EDUCATION and Ordination
- Ordination, Indiana Ministries of the Church of God, October 2011
- D.Min., Anderson University, 2019, Dissertation: “Course Development and Student Success in an Online Biblical Language Program”
- M.Div. (professional distinction in Hebrew), Anderson University, 2009
- B.A. (psychology major, special education minor), Stephen F. Austin State University, 1999
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Course development experience with Moodle and Canvas.
- Assessment of student reading difficulties in second language learning.
- Innovation in biblical language teaching methods for students with visual impairments.
- Christian ministry skills: teaching, preaching, worship planning, vocal music, pastoral care.
- Microsoft Office
- Use of screen readers and braille translation software
LANGUAGES
Research ability: Hebrew, Greek, French, and Spanish
Professional Memberships
- National Association of Professors of Hebrew (2016-Present)
- Society of Biblical Literature (2011-Present)
- American Academy of Religion (Present)
- Wesleyan Theological Society (Present)
UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Professor of biblical studies, Anderson University School of Theology, 2015-Present
- Beginning Biblical Hebrew I/II
- Biblical Hebrew III-IV Exegesis
- Biblical Greek I/II/li>
- Advanced Greek III-IV Exegesis
- Faith Seeking Understanding (TA)
- Foundations of Pastoral Care, 2009 (TA)
Professor of biblical studies and theology, George Theological College, Karachi, Pakistan, 2018-Present
- Biblical Hebrew
- Church of God and Pentecostalism
- Theology of the Holy Spirit
- Biblical hermeneutics
- Biblical exegesis
PUBLICATIONS
Articles and Book Chapters
- “Three Grammar and Vocabulary Resources,” Hebrew Higher Education XX, (2018) 287-290.
- “Reaching Out and Bringing In: Education, Evangelism, and the Nurture of Christian Faith,” in Discipleship that Transforms, 2nd ed., ed. John H. Aukerman (Anderson, IN: Warner Press, 2015).
- “Multiple Intelligences in Christian Discipleship,” in Discipleship that Transforms, ed. John H. Aukerman.
- “Meeting Special Needs in the Christian Educational Setting,” in Discipleship that Transforms, ed. John H. Aukerman.
- “Educational Controversies in the History of Anderson University.” Paper presented for the Courtney Series in Christian Education, Anderson University School of Theology, 2009, PDF download
Conference Participation
- March 5-6, 2020, “Breaking the Powers of Silence and Exclusion: Empowering People with Disabilities for Discipleship,” Wesleyan Theological Society, Kansas City, MO.
- June 29, 2017, “Audio Materials in the Teaching of Biblical Hebrew to Students Who Are Blind: Challenges and Strategies,” International conference on Hebrew Language, Literature and Culture, National Association of Professors of Hebrew, New York, New York
- Nov. 20, 2011, “Using Technology to Meet the Needs of Biblical Scholars Who Are Blind,” Society of Biblical Literature annual conference, San Francisco. Text and audio available from 2015 access update page.
- June 27, 2011, North American Conference of the Church of God, Anderson, IN, “Outreach, Community, and Reconciliation: Insights from People with Disabilities.”.
- July 7, 2009, annual conference of the American Council of the Blind, Orlando, FL, “Accessibility in Religious Settings.”
Web Site Articles
- The State of Biblical Language Access for People Who Are Blind in 2019
- The State of Access to Biblical Languages for Scholars Who Are Blind in 2016.
- Is a Career in Biblical Studies Viable for a Person Who is Blind?.
- The Place of Audio Materials in the Life of the Biblical Language Scholar Who is Blind.
- 7 Ways to Build Community in the Church Lobby.
Language and Biblical Study Access
- 2009-Present, Braille transcriber, Bartimaeus Alliance of the Blind; Yale Univ; Univ. of Tx.; Univ. of Ga.; Davidson Univ.; private clients
- 2014-Present, Ancient languages committee [Semitic Scholars], Duxbury Systems, Inc.
- 2012-Present, Closed caption provider, Silent Blessings, Inc.
- 2009-Present, Consultant, Classical Greek language braille translation table, Duxbury Systems, Inc.
- 2008-Present, Independent Developer, ancient language Braille tables for JAWS screen reader
CHURCH TEACHING AND MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
Park Place Church of God, Anderson, IN
- 2008-Present, Vocal team/worship arts.
- 2007-2009, teacher, Crossroads Adult Sunday school class.
North Anderson Church of God, Anderson, IN
- 2007, Adult Sunday school teacher.
- 2000-2002, Infant/early childhood teacher.
Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, St. Petersburg, FL
First Church of God, Nacogdoches, TX
- 1992-1993, 1996-1997, Youth vocal ensemble director.
- 2009-present. Indiana pulpit supply.
- 1986-present, Music ministry (original compositions, worship music, and special events).
- 2018-2020, National Organization of Blind Educators, board member
- 2012-2013, Indiana Inclusion Council
- 2009-2011, Health Care Access Committee member, American Council of the Blind
- 2009-2010, Member, Education Advisory Board, Bookshare, Inc.
- 2002-2003, Technical writer, Freedom Scientific, Inc., St. Petersburg, FL
- 2000-2001, Editor, The Blind Teacher, American Council of the Blind affiliate
- 1995-1997, ADA advisory committee member, Stephen F. Austin State Univ., Nacogdoches, TX
- 1993-1995, ADA advisory committee chair, Stephen F. Austin State Univ., Nacogdoches, TX
- 1994-1995., Special Education Advisory Committee member, Nacogdoches Independent School District, Nacogdoches, TX
- 2016, Jacob Bolotin Award (Semitic Scholars), National Federation of the Blind
- 2011, Distinguished Young Alumni Award, Anderson University School of Theology
- 2009, Chester L. and Marian Gerig Memorial Award, Anderson University School of Theology
- 2009, Courtney Fellowship in Christian Education, Anderson University School of Theology