ACADEMIC DEGREES & EDUCATION Fuller Theological Seminary — Ph.D. in Theology Vanguard University (Southern California College) — M.A. in Biblical Studies Oral Roberts University — B.A. in Biblical Studies ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS & EXPERIENCE Kairos University, Campus of AEU — Professor, Theology and Church History, Present Northpoint Bible College and Graduate School, Los Angeles — Location Director Bethesda University of California — Graduate Dean & Professor of Theology, 2010–2017 SoCal Network of the Assemblies of God, School of Ministry — Instructor The King’s University, Dallas, TX — Adjunct Professor, Theology & Church History, 2013–2018 Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, CA — Adjunct Professor, Christian Heritage & Church History, 2006–2007 Canyon Hills Bible College, Bakersfield, CA — Professor, Biblical & Theological Studies, 1995–2001 Vanguard University Extension, Costa Mesa, CA — Professor, Homiletics, Summer 1999 Teen Challenge Ministry Institute, Southgate, CA — Instructor, Biblical Studies, 1988–1989 COURSES TAUGHT Greek I & II New Testament Introduction Systematic Theology Church History & American Church History Romans & Synoptic Gospels Life of Paul & Life and Teachings of Christ Introduction to the Bible Homiletics & Hermeneutics Christian Apologetics Pentecostal History & Theology Christian Heritage & Eschatology Pentecostal Foundations for Theology & Ministry Pre-Reformation & Post-Reformation Spirituality MINISTERIAL EXPERIENCE SoCal Network of the Assemblies of God — Director of Intercultural Ministry, October 2018 West Valley Christian Center, Chatsworth, CA — Lead Pastor, 2000–2018 Canyon Country Assembly of God, Canyon Country, CA — Senior Pastor, 1986–2000 Southern California District Council of the Assemblies of God — Executive Presbyter, Region II, 1997–2000; Sectional Presbyter, San Fernando Section, 1994–1997, 2011–2014 La Mesa First Assembly of God, La Mesa, CA — Assistant Pastor, 1980–1986 Oakland Park Assembly of God, Ft. Lauderdale, FL — Associate Pastor, 1978–1980 Taft First Assembly of God, Taft, CA — Assistant Pastor, 1976–1978 SPECIAL PROJECTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS Oversaw New Building Project, West Valley Christian Center Lead Pastor of Parent Church for Ethnic Church Plants, including Assyrian, Spanish, multi-ethnic, Armenian, and Egyptian congregations Installed First Ever Solar Electric Generating System in a Los Angeles City Church (35KWh System) < Back Dr. Kenneth R. Walters, JR. Tustin California campus Hybrid Online & Zoom Fall & Spring Cohort entry points Apply Today

ACADEMIC DEGREES AND EDUCATION PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision May 2021 Duquesne University Dissertation- Technology and Pleasure: A Qualitative Study on Using Mobile Applications for Online and Offline Purposes MS in Rehabilitation Counseling May 2011 West Virginia University BS in Social Work May 2008 California University of Pennsylvania ACADEMIC APOINTMENTS & TEACHING EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor May-Present Kairos Pacific University Assistant Professor Aug. 2021-present Program Coordinator-Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling January 2022- December 2022 Assistant Professor August 2020- August 2021 Department of Health and Human Services Education Adjunct Professor August 2019- August 2020 Department of Psychology California University of PA Continuing Education Instructor May 2019-December 2021 Online & Professional Studies Program Penn State-Beaver Adjunct Professor March 2018- August 2020 Online & Professional Studies Program California Baptist University Courses taught include: Domestic Violence, Evaluation and Treatment of Compulsive Disorders, Career Counseling, Diversity Issues in Counseling Psychology, and Christian Perspectives of Professional Counseling Adjunct Professor May 2017-December 2018 Department of Education Duquesne University Adjunct Professor August 2018-December 2018 Department of Graduate Education Westminster University Adjunct Professor January 2017-December 2017 Department of Counseling Indiana University of PA Teaching Assistant January 2016-May 2016 Department of Counseling, Psychology, & Special Education Duquesne University Supervisor August 2015- December 2016 M.S. Ed Counselor Education Program Duquesne University UNIVERSITY SERVICE Group Leader February 2016 & February 2017 M.S. Ed Counselor Education Program Duquesne University Led group discussions for master’s level students on academic, self-reflection, and