SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES AND ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

• Executive Committee Member, Evangelical Theological Society , 2001-2007.
  • President, 2003
  • President-Elect and Program Chair, 2002
  • Vice President, 2001
• Founding Chair, Program-Units Committee, Evangelical Theological Society, 2007-present.
• Editorial Board Member for the Bulletin of Biblical Research, 2005-present.
• Judge for the Christianity Today Book Awards Issue (Biblical Studies category), 2004-present.
• Referee for the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, Board of Referees, 1999-present.
• Chair, Biblical Hebrew Poetry Section, Society of Biblical Literature , 2001-2004.
• Chair, Old Testament Historical Literature Study Group, Evangelical Theological Society, 1999-2004.
• Consultant for the Holman Christian Standard Bible (for 1-2 Kings, 2 Chronicles, and all textual notes), 2000-present.
• Book Review Editor for Bible, Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society , 1994-2003.
• Steering Committee Member, Biblical Hebrew Poetry Section, Society of Biblical Literature (National Level), 1994-present.
• Consultant for the English Standard Version Bible (for Joshua), 1999-2001.
• Consultant for The Audio-Visual Bible , Bible Software, Park Ridge, New Jersey, 1998-2000.
• Steering Committee Member (Advisory Capacity), Book of Psalms Section, Society of Biblical Literature (National Level), 1994-1998.
• Consultant and reviser (for Psalms 76-150), The Living Bible Revision Project (New Living Translation), Tyndale House Publishers, 1989-present.
• Consultant for children's and adult Bible books, Publications International, Ltd., Lincolnwood, Illinois, 1992-present.
• Presider, Biblical Hebrew Poetry Section ("Searching for the Canons of Biblical Hebrew Poetry"), Society of Biblical Literature National Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 25, 1996.
• Organizer and faculty sponsor, Eta Beta Rho Chapter, Bethel Theological Seminary, 1988-1990.
• Organizer and convener, Old Testament Disciplinary Seminar, Society of Biblical Literature, Upper Midwest Region, St. Paul, Minnesota, April 9, 1988.
• Teaching Assistant, Pauline Epistles course, Near Eastern Studies Department, The University of Michigan, 1981-82.
• Editorial staff member, Publications Office, American Schools of Oriental Research (ASOR). Worked on Biblical Archeologist and other ASOR publications, 1978-81; supervised production of the Bulletin of ASOR, 1979-80.
• Research-grading assistant for Samuel J. Schultz, Bible Department, Wheaton College, 1976-77.
• Teaching Fellow, Biology Department, Wheaton College, 1975-76. Supervised and lectured in laboratory sections.
• Teacher-Demonstrator, Oak Ridge Associated Universities and Geneva College, 1974-75. Duties included presenting large, all-school assemblies and small science class lectures on nuclear energy in high schools.
• Teaching Assistant and discussion leader, Humanities Department, Geneva College, 1972-73, 1973-74. Led sections in two-year, required Western civilization course.

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EDUCATION

The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois

Geneva College, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Additional Studies:

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DISSERTATIONS AND THESES SUPERVISED

Doctoral Dissertations

First Reader

• Alan Davey, "The Effect of Teaching on the Biblical/Theological Meanings of Praise Within a Church Congregation," D.Min., Bethel Theological Seminary, 1989.
• Zamani B. Kafang, "A Semantic and Theological Investigation of the Concept of 'Poor' in the Psalms," Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1993.
• Barry C. Davis, "A Contextual Analysis of Psalms 107-118," Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1996.
• David Denninger, "The Creator's Fiat and the Creature's Witness: A Literary Study of the Structure, Dynamics, and Meaning of Psalm 19," Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1996.
• Francis X. Kimmitt, "The Shape of Psalms 42-49," New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2000.

Second Reader

• Gerald Vreeland, "The Joseph Narrative--Genesis 37-39: An Analysis of Three Modern Textual Approaches," 1994.
• J. Robert Cosand, "The Theology of Remembrance in the Cultus of Israel," 1995.
• Chelliah Russelliah, "The Influence of Torah Upon King David," 1995.
• Neil Skjoldal, "The Election of the People of God: A Rhetorical Analysis of Isaiah 41:1-44:23," 1995.
• Nathan Patrick Love, "Theology of the Mountain of the Lord in the Book of Isaiah," 1996.
• Yoilah Yilpet, "Righteousness as Order: A Rhetorical Study of Isaiah's Concept of Righteousness in the Framework of Isaiah 1:21-31," 1997.

External Reader

• Joseph A. Vadnais, "From Minister of Moses to Servant of the Lord": Character-Matrix Analysis in the Book of Joshua," 1999.
• Eric Alan Mitchell, ""Appoint For Us a King": The Triumph of Satire in 1 Samuel 8," Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2002.
• Jinkyu Kim, "Messages of Psalm 110 in Context: An Eschatological Interpretation," Ph.D., Westminster THeological Seminary, 2003.
• Michael John Smith, "The Failure of the Family as a Theme in the Book of Judges," Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary, 2004.
• William Osborne, "The Achan Account in Joshua 7 and Its Contribution to Understanding the Nature of the Relationship between Individual and COmmunity in Ancient Israel," Th.D., Australian College of Theology, 2006.
  

