Faculty members – Dept of Theology and Ministry

Faculty members – Dept. of Theology and Ministry

Dr. Albert Douglas Ofori

HOD / Lecturer

Education
  • PhD, South African Theological Seminary
  • MACM, Abilene Christian University, 2009
  • MTS, Nations University, 2008
  • BA, Nationwide Bible Institute, 2001
Classes Taught
  • Intro to New Testament
  • New Testament Exegesis
  • New Testament Greek
  • Synoptic Gospels
  • Acts
  • Revelation
Research Interests
  • New Testament Political Theology
  • Pauline Theology
  • Holy Spirit
  • Christianity and Social Development
Selected Publications
  • “An exegetical and Theological Analysis of Paul’s Interactions with the Greco-Roman Political Systems According to Acts of the Apostles” SATS PhD Compendium Vol.5, 2024
Professional Certification
Affiliations
  • Society of Biblical Literature

Prof. Benjamin Abotchie Ntreh

Associate Professor

Education
  • PGCE, University of Cape Coast, 2003
  • ThD, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, 1990
  • MTh, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, 1987
  • MATS, McCormick Theological Seminary, 1984
  • Dip. Th. Trinity College, 1981
Classes Taught
  • Pentateuch, Prophets, Synoptic Gospels
  • Old Testament Psalms, Biblical Hebrew
  • Servant Leadership, Research Methods
Research Interest Area
  • Old Testament History
  • African Biblical Hermeneutics
  • Bible and Ecology
Selected Publications
  • “The Bible and Caring for the Land…” Resource Publications, 2019.
  • “The Bible, Cultural Identity and Missions…” Cambridge Scholars, 2016.
  • A Concise History of Ancient Israel and Judah (2006; rev. 2016).
  • “Improper Conduct in Sexual Relations…” Drumspeak, 2013.
  • “Human Complicity in Flood Occurrence…” Illorin JRS, 2012.
  • “Job.” in The Global Biblical Commentary, 2004.
  • “Africa in the New Testament.” Interpreting NT in Africa, 2001.
  • “The Survival of Earth…” Earth Bible 4, 2001.
  • “Methodological Challenges…” African OT Scholarship, 1998.
Professional Certification
Memberships or Associations
  • SBL, GABES, JABS (editor)
  • Chairman: Entrepreneurship Training Institute, Synergies Institute
  • Scholar-in-translation: GILLBT
  • OT Editor: Ghana Study Bible Project

Dr. Nathan Bills

Senior Lecturer

Education
  • ThD, Duke University, 2018
  • MDiv, Harding School of Theology, 2006
  • BA (Bible), Harding University, 2001
Classes Taught
  • Introduction to Old Testament
  • Introduction to New Testament
  • Community Development
  • Introduction to Theological Formation
  • Biblical Hermeneutics
  • Homiletics
  • Introduction to Theological Reasoning, Research, and Writing
  • Epistles
  • Research Methods
  • Christian Ethics
Research Interests
  • Creation Theology
  • Biblical Theology and Ethics
  • Old Testament as Christian Scripture
  • Ministry and Community Development Among Communities of Poverty
  • Higher Education Pedagogy
  • Intercultural (African) Theology and Mission
Selected Publications
  • “Genesis 1 as Pedagogy.” in Teaching God’s Sons and Daughters: Essays in Honor of Allen Black, edited by Lance Hawley and Garrett Best. GlossaHouse, 2025.
  • “Justice Compromised to Justice Constructed: Injustice and Justice in Exodus.” in Biblical Justice: Theology for the Unity of the Church, edited by Benjamin Forrest and D. A. Horton. Kregel, Forthcoming, 2025.
  • “Joshua.” in Adaptable for Life: The Message of the Old Testament for Contemporary Readers. Cascade. Forthcoming, 2025.
  • “Global Church: A Word from Missionaries” Journal for Christian Studies 4 (2024): 59-70.
  • “Biblical Studies: Old Testament,” in Near the Banks of the River: Celebrating Harding School of Theology in Memphis, ed. Mark E. Powell and Steve Cloer. Austin, TX: Regnum Media, 2024.
  • With Samuel Twumasi-Ankrah. “We Do Not Come Empty Handed: Gifts the Majority World Church Offer to Western Partners,” Restoration Quarterly 66 (2024), 65-70.
  • Guest Editor, “Leading By Example: Paul and Kay Watson.” LEAVEN 24/2 (2016).
  • “Response to Carroll.” Ex Auditu 29 (2013): 20-24.
  • “Christian Higher Education and Mission in an Urbanizing World.” Restoration Quarterly 55 (2013): 160-73.
  • “Urban Imagination in the Old Testament: A Selective Overview.” Missio Dei 3 (2012).
  • “Editorial: Urbanized Mission.” Missio Dei 3 (2012).
  • “Matthew 11:28-30: Jesus’ Invitation to (Rest)ored Creation.” LEAVEN 19 (2011): 80-85.
  • “Exodus, the Poor, and Worship.” Missio Dei 2 (2011).
Professional Certification
  • Certified Innovate Facilitator, Chalmers Center at Covenant College, March 2025
Affiliations
  • Society of Biblical Literature
  • Mesa Scholar
  • Editor: missiodeijournal.com
  • Master Beef Producer: University of Tennessee

Dr. Frank Obeng Essien

Lecturer

Education
  • DMin, Lipscomb University, 2024
  • MDiv, Abilene Christian University, 2018
  • BSc (Psychology), University of Cape Coast, 2012
Classes Taught
  • Servant Leadership
  • Homiletics
  • Theological Formation
  • Religious and Moral Education
Research Interests
  • Spiritual Formation
  • Leadership
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Sex and Sexuality among Emerging Adults
Selected Publications
  • History of Campus Churches (2023)
Professional Certification
Affiliations
  • Campus Ministers Network

Francis Brown, MDiv

Assistant Lecturer

Education
  • MDiv, ACU, 2025
  • BTh, Heritage Christian University, 2019
  • BA in Info Studies with Linguistics, University of Ghana, 2013
  • Other: OPEN, ICM, Google courses
Classes Taught
  • Intro to Old Testament
  • African Christian Theology
  • Systematic Theology
  • Church History
Research Interests
  • Systematic Theology
  • African Theology
  • Missions
  • Church Leadership
Selected Publications
  • Jesus and Ethnicity — A Reflection on John 4:1-24 (2020)
Professional Certification
Affiliations
  • Youth Nest Project — President

Evans Lartey

Lecturer

Education
  • MA in Guidance and Counselling, UCC, 2013
  • MA in Christian Ministry, ACU, 2009
  • BA (Ministerial), Ghana Christian Seminary, 1994
Courses Taught
Research Interest
Selected Publications
Professional Certification
Affiliations