Dr. Daniel B. Gilbert

DANIEL B. GILBERT, PH.D.

Professor of Theology & Church History | Consultant | Pastor

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Academic Degrees & Education

• University of Aberdeen, King’s College (Scotland, UK)

Ph.D. in Theology & Church History – 2005

Dissertation: “The Pneumatic Charismata in the Theology of John Calvin”

• Regent University, School of Divinity (Virginia Beach, VA)

M.Div. – 1992

• Mars Hill University (Mars Hill, NC)

B.Sc. in Business Administration – 1984

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Academic Appointments & Teaching Experience

• ELIM Theological Institutes (Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Colombia)

Founder, President & Professor – 2012–Present

• Global Awakening Theological Seminary (PA, USA)

Adjunct Professor, Doctoral Mentor – 2025–Present

• Regent University, School of Divinity (VA, USA)

Assistant Professor of Theology – 2017–2023

Adjunct Professor – 2000–2002, 2016–2023

Director of Master’s Program – 2017–2020

• The King’s University (CA & TX, USA)

Professor of Theology & Church History – 2004–2007

Adjunct Professor – 2004–2005, 2016

Dean of Students – 2005–2007

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Ministerial & Pastoral Experience

• St. Stephen Presbyterian Church (Chatsworth, CA)

Senior Pastor & Head of Staff – 2010–2016

• Abundant Life Church (Chesapeake, VA)

Founding & Senior Pastor – 1996–2004

• Newhills Parish Church, Church of Scotland (Scotland, UK)

Assistant Pastor – 1992–1996

• Yoido Full Gospel Church (Seoul, South Korea)

Pastoral Intern – 1990

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Leadership, Consulting, & Other Roles

• EmPowered Living International Ministries

Founder & CEO – 2006–Present

• DBG Consulting, Coaching & Teaching

Founder – 2023–Present

• Christian Broadcasting Network (Los Angeles, CA)

Major Donor Field Representative – 2007–2010

• Church Consultant – Various Churches (USA)

New Life Church, The Citadel Church, Water of Life Community Church – 2009–Present

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Scholarly Contributions

Books & Publications

• The Big 5: Discovering the Five Foundations Every Christian Should Know – 2017

• “Calvin, the Gifts, and Prophecy,” in The Holy Spirit and the Reformation Legacy – 2020

• 5 Steps for Fresh Vision – eBook

• In progress: Textbook on Pneumatology

Selected Papers & Presentations

• “The Spirit and the Word: John Calvin’s Concept of Scripture” – ETS, 2021

• “Why the Blood: Understanding Blood Covenant in the OT” – ETS, 2022

• “The Holy Spirit and the Reformation” – Conferences, 2017–2018

• “Preaching with Passion” – Ongoing Training Course, 2009–Present

• “Empowered Living” – Seminar Series, 2006–Present

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Courses Taught & Developed

• Christian Theology I–III, Pneumatology, Soteriology, Ecclesiology

• Homiletics, Christian Apologetics, Reformation History

• Church Fathers, Models of Discipleship, Renewal Theology

• Christian Philosophy, Teaching Practicum, Church Planting (DMin)

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Professional Societies

• Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) – Eastern Region

President (2023–2024), Vice President (2021–2023)

• American Society of Church History

• Calvin Society

• Scottish Evangelical Theology Society

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Personal

• Born: May 17, Atlanta, Georgia

• Married to Mary Beth Gilbert (née Miller) since September 28, 1985

• One daughter: Maria Gilbert

• Ordained: Evangelical Presbyterian Church – 1992

• Transferred to ECO of Presbyterians – 2020