Don Thorsen Curriculum Vitae—Scholarship Revised August 18, 2020
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa Pacific Seminary, 701 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa, California 91702-7000 Office 626/815-6000, x5650, Cell 909/223-8404 E-mail: [email protected]
Current Academic Position
1988- Professor of Theology, Azusa Pacific University • Full Professor: 1994-present • Doctoral Faculty: 2005-present (e.g., mentoring doctoral student projects) 2009-2016 Chair, Department of Theology and Ethics, Azusa Pacific Seminary 2005-2010 Chair, Advanced Studies, Graduate School of Theology
Education Background
1984-1988 Doctor of Philosophy Drew University, Theological and Religious Studies (Ph.D.) 1982-1984 Master of Philosophy Drew University, Theological and Religious Studies (M.Phil.) 1981-1982 Master of Theology Princeton Theological Seminary, Systematic Theology (Th.M.) 1977-1980 Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Asbury Theological Seminary, Theology and Philosophy Concentration 1973-1977 Bachelor of Arts Stanford University, Religious Studies, Honors Program (B.A.)
Past Academic Positions
1996 Adjunct Professor Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California 1986-1987 Visiting Instructor Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, Kentucky 1984-1985 Adjunct Professor Montclair State College, Upper Montclair, New Jersey 1984-1985 Teaching Fellow Drew University, Madison, New Jersey 1982-1983 Warden Bicentennial Consultation on Methodism and Ministry, Drew University, Madison, New Jersey
Editorial Positions
2011- Executive Team Member Aldersgate Press present
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2008-2011 Co-editor, with Mitzi Budde Unity in Mission Study Group, Faith and Order Commission, National Council of Churches of the United States of America 2004-2008 Co-editor, with Kevin Wesleyan Holiness Study Project Mannoia 1997-2001 Contributing Editor Light and Life: An Interactive Magazine for Earnest Christians 1996-2005 Trustee Christian Scholar's Review 1993-2001 Associate Editor, Theology Christian Scholar's Review and Ethics 1993- Advisory Editor Christianity Today (Consulting Editor 1993-2006) present
Scholarly Society Positions
2009- 2015 Executive Committee Christian Theological Research Fellowship (President 2011-2014) 2008- 2010 Executive Committee Society of Evangelical Scholars 2007- Executive Committee (Vice Wesleyan Holiness Consortium present Chair 2010-) 2003-2007 Executive Committee Wesleyan Holiness Studies Project 2002-2008 Executive Committee The Word Made Fresh, American Academy of Religion 1993-1996 President (Second Vice Wesleyan Theological Society President, First Vice President)
Ecumenical Positions
2018-present Co-Convener, Hindu- Commission on Interfaith Relations, of the National Christian Dialogue Council of Churches of the United States of America 2014-2015 Chair, Theology Convening Table on Theological Dialogue and Faith Subcommittee and Order, of the National Council of Churches of the United States of America 2012-2014 Co-Chair, Theology Study Commission on Interfaith Relations, of the National Group Council of Churches of the United States of America 2010 Delegate, Azusa Pacific 3rd Lausanne Congress, Cape Town, South Africa University 2008-2011 Co-Chair, Study Group: Commission on Faith and Order, of the National Unity in Mission Council of Churches of the United States of America 2008-present Representative, Wesleyan Commission on Interfaith Relations, of the National Theological Society Council of Churches of the United States of America (Renamed 2014: Convening Table on Interreligious Relations) 2
2005- 2018 Representative, Azusa Commission on Faith and Order, of the Southern Pacific University California Ecumenical Council (known after 2017 as the Southern California Christian Forum) 2003-2015 Representative, Azusa Wesleyan Holiness Consortium (Executive Board Pacific University Member, 2006-2015) 2003-present Representative, Wesleyan Convening Table on Theological Dialogue and Faith Theological Society and Order (previously known as Commission on Faith and Order), of the National Council of Churches of the United States of America 2002-2014 Chair of Ecumenical Wesleyan Theological Society Studies, Program Committee
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Scholarship Books
1. What’s True about Christianity?: An Introduction to Christian Faith and Practice. Claremont, CA: Claremont Press, 2020. (ISBN-9781946230416) 2. An Exploration of Christian Theology. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2020. 434 pp. (ISBN-9781540961747) 3. The Wesleyan Quadrilateral: An Introduction. Lexington, Kentucky: Emeth Press, 2018. 109 pp. (ISBN-9781609471170) 4. Christian Ethics and Moral Philosophy: An Introduction to Issues and Approaches. Co-authored with Craig Boyd. 202 pp. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2018. (ISBN-9780801048234) 5. Pocket Dictionary of Christian Spirituality. Pocket Dictionary Series. Downers Grove, Illinois: Inter- Varsity, 2018. 143 pp. (ISBN-10: 083084967X; ISBN-13: 978-0830849673) 6. Twelve Great Books that Changed the University, and Why Christians Should Care. Co-edited with Steve Wilkens. Eugene, Oregon: Cascade Books, 2014. (ISBN-10: 1620327392) 7. Strength to Be Holy. Edited by Don Thorsen. Lexington, Kentucky: Emeth Press, 2014. (ISBN-10: 1609470737; ISBN-13: 978-1609470739) 8. Calvin vs. Wesley: Bringing Belief in Line with Practice. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2013. (ISBN- 10: 1426743351; ISBN-13: 978-1426743351) 9. Unity in Mission: Theological Reflections on the Pilgrimage of Mission. Co-edited with Mitzi Budde. Faith and Order Commission Theological Series. Maryknoll, New York: Paulist Press, 2013. (ISBN-10: 0809148307; ISBN-13: 978-0809148301) 10. Heart and Life: Rediscovering Holy Living. Co-edited with Barry Callen. Lexington, Kentucky: Aldersgate Press, 2012. (ISBN-10: 1609470354; ISBN-13: 978-1609470357) 11. What Christians Believe about the Bible: A Concise Guide for Students. Co-authored with Keith Reeves. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2012. (ISBN-10: 0801048311; ISBN-13: 978- 0801048319) 12. Everything You Know about Evangelicalism Is Wrong (or Almost Everything): An Insider’s Look at Realities and Myths. Co-authored with Steve Wilkens. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2010. (ISBN-10: 080107097X; ASIN: B004P5OQ5Q) 13. The Holiness Manifesto. Co-edited with Kevin Mannoia. Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Pub- lishing Company, 2008. (ISBN-10: 0802863361; ISBN-13: 978-0802863362) 14. An Exploration of Christian Theology. Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishing, 2008. Reprint: Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2010. (ISBN-10: 0801047862; ISBN-13: 978- 0801047862) 15. Inclusive Language Handbook. Co-authored with Vickie Becker. Grantham, Pennsylvania: Wes- leyan/Holiness Women Clergy, 1998. (Out-of-print; available online: ASIN: B0006RJEQI)
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16. Theological Resources for Ministry: A Bibliography of Works in Theological Studies. Nappanee, Indiana: Evangel Publishing House, 1996. (ISBN-10: 0916035719; ISBN-13: 978-0916035716) 17. The Wesleyan Quadrilateral: Scripture, Tradition, Reason, and Experience as a Model of Evan- gelical Theology. Grand Rapids: Francis Asbury Press for Zondervan, 1990. Reprint: The Wesleyan Quadrilateral: A Model of Evangelical Theology. Lexington, Kentucky: Emeth Press, 2005. (ISBN-10: 0975543539; ISBN-13: 978-0975543535) 18. Theological Method in John Wesley. Dissertation. Drew University. Madison, New Jersey. Ann Arbor: UMI, 1988. (UMI Publication Number 8817640; see http://dissexpress.umi.com/dxweb/re- sults.html?QryTxt=&By=donald+a.d.+thorsen&Title=theological+method+in+john+wesley&pubnum )
