I. EDUCATION
Ph.D. Theology, with Distinction.
Trinity Theological Seminary. Newburgh, IN. (1999-2008).
Dissertation Title: A Theological, Ethical, and Scientific Evaluation of the Christian Animal Rights Movement’s Opposition to Wildlife Trapping.
Advisor: Daniel Lioy (Professor of Theology, Trinity Theological Seminary).
M.A.T.S. Old Testament. Summa cum Laude.
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. So. Hamilton, MA. 1987-1989.
B.A. Biblical Studies and Philosophy. Summa cum Laude and Pike Honors Scholar. Gordon College. Wenham, MA. 1983-1987.
Additional Graduate Education
Leadership Education—Distance Education (M.S.) University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE. 2008-present. Program 50% completed.
Master of Ed. classes at Framingham State College, Framingham, MA. 2003-2004.
Andover-Newton Theological School. Newton Center, MA. 1991.
II. PUBLICATIONS
Books
Dominion over Wildlife?: An Environmental Theology of Human-wildlife Relations. Eugene,OR: Wipf & Stock, 2009. ix-208.
Journal Articles
"Should Wildlife Trapping Have a Place in a Christian Environmental Ethic?" Evangelical Review of Society and Politics 1, no. 2 (2007): 20-41.
"Beyond Seeker Friendly." Journal of The American Society for Church Growth 18 (2007): 49-54.
"A Biblical Assessment of Andrew Linzey's View of Animal Rights." Emmaus Journal 12(2003): 177-195. “Celibacy: The Forgotten Gift of the Holy Spirit.” The Journal of Biblical Counseling.
Spring (1994): 20-23.
"An Overview of the Hermeneutics of Vander Goot." In Church Divinity 1988, ed. John H. Morgan, 58-67. (Bristol, IN: Wyndham Hall Press, 1988).
Book Reviews in Scholarly Journals
Killing Tradition: Inside Hunting and Animal Rights Controversies by Simon J. Bronner. (Lexington, Ky: University of Kentucky Press, 2008). Pp.Viii-304. Isbn 9780813125282." Journal of Wildlife Management (2009). (Pending).
Exploring Ecological Hermeneutics. Edited by N. C. Habel and P. Trudinger (Society of Biblical Literature, 2008): 1-200. Evangelical Review of Society and Politics (Pending).
When Enough Is Enough. Edited by R.J. Berry (Nottingham, England: Apollos, 2007): 7-213. Evangelical Review of Society and Politics (Pending).
Revolution, Revival, and Religious Conflict in Sandinista Nicaragua. Religion in the Americas Series. Vol. 6. By Calvin L. Smith. (Leiden: Brill. 2007): ix+312. Mission Studies (Pending).
Engaging Deconstructive Theology by Ronald T. Michener. (Cornwall: Ashgate, 2007): ix-264. Evangelical Quarterly (Pending).
Evil and the Justice of God by N.T. Wright (Downers Grove, Il: IVP, 2006): 9-176. Evangelical Review of Society and Politics 1, no. 1 (2007): 86-88.
Chieftains of the Highland Clans: A History of Israel in the 12th and 11th Centuries B.C. By Robert D. Miller II. (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2005): vii+186. Evangelical Quarterly LXXIX, no. 2 (2007): 178-180.
Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 2: God and Creation. By Herman Bavinck, General Editor, John Bolt, John Vriend, Translator.(Grand Rapids, Mi: Baker Academic, 2004):7-697 Emmaus Journal 15, no. 1 (2006): 135-6.
Tractatus Logico-Theologicus, by John Warwick Montgomery. 2nd Rev. (Bonn: Culture and Science Publ. 2003):1-236." Emmaus Journal 14, no. 1 (2005): 118-120.
Creation out of Nothing: A Biblical, Philosophical, and Scientific Exploration by Paul Copan and William Lange Craig (Grand Rapids, Mich: Baker Academic, 2004):1-280. Emmaus Journal 14, no. 1 (2005): 120-122.
