Academic Catalog: Faculty and Administration
CHANCELLOR
Gordon MacDonald
Dr. Gordon MacDonald served as interim president of Denver Seminary during the 2008-2009 year. He received his BA from the University of Colorado (1962), and the MDiv from Denver Seminary (1966). He received the honorary doctor of divinity degree from Barrington College (which later merged with Gordon College) in 1979 and, in 2011, received the same honorary degree from Denver Seminary.
He is an author, speaker, and teacher, and was a pastor for more than forty years, serving most recently as the senior minister at Grace Chapel, Lexington, Massachusetts. Other pastorates included New York City, southern Illinois, and Kansas. He was also president of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship for three years.
Dr. Mac Donald serves as editor-at-large with Leadership Journal. He has also served as chairman of the board of World Relief Corporation, an NAE-associated relief and development organization committed to the alleviation of suffering and poverty in the areas of HIV/AIDS, micro-enterprise development, refugee resettlement and disaster assistance. He also speaks frequently at conferences for the Willow Creek Association, both in the U.S. and in other parts of the world. Privately, he engages with company leaders as an executive coach.
He has written more than twelve books, including Ordering Your Private World, Secrets of a Generous Life, Renewing Your Spiritual Passion, Mid-Course Correction, A Resilient Life, and Who Stole My Church? He has coauthored others with his wife, Gail. He writes regularly for Leadership Journal and also writes a column which appears on the LeadershipJournal.net website.
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PRESIDENT
Mark S. Young
Dr. Mark Young was appointed the seventh president of Denver Seminary in 2009. He is a theological educator and pastoral leader with nearly thirty years of global ministry experience.
He has a BA in speech/communication from
Dr. Young was professor of world missions and intercultural studies at Dallas Theological Seminary from 1995 to 2009. For the last nine years, he also served in a variety of pastoral roles at
Dr. Young was involved in theological training and local church ministry with WorldVenture in
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Phone: 303-762-6902
PROVOST/DEAN
Randolph M. MacFarland
Dr. Randy MacFarland joined the faculty in 1997 and has served as provost/dean since 2008. He currently serves as the chief administrative officer and chief academic officer of the Seminary. He was the vice president/dean from 2001-2008, and vice president of training and mentoring and professor of pastoral ministry and evangelism from 1999-2001.
Dr. MacFarland earned the DMin degree from
Dr. MacFarland was appointed as a church planter by Missions Door in 1974 and served as pastor of the church he planted from 1974 to 1989. From 1987 to 1997, he served with Seminary of the East. In addition to directing the work at the
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Phone: 303-762-6980
FACULTY
Howard L. Baker
Mr. Howard Baker joined the faculty of Denver Seminary in 2006 as instructor in Christian formation. Together with Dr. Bruce Demarest in 1999, he began the Seminary’s certificate program in evangelical spiritual guidance. In addition, he serves with the Spiritual Formation Alliance, offers spiritual direction, leads retreats, and is on the board of Young Life Africa.
He earned a BA from
Prior to coming to Denver Seminary, Mr. Baker served Young Life, a mission to adolescents, as an area and regional director; was a chaplain at the Denver Rescue Mission; and co-taught the Vincentian Formation Program for spiritual directors. He also teaches at Fuller Seminary in
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Phone: 303-783-3138
Craig L. Blomberg
Dr. Craig Blomberg joined the faculty of Denver Seminary in 1986 and is a distinguished professor of New Testament.
Dr. Blomberg completed his PhD in New Testament, specializing in the parables and the writings of Luke through Acts, at
In addition to writing numerous articles in professional journals, multi-author works and dictionaries or encyclopedias, he has authored or edited twenty books, including The Historical Reliability of the Gospels; Interpreting the Parables; Matthew for the New American Commentary series; 1 Corinthians for the NIV Application Commentary series; Jesus and the Gospels: An Introduction and Survey; Neither Poverty nor Riches: A Biblical Theology of Possessions; Making Sense of the New Testament; Preaching the Parables; Contagious Holiness: Jesus’ Meals with Sinners; From Pentecost to Patmos: An Introduction to Acts through Revelation, coauthored James for the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary series and A Handbook of New Testament Exegesis. He has also served as consultant or translator on editorial teams responsible for various Bible translations, including the NLT, ESV, HCBS, and NIV 2011.