Forthcoming Books
2021 Doctrine of God: A Plain Language Introduction. Claremont, CA: Claremont Press, forthcoming in 2021.
Book Awards
2011 Award of Merit, Christianity Today Magazine, for Steve Wilkens and Don Thorsen, Everything You Know About Evangelicals Is Wrong (Well, Almost Everything): An Insider’s Look at Myths and Realities (Baker, 2010). 1999 Provost Publication Award for Best Book of the Decade, Azusa Pacific University, for The Wesleyan Quadrilateral: Scripture, Tradition, Reason, and Experience as a Model of Evan- gelical Theology (Zondervan, 1990).
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Book Chapters, Forewords, and Definitions
1. “Foreword.” In Vinicius Couto, Quadrilátero Wesleyano como método teológico e hermenêutico: Revisitação adaptação e renovação. São Paulo: Editora Reflexão, 2020. iii-iv. 2. “The Revelation to John, Prisoner on the Island of Patmos.” In Thinking Theologically about Mass Incarceration: Biblical Foundations and Justice Imperatives. Edited by Antonios Kireopoulos, Mitzi J. Budde, and Matthew D. Lundberg. Faith and Order Commission Theological Series, National Council of Churches. New York: Paulist Press, 2017. 147-157. 3. “John Wesley’s Holiness Themes.” With Kirsten Oh. In the Holy River of God: Currents and Contributions of the Holiness Stream of Christianity. Ed. Barry L. Callen. Spring Valley, California: Aldersgate Press, 2016. 21-28. 4. “Apocalyptic Spirituality.” Foreword. In Brian L. Cooper, Rethinking the End of the World: Understanding Apocalyptic Spirituality. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2015. 5. “Theology: Augustine, Confessions.” In Twelve Great Books that Changed the University, and Why Christians Should Care. Ed. Steve Wilkens and Don Thorsen. Eugene, Oregon: Cascade Books, 2014. 36-49. 6. “Holiness Is What We Long For.” In Strength to Be Holy. Ed. Don Thorsen. Lexington, Kentucky: Emeth Press, 2014. 9-18. 7. “Unity in Proclamation.” In Unity in Mission: Theological Reflections on the Pilgrimage of Mission. Ed. Mitzi J. Budde and Don Thorsen. Faith and Order Commission Theological Series. Maryknoll, New York: Paulist Press, 2013. 75-89. 8. “Ecumenism, Interfaith Relations, and the Lausanne Movement.” In Unity in Mission: Theological Reflections on the Pilgrimage of Mission. Ed. Mitzi J. Budde and Don Thorsen. Faith and Order Commission Theological Series. Maryknoll, New York: Paulist Press, 2013. 222-247. 9. “How Did Jesus Define His Ministry? A Study of Matthew 28:16-20 and Luke 4:16-21.” In Unity in Mission: Theological Reflections on the Pilgrimage of Mission. Ed. Mitzi J. Budde and Don Thorsen. Faith and Order Commission Theological Series. Maryknoll, New York: Paulist Press, 2013. 298-310. 10. Definitions in Global Wesleyan Dictionary of Theology. Ed. Al Truesdale. Kansas City: Beacon Hill Press, 2013. • Personalism/Personalist Theology (401-402) • Quadrilateral, Wesleyan (443-444) • Sect (492-493) • Time and Eternity (541-542) • Work, Theology of (579-580) 11. “Holiness Manifesto: The Church’s Great Need.” In Heart and Life: Rediscovering Holy Living. Ed. Barry L. Callen and Don Thorsen. Lexington, KY: Aldersgate Press, 2013. 5-16. 12. “Holiness and Spiritualities: A Range of Christian Experience.” In Heart and Life: Rediscovering Holy Living. Ed. Barry L. Callen and Don Thorsen. Lexington, KY: Aldersgate Press, 2013. 75- 84.
