in Philadelphia. In addition to his involvement in caring and counseling ministries, Dan served on the leadership team for a local church plant, leads home Bible studies, and assists his wife, Beverly, teaching children's Sunday school. The LaVallas live in Upper Gwynedd and have two sons.
Email: dlavalla@biblical.edu

Samuel T. Logan, Jr., PhD
Professor of Church History
BA, Princeton University; MDiv, Westminster Theological Seminary; PhD, Emory University

Dr. Logan is considered an authority on the life and writings of American theologian Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) and has published numerous articles and reviews. He is an ordained minister and serves as international director to The World Reformed Fellowship. From 1979 to 2007 Dr. Logan held various positions at Westminster Theological Seminary, including President and Chancellor. Dr. Logan and Susan, his wife, live in Glenside and have two grown sons, Sam and Eric. Curriculum vitae.
Email: slogan@biblical.edu

Bryan N. Maier, PsyD
Associate Professor of Counseling and Psychology
BA, Cedarville College; MA, MDiv, Grace Theological Seminary; MA, PsyD, Wheaton College Graduate School.

Dr. Maier's book, Apart from revelation: The separation of psychology and theology at Princeton, 1868-1903, will be released soon. Curriculum vitae.
Email: bmaier@biblical.edu

R. Todd Mangum, PhD
Associate Professor of Theology
Dean of the Faculty
BS, Philadelphia College of Bible; MA, MDiv, STM, Biblical Theological Seminary; PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary

Todd Mangum received the John F. Walvoord Award for Outstanding Work in Eschatology from Dallas Theological Seminary where he received his Ph.D. in 2001. Dr. Mangum’s book, The Dispensational-Covenantal Rift (Waynesboro, GA: Paternoster, 2007), is widely acclaimed as providing a definitive history on the debate between dispensationalists and covenant theologians. He has also written numerous articles seeking to repair breaches among various segments of Bible-believing Christianity, and advancing a generously orthodox, missional approach to theology and ministry in the postmodern, post-Christian context.

Dr. Mangum is ordained by the Southern Baptist Convention and he serves frequently as pulpit supply in several area churches; he is also an active churchman at Grace Bible Church, Souderton. He resides with his wife, Linda, and three sons in Souderton, PA. In May, 2009, he will serve as best man at the wedding of his oldest son, Caleb. Curriculum vitae.
Email: tmangum@biblical.edu

Philip G. Monroe, PsyD
Associate Professor of Counseling & Psychology
Director, MA in Counseling Program
BA, Berkshire Christian College; MAR, Westminster Theological Seminary; MA, PsyD, Wheaton College

Dr. Monroe is a licensed psychologist and practicing counselor at an area Christian counseling center. His primary passion lies in enabling the church to minister to hurting individuals and his focus is helping counselors build effective counseling skills and relationships so that lives may be transformed and give glory to God. Other interests include the area of ethics, racial reconciliation, and critical thinking skills. A requested speaker, Phil's contributions to the wider counseling community include articles, book chapters, and numerous presentations at conferences. He lives in Roslyn, PA with his wife, Kim, and their two sons. Curriculum vitae. blog
Email: pmonroe@biblical.edu

Michael D. Noel, DMin
Executive Director, C4ML
Associate Professor of Practical Theology
BA, Nyack College; MA, Biblical Theological Seminary; MDiv, Biblical Theological Seminary; DMin, Fuller Theological Seminary

Dr. Noel has 30 years of ministry experience, served as staff pastor, church planter, lead pastor in a church planting congregation, district and national pastoral coach and director of church planting ministries. Prior to arriving at Biblical, he spent 10 years as assistant vice president for church multiplication ministries for the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Dr. Noel is the founding executive director of C4ML (Catalyst for Missional Leadership), Biblical Seminary’s ministry center serving local congregational leadership through coaching, continuing education, and other initiatives intended to strengthen the missional focus of the local congregation. Mick and Karen Noel live in Telford with two of their four children.Curriculum vitae.
Email: mnoel@biblical.edu

Stephen S. Taylor, ABD
Associate Professor of New Testament
BA, Bellhaven College; MA, Wheaton College Graduate School; PhD candidate, University of Pennsylvania

