Joshua O. Carroll

Job titles

Program Director & Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care & Formation
Doctor of Ministry, Bethel Seminary

Highlight

With more than 20 years dedicated to pastoral ministry, spiritual leadership, and life coaching, Rev. Dr Joshua O. Carroll thoroughly delights in helping people from all walks of life, intentionally engage their entire soul in relationship with the triune God and people in community. After earning his PhD in New Testament from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland—and two master’s degrees, one in Theology and one in Spiritual Formation from Talbot School of Theology, he continues to bridge rigorous scholarship with authentic spiritual practice by stepping into the roles of Program Director for the Doctorate of Ministry and Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care and Formation at Bethel Seminary. Married to Melodie for 25 years, and the father of three sons (ages 22, 19, and 17), he’s also known for his enthusiasm for Football, the proper kind where the foot is actually used for the majority of the game. At the core of his work is a deep desire to help people awaken to the promise of the Holy Spirit’s presence and experience flourishing in community. Most recently, Rev. Dr. Carroll served as Lead Pastor for Ethnos Bible Church in Richardson, TX where he led the church through a formational process of revitalization, restructuring, and relaunching.

Started at Bethel

2021

Education

Wayland Baptist University - B.S. in Criminal Justice, 2002
Talbot School of Theology - M.A. in Theology; Spiritual Formation, 2012
University of Aberdeen (Scotland, U.K.) - Ph.D. in New Testament, 2017

Biography

After earning his PhD in New Testament from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland—and two master’s degrees, one in Theology and one in Spiritual Formation from Talbot School of Theology, he continues to bridge rigorous scholarship with authentic spiritual practice by stepping into the roles of Program Director for the Doctorate of Ministry and Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care and Formation at Bethel Seminary.

Married to Melodie for 25 years, and the father of three sons (ages 22, 19, and 17), he’s also known for his enthusiasm for Football, the proper kind where the foot is actually used for the majority of the game. At the core of his work is a deep desire to help people awaken to the promise of the Holy Spirit’s presence and experience flourishing in community.

Most recently, Rev. Dr. Carroll served as Lead Pastor for Ethnos Bible Church in Richardson, TX where he led the church through a formational process of revitalization, restructuring, and relaunching.

Courses taught

Dmin Thesis Supervision

PC862 Topic in Pastoral Care: Models for Pastoral Care in the Local Church

PC 820/812 Topics in Pastoral Care - History and Methods of SpiritualDirection and Coaching

ML810 Personal Well-Being and Ministry Effectiveness

SP540 Spiritual and Personal Formation

Awards

2012 Deanʼs Award (Talbot School of Theology)For excellence in academic studies and faithfulness in Christian service.
2012 Award for Excellence in Leadership (Talbot School of Theology)- For outstanding contributions and commitment to the Talbot Community
2011 Award for Excellence in Leadership (Talbot School of Theology)

Publications

Carroll, J. Owen. "The Experience of Wisdom in Philo and Paul." PhD Thesis, University of Aberdeen, UK. 2017.

Carroll, J. Owen. “God’s Mercy.” In Lexham Survey of Theology, edited by Mark Ward, Jessica Parks, Brannon Ellis, and Todd Hains. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2018.

Carroll, J. Owen. “God’s Righteousness.” In Lexham Survey of Theology, edited by Mark Ward, Jessica Parks, Brannon Ellis, and Todd Hains. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2018.

Carroll, J. Owen. “God’s Holiness.” In Lexham Survey of Theology, edited by Mark Ward, Jessica Parks, Brannon Ellis, and Todd Hains. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2018.

Carroll, J. Owen. Review of Reading Romans in Context: Paul and Second Temple Judaism, by Ben C.Blackwell, Ben C. European Journal of Theology, Vol. 25, 2, (2016): 194-195.

Presentations

Carroll. J. Owen. Abraham: Philo of Alexandria’s Patriarch of Paideia, Southwest Commission on Religious Studies, Second Temple Judaism Program Unit (2020).

Theological Identity and Covenant Calling in 1 Corinthians, NT Seminar, University of Aberdeen (2016).

Wisdom in 1 Corinthians: Paul’s Conceptual Laying of Logos and Gnosis, University of Aberdeen Biblical Studies Department Away Day Symposium (2015).

Philo’s Gymnasium, an Institute of Paidea, History Post-Grad Seminar, University of Aberdeen (2015).

Abraham the Patriarch of Philo's Ideal Contemplative Life, Society of Biblical Literature Annual International Meeting, Vienna Austria (2014).

Philo’s Understanding of the Contemplative Cleansing of the Heart, University of Aberdeen Biblical Studies Department Away Day Symposium (2014).

Philo’s Gymnasium and the Instruction of the Soul, University of Aberdeen Biblical Studies Department Away Day Symposium (2013).

Certificates and licenses

Pastoral Ordination (2025)
Pastor Certificate of License (2002)
Licensed Enneagram Coach, iEnneagram, Motions of the Soul (2021)
Spiritual Life and Leadership Coaching Certification, WeTrainCoaches (2021)
Soul Care Life and Leadership Coaching Certification, Soul Care Ltd. (2021)
LEAN for Universities

Hobbies and interests

Church Revitaization

Youth Soccer Coaching

Rare Book Collection

AI Practice and Policy

Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Reading

Areas of expertise

Spiritual Formation, Soul Care, Multi-Ethnic Church Growth and Revitalization, Pastoral Theology, Discipleship, New Testament Theology, 2nd Temple Judaism, Philosophy of Alexandria, and the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and spiritual growth.

Research interests

Teaching specialty

Quote

"Having administered this sedative sop to my restless practicalness, I went to bed and to sleep." George Macdonald, Adela Cathcart

Website

https://www.SoulAbide.com