Preaching and Teaching the Old Testament by Walter C. Kaiser (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2003):1-222. Emmaus Journal 13, no. 1 (2004): 166-168.
C.S. Lewis’ Dangerous Idea: In Defense of the Argument from Reason by Victor Reppert. (Downers Grove, Il: IVP, 2003):7-132. Emmaus Journal 12, no. 2 (2003): 320-321.
Unapologetic Apologetics: Meeting the Challenges of Theological Studies. By William Dembski and Jay Wesley Richards Editors. (Downers Grove, Il: Intervarsity, 2001): vii-280. Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 46, no. 1 (2003): 150-152.
The Right Questions: Truth, Meaning & Public Debate by Phillip E. Johnson. (Downers Grove, Il: Intervarsity Press, 2002):1-191. Emmaus Journal 12, no.1 (2003): 204-205.
Let the Reader Understand: A Guide to Interpreting and Applying the Bible by Dan Mccartney and Charles Clayton. (Wheaton, Ill: Victor Books, 1994):1-346. The Journal of Biblical Counseling 14, no. 1 (1995): 63-4.
Making Biblical Decisions. by Franklin E. Payne Jr. (Escondido: Hosanna, 1989): 7-178. Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 35, no. 4 (1992): 560.
Other Book Reviews
Biblical Israel: A People's History by Jorge Pixley. (Minneapolis, Mn: Fortress Press, 1992): 5-174. Paraclete 28, no. 4 (1994): 29-31.
Charismatic Chaos by John F. Macarthur Jr. (Grand Rapids, Mi: Zondervan, 1992): 11-308. Paraclete 28, no. 1 (1994): 30-32.
Other Publications
"Why Christians and Environmentalists Cannot Support Animal Rights." Prairie Fire August 2009, 9,14,23.
"The Ethics of Wildlife Control in Humanized Landscapes--A Response " In Proceedings of the Twenty-Third Vertebrate Pest Conference, edited by R. M. Timm and M. B. Madon, 23, 294-300. San Diego, CA: University of California, Davis, 2008.
Judith Anne Moore, Stephen Cote, Stephen Vantassel, Tim Graeme, and Kevin Andrews. "EMS Stress Training Concept "Kobayashi Maru" Scenarios." Domain3 (2003): 1,4-5.
“Ministering to Preacher’s Kids” Discipleship Journal July/August, 1995.
"The Benefits of Philosophical Study in Christian Education." Assemblies of God Educator 36, no. 2 (1991): 1-3.
III. REVIEWS OF MY WORK
IV. Editorial Work
Assistant Editor. The Evangelical Review of Society and Politics. ISSN: 1750-2217. 2007-present. Details available at http://www.evangelicalreview.com/.
Pre-Publication Review. The Divine Sabotage: An Expositional Journey through Ecclesiastes by Dan Lioy. (Eugene, WA: Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2008) :ix-176.
Asst. Editor and Contributor to the Spectrum. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, So. Hamilton, MA. 1988-89.
V. PRESENTATIONS AND CONFERENCES
Israel's Right to the Land: A Calvinist Explains. The Jews, Modern Israel and the New Supercessionism: Resources for Christians. Reading, England. October 18, 2008.
Conflicted Consumers: How to Use Wildlife Damage to Educate a Confused Public. Pathways to Success: Integrating Human Dimensions into Fish and Wildlife Management Conference and Trainings. Estes Park, CO. Sept 29, 2008.
Ethics of Wildlife Control in Humanized Landscapes: A Response. 23rd Vertebrate Pest Conference, San Diego, CA. Mar 20, 2008.
Panelist in Evolution vs. Creation Debate at Wilbraham United Church, Wilbraham, MA. Jan 25,
2004. 7-9 P.M.
Panelist in Ethics of Hunting: A Debate at St. Joseph College in West Hartford, CT. Feb. 29, 2000.
Leader of Evangelical delegation to the Seminarians Interacting plenary meeting
“Religious Perspectives on Plenty and Responsibility.” Stony Point, NY.
April 2-5, 1989.