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13. “Prima Gratia, Prima Fide, and Prima Scriptura: Reforming Protestant Principles. In The Continuing Relevance of Wesleyan Theology. Ed. Nathan Crawford. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock, 2011. 201-224. 14. Definitions in Dictionary of Everyday Theology and Culture. Eds. Bruce Demarest and Keith J. Matthews. Colorado Springs, Colorado: NavPress, 2010. • Cross (97-99) • Glory of God (172-175) • God’s Longsuffering (191-192) • Resurrection (335-338) • Righteousness (347-350) 15. Definitions in The Wesley Study Bible. Eds. Joel B. Green, et al. Nashville: Abingdon, 2009: • Fruits Meet for Repentance (1243) • Repentance (1143) • Repentance of Believers (1415) • Studying Scripture (576) 16. “Integrated Streams of Holiness.” In Holiness Manifesto. Eds. Kevin Mannoia and Don Thorsen. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2008. 73-91. 17. “Inclusive Language.” In Faith and Gender Equity: Lesson Plans across the College Cur- riculum. Eds. C. Jeanne Orjala Serrão and Susie C. Stanley. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2007. 167-170. 18. “The Wesleyan Quadrilateral in Contemporary American Evangelical Theology.” In Holiness as a Root of Morality: Essays in Honor of Lane A. Scott. Ed. John S. Park. Lewistown, NY: Edwin Mellen Press, 2006. 47-78. 19. “Sola Scriptura and the Wesleyan Quadrilateral.” In The Spirituality and Leadership of John Wesley. Ed. Ki Yang. Seoul: Qumran Press, 2005. 185-200. 20. “Interpretation in Interactive Balance: The Authority of Scripture for John Wesley.” In Reading the Bible in Wesleyan Ways. Eds. Barry L. Callen and Richard P. Thompson. Kansas City: Beacon Hill Press, 2004. 81-104. 21. “Reuniting the Two So Long Disjoined: Knowledge and Vital Piety.” In Heart of the Heritage. Eds. Barry L. Callen and William C. Kostlevy. Salem, OH: Schmul Publishing Co, 2001. 363- 382. 22. “Inclusive Language.” In Contemporary American Religion. Ed. Wade Clark Roof. New York: Macmillan Reference USA, 2000. 327-329. 23. Definitions in The Anchor Bible Dictionary. 6 Vols. Ed. David Noel Freedman. Garden City, NY: Anchor Books for Doubleday, 1992: • Gethsemane (3:969-970) • Samothrace (5:949) 24. “The Place and Function of Scripture.” In Asbury Bible Commentary. Eds. Eugene E. Carpen- ter and Wayne McCown. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1992. 38-59. 7
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Journal Articles
1. “Wesleyan Catholicity and Accountability: A Retrospective and Prospective on the Work of Faith and Order.” Ecumenical Trends. Graymoor Ecumenical and Interreligious Institute. 48.5 (May 2019): 61-68, 75. 2. “TULIP vs. ACURA: Reframing Differences between Calvin and Wesley.” Wesleyan Theological Journal 50.2 (Fall 2015): 96-112. 3. “A Wesleyan-Holiness Perspective on The Church: Towards a Common Vision.” Journal of Ecumenical Studies 50.2 (Spring 2015): 295-298. 4. “Faith Integration, Higher Education, and the Wesleyan Quadrilateral: A Personal Witness.” Wesleyan Theological Journal 49.2 (Fall 2014): 243-253. 5. “Jesus, Ecumenism, and Interfaith Relations: A Wesleyan Perspective,” Wesleyan Theological Journal 47.1 (Spring 2012): 59-71. 6. “A Tribute to Donald W. Dayton, Recipient of the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Wesleyan Theological Society,” Wesleyan Theological Journal 45.2 (Fall 2010): 263-266. 7. “Unity in Mission: Introduction.” Co-authored with Mitzi Budde. Journal of Ecumenical Studies 45.2 (Spring 2010): 178-182. 8. “What Makes Theology ‘Wesleyan’?” Co-authored with Sarah Heaner Lancaster, Catherine Keller, Dennis C. Dickerson, and Charles M. Wood. Methodist Review: A Journal of Wesleyan and Methodist Studies 1 (2009): 7-26. 9. “The Wesleyan Impulse in Teaching,” The Asbury Journal 63.2 (Fall 2008): 49-58. 10. “Holiness in Postmodern Culture,” Wesleyan Theological Journal 43.2 (Fall 2008): 123-135. 11. “The Holiness Manifesto: An Ecumenical Document,” Wesleyan Theological Journal 42.2 (Fall 2007): 209-224. Reprinted in Word & Deed, 10.2 (May 2008): 5-22. 12. “Sola Scriptura and the Wesleyan Quadrilateral,” Wesleyan Theological Journal 41.2 (Fall 2006): 7-27. 13. “Ecumenism, Spirituality, and Holiness: Wesley and the Variety of Christian Spiritualities,“ Wesleyan Theological Journal 41.1 (Spring 2006):189-204. 14. “Can We Talk? Interdisciplinary Studies and the Spirit of Ecumenism,” Christian Scholar’s Review 28.2 (Winter 1998): 224-225. 15. “Towards a Broader Concept of Scholarship,” Christian Scholar’s Review 26.1 (Fall 1996): 9- 11. 16. “Revelation and Homosexual Experience: What Would John Wesley Have Said About This Debate in the Church?” Christianity Today 40.13 (November 11, 1996): 34-38. 17. “Reuniting the Two So Long Disjoined: Knowledge and Vital Piety,” Wesleyan Theological Journal 31.2 (Fall 1996): 191-209. 18. “The Future of Biblical Studies in the Wesleyan Tradition: A Theological Perspective,” Wes- leyan Theological Journal 30.2 (Fall 1995): 182-202. 19. “The Temptations of Truth,” co-authored with David C. Bicker and James L. Hedges, Faculty Dialogue, 16 (1992): 123-128. 20. “Experimental Method in the Practical Theology of John Wesley,” Wesleyan Theological Journal, 24 (1989): 117-141. 21. “Michael Polanyi: A Post Critical Understanding of Religious Belief,” Asbury Theological Journal, 41.1 (1986): 79-90. 9
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Magazines, Newspapers, and Website Publications
1. “500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.” APULife, 30.3 (Fall 2017): 12-13. 2. Review of Bruce Gordon, John Calvin's "Institutes of the Christian Religion": A Biography (Princeton and Oxford: Princeton University Press, 2016), in Journey with Jesus: A Weekly Webzine for the Global Church. http://www.journeywithjesus.net/books/current-book-review, July 31, 2016. 3. “The Shema and Greatest Commandment.” Devotional. Azusa Pacific University Passage Resource. October 7, 2015. http://www.apu.edu/chaplain/pdfs/2015_passage_1_shema_and_greatest_commandment.pdf. 4. “Why Wesley, and Not Calvin.” Catalyst: Contemporary Evangelical Perspectives for United Methodist Seminarians. Home page: http://www.catalystresources.org/why-wesley-and-not- calvin/. February 18, 2015. 5. “A Review Essay: Olson’s Arminian Theology,” Catalyst: Contemporary Evangelical Per- spectives for United Methodist Seminarians, 35.3 (March 2009): 6-8. 6. “The Wesleyan Holiness Expression of the Authority of the Church in the World,” in “The Authority of the Church in the World,” National Council of Churches USA Home Page, Faith and Order Commission, Spring 2009 < www.ncccusa.org/faithandorder/authority.thorsen.htm>. 7. “A Personal Story about the Journey out of Christian Zionism,” Jews on First! Home Page