Stephen is fascinated by God’s commitment to work in and through human history and culture—a commitment most clearly displayed in God’s sending of his Son, “born of a woman, born under the law.” Steve specializes, therefore, not only in the Pauline letters as inspired texts but also in the elements which form their historical, cultural and religious context, e.g., Early Judaism, Greco-Roman history and culture, and most radically, the career of Jesus, the Crucified and Risen Messiah. Steve is also deeply interested in issues of interpretation, how human beings come to understand communication. This interest leads Steve into the study of Jewish interpretation of the Bible, the New Testament use of the Old, Patristic use of the Bible, philosophical hermeneutics, and the modern challenges of missional contextualization. Steve grew up in Brazil, is married to a philosopher, and has five wonderful children. He enjoys art, woodworking, and playing the guitar. Curriculum vitae.
Email: staylor2@biblical.edu

Charles H. Zimmerman, DMin
The Thomas V. Taylor Professor of Practical Theology
BS, West Chester University; MA, MDiv, Biblical Theological Seminary; DMin, Westminster Theological Seminary

Dr. Charles Zimmerman is chairman of the department of practical theology. Charles' ability to make biblical principles clear, meaningful, and relevant accounts for his high demand as a conference speaker and lecturer. He brings experience and practical insights to the challenge of vision casting and team building.

A gifted communicator, Charles also serves as the teaching pastor at Calvary Church in Souderton, Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Kim, have two daughters and reside in Hatfield.
Email: czimmerman@biblical.edu

Emeritus Faculty

George S. Clark
Professor Emeritus (1971)
BA, Shelton College; MDiv, Faith Theological Seminary

William N. Harding, Campus Chaplain
Professor Emeritus (1971)
Certificate, The Philadelphia School of the Bible; AB, The King's College; MDiv, STM, Faith Theological Seminary
Email: wharding@biblical.edu

Robert C. Newman, PhD
Professor Emeritus (1971)
BS, Duke University; MDiv, Faith Theological Seminary; STM, Biblical Theological Seminary; PhD, Astrophysics, Cornell University
Email: rnewman@biblical.edu

Thomas V. Taylor
Professor Emeritus (1971)
BA, William Jennings Bryan College; MDiv, STM, Faith Theological Seminary
Email: ttaylor@biblical.edu & tvctrt@voicenet.com

J. Robert Vannoy, ThD
Professor Emeritus (1971)
BA, Shelton College; MDiv, STM, Faith Theological Seminary; ThD, Free University of Amsterdam
Email: rvannoy@biblical.edu

Associate Faculty

David Marks, MOL
Associate Instructor in Practical Theology
BRE, Baptist Bible College; MOL, Philadelphia Biblical University
Email: dmarks@biblical.edu

Dave Marks is a lead consultant for the Center for Ministry Advancement in Souderton, Pennsylvania. He was a senior pastor for 25 years prior to coming to the center. He received a BRE at Baptist Bible College & Seminary in Clarks Summit, PA in 1978, and a MS in Organizational Leadership at Philadelphia Biblical University in 2002.  Dave’s consulting experience includes ministry assessment, leadership coaching, and strategic planning. In addition to consulting for Christian ministries, Dave has been an associate faculty member at Biblical since 2003. Married to Elizabeth since 1977, they have raised their four children. Favorite hobbies and interests include riding his motorcycle, NASCAR racing, camping, and mountain climbing.

Gary Schnittjer, PhD
Associate Instructor in Old Testament and Theology
BS, Philadelphia College of Bible; ThM, PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary
Email: ges@biblical.edu

Dr. Schnittjer has been teaching part-time at Biblical Seminary since 1999, mostly in biblical studies. He is an active member of several academic societies devoted to biblical and theological studies, and he has received a half dozen academic awards. You are welcome to take a look at his book The Torah Story and his interactive biblical Hebrew website. In addition to teaching at Biblical Seminary, Dr. Schnittjer is Professor of Biblical Studies at Philadelphia Biblical University. He has taught at Briercrest Seminary, Dallas Seminary, Bryan College, and Lancaster Bible College Graduate School.