personal growth topics RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Research Assistant August 2014-December 2017 Department of Counseling, Psychology, and Special Education Duquesne University Assistant to Professor Waganesh Zeleke, conducting primary and secondary research CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as Part of a Violence Prevention Program for African American Adolescent Males,” Pennsylvania Counseling Association, State College, PA, November 2015 PUBLICATIONS Zeleke, Waganesh, Koester, Lynn, & Locke, Gabriella (2018). Parents’ Understanding of Adopted Children’s Ways of Being, Belonging, and Becoming. Journal of Child & Family Studies PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Owner/Licensed Professional Counselor September 2022-present Dr. Gabriella Locke, LPC Diagnosis of individuals Provides counseling to children, adolescents, and adults Utilize counseling techniques to help individuals attain goals Monitor progress of individuals Collaborate/consult with other professionals during treatment Licensed Professional Counselor March 2015-October 2022 Untethered Therapy Group Diagnosis of individuals Provides counseling to children, adolescents, and adults Utilize counseling techniques to help individuals attain goals Monitor progress of individuals Collaborate/consult with other professionals during treatment Clinical Supervisor of Outpatient Services May 2018-June 2019 Family Behavioral Resources Provide oversight of clinical quality of services Provide training, supervision, and mentoring to clinical team Responsible for clinical consultation, collaboration, and assessment for all assigned programs Act as a specialized clinician and provide direct billable services University Counselor/Interim Director March-April 2018 Point Park University Oversight of operations in the University Counseling Clinic Supervision of doctoral students completing placement in the clinic Provided consultation to faculty, staff, and parents regarding students of concern Provided counseling services to enrolled graduate and undergraduate students experiencing a wide range of difficulties COD Therapist June 2015-April 2017 Wesley Spectrum Services Diagnosis of individuals Provided therapy to individuals with co-occurring disorders Developed treatment plans Utilized counseling techniques to help individuals attain goals Monitored progress of individuals Drug & Alcohol Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor January 2011-May 2015 Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Provided counseling and vocational guidance Developed individualized plans for employment Determined eligibility for services based on diagnosis Evaluated and documented client progress Drug & Alcohol Workgroup 2011-2014 PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Coordinated statewide trainings for drug and alcohol counselors CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES Certified Sex Addiction Therapist 2022 Certified Adolescent Trauma Professional 2021 Certified Digital Health & Wellness Professional 2021 Licensed Professional Counselor 2014 Certified Rehabilitation Counselor 2011 Community Involvement MAC4G Leadership Development Program 2015 Founder/Director of Uniontown P.E.A.C.E. Program 2012 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Counseling Association Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development Counselors for Social Justice HONORS AND AWARDS Foundation for Self-Leadership IFS Leadership Fellows Program 2022 Chuck Cooper Foundation Academic Scholarship 2016 Pittsburgh, PA Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Training Scholarship 2016 Phoenix, AZ Academic Grant, West Virginia University 2010 Morgantown, WV CAAP Self-Sufficiency Award 2008 < Back Gabriella Locke Tustin California campus Hybrid Online & Zoom Fall & Spring Cohort entry points Apply Today