20. “The Heart Has Its Reasons that the Mind Does Not Know,” Light and Life: An Interactive Magazine for Earnest Christians, 134.6 (November/December 2001): 59. 21. “HSIIC?,” Light and Life: An Interactive Magazine for Earnest Christians, 134.5 (Septem- ber/October 2001): 59. 22. “Christian Roots of American Independence,” Light and Life: An Interactive Magazine for Earnest Christians, 134.4 (July/August 2001): 59. 23. “Why I Like Family Camp,” Light and Life: An Interactive Magazine for Earnest Christians, 134.3 (May/June 2001): 59. 24. “100 Years of Pentecostalism,” Light and Life: An Interactive Magazine for Earnest Christians, 134.2 (March/April 2001): 59. 25. “Countercultural Christianity: Founding of the Salvation Army,” Light and Life: An Interactive Magazine for Earnest Christians, 134.1 (January/February 2001): 59. 26. “Mother Teresa and Princess Diana,” Light and Life: An Interactive Magazine for Earnest Chris- tians, 133.6 (November/December 2000): 59. 27. “Why Did We Become ‘Free’ Methodists?,” Light and Life: An Interactive Magazine for Earnest Christians, 133.5 (September/October 2000): 59. 28. “I Have a Dream!,” Light and Life: An Interactive Magazine for Earnest Christians, 132.6 (November/December 1999): 52. 29. “Come Together: Who Should Choose Your Pastor?—The Presbyterian Form,” Light and Life: An Interactive Magazine for Earnest Christians, 132.4 (July/August 1999): FMC 10-11. Co- authored with David Bicksler. 30. “When Should Laws Be Changed?,” Light and Life: An Interactive Magazine for Earnest Chris- tians, 132.3 (May/June 1999): 56. 31. “Divided We Stand: Same Sex Relationships Provoke Debate,” Dialog Between James Creech: “Christ Welcomes All Followers,” and Kevin Mannoia and Don Thorsen: “Obey the Word of God, Be Loved,” The Arizona Republic, 22 May 1999, D6. 32. “How Would You Spend Time in Jail?,” Light and Life: An Interactive Magazine for Earnest Christians, 132.2 (March/April 1999): 56. 33. “The Cost of Discipleship,” Light and Life: An Interactive Magazine for Earnest Christians, 131.6 (November/December 1998): 56. 34. “Predestination or Free Will?,” Light and Life: An Interactive Magazine for Earnest Christians, 131.5 (September/October 1998): 56. 35. “Who Is Jesus?,”Light and Life: An Interactive Magazine for Earnest Christians, 131.4 (July/ August 1998): 56. 36. “Legalizing Christianity,” Light and Life: An Interactive Magazine for Earnest Christians, 131.3 (May/June 1998): 54. 37. “Be Perfect?” Light and Life: An Interactive Magazine for Earnest Christians, 131.2 (March/ A- pril 1998): 56. 38. “Here I Stand!” Light and Life: An Interactive Magazine for Earnest Christians, 131.1 (Januar- y/February 1998): 54. 39. “An Introduction to the Wesleyan Quadrilateral,” Light and Life Magazine, 130.3 (March 1997): 16-17, 21. 40. “Man of Courage,” Echoes, 47.1 (Spring 1994): 1-2. Light and Life Magazine 127.6 (June 1994): 24. 12
41. “No Holiness But Social Holiness,” Connection 7 (1994) 13-16. 42. “The History of the Haggard Graduate School of Theology,” Connection 6 (1994) 4-8. Co- authored with Lane A. Scott. 43. “Beyond the New Day,” Light and Life Magazine 125.6 (June 1992): 26. 44. “Reading the Bible Wesley's Way,” Light and Life Magazine 120.10 (1987): 6-8.
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Academic Conference Presentations
1. “Religious Nationalism: Christian Thoughts on Nations, Religion, and Eschatology.” Convening Table for Interfaith Relations, National Council of Churches, Christian Unity Gathering. Newport News, Virginia. October 14, 2019. 2. “Wesleyan Catholicity and Accountability: A Retrospective and Prospective about the NCC Theological Dialogue on Matters of Faith and Order Convening Table.” Oxford Institute of Methodist Theological Studies. Ecumenical Studies Working Group. Oxford, England, United Kingdom. August 17, 2018. 3. “Divine Predestination and Human Freedom: A Historical and Theological Overview.” Paper Presentation. Common Day of Learning. Azusa Pacific University. Azusa, California. February 28, 2018. 4. “The Variety of Protestant Reformers: Luther, Cranmer, Simons, Calvin, Fox, and Wesley.” Paper Presentation. Reformation Reverberations: Consequences and Challenges of Change Conference. Azusa Pacific University. Azusa, California. October 13, 2017. 5. “500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation: Luther, Cranmer, Calvin, and Wesley.” POMO International Seminar for Pastors. Daegu, South Korea. October 18, 2016. 6. “Calvin and Wesley: Models of Christian Leadership.” Pastors Conference. Daegu, South Korea. October 18, 2016. 7. “How Scripture Embodies and Instructs Us about Diversity Issues.” Diversity Conference – Coalition of Christian Colleges and Universities. New York, New York. September 24, 2016. 8. “Bringing Belief in Line with Practice: A Response to Steven Sandage’s Empirical Investigation of Calvinism and Arminianism.” Lecture. Wesleyan Theological Society. Point Loma Nazarene University. Point Loma, California. March 11, 2016. 9. “Wesleyan Spirituality and the Prudential Means of Grace.” Paper Presentation. John Wesley 225 Conference. Nassau, Bahamas. January 8, 2016. 10. “Multiple Levels of Biblical Insight Regarding Mass Incarceration.” Paper Presentation. Convening Table for Theological Dialogue on Matters of Faith and Order. Chicago, Illinois. December 4, 2015. 11. “Mass Incarceration: The Bible Engaging the Issues.” Lecture. Ecumenical Advocacy Days. Washington, District of Columbia. April 17, 2015. 12. “John, Prisoner of Patmos & Mass Incarceration.” Paper Presentation. Christians on Diversity in the Academy Conference. Claremont, California. March 25, 2015. 13. “Old Calvinism and the New in Conversation: A Non-Calvinist Response.” Paper Presentation. Evangelical Theological Society. Session on Christian History and Thought since 1700. San Diego, California. November 19, 2014. 14. “Hope and Faith: The Story of APU’s Nisei Heroes—Their Courageous Journey of Faith Despite Years of Unjust Exclusion in Relocation Camps.” With Evelyn Yee and Kevin Huang. Conference Presentation. Christians on Diversity in the Academy Conference. Arcadia, California. March 27, 2014. 15. “Scripture and Diversity: Scripture’s Advocacy on Behalf of Diversity Issues.” Paper Presentation. Christians on Diversity in the Academy Conference. Arcadia, California. March 27, 2014. 16. “TULIP vs. ACURA: Reframing Differences between Calvinism and Wesleyanism.” Paper Presentation. Systematic Theology. Annual Meeting of the Wesleyan Theological Society. Northwest Nazarene University. Nampa, ID. March 7, 2014. 14
