I am a protestant pastor and adjunct lecturer of philosophy. I am a father of 4 and a husband of 1.
Education:
- Ph.D. Studies, Systematic Theology, St. Mary’s College, University of Saint Andrews, UK (expected 2010)
- Th.M. Exegetical Theology, Covenant Theological Seminary (incomplete)
- M.A. Philosophy UM–St. Louis, Fall 2007
- M.Div. Covenant Theological Seminary, May 2003.
- B.A. University of Missouri-St. Louis, Dec. 1998. (Psychology)
- A.A.S. College of the Air Force, Dec. 1996.
Papers/Conferences/Lectures:
2008
- “Imputative Movement and Imputative Action in the Pentateuch: A Theological Background to Current Dialogues of ‘Imputation’”, Evangelical Theological Society - Midwest Meeting, March 2008.
2007
- “How We Know the Presence of God”, British Society for the Philosophy of Religion, Oxford University (September, 2007)
- “Distinguishing between Metaphysical and Epistemological Randomness” MA Thesis, UM-St. Louis. Committee: Jon McGinnis, Robert Northcott, and Berit Brogaard.
2006
- “Biting the Philosophical Bullet: Paradox and Mystery in Epistemology” presented as part of a public lecture series by the Francis Schaeffer Institute, Saint Louis, MO (August 2006).
- “Why God Might be Poly-present, not Omnipresent”, Society of Christian Philosophers Conference, University of Notre Dame, April 2006.
- “Epistemologia na Vida da Igreja e do Pastor” (English: “Epistemology in the Life of the Church and the Pastor”), Seminário Presbiteriano “Rev. Denoel Nicodemos Eller”, Two day lecture series. Belo Horizonte, Brazil, March 25-26, 2006.
2004
- “Keeping Death at a Distance: Avoiding, Denying and Sequestering the Unpleasant” presented as part of a public lecture series by the Francis Schaeffer Institute, Saint Louis, MO (July 2004).
Academic Appointments:
Lecturer, University of Missouri – St. Louis, MO
Visiting Instructor, Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MO
Adjunct Instructor, Trinity Bible College, Ellendale, ND
Adjunct Instructor, Colorado Christian University, Lakewood, CO
University/Seminary Courses Developed/Taught:
- Philosophy of Religion (UM-St. Louis, adjunct, SU 2005, SP 2006, SU 2006, and SU 2007)
- Epistemology (Covenant Theological Seminary; Fall 2005)
- Apologia (Trinity Bible College, ND; web-based, Fall 2005 - present).
- Introduction to Philosophy (web-based, Fall 2006 – present, Trinity Bible College)
- Significant Figures in Philosophy (Video course instructor of record, UMSL)
- Old Testament Prophetic Literature (web-based instructor of record, CCU)
Courses Developed & Taught in Ecclesiastical Settings:
Understanding Scripture (Lay Hermeneutics Primer), Fall 2003.
Old Testament Survey, Fall 2004.
Biblical Epistemology, Fall 2003.
Leviticus Today, Spring 2005
Christ & Culture, Fall 2006
Languages:
Koine Greek: reading
Biblical Hebrew: reading
German: beginning reading (in process)
Spanish: reading
Portuguese: reading & conversational
Membership in Professional Societies:
American Academy of Religion
Evangelical Theological Society
Society for Christian Philosophers
Professional Experience, Honors & Awards:
⊕ Travel Grant, UM-St. Louis Philosophy Department & Graduate School, April 2007.
⊕ Referee, Gateway Graduate Philosophy Conference, UM-St. Louis, May 2006.
⊕ Travel Grant, UM-St. Louis Philosophy Department & Graduate School, April 2006.
⊕ Graduate teaching appointments, UM-Saint Louis, Summer 2005 - present.
⊕ IT Manager & Technician, A.G. Edwards & Sons Brokerage Firm, 1998-2003.
-Worked as a solo night technician in a Network Operations Center.
-Developed, staffed, trained and managed a team of network technicians to run 24-hour operations for an international brokerage firm.
⊕ Pastoral Staff, Washington Park Fellowship, St. Louis, MO, 2001-present.
-Develop, coordinate, and direct annual Kid’s Camp and college service project teams to favelas in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. -Director of children/family ministry, education, and young adult ministry at Washington Park Fellowship.
-Develop, teach, and lead outreach for single mothers, widows, refugees, and the elderly in the city of Saint Louis.
-Developed and wrote curriculum for weekly classes for primary-aged children.
⊕ Noncommissioned Officer (SSGT) & Radar Repairman, US Air Force (MoANG), St. Louis, MO, 1992-1999. Ten counter-narcotics deployments to Colombia, South America.