Dr. Ryun H. Chang, Ph.D. Professor of Theology & Intercultural Studies 📧 Ryun.chang@kairos.aeu.edu ACADEMIC DEGREES & EDUCATION Fuller Theological Seminary Ph.D. – June 1996 Fuller Theological Seminary Th.M. (By-Pass Program) – June 1990 University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) M.A. in Asian American Studies – December 1989 Talbot School of Theology M.Div. – May 1988 Biola University B.S. in Christian Education – December 1984 ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS & TEACHING EXPERIENCE Kairos Pacific University (Campus of America Evangelical University) Professor of Theology & Intercultural Studies – 2020–Present Instituto Teológico Bautista de Chihuahua, Mexico Theology Professor – 2004–2010 Missionary Trainer (Extended Education of Pastors), Chihuahua, Mexico – 2000–2011 UCLA Teaching Assistant – Jan 1987–June 1987 MINISTERIAL & PASTORAL EXPERIENCE Acts Ministries International ( amichurches.com ) Teaching and Resource Pastor – 2011–Present Petra Ambassador Church, Orange, CA Senior Pastor – 1990–1999 Grace Korean Church, Norwalk, CA Youth Pastor – 1988–1989 Orange Korean Church, Fullerton, CA Youth Pastor – 1986–1988 Agape Mission Church, Los Angeles, CA Youth Pastor – 1982–1985 PUBLICATIONS Chang, Ryun H. Theologizing in the Radical Middle: Rethinking on How We Do Theology for Spiritual Growth in Word and Spirit Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock, 2018 Chang, Ryun H. “Asian Mission in Latin America Today.” In The Reshaping of Mission in Latin America , edited by Miguel Alvarez, pp. 178–190. Oxford, UK: Regnum Books International, 2016 Also published in Spanish (La Casa Unida de publicación, 2019) Portuguese (Editora Sinodal, 2018) Chang, Ryun H. Manual de Misionología: El Amor del Padre por las Naciones (2nd Print) Mexico City: Editorial Cristiana Continental de las Asambleas de Dios, 2005 < Back Dr. Ryun Chang Tustin California campus Hybrid Online & Zoom Fall & Spring Cohort entry points Apply Today

ACADEMIC DEGREES & EDUCATION Garrett Evangelical Seminary, Evanston, IL Ph.D. in Theological Education – 2009 Master of Theological Studies (MTS) Graduated Summa Cum Laude Minor in Systematic Theology Supervisors: Dr. Jack Seymour, Dr. James Poling, Dr. Steve Long Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL 1993- 1997 Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA M.A. in Christian Education – 1993 Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA Master of Religious Education (cum laude) – 1992 Seoul Women’s University, Seoul, Korea B.A. in German Language & Literature – 1988 ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS & EXPERIENCE Kairos Pacific University, a Campus of AEU Vice President – Present America Evangelical University Academic Dean – 2019 - 2023 Kairos International University Vice President – 2013 - 2018 Methodist Theological University and Seminary, Seoul, Korea Visiting Scholar & Adjunct Professor – 2011 - 2013 Vision University, Australia Professor, Asia Sites (One-week Intensive Courses) – 2009 - 2013 Mongolia Trinity Bible College, Huree University, UB, Mongolia Professor of Practical Theology & Pastoral Counseling – 2009 - 2011 Huree University, UB, Mongolia Vice President of International Relations – 2008 - 2009 Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA Adjunct Professor – 2002 - 2007 Logos Evangelical Seminary, CA Adjunct Professor – 2004 - 2007 Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, IL Teaching Fellow – 1999 - 2001 LEADERSHIP & RESEARCH INITIATIVES The Institute for the Study of Asian American Christianity (ISAAC) Co-Founder & Board Member – 2005 - 2009 Promoted research on Asian North American Christian Studies Developed resources for Christian leadership in multicultural contexts Asian American Women on Leadership (AAWOL) Co-Founder & Researcher – 2006 - 2009 Supported Asian American evangelical women in leadership roles Impact Mission Conference & Organization, Chicago, IL Founder & Director – 1997 - 2000 Mobilized Asian American young adults for global missions PASTORAL & MINISTERIAL EXPERIENCE New Community Presbyterian Church, Chicago, IL Part-time Associate Pastor – 1998 - 2000 Grace Baptist Church, Chicago, IL Christian Education Director – 1993 - 1998 Instructor for Precept Ministry – 1993 - Present COURSES & AREAS OF TEACHING Congregation as a Healing Community Women and Ministry Spiritual Formation & Ministry in Contemporary Culture Family & Gender in Christian Theology Emotionally Healthy Ministry Introduction to Pastoral Care Asian American Ministry in Immigrant Churches Faith & Human Development in Theological Perspectives Holistic Healing: Body, Mind, & Spirit Neuro-Linguistic Psychology & Spiritual Formation PUBLICATIONS & BOOKS Chapter: “Hannah: I Will Never Be the Same Again” – The Yin and Yang of Leadership (Wipf & Stock Press, 2010) Revelation (English-to-Korean Translation) – Precept Ministry Press, 1995 CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Gratitude as a Spiritual Path: The Art of Ministry from the Heart – Association of Professors and Researchers in Religious Education, 2016 How Christianity & Confucianism Impact Second-Generation Korean Women – Asian Pacific Americans & Religion Research Initiative, 2005 Congregation as a Healing Community – APA & Religion Research Initiative, 2001 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Association of Christian Counselors American Academy of Religion Association of Professors & Researchers in Religious Education Religious Education Association Institute for the Study of Asian American Christianity Asian American Women on Leadership < Back Dr. Grace Choi-Kim Executive Vice President Tustin California campus Hybrid Online & Zoom Fall & Spring Cohort entry points Apply Today

