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London School of Theology, Ph.D., 2019 (New Testament)
Dissertation: The Hermeneutics of Social Identity in Luke-Acts
Bethel Seminary, M.Div., 2013 (New Testament Greek), Summa Cum Laude
Evangel University, BA, 2004 (Biblical Studies), Summa Cum Laude
My primary research interests include Luke-Acts, Koine Greek, Jesus and the Gospels, and the development of Old Testament Ideas in New Testament texts.
The Heroic Christ: The Hero’s Journey in Luke’s Gospel, with Cascade Press, due out in 2025.
Engaging with New Testament documents—particularly the stories of Jesus and the early church in Luke-Acts—show us the best examples of what living in the upside-down kingdom of God looks like. At Crown, our students have an amazing opportunity to “seek first the kingdom of God” in community with the faculty, staff, and one another. What an extraordinary privilege!
Books
The Hermeneutics of Social Identity in Luke-Acts. Eugene, OR: Pickwick, 2021.
The Heroic Christ: The Hero’s Journey in the Gospel of Luke. Eugene, OR: Cascade. Forthcoming publication, 2025.
With co-authors Ryan, Heinsch, and Justin Winzenburg. Across the Pond: Navigating the Experience of Doing a PhD in Biblical Studies from a Distance. Eugene, OR: Cascade. Forthcoming publication, 2026.
Academic Journals and Contributions to Edited Volumes
“Decentralization in Luke-Acts,” Journal of Gospels and Acts Research, Vol. 5 (September 2021): 127-46.
“Hermeneutics of Paul” entry in Dictionary of Paul and his Letters, 2nd Edition, co-authored with Jeannine Brown, eds. Scot McKnight, Lynn Cohick, & Nijay Gupta, (Westmont: InterVarsity Press, 2023).
Contributor for the Baker Expository Dictionary of Biblical Words, eds. Mark Strauss and Tremper Longman (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2023).
“The Mechanisms of Unity: The Social Identity Forming Power of the Eucharist,” Journal of Gospels and Acts Research, Vol 8 (September 2024): 23-35.
“Storytelling Sequels: Multi-volume Mysteries in Luke-Acts and the Original Series of Twin Peaks,” Theology, Religion, and Twin Peaks. Edited by John Anthony Dunne and Kris Song. Lenham: Lexington, 2025.
Lectures and Academic Papers
“Jesus and Decentralization,” Society of Vineyard Scholars 2017, Yale Divinity School
“Speak Truth to Power: God’s Kingdom Against Empire,” Society of Vineyard Scholars 2018, Asbury Theological Seminary
“White Liberation Theology: Exploring Kingdom Liberation in Small Towns and Beyond,” Society of Vineyard Scholars 2020, Evanston, Illinois EVENT CANCELLED due to COVID-19
“Jubilee in Luke-Acts: Seeing the Nazareth Sermon as Predictive of Early Church Practice,” Society of Biblical Literature, Upper Midwest Regional Conference, April 11, 2021, St. Thomas University
“Jubilee Imagery in Luke 4:16-30: A Richer Jubilee,” Evangelical Theological Society Regional Conference, March 18, 2022, Hannibal-La Grange University
“Suffering and Social Identity: An Exploration of the Lord’s Supper,” Society of Biblical Literature Upper Midwest Regional Conference Regional Conference, April 2, 2022, Gustavus Adolphus University
Book Reviews
Review of Jesus and Divine Christology, by Brant Pitre, Bulletin for Biblical Research, forthcoming, (2025).
Review of Excavating the Land of Jesus: How Archeologists Study the People of the Gospels, by James Riley Strange, Bulletin for Biblical Research, Vol. 34 No. 1, (2024): 121-23.
Review of The Pronunciation of New Testament Greek: Judeo-Palestinian Greek Phonology and Orthography from Alexander to Islam, by Benjamin Kantor, Bulletin for Biblical Research, Vol. 34 No. 1, (2024): 139-40.
Popular Level Articles
“Integrity: It’s About People,” Enrichment Journal Online, Summer, 2014, http://enrichmentjournal.ag.org/201404/201404_013_02_Integrity.cfm
“The Jesus Call,” Enrichment Journal Online, Spring 2014, http://enrichmentjournal.ag.org/201403/201403_004_014_Jesus_Call.cfm
“The Path of Humility,” Enrichment Journal Online, Winter 2013, http://enrichmentjournal.ag.org/201401/201401_004_013_Humility.cfm
University Service
Faculty Member on Information Technology Advisory Committee, Jan 24-present
Faculty BTMS Representative on Gen Ed Assessment Committee, Feb 24-present
Faculty Member of HLC Mid-Cycle Assurance Committee, February 24-present
Peer Reviewer for Pneuma
Boards and Affiliations
Fellow with the Institute of Biblical Research
Society of Biblical Literature
Evangelical Theological Society
Bike & Pedestrian non-motorized citizen representative, Transportation Advisory Board, St. Paul Metropolitan Council, 2017-2021
Council Vice-president, South Metro Vineyard Church, Feb, 2017- Feb, 2021
Awards and Recognitions
Distinguished Scholarship Award for Faculty Excellence, Crown College, 2023-24
Zondervan’s Outstanding Biblical Greek Graduate, Bethel Seminary, 2013
Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities, Bethel Seminary, 2013
Outstanding Biblical Studies and Philosophy Departmental Graduate, Evangel University, 2004
Silver Shield Award for Meritorious Christian Character, Evangel University, 2004
Media Appearances and Speaking Engagements
Breakout Speaker for Next Conference, 11/24
Featured as the guest scholar for the Reading the Bible Together Series for Faith Radio, including podcast appearances, authoring the study guide, and appearing in the promotional video: https://myfaithradio.com/2022/reading-bible-together-acts/
Regular speaking events in local churches and ministry organizations.
Missions Experience
Cebu City & Bohol, Philippines 2007
Bangkok, Thailand, 2003
Zacapa, Guatemala, 2001
