Formal Education
| Dates | Degree/Location |
|---|---|
| 8/2024–Pres. | Ph.D. in Biblical Interpretation Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX |
| 1/2022–Pres. (On Hold) | M.S.Ed. in Adult Education Indiana University Bloomington, IN |
| 9/2017–5/2018 | Th.M. in Old Testament Princeton Theological Seminary Princeton, NJ Thesis—Prophet, Interrupted: The Visions of Amos 7:1–8:2 in Dialogue with the Bethel Narrative |
| 8/2006–5/2010 | Master of Divinity Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago Chicago, IL |
| 10/2003–12/2005 | B.S. in Information Technology Albright College Reading, PA Highest Honors |
| 1/2002–12/2002 | A.A.S. in Business Software Development Reading Area Community College Reading, PA High Honors |
Academic Work Experience
| Dates | Position/Location |
|---|---|
| 10/2021–Pres. | Theological Educator Ev. Lutheran Ch. of Bolivia La Paz, Bolivia |
| 1/2019–10/2019 | Visiting Lecturer in Old Testament Semenari Theoloji Malaysia (Malaysia Theological Seminary) Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia Courses Offered – Old Testament Survey; Intro to OT Study – Biblical Interpretation/Exegetical Methods (Intensive) – Prophetic Books – Minor Prophets – Elementary Hebrew – Independent Studies in Leviticus and in Leadership; Thesis Supervisor; Thesis Reader |
| 1/2006–8/2006 | Adjunct Instructor in Computer Programming Reading Area Community College Reading, PA Courses Offered: – Introduction to Computers – Visual Basic Programming (Beginning and Advanced, incl. Database Development) – Advanced RPG-IV Programming – C++ Programming (Beginning and Advanced, incl. OOP) |
Pastoral Work Experience
| Dates | Position/Location |
|---|---|
| 2/2020–9/2021 | Transitional Pastor Faith Lutheran Church Reading, PA |
| 2/2020–9/2021 | Designated Pastor Bethany Lutheran Church Reading, PA |
| 9/2017–12/2018 | Supply Pastor ELCA New Jersey and Northeast Pennsylvania Synods |
| 2/2013–8/2017 | Pastor Christ Lutheran Church West Boylston, MA |
| 10/2010–8/2017 | Associate Pastor Immanuel Lutheran Church Holden, MA |
| 10/2010–12/2012 | Director of Public Policy Advocacy ELCA New England Synod |
| 8/2008–7/2009 | Vicar (Pastoral Intern) First Lutheran Church Omaha, NE |
| 5/2007–5/2008 | Worship Assistant for the Chapel Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago Chicago, IL |
Publications, etc.
- Who She Is! A Response to Elaine W. F. Goh on Ecclesiastes 7:26. Faculty Colloquium. Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, Seremban, 27 Sep 2019.
- How Many Isaiahs?: Historical Response to the Immanuel Prophecy in Isaiah 7. Public Lecture. Semenari Theoloji Malaysia Theological Education by Extension Program, Kuala Lumpur, 21 Jun 2019. Repeated at Semenari Theoloji Malaysia, Seremban, 11 Jul 2019.
- “Multivalent Readings of Multivalent Texts: 1 Samuel 10:27 and the Problem of Textual Variants in the Interpretation of Scripture.” Currents in Theology and Mission 41.6 (Dec 2014). 412–416.
Workshops/Teaching
| Bible Books | A Prophecy Smorgasbord An Old Testament Smorgasbord Leviticus Daniel Ruth Acts of the Apostles (3-yr Study) The Revelation to John (1-yr Study) Reading Prophecy: Five Biblical Prophets |
| Bible Topics | The Bible and Adaptive Leadership Faith and Politics: Amos and Revelation Biblical Stewardship |
| Language | Using Hebrew Without Knowing Hebrew Basic Spanish for the Church |
| Church Life | Sampling Christian Spirituality Forming Faith and Finding Joy Intergenerational Worship Food Justice |
| Theology | Lutheran Spirituality Historical Development of Western Liturgy The Doctrine of Justification |