A directory of Redemption Seminary faculty and leadership.
Dr. Susan Agbenoto
Dr. Susan Agbenoto completed her Doctor of Ministry at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. She was in the Pastoral Care and Counseling cohort, with a passion to see individuals being transformed by the word of God. Dr. Agbenoto has been ministering since 2013 and loves to be part of the transformation journey of others in ecclesial as well as educational settings.
Dr. Susan Agbenoto (D.Min.)
Dr. Susan Agbenoto completed her Doctor of Ministry at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. She was in the Pastoral Care and Counseling cohort, with a passion to see individuals being transformed by the word of God. Dr. Agbenoto has been ministering since 2013 and loves to be part of the transformation journey of others in ecclesial as well as educational settings. She released two books in 2024: New Wine, A Journey Into Refueling Your Spirit and Restore Me! But Privately, Please. Dr. Agbenoto also works as an investment professional and is married with two boys.
Dr. Charles Fox
Dr. Fox graduated with a major in Biblical Studies from Ft. Wayne Bible College in 1979. In 1989, he earned a JD degree from the Indiana University School of Law. He eventually went on to earn an MA degree in Theological Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in 2016, graduating Magna Cum Laude. His thesis explored the nature of leadership in the early church, focusing on a multiplicity of elders as being the early church's pattern. Most recently, he completed a DEdMin from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2024 with his area of concentration being Applied Theology. His doctoral ministry project was on how to train church staff in Bible study methods with a focus on equipping them to better teach others.
Dr. Charles Fox (D.Ed.Min.)
Dr. Fox graduated with a major in Biblical Studies from Ft. Wayne Bible College in 1979. In 1989, he earned a JD degree from the Indiana University School of Law. He eventually went on to earn an MA degree in Theological Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in 2016, graduating Magna Cum Laude. His thesis explored the nature of leadership in the early church, focusing on a multiplicity of elders as being the early church's pattern. Most recently, he completed a DEdMin from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2024 with his area of concentration being Applied Theology. His doctoral ministry project was on how to train church staff in Bible study methods with a focus on equipping them to teach others better.
Dr. Fox’s denominational background has been varied within the evangelical tradition. He started out in a small Baptist church and attended a Bible college in the Mennonite tradition while serving as a youth pastor in a Presbyterian church. He next spent a little over a year as a small rural Christian Union church pastor. After some years, he became a part of a church that is part of the Vineyard Movement and was attracted to its emphasis on the central teachings of the Bible that are plainly taught instead of on a detailed statement of faith enumerating debatable issues, as well as other Vineyard distinctives. Like many others have experienced, he did not become Vineyard; he discovered that he was Vineyard.
Significant influences on this thinking have been C.S. Lewis, George Eldon Ladd, and Francis Schaeffer. He is very comfortable with differing beliefs on secondary matters. His focus is much more on how our beliefs influence how we “do church” than on academic debates over arcane matters.
Dr. Andrew Talbert
Dr. Talbert completed his PhD in Theology (with a focus on hermeneutics, reception aesthetics, and 2 Thessalonians) at the University of Nottingham under Prof. Anthony Thiselton.
Dr. Talbert has taught at the university and seminary level for five years (three of those in a full-time capacity), as well as having been a teaching assistant and a course facilitator for several additional years. He has taught in the Classical Christian movement for six years with courses focused in the humanities (theology, biblical studies, Greek, history, and rhetoric), with a particular affinity for Greek, biblical studies, biblical theology, church history, sacramental theology, and Thomas Aquinas.
Dr. Andrew Talbert (Ph.D.)
Dr. Talbert completed his bachelor's degree in German language at the University of Florida, his Master of Divinity at Fuller Theological Seminary, and his PhD in Theology (with a focus on hermeneutics, reception aesthetics, and 2 Thessalonians) at the University of Nottingham under Prof. Anthony Thiselton.
Dr. Talbert grew up in the Presbyterian Church and was ordained a deacon in the PCUSA, continuing this affiliation with Presbyterianism when he pursued ordination with ECO. Currently, he identifies with the Anglican (ACNA) tradition and is pursuing ordination to the diaconate. His background is broadly Reformed, evangelical, and ecumenical.