Masters Theses

First Reader

• Patricia A. Halverson, "The Influences Upon and the Motivation for the Making of Jephthah's Vow (Judges 11:29-40)," Th.M., Bethel Theological Seminary, 1990.
• Richard Lauger, "The Major Metaphors in the Song of Solomon: Patterns of Change Indicating the Languages of Love and Lust," Th.M., Bethel Theological Seminary, 1990.
• John A. Cook, "The Structure and Significance of Hendiadys in the Hebrew Bible," 1992.
• Mark A. Ostby, "A Study of leb in the Book of Proverbs With Consideration of its Meaning in Proverbs 4:23," 1993.
• Michael A. Lyons, "The Composition and Message of 1 Kings 17-19," 1995.
• A. Craig Polach, "The Meaning and Use of leb/lebab in the Pentateuch," 1995.

Second Reader

• Jonathan Boyd, "'Sing an Old Song to the Lord': 1 Chr. 16:8-36, the Psalter, and the Chronicler's Historiography," 1991.
• John Makujina, "The Poetics and Purpose of 'Foil' in the Former Prophets: Judges 17-19," 1992.
• Barbara Vranik, "The Roots of Apostasy in the Northern Kingdom," 1993.

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MEMBERSHIPS AND AWARDS

Member:

Evangelical Theological Society, 1978 - present.

Society of Biblical Literature, 1978 - present.

Institute for Biblical Research, 1982 - 1992, 2001-present.

• Ola Farmer Lenaz Lecturer, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Fall 1999.
• Professional Leadership Award, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1996.
• Listed in Who's Who in Biblical and Archaeological Studies, 1993.
• Departmental Teamwork Award, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1993.
• National Alumni Board Faculty Enrichment Grants, Bethel College and Seminary, 1986-87, 1987-88.
• Ronald E. Pitkin Graduate Scholarship, Bethel Theological Seminary, 1983-84.
• Leroy Waterman Departmental Fellowship, Near Eastern Studies Department, The University of Michigan, 1981-82, 1982-83.
• Radcliffe-Ramsdell Religious Education Fellowship, The University of Michigan, 1982.
• Eta Beta Rho Society. National Hebrew Students' Honor Society, inducted 1977.
• Who's Who Among College and University Students in America, Geneva College, 1973-74.
• Outstanding College Athletes of America (for soccer), Geneva College, 1972-73, 1973-74.

CHURCH EXPERIENCE

Church membership:

• Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis & Mounds View, Minnesota, 2006-present.
  • Involvements: Teaching in the Bethlehem Institute; pulpit supply.
• Christ Community Church, Shoreview, Minnesota, 2001-2005.
  • Involvements: Adult Bible class teacher, Interim Pastoral Search Committee.
• Edgewater Baptist Church, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1998-2000.
  • Involvements: Deacon Board; Worship Committee; Pastoral Search Committee (chair); Church Moderator; adult Sunday School teaching; pulpit supply.
• Liberty Community Church, Lindenhurst, Illinois, 1991-1997.
  • Involvements: Leadership Team; Worship Committee; Building Committee; adult Sunday School teaching; pulpit supply.
• Bethany Baptist Church, Roseville, Minnesota, 1983-1990.
  • Involvements: Missions Committee; adult Sunday School teaching; pulpit supply.
• Huron Hills Baptist Church, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1978-1982.
  • Involvements: Missions Committee; adult Sunday School teaching; pulpit supply.
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• Active in pulpit supply and Sunday-School special series in greater Twin Cities area.
• Associate Minister for Outreach, Bethany Baptist Church, Roseville, Minnesota, 1987-1989. Coordinator of adult Bible study and discipleship groups.
• Interim administrative pastor, Bethany Baptist Church, Roseville, Minnesota, Summer 1989.
• Interim preaching pastor, First Baptist Church, Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Summer 1987.
• Pastoral Assistant, Southminster Presbyterian Church, Glen Ellyn, Illinois, 1976-77.

MISCELLANEOUS AND PERSONAL

• Family: Jan (married 1979); Christian (b.1985); Melody (b. 1989).
• Hobbies: Music (mostly classical and folk), reading, live theater, photography, canoeing, distance running, downhill skiing. COmpleted five marathons (1977, 1983, 1986, 1989, 1990).
• Son of missionary parents; lived in Costa Rica and Colombia, 1953-1967.
• Senior Literacy Tutor, Adult Literacy Program, Minnesota Literacy Council, 1986-87.
• Volunteer Usher, Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1984-86.
• Intramural racquetball champion (singles), Bethel Seminary, 1984.
• Earned "46er" patch, Adirondack Forty-Sixer Club (for climbing the 46 "highest" peaks in New York State), 1981.
• Co-founder of soccer team, Geneva College, 1970 (achieved varsity status, 1972). Captain, 1970. Most Valuable Player (offense) Award, 1972, 1973. Western Pennsylvania District All-Star (honorable Mention), 1972, 1973.
• Yearbook photographer, Geneva College, 1973-74.
• Intramural racquetball champion (doubles), Geneva College, 1974.
• Spent ten summers as a camper (3) and counselor (7) at Deerfoot Lodge, Speculator, New York, a wilderness-oriented Christian boys' camp, 1964-1977.
• Inducted into the Lone Eagle Fellowship, Deerfoot Lodge, Speculator, New York (Deerfoot's highest award), 1970.
• Achieved varsity letters in track and cross country, and a junior varsity letter in wrestling (high school). Set school record in the two-mile race, Council Rock High School, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, 1968.

Updated February 2008