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Phone: 303-762-6897
W. David Buschart
Dr. David Buschart joined the faculty in 1998 and serves as an associate dean and as professor of theology and historical studies. He is a member of the American Academy of Religion, and the Evangelical Theological Society.
Dr. Buschart earned the MPhil and PhD from Drew University, the MDiv and ThM from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a BA from Wheaton College.
Dr. Buschart served in the theology department at Canadian Theological Seminary from 1988 to 1998 and also served as acting dean of the faculty for one year. He was a founding member of the Research Science and Ethics Advisory Committee at Wascana Rehabilitation Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan.
He has authored Exploring Protestant Traditions: An Invitation to Theological Hospitality and has published a number of articles, essays, and book chapters. He is coeditor of and a contributor to Scholarship, Sacraments, and Service and is a consultant on comparative Christianity for the Patheos website of religion and spirituality.
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Phone: 303-762-6907
M. Daniel Carroll R.
Dr. M. Daniel Carroll Rodas, who celebrates his heritage from both
Dr. Carroll earned a PhD from the University of Sheffield, England, a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a BA from
Prior to his appointment to Denver Seminary, he was professor of Old Testament and ethics and director of graduate studies at El Seminario Teológico Centroamericano in
He has authored Contexts for Amos: Prophetic Poetics in Latin American Perspective and Amos—The Prophet and His Oracles: Research on the Book of Amos. He has edited Rethinking Context, Rereading Texts: Contributions from the Social Sciences to Biblical Interpretation and Theory and Practice in Old Testament Ethics. Besides coediting five other books, most recently Character Ethics and the Old Testament: Moral Dimensions of Scripture, Dr. Carroll has contributed to several dictionaries, encyclopedias, and one-volume commentaries. He has published articles in Spanish and English language journals, including Kairós, Bulletin for Biblical Research, Tyndale Bulletin, Trinity Journal, Ex Auditu, Biblical Interpretation, Journal of Latin American Theology, and Religion & Theology. Presently he is working on a major commentary on Amos for the New International Commentary on the Old Testament, and a translator’s guide on Amos in Spanish for the United Bible Societies. His latest book, Christians at the Border: Immigration, the Church and the Bible, is a biblical-theological orientation to Hispanic immigration and was recently translated into Spanish.
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Phone: 303-762-6905
Sung Wook Chung
Dr. Sung Wook Chung joined the faculty in 2005 and serves as associate professor of Christian theology and director of Korean Initiatives. He is a member of the
Dr. Chung earned a DPhil from the
Dr. Chung served in the Bible and religion department at
He has published numerous articles and books, both in English and Korean. He has authored Admiration and Challenge: Karl Barth’s Theological Relationship with John Calvin, and edited Alister McGrath and Evangelical Theology: A Dynamic Engagement, Christ the One and Only: A Global Affirmation of the Uniqueness of Jesus Christ, and Karl Barth and Evangelical Theology: Convergences and Divergences, The Case for Historic Premillennialism (co-editor), John Calvin and Evangelical Theology: Legacy and Prospect, Jürgen Multmann and Evangelical Theology: A Critical Engagement. He has also contributed to Dictionary of Everyday Theology and Culture, The Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization,
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Phone: 303-762-6979
Hélène Dallaire
Dr. Hélène Dallaire joined the faculty in 2006 as associate professor of Old Testament. She also serves as the director of the Messianic Judiasm program. Dr. Dallaire is an ordained minister with the Evangelical Church Alliance, and is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, the
Dr. Dallaire earned a PhD and MPhil in Hebrew and cognate studies from Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion, an MA in biblical literature from
Prior to coming to Denver Seminary, Dr. Dallaire served five years on the faculty of Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion in the position of director of Hebrew language instruction, one year on the faculty of Alliance Biblical Seminary in the
Dr. Dallaire regularly presents academic papers at professional conferences on biblical literature, Hebrew language, and pedagogy. For three years, she was on the field test team of CoHeLeT project (Communicative Hebrew Learning and Teaching) and is currently writing the Introduction to Living Biblical Hebrew, and the “Joshua” commentary in the revised edition of the Expositor’s Bible Commentary series. She has contributed chapters and articles in the following books, commentary series, and encyclopedias: A Case for Historic Premillennialism: An Alternative to “Left Behind” Eschatology, and “Ten Commandments,” “Wisdom,” “Law,” “Blessings,” “Covenant,” “Day of the Lord,” and “Sacrifice,” in The Dictionary of Everyday Theology and Culture.