Adjunct Faculty

Michelle L. Altringer
Adjunct Instructor, Counseling
Assistant Director, MA in Counseling Program
BA, West Chester University; MA, Biblical Theological Seminary
Email: maltringer@biblical.edu

Sue Baker, PhD
Adjunct Instructor
MA, Wheaton College; MA, PhD, Temple University

Upon graduating with a degree in Economics and Business Administration from Wheaton, Sue and her husband moved into the city and began a ministry with Hispanic children on Chicago’s near northwest side. Sue has written Understanding Mainland Puerto Rican Poverty, has co-edited and contributed to The Urban Face of Mission, and has edited and contributed to Globalization and Its Effects on Urban Ministry in the 21st Century. She has taught at several schools, including Geneva College and Westminster.

Kent D. Berghuis, PhD
Adjunct Instructor, Theology
BA, Faith Baptist Bible College; ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary;PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Curriculum vitae.
Email: kberghuis@fbcl.com

Dr. Berghuis is senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Lansdale, PA. He has written Christian Fasting: A Theological Approach, Biblical Studies Press.

Jerry Borton
Adjunct Instructor

Jerry Borton holds a Master’s degree in organizational leadership from PBU. His advocacy in the disability movement enable him to be a bridge person between the Church and the world of disability. He is the director of Joni and Friends Greater Philadelphia and has a heart and passion to reach people affected by disability for Jesus. Jerry was born with cerebral palsy and serves in disability ministry with his wife, Joan. They have been married since 1995.

Andy Crouch
Adjunct Instructor
AB, Cornell University; MDiv, Boston University School of Theology. Curriculum vitae
Email: andy@culture-makers.com

Andy Crouch is editorial director for The Christian Vision Project at Christianity Today International and executive
producer of Where Faith and Culture Meet, a series of documentary films on Christians creating “a counterculture fo rthe common good.” His writing has appeared in several editions of Best Christian Writing and Best Spiritual Writing. His book Culture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling was published in 2008 by InterVarsity Press, and the documentary film curriculum, Round Trip, on the changing nature of global short-term mission, was released in October 2008. Andy speaks regularly to audiences of 30 to 3,000 and is a frequent commentator on American Christianity in national media.

Susan Disston
Adjunct Instructor
BA, University of California, Berkeley; MS Ed, Philadelphia Biblical University
Email: sdisston@biblical.edu

Dave Detwiler
Adjunct Instructor
BA, University of Southern California; MDiv, ThM Talbot School of Theology, Biola University.

Dave is the pastor of worship & teaching at BranchCreek Community Church in Harleysville, PA, where he has served since 2000. He has done extensive research and writing in the area of music and worship, and loves being able to serve as both a Bible teacher and worship leader. Dave also enjoys engaging with those who are spiritually hungry, mentoring younger leaders, and talking non-stop about USC football. He is married to Kim and has two kids, Elizabeth and Jonathan.
Email: dave.detwiler@branchcreek.org.

Peter Enns, PhD
Adjunct Instructor, LEAD
BA, Messiah College; MDiv, WTS; MA, PhD Harvard University

Peter's academic interests continue to develop, but they include: Old Testament Theology, Biblical Theology, Wisdom Literature (esp. Ecclesiastes), the NT’s use of the OT, Second Temple literature, and the general issue of how the historical context of Scripture affects how we understand the nature of Scripture within Reformed and Evangelical commitments. He has one and only one sports passion, the NY Yankees (one is enough), but usually finds himself firmly in the grips of March Madness.He has also been drawn into the worlds depicted by novelist Stephen Lawhead and is a Simpsons and The Office fan. http://peterennsonline.com/about/
Email: penns@wts.edu

Debra Franke
Adjunct Instructor, Counseling
BS, Northwestern University; MA, Biblical Seminary

Debra is a certified Who do you think you are? coach, and a member of the National Career Development Association, the Adult Career Planning & Development Network, and the Middle Atlantic Career Counseling Association. She has conducted the 2-day workshop Discovering My Design, co-taught a course Career Counseling in Ministry, and in 2008 will co-teach the course Career and Lifestyle Development. Debra has a BS in engineering from Northwestern University, and an MA in counseling from Biblical Seminary. She lives in Montgomery County, PA, with her husband, John, and son.
Email: careertransitions@verizon.net