17. “Trinitarian Theology for Better Pastoral Care: Wesleyan Distinctives.” Paper Presentation. Pastoral Care and Counseling Session. Evangelical Theological Society Annual Meeting. Baltimore, Maryland. 20 November 2013. 18. “Why Diversity and Unity Are Core Christian Values.” Paper Presentation. Christians on Diversity in the Academy Conference. Arcadia, California. 20 March 2013. 19. “An Evangelical Christian on the Theological Margins: A Personal Story.” Paper Presentation. Faith and Order Commission. Carlos Albizu University. San Juan, Puerto Rico. 14 March 2013. 20. “Luther, Vocation, and Work: Why Christians Work,” Why We Work Conference, Monrovia, California, 21 September 2012. 21. “Why Be Ecumenical?—An Evangelical Perspective.” Paper Presentation. Faith and Order Commission, Southern California Ecumenical Council, Pasadena, California, 27 May 2011. 22. “Moving Forward by Looking Backwards: How Christian Higher Education Balances Religious Values and Academic Freedom,” Presentation, WASC Academic Resource Conference, San Francisco, California, 8 April 2011. 23. “Why a Trinitarian View of God Is Important for Evangelism and Missions,” Paper Presentation, Mission America Coalition/U.S. Lausanne—Leadership Consultation, Orlando, Florida, 5 April 2011. 24. “Ecumenism, Interfaith Relations, and the Civil Religion of Glenn Beck,” Presentation, Western Regional Meeting of the American Academy of Religion, Whittier College, Whittier, California, 27 March 2011. 25. “Ecumenism, Interfaith Relations, and the Lausanne Movement,” Paper Presentation, Faith and Order Commission, National Council of Churches, Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 18 March 2011. 26. “How Did Jesus Define His Ministry? A Study of Matthew 28:16-20 & Luke 4:16-21,” Paper Presentation, Faith and Order Commission, National Council of Churches, Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 18 March 2011. 27. “Perspectives on the Lausanne Movement: A Wesleyan Perspective,” Paper Presentation, Wesleyan Theological Society, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, 4 March 2011. 28. “An Exploration of Christian Theology,” Invited Lecture, Educational Resources and Referrals— China: Orientation, Berkeley, California, 21 August 2009. 29. “Trinitarian Unity in Mission,” Paper Presentation, Commission on Faith and Order, National Council of Churches USA, Florida Center for Theological Studies, Miami, Florida, 21 March 2009. 30. “Unity in Proclamation,” Faith and Order Commission, National Council of Churches, Interchurch Center, New York, New York, 19 March 2010. 31. “A Missiology for Today: Christian Understanding of Mission in an Age of Interfaith Relations,” Interfaith Relations Commission, National Council of Churches, Interchurch Center, New York, New York, 18 March 2010. 32. “Prima Scriptura, Prima Gratia, Prima Fide: Reconstructing the Paradigm of Protestant Religious Authority,” Theology Session, Wesleyan Theological Society, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California, 5 March 2010. 33. “Jesus Christ, Ecumenism, and Interfaith Relations: A Wesleyan Perspective,” Paper Pre- sentation, Annual Meeting of the Wesleyan Theological Society, Anderson University, Anderson, Indiana, 7 March 2009. 34. “Hospitality, Friendship, and Ecumenism: A Wesleyan Perspective,” Lecture, Wesleyan Theo- logical Society Annual Meeting, Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City, Missouri, 4 March 2006.
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35. “Ecumenism, Spirituality and Holiness: John Wesley and the Variety of Christian Spiritualities,” Annual Meeting of the Wesleyan Theological Society, Seattle, Washington, 5 March 2005. 36. “Wesley and Small Groups,” Lecture, Holy Light Theological Seminary, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 8 February 2004. 37. “Solus Gratia, Solus Fide, and Solus Scriptura: Reforming Protestant Principles to Serve the Present Age,” Paper Presentation, Oxford Institute of Methodist Theological Studies, Oxford, England, United Kingdom, 12 August 2007. 38. “Holiness and Postmodern Culture,” Plenary Address, Third World Wesleyan Conference, Los Angeles, California, 10 July 2007. 39. “The Holiness Manifesto: An Ecumenical Document,” Paper Presentation, Wesleyan Theological Society, Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, Illinois, 3 March 2007. 40. “Theology of John Wesley,” Lecture Series, Holy Light Theological Seminary, Kaohsiung, Tai- wan, 3-6 February 2004. 41. “The Holiness Expression of Authority,” Paper Presentation, Faith and Order Commission, National Council of Churches, at American Baptist Seminary of the West, Berkeley, California, 10 October 2003. 42. “Wesley and the Varieties of Postmodernism,” Sungkyul University, Anyang, South Korea, 29 May 2003. 43. “Decisions, Decisions: How Wesley Helps Us Today,” Wesley Memorial Lecture, Seoul Theologi- cal University, Bucheon City, South Korea, 27 May 2003. 44. “Why Wesley Makes a Difference: The Wesleyan Quadrilateral in Contemporary Theology,” Staley Lecture. Asbury College. Wilmore, KY. 19 February 2003. 45. “Wesley’s Preferential Option for the Poor,” Anniversary Lectureship, Wesley Seminary, Budapest, Hungary, 14 November 1997. 46. “The Unbearable Wholeness of the Trinity: The Trinity as Transforming Symbol for the Poor," Ninth Oxford Institute for Methodist and Theological Studies, Oxford University—Sommerville College, Oxford, United Kingdom, 13 August 1997. 47. “Theology for Understanding Ministry,” Wesleyan Center for 21st Century Studies, Point Loma Nazarene College, Point Loma, California, 25 April 1996. 48. “Reuniting the Two So Long Disjoined: Knowledge and Vital Piety,” Presidential Address, Wesleyan Theological Society, Annual Meeting, Northwest Nazarene College, Nampa, Idaho, 4 November 1995. 49. “The Future of Biblical Studies in the Wesleyan Tradition: A Theological Perspective,” Annual Meeting of the Christian Holiness Association, Portland, Oregon, April 1995. 50. “Teaching Religion in Interdisciplinary Contexts,” Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Religion, Chicago, Illinois, 1994. 51. “The Church and the Academy,” Graduate Theological Seminar, Free Methodist Church, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1993. 52. “Experimental Religion: John Wesley's Approach to Theology and Ministry to the Poor,” Eighth Oxford Institute for Methodist and Theological Studies—Somerville College, Oxford, United Kingdom, 1992. 53. “No Holiness But Social Holiness,” Lecture, Malcolm R. Robertson Lectureship on Holy Living, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California, September 1992. 54. “The Wesleyan Quadrilateral and Contemporary Evangelicalism,” Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Religion, Kansas City, Missouri, 1991. 55. “Theological Method in the Practical Theology of John Wesley,” Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Religion, Chicago, Illinois, 1988. 56. “Michael Polanyi and a Post-Critical Understanding of Religious Belief,” Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting of the American Academy of Religion, Upper Montclair, New Jersey, 1985.