ACADEMIC DEGREES & EDUCATION Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL Ph.D. in Systematic Theology – 2015 Dissertation: That Complex Whole: Divine Action and Science in Arthur Peacocke Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL Master of Divinity (cum laude) – 2005 University of California, Davis, CA B.Sc. in Biological Sciences – 1993 ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS & EXPERIENCE Kairos University Professor of Theology – Present Alliance Evangelical Divinity School, Northern CA Director & Professor of Theology – Present Alliance Evangelical Divinity School, Anaheim, CA Adjunct Professor of Theology – Present Ha Noi Bible College, Vietnam Visiting Professor – 2012 - Present Gateway Seminary, Fremont, CA Adjunct Professor – 2017 - 2019 MINISTERIAL & PASTORAL EXPERIENCE VITAS Healthcare Chaplain & Nationwide Grief Facilitator (Covid-19 Loss Zoom Group) – 2013 - Present Living Word Community Church, San Jose, CA Lead Pastor – 2013 - 2022 Guest Preacher at various local churches in the San Francisco Bay Area RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS Translation of The Gospel Coalition’s “Foundational Documents” into Vietnamese Book Review: Dictionary of Christianity and Science: The Definitive Reference for the Intersection of Christian Faith and Contemporary Science – Bulletin of Ecclesial Theology, 2018 Vietnamese Translation of John Frame’s Salvation Belongs to the Lord: An Introduction to Systematic Theology – P&R Publishing, 2016 PRESENTATIONS & CONFERENCE CONTRIBUTIONS Some Reflections on the Diaspora Experience – Center for Pastor Theologians Annual Theology Conference, 2021 Theology as Sanctified Imagination – Alliance Evangelical Divinity School, 2021 A Critical Response to Amos Yong on Asian American Evangelical Theology – ISAAC NorCal Scholar Lecture, 2011 The Life of Prayer – Midwest Annual C&MA Vietnamese Conference, 2009 Thinking Christianly about the Culture of Advertising & Consumerism – C&MA Vietnamese District Conference, 2005 COURSES & AREAS OF TEACHING Systematic Theology Contemporary Theology Apologetics Historical Theology Global Theology Theological Education Pastoral Ministry History of the Vietnamese Church PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Evangelical Theological Society Center for Pastor-Theologians < Back Dr. Kiem Le Tustin California campus Hybrid Online & Zoom Fall & Spring Cohort entry points Apply Today

Professor of Organizational Leadership, Strategy & Finance ACADEMIC DEGREES & EDUCATION Regent University, VA Ph.D. in Global Leadership & Entrepreneurship Azusa Pacific University, CA M.B.A. in Entrepreneurial Finance Sterling College, KS B.A. in Business Administration Honors Inducted into the International Educators Hall of Fame ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS & TEACHING EXPERIENCE Over 100 online, hybrid, and in-person courses taught across undergraduate, MBA, and DBA programs UCLA – Adjunct Professor Organizational Change, Health Management, Business Communication Westcliff University – Associate Professor (MBA/DBA) Managerial Economics, Global Finance, Strategic Management La Sierra University – Adjunct Professor Financial Management, International Finance, Entrepreneurship Chapman University – Adjunct Professor Economics, Consulting, Leadership Development Concordia University – Adjunct Professor Capstone Projects, Management, Strategic Research Colorado Technical University – Core Adjunct Professor MBA Capstone, Doctoral Research Methods, Dissertation Chair Keller Graduate School of Management – Senior Adjunct Faculty Managerial Finance, Capstone, Accounting, Real Estate Vanguard University – Assistant Professor Finance, Macro/Microeconomics, Leadership, Business Ethics Webster University – Adjunct Professor Economics, Managerial Finance Curriculum Development: Authored over 50 online courses in leadership and public administration Teaching Platforms: Blackboard, Canvas, D2L, CLP, E-College, Ilinc PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Strategic