His first involvement in a ministerial role was as a deacon in the PCUSA. During seminary, he was a Children’s Ministry Director at a German-speaking Methodist Church with responsibilities over every aspect of that ministry (e.g., curriculum, instruction, events, communication, etc.). For years he has served as a guest preacher and a Sunday school teacher at churches in the US, the UK, and Indonesia.
In addition to teaching at various levels within the church, Dr. Talbert has taught at the university and seminary level for five years (three of those in a full-time capacity), as well as having been a teaching assistant and a course facilitator for several additional years. He has taught in the Classical Christian movement for six years with courses focused in the humanities (theology, biblical studies, Greek, history, and rhetoric), with a particular affinity for Greek, biblical studies, biblical theology, church history, sacramental theology, and Thomas Aquinas.
Dr. Bruce Clark
Dr. Clark received his PhD from the University of Cambridge (under Simon Gathercole), focusing on the intersection of suffering, mission and Christology in Paul’s letters. Areas of scholarly interest include: Hebrew and Greek exegesis, Pentateuchal narrative and ethics, the Psalter, Mark's Gospel, the pastoral theology of Paul, political theology, and parenting. A pastor with diverse ministry experiences (young adults, college ministry, cross-cultural missions work, small group ministry, and church revitalization), he has taught courses at Westminster and Covenant seminaries (both online and in person).
Dr. Bruce Clark (Ph.D.)
Dr. Clark received his PhD from the University of Cambridge (under Simon Gathercole), focusing on the intersection of suffering, mission and Christology in Paul’s letters. A lover of both Hebrew and Greek, his passion is twofold: (i) the humble, prayerful, rigorous interpretation of Scripture and (ii) the hope-filled, wisdom-imparting application of Scripture in a way that both equips today's church and engages contemporary culture. Areas of scholarly interest include: Hebrew and Greek exegesis, Pentateuchal narrative and ethics, the Psalter, Mark's Gospel, the pastoral theology of Paul, political theology, and parenting. A pastor with diverse ministry experiences (young adults, college ministry, cross-cultural missions work, small group ministry, and church revitalization), he has taught courses at Westminster and Covenant seminaries (both online and in person). Two years ago he founded Interpret Consulting to help preachers strengthen their skills in both biblical and cultural exegesis; today he helps pastors (from diverse theological traditions) throughout North America preach to over 17,000 listeners each Sunday (see www.interpretconsulting.net). His greatest love, however, is being both a husband and a father of five adopted kids.
Dr. Ryan Welsh
Dr. Welsh is the Lead Pastor of Restoration Church in Southlake, TX. He has held numerous pastoral roles from youth pastor to preaching pastor to lead pastor. In addition to pastoring, Ryan has taught undergraduate and graduate theology, ethics, preaching, and apologetics classes at Corban University (Salem, OR) and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Fort Worth, TX).
Ryan Welsh (M.Div., Th.M., D.Min., Ph.D.)
Dr. Welsh lives with his family in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He has a Doctor of Ministry from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in preaching and a Ph.D. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Christian Ethics. His research interests include theological anthropology and gender/sexuality with a specific focus on the Christian response to transgender ideology.
Ryan is the Lead Pastor of Restoration Church in Southlake, TX. He has held numerous pastoral roles from youth pastor to preaching pastor to lead pastor. In addition to pastoring, Ryan has taught undergraduate and graduate theology, ethics, preaching, and apologetics classes at Corban University (Salem, OR) and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Fort Worth, TX).
Dr. Timothy Melton
Dr. Melton is the senior pastor at Wilcrest Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. He has a Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary and a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
His specialties are preaching, pastoral ministry, spiritual formation, counseling, and cross-cultural ministry. He is greatly committed to the Holy Scriptures and the Gospel of Jesus Christ as the truth that carries us through every moment of every day.
Dr. Melton seeks to invest in the next generation of pastors who will be empowered by the Spirit, equipped for excellence in ministry, and tethered to Christ as the source of all that they will need in the service of their Lord.
Timothy Melton (D.Min., M.Div.)