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57. “By What Authority?” Graduate Theological Seminar, Free Methodist Church, Winona Lake, Indiana, 1984. 58. “John Wesley's Concept of Conscience,” Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Religion, Dallas, Texas, 1983. 59. “A Critique of Lawrence Kohlberg's From Is to Ought,” Conference on Moral Development, Wilmore, Kentucky, 1980.
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Lectures, Speeches, Panels, and Workshops
1. “Confronting Racism: A Personal Journey.” Theological Dialogue on Matters of Faith and Order, National Council of Churches. Zoom Conference. Washington, DC. August 8, 2020. 2. "Varieties of Christian Spirituality, Spiritual Practice, and Spiritual Formation." Hindu-Christian Dialogue, National Council of Churches. Sanatan Dharma Temple, Norwalk, CA. November 12, 2019. 3. "Ultimate Reality: Buddha and Reincarnation, Jesus Christ and Salvation." Panel Discussion. Buddhist-Christian Dialogue, National Council of Churches. Hsi Lai Temple, Hacienda Heights, CA. November 5, 2019. 4. “Korean Christianity, American Christianity, and Holiness.” Invited Lecture. Azusa Pacific University Seminary Community Retreat. Orange, California. September 28, 2019. 5. “The Holiness ‘Glue’ that Binds Us Together.” Invited Lecture. Azusa Pacific University Seminary Community Retreat. Orange, California. September 28, 2019. 6. “Spiritual Leadership.” Panel Presentation. Spiritual Life Retreat. Azusa Pacific University Seminary. Oceanside, California. September 29, 2018. 7. “The Presence of God: A Christian Perspective.” Invited Lecture. The National Buddhist-Christian Dialogue. Convened by the National Council of Churches, His Lai Temple, University of the West, Claremont School of Theology, and The Guibord Center. Los Angeles, California. July 25, 2018. 8. “Church Leadership: Historic Protestant Approaches.” Workshop. Christian Fellowship Church. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. May 7, 2018. 9. “Wesley, Sanctification, and the Reformers.” Invited Lecture. Mokwon University. Daejeon, South Korea. May 2, 2018. 10. “The Varieties of Christian Spirituality.” Invited Lecture. Seoul Theological University. Bucheon, South Korea. May 1, 2018. 11. “Christian Hope and Eschatology: An Evangelical Perspective.” Southern California Christian Forum, Faith and Order Commission. Pasadena, California. February 9, 2018. 12. “Theology of Climate Justice: An Evangelical Perspective.” Convening Table on Theological Dialogue and Matters of Faith and Order. National Council of Churches. Silver Spring, Maryland. November 8, 2017. 13. “Reformed and Always Reforming: Luther, Cranmer, Calvin, and Wesley.” Invited Lecture. Daeshin University. Daegu, South Korea. November 1, 2017. 14. “500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation: Leadership of Martin Luther.” Invited Lecture. Daeshin University. Daegu, South Korea. October 31, 2017. 15. “Crosses of the World.” Lecture and Exhibit, University Libraries. Azusa Pacific University. Azusa, California. September 7, 2017. 16. “The Afterlife: Variety of Christian Perspectives.” Invited Lecture. Reformed University of Madagascar. Antananarivo, Madagascar. July 14, 2017. 17. “Doctrine of the Trinity: A Retrospective and Prospective.” Invited Lecture. Reformed University of Madagascar. Antananarivo, Madagascar. July 13, 2017. 18. “Divine Predestination and Human Freedom: A Historical Theology Perspective.” Invited Lecture. Reformed University of Madagascar. Antananarivo, Madagascar. July 12, 2017.
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19. “Calvin and Wesley: Models of Leadership.” Invited Lecture. Reformed University of Madagascar. Antananarivo, Madagascar. July 11, 2017. 20. “Why the Protestant Reformation Still Matters.” Invited Lecture. Reformed University of Madagascar. Antananarivo, Madagascar. July 10, 2017. 21. “Protestant Spirituality & Catholic Contributions—Dialogue with a Roman Catholic.” Lecture. Lectureship on Holy Living. Azusa Pacific University. Azusa, California. February 7, 2017. 22. “500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation: A Look Back and Forward—Dialogue with a Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox.” Lecture. Lectureship on Holy Living. Azusa Pacific University. Azusa, California. February 7, 2017. 23. “Home, by Marilynne Robinson: Theological Review.” Seminar: Literature and Theology. Azusa Pacific University. Azusa, California. September 14, 2016. 24. “The Battle over Free Will: A Historical Perspective—Luther & Erasmus.” Honors College Lecture. Azusa Pacific University. Azusa, California. November 7, 2016. 25. "Reformed and Always Reforming: Comparisons of Early Protestant Reformers." Lecture. Seoul Theological University. Buncheon, South Korea. October 20, 2016. 26. “A Plain Account of Christian Perfection in John Wesley.” Honors College Lecture. Azusa Pacific University. Azusa, California. February 15, 2016. 27. “Connections to Scholarship: Not Just Qualitative and Quantitative, But the Creative Other.” Panel Presentation. Faculty Development Day. Azusa Pacific University. Azusa, California. May 17, 2016. 28. “Why Diversity Matters at Azusa Pacific University.” Panel Presentation. Diversity Series. Azusa Pacific University. Azusa, California. April 27, 2016. 29. “Diversity in Christianity,” Panel Presentation. Interfaith Alliance. Azusa Pacific University. Azusa, California. March 3, 2016. 30. “Gilead, by Marilynne Robinson: Theological Review.” Seminar: Literature and Theology. Azusa Pacific University. Azusa, California. September 14, 2015. 31. “Book Review: For Freedom or Bondage? A Critique of African Pastoral Practices by Esther E. Acolatse. Panel, Moderator. American Academy of Religion. Session on African Association for the Study of Religion. San Diego, California. November 23, 2014. 32. “The Church: Towards a Common Vision—An Evangelical Perspective.” Panel Presentation. North American Academy of Ecumenists. St. Leon Armenian Orthodox Church. Burbank, Califor- nia: September 27, 2014. 33. “How ‘God Honoring Diversity’ Helps and Hurts.” Invited Speech. Faculty of Color Banquet. Azusa Pacific University. Azusa, California. September 26, 2014. 34. “Red and Yellow, Black and White: The Dynamics of Color from Historical to Contemporary Christian Campus.” Lecture, presented with Evelyn Shimazu Yee and Kevin Huang. Faculty of Color Luncheon. Azusa Pacific University. Azusa, California. February 13, 2014. 35. Invited lecture: Calvin vs. Wesley: Bringing Belief in Line with Practice, and Panel Presentation. American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting. Baltimore, Maryland. 24 November 2013. 36. “John Wesley on Money: Make All You Can, Save All You Can, and Give All You Can,” Panel Presentation, Colloquium on Theology of Work and Economics, Sponsored by Azusa Pacific University, Fallbrook, California. March 30, 2012. 37. “Ecumenical Studies,” Moderator, Wesleyan Theological Society, Trevecca Nazarene University, Nashville, Tennessee. March 2, 2012. 38. “Political Reasoning: God Is Not a Democrat. or a Republican,” Lecture, Common Day Learning, Sponsored by Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California, 7 March 2012. 39. “Sarah Coakley’s God, Sexuality, and the Self: An Essay on the Trinity,” Panel, Moderator, Christian Theological Research Fellowship, Additional Meeting of the American Academy of Religion, San Francisco, California, 19 November 2011. 19