Finance & Leadership Consultant Advisor to executives, businesses, churches, and nonprofits across finance, planning, and operations Designed strategic plans, multi-million dollar budgets, and financial projections Launched accredited business programs and campuses Presented workshops in Canada, Guatemala, Ukraine Keller Graduate School – Dean of Graduate Studies Oversaw 3 campuses, 9 MBA programs, $5M budget Increased enrollment revenue by $1.5M in 14 months Named Dean of the Year, Los Angeles Metro Vanguard University – Assistant Professor Led curriculum design and strategic initiatives Increased revenue by $3M through program development Forever Green Art – CFO & COO Scaled startup from $3M to $10M in revenue Automated infrastructure and secured $500K credit line Martin Associates – CFO Automated financial systems for 34-property real estate firm Fieldstead & Company – Chief of Staff Managed $30M philanthropic operations and staff of 20 Coast Hills Community Church – Executive Director of Finance & Admin Managed $5M budget and $7.5M capital campaign ICL Computers (North America) – Treasurer & Controller Oversaw treasury, cash management, and finance for $200M international firm PUBLICATIONS Grant, K. (Various, 2014). The Exemplar Paper Series – Topics on leadership, transformation, and legacy Grant, K. (2009). A Journey Called Metanoia – Contemporary Review Boje, D. & Grant, K. (2011). Storytelling and the Future of Organizations – Routledge CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS & SEMINARS “Leadership Living” – Vancouver, Canada “Now I Have Hope” – Guatemala Leadership Seminar “Live Kind, Be Kind” – Chapman University “Building Your Business Plan” – Taipei, Taiwan “Language of Leadership” – Colorado Tech University “Global Economy & Organizational Change” – Boeing, Long Beach Numerous academic and leadership development workshops globally PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Blind Reviewer – Journal of Management, Spirituality & Religion Member – Standing Management of Organizational Inquiry (SMOI) Member – Soren Kierkegaard Study Group, Psychiatry & Spiritual Forum at UCI < Back Dr. Kevin Grant Tustin California campus Hybrid Online & Zoom Fall & Spring Cohort entry points Apply Today

Ph.D., Old Testament 2016 Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, KY Dissertation: “You Shall Know that I am YHWH: The Holiness Composition in the Book of Exodus” Committee: Dr. Bill T. Arnold (mentor), Dr. John A. Cook (reader), Dr. Thomas B. Dozeman (examiner) Masters in Divinity 2011 Harding School of Theology, Memphis, TN Summer Modern Hebrew Program 2009, 2010 Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel; completed level Gimmel B.A. (Bible, Philosophy, summa cum laude) 2008 Freed-Hardeman University, Henderson, TN Spiritual Director Training Program 2019-21 Years 1 & 2; Order of Sustainable Faith, Cincinnati, OH Global School of Supernatural Ministry 2021-23 Year 1 & 2 Training in Global Awakening School of Ministry, Mechanicsburg, PA Teaching Adjunct Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament, Lipscomb University Hazelip School of Theology, Nashville, TN, 2015- Courses Taught: Hebrew I & II, Intermediate Hebrew Reading, Hebrew Tools, Critical Interpretation of the Old Testament, Psalms, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Introduction to Theological Studies, Wisdom Literature, Exodus, Minor Prophets ThD Mentor and Instructor, Global Awakening Theological Seminary, Mechanicsburg, PA, 2024- Teaching: Research Design for ThD Students, mentoring dissertations Adjunct Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX, 2016- Courses Taught: Hebrew I & II, Critical Interpretation of the Old Testament Adjunct Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament, Kentucky Christian University, Grayson, KY, 2017-19 2 Courses Taught: Hebrew I & II, Critical Interpretation of the Old Testament, Psalms Publications The Beauty of Praise: Aesthetics in the Book of Psalms (tentative title) Baylor University Press, forthcoming (2027). Moses and Aristotle: The Means and Ends of Moral Formation in Deuteronomy and Nicomachean Ethics. Routledge Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Biblical Criticism. London & New York: Routledge, forthcoming (2027). Deuteronomy 27-34: A Handbook on the Hebrew Text. Baylor Handbook on the Hebrew Bible; with Bill T. Arnold. Waco, TX: Baylor University Press, forthcoming (2026). Exodus 1-24: A Handbook on the Hebrew Text. Baylor Handbook on the Hebrew Bible; with Brent A. Strawn. Waco, TX: Baylor University