Dr. Melton is the senior pastor at Wilcrest Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. He has a Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary and a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Melton also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Education from Howard Payne University. He is a member of the International Christian Coaching Association and has a Diploma in Professional Life Coaching from the American Association of Christian Counselors.
He is a Husband / Father / Pastor / Teacher / Counselor who has 25+ years of experience in multi-cultural ministry in both the United States and the secular society of Europe. Dr. Melton has served as a pastor, a bi-vocational church planter, a teacher, a student minister, a worship leader, and in various other ministry roles in the local church.
Dr. Melton sensed a call to ministry at the age of 18. Ministry has taken him from Texas, to rural South Dakota, to urban South Florida, to Madrid, Spain and now to Houston. He is a lover of family, an avid reader, a fan of history, a student of cultures, and a life-long learner. Whether it be music or sport, food or friendship, Dr. Melton seeks to enjoy the simple blessings of life while walking in both truth and grace.
His specialties are preaching, pastoral ministry, spiritual formation, counseling, and cross-cultural ministry. He is greatly committed to the Holy Scriptures and the Gospel of Jesus Christ as the truth that carries us through every moment of every day.
Dr. Melton seeks to invest in the next generation of pastors who will be empowered by the Spirit, equipped for excellence in ministry, and tethered to Christ as the source of all that they will need in the service of their Lord.
Dr. Jim Newby
Dr. Jim Newby finds great joy in encouraging and helping others experience and give witness to the living, active presence and word of Christ within their own lives, and seeing them follow Jesus into the concrete reality of the world that He calls them to love and serve. Dr. Newby has over 30 years of experience in pastoral leadership and family ministries within the church, along with 20 years of cross-cultural ministry—all with a focus on mentoring and discipleship. Dr. Newby earned a Master’s degree in Exegetical Theology from Western Seminary and a Doctorate in Leadership and Spiritual Formation from Portland Seminary, where his research focused on the consilience of interpersonal neurobiology and theology and the place and power of love and belonging in the faith formation of sixth graders.
Jim Newby (D.Min., M.A.)
Dr. Jim Newby finds great joy in encouraging and helping others experience and give witness to the living, active presence and word of Christ within their own lives, and seeing them follow Jesus into the concrete reality of the world that He calls them to love and serve. Dr. Newby has over 30 years of experience in pastoral leadership and family ministries within the church, along with 20 years of cross-cultural ministry—all with a focus on mentoring and discipleship. Dr. Newby earned a Master’s degree in Exegetical Theology from Western Seminary and a Doctorate in Leadership and Spiritual Formation from Portland Seminary, where his research focused on the consilience of interpersonal neurobiology and theology and the place and power of love and belonging in the faith formation of sixth graders.
Dr. Andrew Koperski
Dr. Koperksi completed his doctorate in History at Ohio State University, which focused on ancient history broadly, with areas of specialization in late antiquity, early Christianity, and the later Roman Empire. In general, he is a fervent believer in Lewis’s notion of mere Christianity. That is, Christians really ought to master fundamental beliefs and disciplines before turning attention to disputable issues, which should then be handled irenically. For that reason, he is able to work well with students of varying theological backgrounds.
Andrew Koperski (Ph.D., M.A.)
Dr. Koperski graduated with a double-major in Latin and History from Hillsdale College in 2015. At Ohio University, he earned a Master’s degree in Ancient History in 2018, with a thesis researching early Christian traditions about the Virgin Mary. He completed his doctorate in History at Ohio State University, which focused on ancient history broadly, with areas of specialization in late antiquity, early Christianity, and the later Roman Empire. Specifically, his dissertation considered the evolution in ancient notions of textual authenticity and their effect on early Christian conceptions of scriptural authority, especially as these categories were regulated by bishops.
He describes his background as “evangelical,” Over the course of his life, he attended churches of varying traditions: everything from megachurches to small Anglican parishes. In the last several years especially, he has settled into the Baptist tradition by conviction on several notable issues (e.g., credobaptism).
Foundational influences on his thinking include standard recent lights such as C.S. Lewis and N.T. Wright. He also admires much of Dallas Williard’s larger project, and J. R. R. Tolkien’s stories have shaped much of his moral thinking. From among the church fathers, he appreciates much in Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, and Eusebius. In general, he is a fervent believer in Lewis’s notion of mere Christianity. That is, Christians really ought to master fundamental beliefs and disciplines before turning attention to disputable issues, which should then be handled irenically. For that reason, he is able to work well with students of varying theological backgrounds.