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Phone: 303-762-6916
Elodie Ballantine Emig
Ms. Elodie Ballantine Emig joined the full-time faculty in 2004 and is a Greek instructor. She is on the pastoral staff of New Song Fellowship and the leadership team of Where Grace Abounds.
Ms. Emig holds the MA in New Testament from Denver Seminary and a BA from Drew University.
Since her student dats, Ms. Emig has served the New Testament department of Denver Seminary as a grader and guest lecturer. She has also volunteered her exegetical expertise to Where Grace Abounds, a local ministry to persons with sexual and relational struggles. She has written numerous articles on the bible and homosexuality.
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Phone: 303-762-6960
Fred Gingrich
Dr. Fred Gingrich joined the faculty in 2005 and is chair of the counseling division and associate professor of counseling. He is a clinical member and approved supervisor of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. He is also a member of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, American Association of Christian Counselors, National Council on Family Relations, and Christians for Biblical Equality.
Dr. Gingrich earned a DMin from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (now Palmer Theological Seminary), an MA from
In 2005, he returned to North America after eight years of service as professor of counseling at Alliance Biblical Seminary (now
Prior to his work in the
Dr. Gingrich has written a number of articles and presented at professional conferences in the areas of marital and premarital counseling, counselor supervision, and cross-cultural counseling.
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Phone: 303-783-3125
Heather J. Gingrich
Dr. Heather J. Davediuk Gingrich joined the faculty in 2005 and is associate professor of counseling. She is a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, as well as a member of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, the Rocky Mountain Trauma and Dissociation Society, Division 56 (Trauma Psychology) of the American Psychological Association, and the Stress, Trauma, and Coping Research Group of the
Dr. Gingrich earned a PhD from University of the
During her years in the counseling field, Dr. Gingrich has divided her time between clinical work and teaching. She taught undergraduate courses for eight years at
Dr. Gingrich specializes in the treatment of adult survivors of abuse, and has done both research and clinical work in the area of dissociative disorders and trauma. She also has an interest in cross-cultural counseling. Dr. Gingrich has published a number of journal articles, a book chapter, and regularly presents at professional conferences.
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Phone: 303-783-3126
Douglas R. Groothuis
Dr. Douglas Groothuis joined the faculty in 1993 and is professor of philosophy. He is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society, Evangelical Philosophical Society, and Society of Christian Philosophers.
Dr. Groothuis received a PhD and BS from the
He has served as an adjunct professor at
He is the author of Unmasking the New Age, Confronting the New Age, Revealing the New Age Jesus, Christianity That Counts, Deceived by the Light, Jesus in an Age of Controversy, The Soul in Cyberspace, Truth Decay, On Pascal, and On Jesus. He has written for scholarly journals such as Religious Studies, Sophia, Research in Philosophy and Technology, Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, Philosophia Christi, Trinity Journal, and Asbury Theological Journal as well as for numerous popular magazines such as Christianity Today, Moody Magazine, The Christian Research Journal, Christian Counseling Today, Modern Reformation, and Perspectives. He has also written editorials for a variety of newspapers.
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Phone: 303-762-6895
Monte Hasz
Dr. Monte Hasz has been teaching at Denver Seminary since 1994 and is currently an assistant professor of counseling.
Dr. Hasz received the PsyD from Rosemead School of Psychology at
In addition to serving on the faculty at Denver Seminary, Dr. Hasz maintains a private practice at Southwest Counseling Associates in
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Phone: 303-762-6920
Richard S. Hess
Dr. Richard S. Hess, professor of Old Testament and Semitic languages, joined the faculty in 1997. He is the editor of Denver Journal, Denver Seminary’s online theological review journal, and the Bulletin for Biblical Research. He is also the founder and editor of the Bulletin’s Supplement Series and is a member of a dozen scholarly societies.