40. “Exploring the Life and Theology of Clark Pinnock,” Panel, Moderator, The Word Made Fresh and Society of Evangelical Scholars, Additional Meeting of the American Academy of Religion, San Francisco, California, 18 November 2011. 41. “Why the King James Version Is Still a Best-Seller: Contributions and Challenges,” Panel Presentation, Moderator and Panelist, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California, 15 November 2011. 42. “The King James Version of the Bible: Its Creation and Legacy,” Lecture, Glendora Public Library, Glendora, California, 29 October 2011. 43. “What’s Your Calling?” Panel, Moderator, Azusa Pacific Graduate School of Theology, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California, 22 February 2011. 44. “Doctoral Studies Research Workshop,” Presentation of Research, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California, 2 December 2010. 45. “Forum on APU’s Values & Ethos,” Lecture, Library and Graduate Services, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California, 29 November 2010. 46. “Values & Ethos Panel,” Panelist, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California, 19 November 2010. 47. “Forum on APU's Values & Ethos,” Lecture, School of Education, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California, 18 November 2010. 48. “Lausanne III Cape Town Celebration,” Panelist, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California, 4 November 2010. 49. “Blue Ribbon Community Dialog on Values and Ethos,” Lecture, Library and Graduate Services, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California, 27 September 2010. 50. “Brief History of the Self-Identifying Faith Statements of Azusa Pacific University,” Lecture, Faculty Workshop, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California, 2 September 2010. 51. “Leadership in Christian Higher Education,” Panel Moderator, Ecumenical Studies Session, Wesleyan Theological Society, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California 5 March 2010. 52. “The Shack and Spirituality,” Spirituality Lecture Series, Glenkirk Presbyterian Church, Glendora, California, 27 February 2010. 53. “The Shack: Reflections on the Trinity,” Faith Matters Lecture Series, School of Theology, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California, 16 January 2010. 54. Lectures at Teachers Conference, Educational Research and Referrals—China, Hong Kong, China: • “Spiritual Disciplines of Engagement,” 3 February 2010. • “Spiritual Disciplines of Abstinence,” 4 February 2010. • “Teach Us to Pray,” 5 February 2010. • “Comparative Worldviews,” 6 February 2010. 55. Lectures at Ethiopian Ministers Conference, Free Methodist Church of Ethiopia, Shashemene, Ethiopia: • “Doing Good, and Avoiding Harm: A Wesleyan Perspective,” 1 July 2009. • “A Higher Standard: Ethical Leadership,” 1 July 2009. • “Wise Decision-making: A Wesleyan Perspective,” 2 July 2009. • “The Trinity: Its Formation and Practical Relevance for Today,” 2 July 2009. • “Holiness and the Spiritual Disciplines,” 3 July 2009. 56. Moderator, Ecumenical Studies Session, Annual Meeting of the Wesleyan Theological Society, Anderson University, Anderson, Indiana, 7 March 2009. 57. Panelist, “United States Ecumenical Response to A Common Word between Us and You,” American Academy of Religion, Chicago, Illinois, 1 November 2008. 58. Response to John Franke, “The Plurality of Truth,” The Word Made Fresh Forum, Additional Meeting, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Religion, San Diego, California, 16 No- vember 2007. 20
59. “Wesley and Politics Today,” Wesley Lectures, Central College, McPherson, Kansas, 2 October 2006. 60. “Making Decisions in a Complex World,” Wesley Lectures, Central College, McPherson, Kansas, 2 October 2006. 61. “Holy, Wholly Holy: Wesleyan Spirituality,” Wesley Lectures, Central College, McPherson, Kansas, 2 October 2006. 62. “Ethical Decision-Making in a Postmodern World,” Lecture Series, Oak Glen Christian Confer- ence Center, Oak Glen, California, 26 June–2 July 2006. 63. “Faith Integration and the Wesleyan Quadrilateral,” Symposium on Faith Integration, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California, 12 May 2006. 64. “Holiness, China, and the Three Self Movement: Building Bridges among Christians in the East and West,” Lecture, China Christian Council Forum, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California, 25 April 2006. 65. Response to Sinyil Kim, “Korean Diaspora and Its Missional Dynamics: Perspective of a Korean Immigrant in North America,” Wesleyan Theological Society Annual Meeting, Nazarene Theolog- ical Seminary, Kansas City, Missouri, 3 February 2006. 66. Response to Tae Hwan Son, “Korean Jesus Images and Korean-American Responses,” Wesleyan Theological Society Annual Meeting, Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City, Missouri, 3 February 2006. 67. “You Are How You Pray: Discovering Your Personal Spirituality,” Lecture Series, Oak Glen Christian Conference Center, Oak Glen, California, 20-26 June 2005. 68. “Denominationalism in the United States,” Staff Forum, Haggard School of Theology, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California, June 16 and July 6, 13, 2005. 69. “Postmodernism, Contextualization and Globalization: A Wesleyan Perspective,” Workshop, International Conference on Wesleyan Leadership, Seoul, South Korea, 25 May 2005. 70. “Towards a Culture of Scholarship,” Faculty Forum, Haggard School of Theology, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California, 18 May 2005. 71. Moderator for Clark Pinnock, “The Recovery of the Holy Spirit in Evangelical Theology,” The Word Made Fresh Forum, Additional Meeting, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Religion, San Antonio, Texas, 19 November 2004. 