Dr. Julián Gutiérrez
Since his conversion, Dr. Gutiérrez has been actively involved in serving the local church in diverse roles. He has assisted the church in administrative matters, served as youth leader, directed Sunday School Classes for adults, and college students, provided and coordinated theological education for the church, functioned as a doctrinal advisor to the church's leadership and congregants in the role of theologian-in residence, and contributed with preaching on the Lord's Day as needed.
He has lectured in English and Spanish on historic and systematic theology, apologetics, introduction to contemporary theology, and New Testament studies both to undergrad and graduate students.
Julián Gutiérrez (Ph.D., M.Th., M.A.)
Besides having degrees in Engineering and Business Management, Dr. Gutiérrez successfully completed an MA in Theology at Talbot School of Theology (Biola University), a MTh in Systematic Theology (University of Aberdeen), and a PhD in Divinity (University of St Andrews). He specializes in the areas of systematic and historical theology: his doctoral dissertation was on the doctrine of divine existence and the attributes of God in the thought of seventeenth-century theologian Stephen Charnock.
Since his conversion, Dr. Gutiérrez has been actively involved in serving the local church in diverse roles. He has assisted the church in administrative matters, served as youth leader, directed Sunday School Classes for adults, and college students, provided and coordinated theological education for the church, functioned as a doctrinal advisor to the church's leadership and congregants in the role of theologian-in residence, and contributed with preaching on the Lord's Day as needed. He and his family are members of Trinity Presbyterian Church of Orange (PCA), where they have served and worshiped since 2022.
Dr. Gutiérrez's teaching and professional experience is broad in range and includes a variety of audiences in multicultural settings. He has lectured in English and Spanish on historic and systematic theology, apologetics, introduction to contemporary theology, and New Testament studies both to undergrad and graduate students. He has presented papers at academic conferences and events in different countries, including Colombia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and most recently India.
Dr. Gutiérrez specializes in Theology Proper, particularly in the themes of divine existence and the attributes of God, as understood in the period known as Reformed Orthodoxy. He is interested in particular theological ideas from the past to engage in a constructive dialogue with more contemporary doctrinal accounts. Additionally, Dr. Gutiérrez's academic interests also include classical theism, Trinitarian theology, apologetics, and metaphysics used in Christian theology. Although he is open to mentoring students in various aspects of systematic and historical theology, he relishes delving into themes within the realm of the doctrine of God.
Dr. Gregory Soderberg
Dr. Soderberg has decades of experience in Christian education, both in brick and mortar schools and online. He earned a Ph.D. in Historical Theology at the Vrije Universiteit of Amsterdam. His research specialized in reformed historical Theology. Gregory loves investing in students and leaders of all ages through teaching, writing, and speaking. He aims to help people learn lessons from the past, to inspire them to live wisely in the present. He loves teaching because he loves learning, and the pursuit of wisdom, in community with other learners.
Dr. Gregory Soderberg (Ph.D., M.A., B.A.)
Gregory Soderberg and his wife have five children and enjoy hiking, boating, reading, and traveling. He has served in a wide range of church ministries and non-profits, ranging from prison ministry to foster care and Safe Families for Children. He has spoken and presented papers at conferences in the US, Germany, and South Korea and has taught at Grace Life College and Seminary in Liberia, with Training Leaders International.
He has over 20 years of experience in Christian education, both in brick-and-mortar schools and online. Besides earning Permanent Teacher Certification in the Association of Classical Christian Schools, he holds a B.A. in Liberal Arts and Culture (New St. Andrews College), an M.A. in Church History (University of Pretoria), and a Ph.D. in Historical Theology (Vrije Universiteit of Amsterdam). He also studied theology at Reformed Theological Seminary and Trinity Theological College, in Bristol (UK). He served as the founding Academic Dean of LAMP Seminary RDU in Raleigh. He also teaches high school classes at Kepler Education and is a Teaching Fellow for the BibleMesh Institute, an Associate Fellow at the Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology (Cambridge), and a Fellow of Classical Humanities and Theology at the Beza Institute for Reformed Classical Education.