Eric T. Houseknecht
Adjunct Instructor in Hebrew
BS, Philadelphia College of Bible; MA, MDiv, ThM, Biblical Theological Seminary

Rick began teaching Biblical Hebrew at the seminary in 1994.  After serving in pastoral ministry for 6 years, he joined Biblical’s staff full-time in 2000 as director of academic services.  Along with communicating his passion for the Old Testament and its language, Rick enjoys playing the guitar and listening to music.  He and his wife have two children.
Email: rhouseknecht@biblical.edu

Tim Keel
Adjunct Instructor
BFA, University of Kansas, MDiv, Denver Seminary

Tim Keel is the founding pastor of Jacob's Well Church in Kansas City, Missouri. He is married to Mimi and together they have three kids: Mabry, Annie, and Blaise. Tim is an avid reader and loves to learn, write, and teach. He is passionate about creating spaces for people to connect to God, themselves and others. His writings include: Intuitive Leadership: Embracing a Paradigm of Narrative, Metaphor, and Chaos (Baker, 2007); chapters in Emergent Manifesto of Hope (Baker 2007) and The Relevant Church (Relevant 2005) and articles such as "Reframing the Gospel," Q Shorts/Fermi Project (October 2008); "An Efficient Gospel," Leadership Journal (Winter 2008); and "Naked in the Pulpit," Leadership Journal (Winter 2005)
Email: timk@jacobswellchurch.org

Mike Kelly
Adjunct Instructor

Steve Kriss
Adjunct Instructor
BS, Eastern Mennonite University; MA, Duquesne University; MDiv, Drew University Theological School; PhD candidate, Duquesne University

Steve Kriss is the Director of Communication and Leadership Cultivation for the Franconia Mennonite Conference. He works with both web and print communication. Steve also works with emerging leaders, congregations and partnerships by helping to make connections, provide resources and opening space for young leaders. His mission is to “create space where the Spirit can move individuals and communities into what God is inviting.” Steve enjoys the diversity of people he gets to meet and work with, and trying to connect the historic Anabaptist perspective and community with contemporary reality.

Steve has worked for Mennonite Publishing House as an editor and pastored in Johnstown and New York City. He also was executive director for PULSE/MennoCorps. Steve began his work with the Franconia conference in the summer of 2005. He serves as a frequent instructor at seminaries in the Philadelphia region. In his free time, Steve likes to travel, hike, bike, explore cities and specifically, go to New York City.

Sherry L. Kull, PhD
Adjunct Instructor
BA, Miami Christian College; MDiv, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; PhD, Regent University

Sherry completed her PhD in Organizational Leadership in 2003 with her dissertation on the Ameliorating Effects of Transformational Leadership on Resistance to Change: Transformational Leadership and Conductivity for Schematic Conversion. Sherry has been recognized in "Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities." She lives in Blooming Glen, PA.
Email: sherrykulll@gmail.com

Bo H. Lim, PhD
Adjunct Instructor
BA, UCLA; MDiv, PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

In addition to teaching at Biblical, Dr. Lim is assistant professor of Old Testament at Seattle Pacific University.  He has taught at North Park University and pastored Korean-American congregations for several years.  Because of his background and life experiences, Bo brings a pastoral heart and cultural sensitivity to the classroom.  Dr. Lim's research interests include Israelite Prophets, Eschatology, Asian-American Biblical Interpretation, Missional Hermeneutics, and the Theological Interpretation of Scripture. He is currently working on the publication of his dissertation, The ‘Way of the LORD’ in the Book of Isaiah (T & T Clark, forthcoming).  Dr. Lim actively ministers to Asian-American congregations and invests in the development of emerging leaders. He views his scholarship and teaching as a means to enable to the church to live out its missional calling.  He enjoys the outdoors, cafés, and culture of the Pacific Northwest with his wife Sarah and their three children.  He blogs at http://bolim.wordpress.com/.
Email:  bolim@spu.edu

Todd Littleton
Adjunct Instructor
BA, Oklahoma Baptist University; MDiv, DMin Southwester Baptist Theological Seminary

Todd Littleton is pastor of Snow Hill Baptist Church in Tuttle, Oklahoma (since 1994). He is married to Patty and together they have two married daughters: Kimberly (Craig) and Tommie (Jason). Todd enjoys collaborative learning on a wide variety of subjects. He helped facilitate the ETREK Collaborative Learning Journeys at Biblical and currently facilitates learning experiences in concert with Biblical partner, Shapevine.