Dr. Hess earned a PhD from
Dr. Hess has worked for the New International Version, the New American Bible, the Holman Standard Christian Bible, the English Standard Version, and the Common Bible translations of the Old Testament. He is an editor of a series of commentaries on the Septuagint and has translated books of the Septuagint for Logos Bible Software. He serves as coeditor for the new forthcoming NIV Study Bible.
Dr. Hess has authored eight books, including volumes on religion (Israelite Religions: A Biblical and Archaeological Survey), ancient Near Eastern subjects (Amarna Personal Names and Names in the Study of Biblical History), Genesis (Studies in the Personal Names of Genesis 1–11), and commentaries on Leviticus, Joshua and the Song of Songs. He has edited fifteen books, most recently collections of studies on War in the Bible and Terrorism in the 21st Century and Critical Issues in Early Israelite History, and commentaries on the Septuagint texts of Genesis and Joshua. In addition to several hundred book reviews and dictionary articles, Dr. Hess has published more than one hundred scholarly articles in collected essays and journals such as Biblica, Biblical Archaeologist, Bulletin for Biblical Research, Catholic Biblical Quarterly, Themelios, Tyndale Bulletin, Vetus Testamentum, and Zeitschrift fuer die alttestamentliche Wissenschaft. Current research projects include commentaries on the books of Genesis and Kings, an introduction to the Old Testament, Hebrew grammar, and the study of ancient Near Eastern texts related to the Old Testament.
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Phone: 303-762-6921
William W. Klein
Dr. William Klein joined the faculty of Denver Seminary in 1978. He is professor of New Testament, chairs the division of biblical studies, and is director of the MA (Christian Studies) program. He is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society, Society of Biblical Literature, Institute for Biblical Research, and Tyndale Fellowship for Biblical Research.
Dr. Klein earned a PhD from the
He served
Dr. Klein has written articles for biblical dictionaries and encyclopedias, and has published many chapters and essays in dictionaries and encyclopedias, as well as books and Festschrifts. He has published articles in Decision, Small Group Letter, and Moody Magazine. Other articles and reviews have appeared in such journals as New Testament Studies, Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society,
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Phone: 303-762-6915
Larry Lindquist
Dr. Larry
Dr.
He has served as pastor of Christian education, worship and student ministries for churches in
Dr.
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Phone: 303-762-6944
David L. Mathewson 
Dr. David Mathewson joined the faculty of Denver Seminary in 2011 as associate professor of New Testament. He is a member of the Society for Biblical Literature.
Dr. Mathewson has earned a BA from Colorado Christian University, an MA from Denver Seminary, and a PhD in New Testament from the University of Aberdeen. Areas of research interest include the Book of Revelation, apocalyptic literature, and biblical theology.
Before coming to Denver Seminary, Dr. Mathewson was an associate professor of biblical studies at Gordon College. He also served as an adjunct facilty member at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. In addition to authoring Verbal Aspect in the Book of Revelation, and A New Heaven and a New Earth: The Meaning and Function of the Old Testament in Revelation 21:1-22.5, he has written numerous articles that have appeared in publication such as Novum Testamentum, Trinity Journal, Journal for the Study of the New Testament, and the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society.
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Phone:303-357-5802
Janet R. McCormack
Dr. Janet McCormack joined the faculty in 2000 and serves as director and assistant professor of chaplaincy and pastoral counseling.
Dr. McCormack earned a DMin from Denver Seminary, an MDiv from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a BA from Lock Haven University. She is currently training to become an Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) supervisor.
Dr. McCormack is ordained by the American Baptist Churches,
Her counseling expertise is in the area of brief therapy, as well as crisis, trauma, and disaster work. She is on the faculty of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Training Institute, training others in disaster response. Dr. McCormack is also a member of the Billy Graham Association’s rapid response team and serves as the team coordinator for Denver Seminary’s Crisis Incident Stress Management Team (CISM). She has been a certified Prepare/Enrich training instructor with Life Innovations since 1980.