He has published articles in Intellectual Takeout, Common Good, American Reformer, Touchstone and SALVO magazine. He authored As Often as You Eat This Bread: Communion Frequency in English, Scottish, and Early American Churches, edited John Brown of Haddington on Frequent Communion, and contributed chapters to More Than Luther: The Reformation and the Rise of Pluralism in Europe and Reforming the Catholic Tradition: The Whole Word for the Whole Church and Omnibus VI: The Modern World textbook. He currently serves on the editorial board of The Consortium: A Journal of Classical Christian Education.
Dr. Soderberg is passionate about investing in students and leaders of all ages through teaching, writing, and speaking. He aims to help people learn lessons from the past and to inspire them to live wisely in the present. He loves teaching because he loves learning and the pursuit of wisdom in community with other learners.
Dr. Scott Olson
Dr. Olson earned a D.Min. in Missional Leadership from Multnomah Biblical Seminary where he developed a Trinitarian theological framework for gifts. He also earned a Masters in Pastoral Studies with an emphasis in Church Planting from Multnomah Biblical Seminary and a Bachelors in Applied Arts and Sciences from the University of North Texas.
Dr. Scott Olson (D.Min., M.A.P.S., B.A.A.S.)
Dr. Olson earned a D.Min. in Missional Leadership from Multnomah Biblical Seminary where he developed a Trinitarian theological framework for gifts. He also earned a Masters in Pastoral Studies with an emphasis in Church Planting from Multnomah Biblical Seminary and a Bachelors in Applied Arts and Sciences from the University of North Texas.
He’s had the privilege of planting/replanting 5 churches, shepherding 3 other churches, and serving as the Program Manager of My Father’s House family shelter in Portland, OR. He and his wife, Anna, have served in a missional context for more than 26 years.
Scott published his first book, Re-Imagining the Church, in 2017, his second book in 2020 . He’s passionate about awakening kingdom dreams in people, equipping the church for service, developing kingdom leaders, multiplying apprentices of Jesus, and coming alongside church planters through coaching and shepherding.
Dr. John Raymond
Dr. John Raymond is a licensed professional counselor in Virginia and North Carolina and works with his wife in private practice.
Dr. Raymond earned a Master of Arts in counseling from Regent University and a Master of Science in psychology with a specialty in health from Walden University. In addition, he earned a Doctor of Ministry in leadership and spiritual formation from Portland Seminary. Dr. Raymond completed the AWKNG School of Theology 2 year Certificate of Biblical Studies.
John Raymond (D.Min., M.A., M.S., L.P.C., L.C.M.H.C.)
Dr. John Raymond is a licensed professional counselor in Virginia and North Carolina and works with his wife in private practice.
Dr. Raymond earned a Master of Arts in counseling from Regent University and a Master of Science in psychology with a specialty in health from Walden University. In addition, he earned a Doctor of Ministry in leadership and spiritual formation from Portland Seminary. Dr. Raymond also completed the AWKNG School of Theology 2 year Certificate of Biblical Studies.
In addition to providing daily counseling/mentoring, he’s been working with New Life Live's Everyman's Battle conferences for over 13 years. Dr. Raymond also assists with other NewLife conferences such as How We Love.
Dr. Raymond’s lens is through the interconnectedness of freedom and responsibility. He is interested in several topics such as the subtle influences of secular humanism within the church, the Fourth Gospel, and our responses to the invitations of the Holy Spirit. His DMin dissertation focused on helping husbands married to women who were sexually abused as a child.
Dr. Raymond's teaching experience includes teaching unconventional warfare with the US Army Special Forces, undergraduate psych 101, and a group facilitator for a graduate seminary counseling class. In addition, he has been a guest speaker at universities and churches on topics such as the business of counseling, grief, suicide, and nutritional implications in mental health.
John lives in a log home in the northern Shenandoah Valley he and his wife built. He enjoys time with his two adult daughters’ families including his two granddaughters. In addition, he enjoys windsurfing and kayak fishing on Knotts Island Bay in North Carolina.