Press, forthcoming (2029). “Deuteronomy and Wisdom Literature,” in Deuteronomy: Formation and Interpretation of Old Testament Literature, eds. Dominik Markl, Craig A. Evans, and Kyung S. Baek. Leiden: Brill, forthcoming. “’We Know You Are True and Teach the Way of God Truthfully’ (Matt 22:16): Reading the Hebrew Bible With Jesus in Matthew 22,” pages 41-52 in Teaching God’s Sons and Daughters: Essays in Honor of Allen Black, eds. Garrett E. Best & Lance R. Hawley (Wilmore, KY: GlossaHouse, 2025). “Reading Deuteronomy as Instruction,” Biblische Notizen 203 (2024): 3-20. “Deuteronomy,” study notes in The Westminster Study Bible, ed. Stacy Davis, Mary Foskett, Emerson Powery, & Brent Strawn. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox, 2024. “Educating a Society of Perceivers: Practical Wisdom and Perception in Nicomachean Ethics and Deuteronomy,” Scandinavian Journal of Old Testament 38.1 (2024): 48-76. “This Shall be Your Wisdom (Deut 4:6): The Wisdom of Deuteronomy Amidst Changing Paradigms for Hebrew Wisdom,” Journal of Theological Studies 72 no. 2 (10/2023): 451-492. Deuteronomy 12-26: A Handbook on the Hebrew Text. Baylor Handbook on the Hebrew Bible; with Bill T. Arnold. Waco, TX: Baylor University Press, 2022. “The Shema as Total Meaning of Reality: Tradition, Freedom, and Verification in the Pedagogy of Deuteronomy.” The Asbury Theological Journal 77 no.2 (2022): 400-415. “Why Love Matters for Justice: Political Emotions between Narrative and Law in the Holiness Code.” Pages 83-104 in Biblical Ethics: Tensions Between Justice and Mercy, Law and Love, eds. Markus Zehnder and Peter S. Wick. Piscataway, N.J.: Georgias Press, 2019. “The Priestly Grundschrift: Source or Redaction? The Case of Exodus 12:12-13,” Zeitschrift für Alttestamentliche Wissenschaft 2 (2017): 205-219. The Holiness Composition in the Book of Exodus. Forschungen zum Alten Testament II/98. Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck, 2017. “Reconsidering Beliar: 2 Cor 6:15 in its Anti-Imperial Jewish Apocalyptic Context” Journal for the Study of Paul and His Letters 4.2 (2014): 65-82. 2 Translations Translation, with Wes Crouser, of Abschied von der Priesterschrift: Zum Stand der Pentateuchdebatte (Leipzig: Evangelische Verlagsanstalt, 2015), appearing as Farewell to the Priestly Writing? The Current State of the Debate. Ed. Friedhelm Hartenstein and Konrad Schmid (Atlanta: SBL Press, 2022). Scholarly Presentations “Healing the Passions of the Soul in St. Basil’s Homilies on the Psalms,” SBL Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 2025 “Aesthetics and Environmental Ethics in the Psalms,” SBL Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 2025 “Reading the Hebrew Bible for Spiritual Formation” Training Seminar for Spiritual Directors, Wellsprings in the Wilderness Ministries, Nashville, TN 2024 “Reading the Wilderness Narratives for Spiritual Formation,” Lanier Center for Archaeology Conference, Lipscomb University, 2024 “One Lord, One Place, One Heart: First Principles and Second-Order Thinking in Deuteronomic Practices of Reason,” SBL Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 2024 “You Shall Open Wide Your Hand to Your Brother (Deut 15:11): Generosity and Friendship in Deuteronomy and Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics,” SBL Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 2024 “Take to Heart All These Words and Command Them to Your Children (Deut 32:46): Reading Deuteronomy as Instruction,” SBL Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, 2022 “What Does it Profit? Qohelet and the Commodification of Nature,” SBL Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 2020 “Translating the Priestly Grundschrift: A Study of the Translation Technique of the Priestly Narratives in Genesis-Exodus- Leviticus,” SBL Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, 2016 “Sabbath in the Wilderness (Ex 16) and Sabbath of the Land (Lev 25): The Agricultural and Economical Theology of the Sabbath Traditions in Priestly Narrative and Law,” SBL Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, 2016 “A Tale of Two Passovers: Determining the Direction of Dependence between Ex 12:1-14 and 12:21-27,” SBL International Meeting, Seoul, South Korea, 2016 “Revere my Sanctuary and Honor my Sabbaths: Aaronic Ritual Failure and the Possibility of Covenant Renewal in Ex 25-40 and the Holiness Code (Lev 26),” SBL International Meeting, Seoul, South Korea, 2016 “Monotheism in the Book of Ezekiel,” Stone-Campbell Journal Conference, Knoxville, TN, 2016 “Teaching Elementary Hebrew