He enjoys reading, photography, playing basketball and traveling.

Stephanie Lowery
Adjunct Instructor
BA, Grove City College; MDiv, Biblical Theological Seminary

Stephanie is an MK (missionary kid) who grew up in East Africa with her parents, who served in theological education.  She comes from a long line of pastors, theology teachers and missionaries.  Her particular focus of study is sub-Saharan African theology.  Stephanie has written articles for Africa Inland Mission’s magazine, and for relaxation enjoys practicing Wado-Ryu and reading fiction, particularly J.R.R. Tolkien and Stephen Lawhead.  She currently lives in Lancaster County, PA.
Email: slowery@biblical.edu

Tim Lucas
Adjunct Instructor

Pastor Tim Lucas founded Liquid 7 years ago and is responsible for the overall vision, direction, and oversight of our church. A graduate of Wheaton College and visiting professor at Biblical Theological Seminary, his primary responsibilities include providing relevant Bible teaching at our weekend services and leading the Staff team.  Pastor Tim’s passions include mountain biking, dinner out with his wife Colleen, and playing princess with his little girl Chase (6) and son Del (4).

Eric Mason, DMin
Adjunct Instructor
ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary; DMin, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Eric Mason is the co-founder and lead pastor of Epiphany Fellowship in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Mason
is known for articulating and proclaiming the gospel with clarity, passion, and authority at churches and conferences nationally. Dr. Mason resides in Philly with his wife Yvette and two sons, Immanuel and Nehemiah.

Shannon Mason
Adjunct Instructor

Manny Ortiz
Adjunct Instructor
BA, Philadelphia College of Bible; MA, Wheaton College

Manuel Ortiz is a Puerto Rican born and raised in New York City. Upon being saved at the age of 30, he attended Philadelphia College of Bible and earned a degree in Missions and Theology. He taught for one year at the Philadelphia Area Christian Schools as well as Philadelphia College of Bible and then accepted a call to Chicago.

In 1987, Ortiz returned to Philadelphia and earned his Doctor of Ministries degree in Urban Missions from Westminster Theological Seminary. He is now Professor Emeritus of Ministry and Urban Mission and the director of the Urban Program at Westminster Theological Seminary. He has written three books-- The Hispanic Challenge, One New People, and Urban Ministry (co-authored with Harvie Conn)--has co-edited and contributed to The Urban Face of Mission, and has continued in his church planting endeavors as a pastor in the Christian Reformed Church which has resulted in five more churches being planted in needy communities of Philadelphia along with an elementary school and a community center.

Mark Riddle

Mark Riddle is an entrepreneur, speaker, coach, pastor and writer. He serves as the lead pastor of the Eikon, a church committed to living out the dreams of God in the world, and he also leads the Riddle Group, a coaching and consulting firm committed to collaborating with local church leaders to promote and develop sustainable ministries. Mark is the author of “Inside the Mind of Youth Pastors: A Church Leaders Guide to Staffing and Leading Youth Pastors” (January 2009). Mark lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma with his wife Pam and their three kids, Zachery, Jaden and Mikayla. Mark's blog

Ed Stetzer, DMin
Adjunct Instructor
BS, Shorter College; MA, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; MA, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary; DMin, Beeson Divinity School; DPhil, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Curriculum vitae
Email: Ed.Stetzer@lifeway.com

Ed’s primary role is President of LifeWay Research and LifeWay’s Missiologist in Residence. Ed has planted churches in New York, Pennsylvania, and Georgia and transitioned declining churches in Indiana and Georgia. He has trained pastors and church planters on five continents, holds two masters degrees and two doctorates, and has written dozens of articles and books. Ed is a columnist for Outreach Magazine and Catalyst Monthly, serves on the advisory council of Sermon Central and Christianity Today's Building Church Leaders, and is frequently cited or interviewed in news outlets such as USAToday and CNN. Ed is Visiting Professor of Research and Missiology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Visiting Research Professor at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and has taught at fifteen other colleges and seminaries. He also serves on the Church Services Team at the International Mission Board.