Dr. Travis Meadows
Dr. Meadows currently resides in the suburbs of Phoenix, AZ, and lives with his wife and three daughters. He has a Doctor in Ministry from Liberty University in Spiritual Formation. His work and research focused on digital spiritual formation and the intersections of how the church can grow spiritually in both digital landscapes and traditional in-person gatherings.
Travis Meadows (D.Min., M.Div., M.A.)
Dr. Meadows currently resides in the suburbs of Phoenix, AZ, and lives with his wife and three daughters. He has a Doctor in Ministry from Liberty University in Spiritual Formation. His work and research focused on digital spiritual formation and the intersections of how the church can grow spiritually in both digital landscapes and traditional in-person gatherings. In addition, he has a Masters in Divinity from Liberty, a Master of Arts in theology from Grand Canyon University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Ministry from Vanguard University.
Travis’ ministry experience dates back to when he was a young adult. Starting in high school, he led his youth group and led Bible studies and prayer groups on his high school campus. During his college years, he eventually became a youth pastor, filling in a vacancy at his home church, and later became the young adult and college career pastor. Throughout his ministry experience, he has served as an associate pastor, outreach pastor, and executive pastor of a small church. Much of his ministry career has been in church planting. Therefore his ministry experience has been bi-vocational; and for the last seventeen years, Travis has been employed as a state government employee in public safety.
Travis first started teaching when he was a young adult in his church and taught Sunday school each week. Later in his adult life, he gained more experience teaching other pastors and church leaders in a local school of ministry in Arizona specializing in adult education, helping those in ministry become credentialed within his denomination. He began teaching academically in 2016 for Arizona Christian University in both the Criminal Justice Studies and Biblical Studies programs. For ACU, he has taught both traditional ground classes and online classes in the Biblical studies major. Travis is passionate about the local church and equipping the saints to be the body of Christ in both name and action. This includes teaching about the Kingdom of God and how God calls Christians to participate in what He is doing now, not just in the future.
Dr. Jason Barker
Dr. Jason Barker is happiest when he is investing in the next generation of pastors, ministers, and Christian leaders. Having served in ministry for twenty years in churches of all sizes, he understands the unique challenges, opportunities, and blessings that leaders can anticipate, and he is passionate about walking alongside those leaders, both as they prepare in the present and as they serve in the future.
Dr. Jason Barker (D.Min.)
Dr. Jason Barker is happiest when he is investing in the next generation of pastors, ministers, and Christian leaders. Having served in ministry for twenty years in churches of all sizes, he understands the unique challenges, opportunities, and blessings that leaders can anticipate, and he is passionate about walking alongside those leaders, both as they prepare in the present and as they serve in the future.
Dr. Barker earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of West Florida as well as his MDiv and DMin degrees from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, specializing in Leadership and Church Administration. His project in ministry focused on equipping pastors to lead volunteers effectively, a subject that is still near and dear to his heart.
He considers teaching a true blessing and has been honored to serve as an adjunct faculty member at Gateway Seminary, Crafton Hills College, Colorado Christan University, and Reformation Seminary in the areas of religious studies, nonprofit financial management, volunteer programming, education and family ministries, church history, discipleship, and church leadership and administration.The intersection between reformed theology and leadership, pastoral, and practical ministry remain some of his primary areas of interest.
Dr. Barker is married to his wife, Ruthie. They have four young children and live in Southern California.
Dr. Joel Wingo
As Academic Dean, Dr. Wingo serves as Redemption Seminary’s chief academic officer. He oversees the student experience, faculty, and curriculum. His specialties include subjects of leadership, spiritual formation, and discipleship. He loves working with students of all ages, helping them broaden and deepen their understanding, while also helping them integrate their learning into the real world of their current life and ministry context in authentic, appropriate, and meaningful ways.
Joel Wingo (Ph.D)
Dr. Wingo is Redemption Seminary’s academic dean. He oversees academic operations, working with faculty members and associate deans to help students grow in wisdom through an enriching, personalized learning experience. He loves Redemption’s mission of “helping students grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18) and is excited to be part of a wonderful team that is committed to carrying it out. Dr. Wingo also mentors students in the subjects of leadership, spiritual formation, and discipleship. He loves working with adult learners of all backgrounds, ages, and stages as they broaden and deepen their understanding, while also helping them integrate their learning into the real world of their current life and ministry context in meaningful ways.