Participation in Holy Cross-G.C.T.S. Dialogue. Sponsored by the National Conference of
Christians and Jews. Oct. 11-13, 1988.
“Role of Women in the Church” at the National Conference of Christians and Jews.
Stony Point, N.Y. March 6-8, 1988.
VI. RESEARCH INTERESTS
Ethics: particularly environmental ethics
Conflict Studies: a biblically coherent view of war
Practical Theology: application of theology to the life of the Church
VII. ACADEMIC POSITIONS AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Theological
Tutor in Theology at the King’s Evangelical Divinity School (formerly Midlands Bible College and Divinity School), UK, 2005-present.
Adjunct Faculty for Christian Leadership College, Lincoln Berean Church, Lincoln, NE. 2006-present.
Adjunct Faculty at Trinity College & Seminary. Newburgh, IN. June, 2002-2008.
Visiting Professor at Midlands Bible Institute, Wolverhampton, England. Nov. 1993; Feb. 2003.
Temporary Faculty for Berkshire Inst. for Christian Studies, Lenox, MA. Dec. 1990 and Sept. 1991.
Instructor at Zion Bible Institute, Barrington, R.I. Fall, 1989.
OTHER EMPLOYMENT
Project Coordinator and webmaster of http://icwdm.org at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 2004-present. Tasks: website maintenance, public speaking, and publications.
Webmaster of www.wildlifedamagecontrol.com 1998-2004.
Emergency Medical Technician, licensed in Massachusetts 2001-2004.
Assistant Editor for Wildlife Control Technology Magazine 1999-2001.
Founder of Wildlife Removal Service Inc. 1994-98.
Former NWCO Correspondent for the National Animal Damage Controllers Assoc.
Hospital Orderly, Johnson Memorial Hospital. Stafford Springs, CT. 1990-1991.
VIII. COURSES TAUGHT
POST GRADUATE MODULES
History, Thought and Expressions of Global Evangelicalism. Assisting in delivery (beginning 2009).
Evangelicals, Society and Politics. Joint tutor (beginning 2009).
UNDERGRADUATE MODULES
Introduction to the Bible
Exegesis in Practice
Lands of the Bible
Biblical Exegesis: Theory and Methodology (assistant tutor).
Old Testament Survey
Pentateuch
Deuteronomy
New Testament Survey
Theology II
Bible, Culture, and Historical Theology.
Other Teaching Experience
Special Education Teacher Chapin Alternative Program, Chicopee Public Schools. 2003-2004.
Massachusetts Certified High School Teacher. 2000.
Taught Language Arts and Math.
Tutored students of all ages.
Assisted academically challenged high school students.
Lead Teacher for At-Risk Teens at Children's Study Home which was subcontracted by the Springfield Public School System. Jan, 2001-2003.
IX. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AWARDS
National Wildlife Control Operators Association “Wildlife Damage Educator of the Year” 2008.
National Omicron-Psi Honor Society, 2008.
Hebrew Award: Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 1989.
Phi Alpha Chi “Lovers of the Truth of Christ”, Inducted 1987 and 1989.
Biblical Studies Award: Gordon College, 1987.
Society of Biblical Literature, 2008-present.
The Wildlife Society, 2007-present.
X. OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND INTERESTS
Ordained. Evangelical Church Alliance, Fall, 2009.
Expert Witness. Arbitration Case. Fairfax, VA. Nov. 2009.
Elder and Chairman of the Board, for Bethlehem Baptist Church, 2004.
Deacon for Bethlehem Baptist Church Mar. 2000-2003.
Minister of Pastoral Care at Christian Life Center Feb. 1992- Feb. 1994.
Student Chaplain: South Shore Hospital 55 Fogg Rd. S. Weymouth, MA 02190. Rev.
Rosemary MacKay. Supv. Fall, 1991.
Medical Officer for Project Amigo’s Trip to Costa Rica, 1987.
Institute for Holy Land Studies in Jerusalem. June, 1986.
Nursing Home Ministry. Blueberry Hill Nursing Home. Beverly, MA 1986-7.