Dr. McCormack is a board certified chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains and holds membership and leadership positions in numerous counseling and chaplaincy professional organizations. She has served as a board member with the Association of Professional Chaplains, the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, and the Military Chaplains Association. She is a frequent presenter at professional and denominational organizations and seminars and has contributed articles on chaplaincy and counseling topics to several journals and magazines, as well as coauthoring The Work of the Chaplain.
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Phone: 303-762-6947
Alex Mekonnen
Dr. Alex Mekonnen joined the faculty in 2008 and is associate professor of missions.
He holds a PhD in Intercultural Studies, an MA in Missions, and an MA in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary; an MA in Cross-Cultural Communication from Assemblies of God Graduate School of Theology, and a BTh from East Africa School of Theology.
For the last ten years, Dr. Mekonnen has worked with the Evangelical Free Church of America International Mission (now called Reach Global). He has also taught at Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology. As associate professor of missiology and chair of the missions department, he provided the leadership to develop a missions emphasis within the MA, MDiv, and MTh degrees, as well as developing an MA program in Islamic Studies.
Dr. Mekonnen has published three theological books in the Amharic language, the national language of
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Phone: 303-357-5810
Reginald A. Moore
Mr. Reggie Moore joined the faculty in 2008 as an instructor in counseling. He is a member of the American Counseling Association and the Association of Counselor Education and Supervision.
Mr. Moore is a PhD student at the
Mr. Moore has served as assistant director of Hope Communities, Inc., a nonprofit affordable housing provider, for seven years. He was also a therapist and trainer at the National Institute for Change in
Research interests include the treatment of historical trauma within the African-American community using an integration of narrative, medical, and psychosocial approaches, and the treatment of adolescents and family systems from existential and systemic perspectives and modalities.
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Phone: 303-762-6892
Phone: 303-357-5810
Elisabeth A. Nesbit
Dr. Elisabeth Nesbit joined the faculty of Denver Seminary in 2011 as assistant professor of counseling. Dr. Nesbit received her BA in interpersonal communication from the
from Denver Seminary, and the PhD in counselor education from the
Before coming to Denver Seminary, Dr. Nesbit was an assistant professor at
and a counselor at the
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Phone: 303-357-5811
Dieumeme Noelliste
Dr. Noelliste joined the Denver Seminary faculty in 2007 as professor of theological ethics and director of the Grounds Institute for Public Ethics.
He received a PhD from
Before coming to
Featured in the publication, Ambassadors for Christ, Dr. Noelliste is a contributor to The Global God: Multicultural Evangelical Views of God, Text and Context in Theological Education, and has published several articles in the Evangelical Review of Theology and the
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Phone: 303-762-6882
David R. Osborn
Dr. David Osborn has been a part of the faculty since 1996 and is the director of the doctor of ministry program. Dr. Osborn developed the biblically-based leadership paradigm that now guides the Doctor of Ministry program. He has served as the president of the Association for Doctor of Ministry Education in the
Dr. Osborn earned the DMin and MDiv from Denver Seminary, an MA from Harding College Graduate School of Religion, and an AB from
He brings to the DMin program wide experience as a pastor, church leader, and conciliator in conflicts. In
In the 1980s while ministering in
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Phone: 303-762-6919
Don J. Payne
Dr. Don J. Payne joined the faculty in 1998 and serves as associate dean, assistant professor of theology and ministry, and a mentoring director. He provides overall leadership for the training and mentoring program and teaches in the area of systematic theology.
Dr. Payne earned a PhD in systematic theology from the University of Manchester, England, an MDiv from Denver Seminary, and a BA from
His publications include The Theology of the Christian Life in J. I. Packer’s Thought, chapters in Preparing for Ministry, A Case for Historic Premillennialism, and J. I. Packer and the Evangelical Future, Launching and Sustaining Mentoring in Your Ministry Setting (co-author), What the Bible Teaches about Mentoring (co-author), as well as articles and book reviews in The 1995 Seminary & Graduate School Handbook, Themelios, Teaching Theology and Religion Review, Compass, Focal Point, and Denver Seminary Magazine. Dr. Payne serves as a consultant and trainer in both nonprofit and corporate settings for organizations seeking to develop effective mentoring programs. He is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the T. F. Torrance Society, and serves as executive director of the International Christian Mentoring Network.