Joel grew up in Mexico where his parents worked in Bible translation, literacy teaching, and church planting for indigenous people groups. For 20 years, he has served as a teacher, administrator, and accreditation liaison in biblical and theological higher education, primarily within the Calvary Chapel family of churches. Before coming to Redemption, he was president of Calvary Chapel Bible College in Murrieta, California. Dr. Wingo has also served as a children’s ministry pastor, an assistant pastor, and—with his wife Ashley—as a volunteer leader of a church-based foster care and adoption ministry.
After completing masters’ level work at Faith International University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Joel completed his PhD in Educational Studies at Talbot School of Theology (Biola University). Following coursework on Christian formation, teaching, leadership, and educational research, his dissertation explored servant leadership and social media use by academic leaders in Christian higher education.
Dr. Vincent Nkwambi
Vincent has been in bi-vocational ministry for almost 20 years. He is passionate about seeing how a gospel transformed life affects all areas of our lives, particularly in our vocation. Working bi-vocationally, he held various senior management positions in the corporate world.
Vincent Nkwambi (D.Min., MABT )
Dr. Nkwambi currently resides in Cape Town, South Africa. He is married and has a teenage daughter. He completed his Doctor of ministry at Knox Theological Seminary where he majored in theological exegesis. His major project was on using the pastoral epistles to create sound church governance (in South Africa). He also completed his Master’s in Biblical and Theological studies, magna cum laude, at Knox Theological Seminary. Before embarking on theological studies, Vincent completed a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in Actuarial Science and Mathematical Statistics at Witwatersrand University, South Africa.
Vincent has been in bi-vocational ministry for almost 20 years. He is passionate about seeing how a gospel transformed life affects all areas of our lives, particularly in our vocation. Working bivocationally, he held various senior management positions in the corporate world. Recently, he started a full-time venture as an entrepreneur and an inner-city missionary, focusing on those on the fringes of society, including blue-collar laborers, the poor, and the homeless. His ministry focuses on serving the vulnerable in communities through partnerships with churches that share a similar vision. He served as an interim pastor in a reform congregation for five years and has since planted a church. He has also worked with university students through a Christian network, whose goal was to connect to non-Christians by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and by collaborating with other affiliated groups to build a self-sustainable model of leaders that benefited the university as a whole and encouraged active participation in communities.
Dr. Michael Collender
Dr. Micheal Collender earned his Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, working on the problem of modeling complex systems. He has taught philosophy and leadership studies at Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, for over a decade.
Michael Collender (D.Phil., M.A., B.A.)
Dr. Michael Collender is passionate about mentoring Christian leaders in biblical wisdom and leadership. He taught philosophy and leadership studies, at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels, at Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, for over a decade. He has also researched and lectured at US Joint Forces Command’s Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, VA, on strategy and leadership and has been a Visiting Fellow of the Philosophy Institute of the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium. He earned his D.Phil. in Philosophy from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, working on the problem of interpreting and modeling complex natural and social systems. Currently, he is completing a second doctorate in Theology at the University of South Africa focusing on the Old Testament’s wisdom tradition. He studied theology at The Master’s Seminary, and earned a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy of Religion from Liberty University. He has taught public speaking, rhetoric and persuasion for two decades and is the author of the forthcoming rhetoric textbook A Rhetoric of Love; Volume Two, published by Veritas Press.
Dr. Dale Brueggemann
Dr. Brueggemann holds an earned Ph.D. in Hermeneutics from Westminster Seminary (PA). He earned a Master of Arts in Bible and his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. He has over 35 years of teaching experience lecturing on the Old Testament with an emphasis in missions.
Dr. Dale Brueggemann (Ph.D., M.A., B.A.)
Dr. Brueggemann holds an earned Ph.D. in Hermeneutics from Westminster Seminary (PA). He earned a Master of Arts in Bible and his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. He has over 35 years of teaching experience lecturing on the Old Testament with an emphasis in missions.
Denominational Affiliation: Assemblies of God