Tools for Ministry,” SBL Regional Meeting, St. Louis, MO, 2016 “Surely God is Good to Israel: Conceptions of the Goodness of God in the Hebrew Bible,” SBL Regional Meeting, St. Louis, MO, 2016 2 “Why Love Matters for Justice: Political Emotions between Narrative and Law in the Holiness Code,” SBL Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, 2015 “Agrarian Rhetoric of the Sages: Farmers and their Markets in Proverbs” SBL Regional Meeting, St. Louis, MO, 2015. “Agrarian Rhetoric of the Sages: Farmers and their Markets in Proverbs” Christian Scholars Conference, Abilene, TX 2015 “Ezekiel, Paul, and the Spirit of God: Two Theocentric Theologians of the Exile” at Stone-Campbell Journal Conference, Nashville, TN 2013 Languages Finnish, German, Modern Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic, Akkadian < Back Paavo N Tucker Tustin California campus Hybrid Online & Zoom Fall & Spring Cohort entry points Apply Today

ACADEMIC DEGREES & EDUCATION Provident University Ph.D. in Psychology – 2018 Mosten Mediation Certificate in Conflict Resolution/Divorce Mediation Training – 2015 Sober Living Network Certified Sober Living Manager – 2015 Azusa Pacific University M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy – 1994 Emphasis on the Integration of Theology and Psychology California State University, Fullerton B.A. in Psychology – 1991 San Clemente Police Department Chaplaincy Training – 1989 Saddleback College A.A. Degree – 1988 Billy Graham School of Evangelism Evangelism Certificate – 1986 Fuller Theological Seminary Signs & Wonders and Church Growth (John Wimber) – 1983 Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa Pastoral Training Completion – 1982 Calvary Chapel of Dana Point Pastoral Training Completion – 1981 Calvary Chapel Bible College Certificate in Biblical Studies – 1980 ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS & EXPERIENCE Karis Global University Associate Professor – 2018 – Present MA Program Design and Teaching in: Spiritual Formation & Pastor-Church Development Marriage Therapy Healing & Recovery Cross-Cultural Missions Training Trinity College of Graduate Studies Adjunct Professor – 1997 – 2002 Taught: Clinical Skills I, II, III Marriage Counseling Healing of Memories Group Psychotherapy Berean Seminary Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Counseling – 1995 Taught: Pastoral Counseling Marriage & Family Counseling Calvary Chapel Bible College Professor of Bible – 1989 – 1990 Taught: Pauline Epistles Evangelism & Discipleship Person and Work of the Holy Spirit Homiletics Led street evangelism MINISTERIAL & PASTORAL EXPERIENCE Capo Beach Calvary Pastor to Singles – 1993 – 1994 Pastor to College Group – 1991 – 1992 Calvary Chapel of Dana Point Lay Pastor – 1981 – 1988 Led New Believers Classes, Prayer Ministry, Bible Studies Weekly Street Evangelism Contributed to a successful church plant in Oceanside, CA Billy Graham Crusade (Anaheim, CA) Field Supervisor – 1986 New Life Campus Ministries at Saddleback College President – 1986 – 1988 Professional Counseling Experience Amazing Marriages (Founder) – 2016 – Present Counseling, workshops, and seminars on dating, marriage, and relationships Founded the “OC Amazing Marriages & Relationships” Meetup Group with 100+ members Abundant Life Ministries (Founder) – 2009 – Present Workshops, seminars, and pastoral consulting Ministry and staff development, marriage counseling, small groups, and recovery support Private Practice (Self-Employed) – 2002 – Present Licensed MFT, pastoral counselor, and consultant Capistrano Valley Counseling Center MFT Intern and Pastoral Counselor – 1994 – 2002 Alpha Care Psychiatric Hospital Staff Psychotherapist (MFT Intern) – 1991 – 1996 Marriage and Family Matters Counseling Center MFT Trainee/Intern – 1991 – 1994 Capistrano by the Sea Psychiatric Hospital Mental Health Worker – 1991 – 1996 Worked in adolescent, adult, and chemical dependency units SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS & LEADERSHIP Featured speaker since 1985 at numerous retreats, churches, and workshops covering: Pastoral Counseling Training “How We Heal” “Creating Love Marriage Workshop” “Total Recovery” Workshop And more (list of topics available upon request) < Back Dr. David Alabran Tustin California campus Hybrid Online & Zoom Fall & Spring Cohort entry points Apply Today