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Phone: 303-762-6943
Ron Welch
Dr. Ron Welch joined the faculty of Denver Seminary in 2008 as associate professor of counseling. He earned the PsyD and MA from
Dr. Welch began his postdoctoral career in the Federal Bureau of Prisons, where he worked for seven years as a clinical psychologist. He has taught at
Since 2004, Dr. Welch has maintained a private practice in clinical psychology at Southwest Counseling Associates. He specializes in marital and family therapy, as well as individual men’s issues. He is the author of several articles and book chapters, and has presented numerous papers at professional conferences. His current research and writing focuses on specific types of marital relationships, the interactions of attachment processes with friendships and marriage, and the relationship between hope and attachment to God.
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Phone: 303-762-6952
Keith P. Wells
Dr. Keith P. Wells was appointed to the position of library director and associate professor of theological bibliography and research in 2001.
Dr. Wells received a DMin, ThM, and MDiv from
Dr. Wells has published a number of articles on theological research and is the editor of the “Christian Classics” column in Touchstone: A Journal of Mere Christianity. He was also a contributing editor to Ninety Days with the Christian Classics.
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Phone: 303-762-6963
Scott A. Wenig
Dr. Scott Wenig joined the faculty in 1994 and serves as professor of applied theology, teaching in the areas of homiletics, church history, and pastoral ministry.
He earned a PhD from the
Dr. Wenig was on the pastoral staff of
He has contributed to The Dictionary of Christianity in
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Phone: 303-762-6894
Brad Widstrom
Dr. Brad Widstrom joined the faculty of Denver Seminary in 1999 and serves as chair of the youth and family ministries department and assistant professor of youth and family ministries, as well as a mentoring director. He also directs the outdoor leadership program.
He received an EdD from the Rutgers University Graduate School of Education, an MRE from
Dr. Widstrom is ordained in the Evangelical Free Church of America and has served on the ministerial staff of churches in
Dr. Widstrom is an active member of both the Association of Youth Ministry Educators and the International Association for the Study of Youth Ministry. He currently serves as the research editor for the Journal of Youth Ministry.
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Phone: 303-762-6906
SENIOR FACULTY
James R. Beck
Dr. James Beck joined the faculty of Denver Seminary in 1984 and is senior professor of counseling and a licensed clinical psychologist.
He earned a PhD from Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology, an EdM from
Dr. Beck is an ordained minister whose special interests include mental health on the mission field and the particular needs of missionary children. He served on the national board of Christians for Biblical Equality and served as associate pastor for Christian education at the First Baptist Church of Corvallis, Oregon. He was also the senior partner at
Dr. Beck is a contributing editor to the Journal of Psychology and Theology. He has written Dorothy Carey: The Tragic and Untold Story of Mrs. William Carey, The Healing Words of Jesus, Helping Worriers, Why Worry?, Jesus and Personality Theory, and The Psychology of Paul.
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Ralph R. Covell
Dr. Ralph Covell serves as senior professor of world Christianity. He joined the faculty in 1966 as professor of missions and assumed the role of dean in 1979. He retired from Denver Seminary in 1990.
Dr. Covell received a PhD from the
He served as a missionary with CBFMS (now WorldVenture) in
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Bruce A. Demarest
Dr. Bruce Demarest joined the faculty of Denver Seminary in 1975. He is a senior professor of Christian formation and a member of the Evangelical Theological Society, Theological
Thinkers and Cultural Group, and Spiritual Formation Forum.
