DANIEL B. GILBERT, PH.D.
Professor of Theology & Church History | Consultant | Pastor
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