Richard Smith, PhD
Adjunct Instructor
MA, Westminster Theological Seminary; PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary

Dr. Smith ministered in Prague with the International Institute for Christian Studies for several years, He taught a variety of subjects to non-Christians at the Anglo-American College such as: Comparative Religions, Intellectual History, The Bible as Literature, Ecclesiastes, and Business Ethics. He served as the Interim President for one year and continues to serve on the college Founders Board. He established the Komenský Institute of Prague, a non-profit educational foundation. His work experience includes investment sales, self-employment, and the establishment of a Christian day school.
Email: comenius@verizon.net

Julie Smith-Lowe
Adjunct Instructor
BS, Toccoa Falls College; MA, Biblical Theological Seminary

Julie was a foster care caseworker at Bethany Christian Services, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
from 1997–1999 and a guidance counselor at Calvary Christian Academy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 1999–2001. She is currently a counselor and faculty member at The Christian Counseling & Education Foundation.
Email: jsmith-lowe@biblical.edu

Joseph Thomas, PhD
Adjunct Instructor of Church History
BA, Eastern Illinois University; MAT, Fuller Theological Seminary; PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

Dr. Thomas' expertise lies in the areas of Christian history, historical theology, Holiness-Pentecostalism, and interracial relations in American Christianity. The Christian History Institute, which he directs, promotes greater understanding of Christian history through publications, videos, and the Internet. Joe has been an adjunct professor at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, North Park University, and Carthage College. He enjoys biking, running, boogey boarding, and spending time with Audra, his wife, and their two children.
Email: jthomas@biblical.edu

Stephan K. Turnbull, PhD
Adjunct Instructor
MDiv, Luther Seminary; PhD, Duke University

Steve is the senior pastor at First Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake, Minnesota (a Saint Paul suburb).  He is committed to understanding the rich biblical story of God and helping real people and real churches discover and live into their roles in that story.  His work at First Lutheran involves stewarding the evangelical heritage of an established, mainline congregation for the sake of its missional engagement with a rapidly changing community.  Steve is married to Amy Turnbull (2000) and has two children, Evangeline (2004) and William (2006).  He’s a sports junkie who is intuitively comforted by the smell of a gymnasium and has special love for distance running and utter physical exhaustion
Email: sturnbull@flcwb.org

Dan K. Williams
Adjunct Instructo r
BS, Geneva College; MDiv, Biblical Theological Seminary;
DMin candidate, Biblical Theological Seminary

Dan K. Williams is the Senior Pastor of New Life In Christ Fellowship located in Coatesville, PA and a board member since 2007 at Biblical Seminary. Dan also serves on the board of the National Men’s Ministry’s Mighty Men of Valor in Harrisburg, PA. An accomplished bassist, Pastor Williams has performed with a variety of sacred and secular artists, including Clark Terry, Charles Walker, Sister Sledge, Ronnie Dyson, Natalie Cole, Marion Williams, Broderick Rice and a host of others. He has also performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City, Philadelphia Academy of Music and the Grand Ole Opera House.

Pastor Williams resides in Parkesburg, PA with his wife, Baleria, and they have three children: Christopher, husband of Ella, Jonathan and Jhasmine, and he is the proud grandfather of one grandson, Isaiah.

Jennifer Zuck
Adjunct Instructor
BS, East Stroudsburg University, MA, Biblical Theological Seminary

Jen's background is in working with victims of trauma and abuse. She spent several years working as a victim advocate in the Criminal Justice System. She has taught a variety of courses on counseling and criminal justice topics and is counseling part time at Calvary Church's Counseling Center in Souderton, as well as at Biblical's counseling center.  She enjoys teaching Helping Relationships in the Counseling program, and Pastoral Counseling in the MDiv program.  She also enjoys mentoring students, and walking alongside hurting counselees.
Email: jzuck@biblical.edu