He received a PhD in biblical and historical theology from the University of Manchester, England, an MA from
Dr. Demarest served as a Naval officer in the Atlantic fleet. He also served for five years as a missionary educator in West Africa, then for five years as theological secretary of the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES), an organization based in
Seminary, Providence Theological Seminary,
He has written A History of Interpretation of Hebrews 7:10 from the Reformation to the Present; Who is Jesus; General Revelation: Historical Views and Contemporary Issues; The Cross and Salvation; Satisfy Your Soul: Restoring the Heart of Christian Spirituality; Soul Guide: Following Jesus as Spiritual Director; Seasons of the Soul: Stages of Spiritual Growth; Seasons of the Soul: Stages of Spiritual Development, and has coauthored The Human Person in Theology and Psychology with Jim Beck and Integrative Theology with Gordon Lewis. He coedited Challenges to Inerrancy: A Theological Response, has contributed to the New International Dictionary of the Christian Church, New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology, Evangelical
Dictionary of Theology, New Dictionary of Theology, and Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible; Zondervan Dictionary of Christian Spirituality and The Kingdom Life: A Practical Theology of Discipleship and Spiritual Formation; and has coedited and contributed to the Dictionary of Everyday Theology and
Culture. He has authored many articles in journals and magazines, has contributed
to the Dictionary of Christian Spirituality, was a contributing editor to the Renovaré Spiritual Formation Study Bible, and has edited and contributed to the forthcoming book, Four
Views on Christian Spirituality. Dr. Demarest presents workshops and retreats on spiritual formation, the spiritual journey, and spiritual mentoring and direction.
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Kermit A. Ecklebarger
Dr. Kermit Ecklebarger was the vice president and academic dean of Denver Seminary from 1993 to 2001 and is currently senior professor of New Testament. He joined the faculty in 1972 and was appointed associate academic dean in 1991. He served as director of the doctor of ministry program from 1991 to 1994.
He earned a PhD from the
Dr. Ecklebarger taught at London College of Bible and Missions and served as dean of students and director of Christian service. He served as assistant to the president while at
In addition to contributing several articles to Bible dictionaries and The Bible Newsletter, he served as one of the consulting editors for Nelson’s Illustrated Bible Dictionary. He wrote the first three chapters of the Evangelical Teachers’ Training Association course, “Growing toward Spiritual Maturity,” contributed material to Introduction to Biblical Interpretation as consulting editor, and provided input on methods of Bible study for Computer Bible Study.
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Gordon R. Lewis
Dr. Gordon Lewis, senior professor of Christian philosophy and theology, joined the faculty of Denver Seminary in 1958.
He earned a PhD from
Dr. Lewis served as a president of the Evangelical Theological Society (1992) and the Evangelical Philosophical Society. He founded Evangelical Ministries to New Religions. He served as a visiting professor at Union Biblical Seminary, Yeotmal,
Dr. Lewis’ books include Decide for Yourself: A Theological Workbook, Confronting the Cults, Judge for Yourself, Testing Christianity’s Truth Claims and, with colleague Dr. Bruce Demarest, Challenges to Inerrancy, and Integrative Theology.
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James E. Means
Dr. James Means served on the faculty of Denver Seminary since 1978 as professor of pastoral ministries and homiletics. He is a member of the Society for Pastoral Theology and the Association of Practical Theology.
Dr. Means earned a PhD and an MA from the
In addition to speaking at numerous Bible conferences and churches, Dr. Means has served as senior pastor of Southern Gables Evangelical Free Church in
His writings include A Tearful Celebration, Leadership in
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Sarah P. Miller
Professor Sarah Miller served as director of the Carey S. Thomas Library at Denver Seminary from 1966 to 2001. She is senior professor of bibliography. She is a member of the American Theological Library Association and the Association of Christian Librarians.
Professor Miller earned an MA from the
She served on the American Theological Library Association membership committee and was on the index board and the board of directors. She also served on the executive committee of the ATLA board of directors.
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Joan Burgess Wells
Dr. Joan Wells joined Denver Seminary as an adjunct faculty member in 1988. She became a full-time faculty member of the counseling department in 1991. She is a member of the American Counseling Association, Christian Association for Psychological Studies, and Christians for Biblical Equality.
Dr. Wells received a PhD from the
She has served as state president for the Council for Exceptional Children in
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Phone: 303-762-6922
Harold Westing
Dr. Harold Westing is senior professor of mentoring at Denver Seminary. He served as professor of pastoral ministries and dean of students from 1976 to 1993.
He ministered as a church educator in
He has partnered with
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