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
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