72. “The Wesleyan Quadrilateral: A Retrospective and Prospective,” Faith Integration Lecture, Haggard School of Theology, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California, 9 November 2004. 73. “The Wesleyan Quadrilateral,” Lecture, Foundations of Ministry Lecture Series, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California, 15 September 2004, 21 February 2005. 74. “Theological Research and Writing,” Guest Lecture, Haggard School of Theology, Azusa Pacific University, 19 July 2004. 75. “The Wesleyan Quadrilateral,” Workshop, Haggard School of Theology Inaugural Celebration, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California, 29 October 2003. 76. Lectures at Seoul Theological University, Bucheon City, South Korea: “Wesley and the Varieties of Evangelism,” 26 May 2003. 77. “Wesley and the Varieties of Theological Method,” 27 May 2003.“ 78. “Wesley and the Varieties of Christian Spirituality,” 28 May 2003. 79. “Predestination and Human Freedom: Wesley and Contemporary Developments.” 29 May 2003. 80. Moderator for Tim Klingler, “Liberation Theology: An Ecclesiological Charism for Latin American Pentecostalism,” Joint Meeting of the Wesleyan Theological Society and Society of Pentecostal Studies, Lexington, Kentucky, 22 March 2003. 81. Response to Richard Eckley, “The Pneumatological Contributions of Yves Congar to Current Ecumenical dialogue: Toward a Roman Catholic and Wesleyan/Pentecostal Theological Dis- course,” Joint Meeting of the Wesleyan Theological Society and Society of Pentecostal Studies, Lexington, Kentucky, 21 March 2003. 21
82. “Decisions, Decisions: How Wesley Helps Us Today,” Staley Lecture, Asbury College. Wilmore, Kentucky. 19 February 2003. 83. “Inclusive Language,” Forum Moderator, Wesleyan Theological Society, Annual Meeting, Southern Nazarene University, Bethany, Oklahoma, 5 March 1999. 84. Response to Bruce Cromwell, “The Influences on the Hermeneutical Principles and Exegetical Technique of Hieronymus Stridonesis,” Graduate Student Theological Seminar, Indianapolis, Indiana, 19 September 1998. 85. Response to Paul Lewis, “‘Toward a Pentecostal Epistemology’, Purity and Power: Revisioning the Holiness and Pentecostal/Charismatic Movements,” Annual Meeting of the Society for Pente- costal Studies in Special Session With the Wesleyan Theological Society, Church of God Theo- logical Seminary, Cleveland, Tennessee, 13 March 1998. 86. “Future of Wesleyan Scholarship,” Forum Participant, Wesleyan Theological Society, Annual Meeting, Mt. Vernon Nazarene College, Mt. Vernon, Ohio, 8 November 1997. 87. “Scholarship in the Wesleyan Tradition,” Lecture, Point Loma Nazarene College, Point Loma, California, 25 April 1996. 88. “The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind,” Forum Participant, Wesleyan Theological Society, Annual Meeting, Northwest Nazarene College, Nampa, Idaho, 4 November 1995. 89. “The Future of Biblical Studies in the Wesleyan Tradition,” Forum Participant, Wesleyan Theological Society, Annual Meeting, United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio, 5 November 1994. 90. Response to Phil Harrold, “Alexander Winchell and the Evangelical Imagination in Late 19th Century Popular Scientific Discourse,” Graduate Student Theological Seminar, Indianapolis, Indiana, 24 September 1994. 91. “Inclusive Language from a Theological Perspective,” Lecture, Symposium on Gender Dif- ferences, Azusa Pacific University, 25 March 1993. 92. “Biblical Feminism,” Lecture, Common Day of Learning: The Multicultural Kingdom, Azusa Pacific University, 24 February 1993. 93. “The Membership Covenant and Its Relationship to Scripture, Tradition, Reason, and Experi- ence,” Lecture, Free Methodist Study Commission on Doctrine, Upland, California, 16 May 1992. 94. “The Historical Development of Membership Covenants in Methodism and Free Methodism,” Lecture, Free Methodist Study Commission on Doctrine, Upland, California, 1 May 1991. 95. “Sorrow and Suffering,” Forum Participant, Chapel, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 22 October 1990. 96. “The Problem of Evil: A Theological Perspective,” Lecture, Symposium on the Problem of Evil, Asbury College, Wilmore, Kentucky, 1 March 1986.
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Book Endorsements (Alphabetical Order)
1. Beardsall, Sandra, Mitzi Budde, and William McDonald. Daring to Share: Multi-Denominational Congregations in the United States and Canada. Eugene, Oregon: Pickwick Publications, 2018. 2. Castelo, Daniel, and Robert W. Wall. The Marks of Scripture: Rethinking the Nature of the Bible. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2019. 3. Cockroft, Jini Kilgore. From Classism to Community: A Challenge for the Church. Foreword by J. Alfred Smith, Jr. Valley Forge, Pennsylvania: Judson Press, 2016. 4. Colyer, Elmer M. The Trinitarian Dimension of John Wesley’s Theology. Nashville: New Room Books, 2019. 5. Crofford, J. Gregory. Mere Ecclesiology: Finding Your Place in the Church's Mission. Foreword by Jo Anne Lyon. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2016. 6. Cross, Terry L. The People of God’s Presence: An Introduction to Ecclesiology. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2019. 7. Dayton, Donald W. The Fourfold Gospel and Evangelicalism. Eds. Changhoon Park and Sungwook Oh. Bucheon, South Korea: Seoul Theological University Press, The Global Institute of Fourfold Gospel Theology, 2020. 8. Houk, Sharon. Soulistic Leadership: Lifestyle, Ministry, and Soul Transformation through Balance, Consistency, and Discipline. Maitland, FL: Xulon Press, 2016. 9. Leonard, Sanejo I. Shaken Faith: What You Don’t Know (and Need to Know) about Faith Crises and How They Affect Spiritual Growth. Eugene, Oregon: Wipf & Stock, 2015. 10. Morales, Maynor. Dare to Empower—Now. Maitland, Florida: Xulon Press, 2016. 11. Olson, Roger E. Counterfeit Christianity: The Persistence of Errors in the Church. Nashville: Abingdon, 2015. 12. Scott, Halee Gray. Dare Mighty Things: Mapping the Challenges of Leadership for Christian Women. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2014. 13. Sunberg, Carla D. The Cappadocian Mothers: Deification Exemplified in the Writings of Basil, Gregory, and Gregory. Foreword by T.A. Noble. Eugene, Oregon: Pickwick Publications, 2017. 14. Yong, Amos. Learning Theology: Tracking the Spirit of Christian Faith. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2018. 15. ______. Renewing Christian Theology: Systematics for a Global Christianity. With artistic images and commentary by Jonathan A. Anderson. Waco, Texas: Baylor University Press, 2014.
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