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DR. GEOFFREY WATTOFF ACADEMIC DEGREES & EDUCATION Union Theological Seminary Ph.D. (Christian Education) M.Div. (Theology) New York University B.A. (Psychology) ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS & EXPERIENCE Kairos University: Professor of Counseling and Inner Healing Institute for the Study of Asian American Christianity: Executive Director and Founder Logos Evangelical Seminary: Adjunct Professor University of San Francisco: Adjunct Professor Pacific School of Religion: Adjunct Professor Colgate Rochester Divinity School/Crozer Theological Seminary: Assistant Professor Denver Seminary: Assistant Professor of Church History < Back Dr. Geoffrey Wattoff Tustin California campus Hybrid Online & Zoom Fall & Spring Cohort entry points Apply Today

EDUCATION: 2017 Ph.D., Historical Theology and Theological Studies, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL 2011 Th.M., Systematic Theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL 2008 M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, FL 2003 B.A., East Asian Language and Culture, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS EMPLOYMENT: Current Appointments 2019-Present Associate Professor, Kansas Christian College, Overland Park, KS Classes Taught: Church History, Systematic Theology I & II, Leadership Theology, Philosophy & Worldview, Apologetics, American History, World Civilization, Sociology, Research Methods 2023-Present Adjunct Professor of Church History, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL Classes Taught: American Church History, Modern Church History Other Appointments 2022-2023 Interim Academic Dean & Registrar, Kansas Christian College, Overland Park, KS 2021-2022 Director of Student Success Center, Kansas Christian College, Overland Park, KS 2018-2021 Founding Lead Pastor, Image Fellowship Church, Leawood, KS 2012-2018 English Pastor, Chinese Evangelical Church of Portland, Hillsboro, OR 2011-2013 Research Assistant, Docent Research Group, Austin, TX 2010-2012 Pastoral Intern, Crossroads Church, Grayslake, IL 2011-2012 Teacher Assistant, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL 2006-2008 Teacher Assistant, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, FL 2007 Guest Lecturer, Kwale Bible School, Kwale, Kenya 2005-2006 Campus Director, The Navigators, Orlando, FL 2003-2004 Associate Staff, The Navigators, Orlando, FL ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES: Academic Affiliations Senior Fellow - Center for Pastor Theologians Fellow - Jonathan Edwards Center Member - Conference of Faith and History Member - Evangelical Theological Society Dissertation “The Legacy of Jonathan Edwards in the Founder of Deaf Education: An Historical Theology of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet.” Ph.D. diss., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2017. Books Research Assistant for Justin S. Holcomb. Know the Creeds and Councils. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2014. Research Assistant for Justin S. Holcomb, Know the Heretics. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2014. Articles “The Benevolent Empire” in The American Yawp. Joseph Locke and Ben Wright, eds. (Redwood City, CA: Stanford University Press, 2024). “Forgiveness and Reconciliation for the Sake of the Kingdom: An Eschatological Imagining of the Story of Joseph.” Bulletin of Ecclesial Theology 5.2 (June 2021). “Asian American Christianity,” in American Religious History: Belief and Society Through Time. Gary S. Smith, ed. (Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 2020). “Dwight, Timothy,” in American Religious History: Belief and Society Through Time. Gary S. Smith, ed. (Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 2020). “The Origin of Human Dignity: Considering the Imago Dei and Dust in the Church’s Debate on Human Origins.” Bulletin of Ecclesial Theology 4.2 (October 2019). Review of The Quest for the Historical Adam: Genesis, Hermeneutics, and Human Origins, by William Doodewaard. Bulletin of Ecclesial Theology 4.2 (January 2019). Academic Lectures/Papers “Image and Dust: Dignity and Humility in the Human Origins Debate.” Evangelical Theological Society, San Antonio, TX (15 November 2023). “Finally Abolition: The Imago Dei and Anti-Slavery in the Currents of the Enlightenment.” Evangelical Theological Society, Denver, CO (15 November 2022). “The Edwardsean Soteriology of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet,” Evangelical Theological Society, Atlanta, GA (19 November 2010). “Justice for the Deaf,” Conference on Faith and History, Newberg, OR (7 October 2010) < Back Nathan W. Chang Tustin California campus Hybrid Online & Zoom Fall & Spring Cohort entry points Apply Today