Robert L. Gallagher Curriculum Vitae
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Robert L. Gallagher Curriculum Vitae Education Ph.D. (Intercultural Studies), Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA, USA (1998)1 M.A. (Theology), Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA (1992) M.A. (Missiology), Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA (1991) Certificate in Art, NSW Technical Education, Wollongong, NSW, Australia (1989) Certificate in Theology, Moore Theological College, Sydney, NSW (1988) M.St.Ed. (Education), University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW (1983) B.A. (History of Science), University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW (1980) B.Sc. (Material Engineering), University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW (1975) Fields of Specialization Biblical theology of mission, expansion of Christianity (postapostolic to 1800), and leadership development of ministry workers. Research Interests Biblical cross-cultural narratives, hermeneutics of mission theology, Lukan biblical theology of mission, and pneumatology and ministry. Professional Experience Education Adjunct Professor, Southern Asia Bible College, Bangalore, India (2021-Present) Adjunct Professor Emeritus, Wheaton College Graduate School, Wheaton, IL (2020-Present) Adjunct Faculty (Ph.D. Mentor), Colombia International Univ., Columbia, SC (2020-Present) Guest Professor, Assemblies of God Seminary, Springfield, MO (2010-Present) Professor, Intercultural Studies, Wheaton College Graduate School, Wheaton, IL (2018-20) Director of M.A. (Intercultural Studies), Wheaton Graduate School (2012-20) Chair of Intercultural Studies, Wheaton College Graduate School (2012-18) Associate Professor, Wheaton College Graduate School, Wheaton, IL (2006-17) Adjunct Professor, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA (1995-2013) Assistant Professor, Wheaton College Graduate School, Wheaton, IL (1998-2005) Adjunct Professor, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA (1995-98) President, Student Government, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA (1991-95) Instructor, Presbyterian Seminary, Korean Presbyterian Church, Gardena, CA (1995) Founding Principal, “School of the Way,” Sydney, NSW, Australia (1986-87) Inaugural Principal, Lighthouse Christian Centre Bible School, Wollongong, NSW (1982-87) Founding Chair, Cedars Christian College, Wollongong, NSW (1981-87) Lecturer, Engineering Mathematics, TAFE College, Wollongong, NSW (1977-78) High School Teacher (Grades 7-12), Edmund Rice College, Wollongong (1972-78) Material Engineer (Steel Production), John Lysaghts Pty. Ltd., Wollongong (1967-71) 1 Dissertation: Luke, the Holy Spirit, and Mission: An Integrated Analysis of Selected Protestant “Writings” in Theology, Mission, and Lukan Studies. Committee: Dean S. Gilliland, Arthur F. Glasser, and Charles E. Van Engen; and Roger J. Stronstad, first reader. Curriculum Vitae of Robert L. Gallagher Church Board of Directors, Hermitage Community Retreat Center, Three Rivers, MI (2020-Present) Teaching & Mentoring Pastor, Lombard Bible Church, Lombard, IL (2019-Present)2 Advisory Council, Christian Family Centres, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia (2014-Present) Lead Pastor, English Congregation, Wheaton Chinese Alliance Church (2009-16) Adult Education Instructor, Blanchard Alliance Church, Wheaton, IL (2004-06) Mission Board, Blanchard Alliance Church, Wheaton, IL (2002-03) Adult Education Committee, Blanchard Alliance Church, Wheaton, IL (2002-03) Teaching Pastor, English Congregation, Wheaton Chinese Alliance Church (2001-03) Adult Instructor, Lake Avenue Congregational Church, Pasadena, CA (1995-98) Education Committee, Lake Avenue Congregational Church, Pasadena, CA (1995-98) Adult Education Instructor, Arcadia Presbyterian, Arcadia, CA (1991-98) Pastor of Elders, Lighthouse Christian Centre, Wollongong, NSW, Australia (1988-90)3 Pastor of Home Groups, Lighthouse Christian Centre, Wollongong, NSW (1988-90) Director of Pastoral Care, Lighthouse Christian Centre, Wollongong, NSW (1988-90) Executive Pastor, Lighthouse Christian Centre, Wollongong, NSW (1984-90) Founding Member, Wollongong Pentecostal Fraternal, Wollongong, NSW (1987-89) Director of Evangelism, Lighthouse Christian Centre, Wollongong, NSW (1987) Secretary, Wollongong Ministers’ Fraternal, Wollongong, NSW (1985-87) Director of Education, Lighthouse Christian Centre, Wollongong, NSW (1982-87) Associate Pastor, Lighthouse Christian Centre, Wollongong, NSW (1979-83) Administrator, Lighthouse Christian Centre, Wollongong, NSW (1979-83) Assistant Pastor, Lighthouse Christian Centre, Wollongong, NSW (1977-78) Director of Youth Ministries, Lighthouse Christian Centre, Wollongong, NSW (1973-75) Secretary-Treasurer, Lighthouse Christian Centre, Wollongong, NSW (1969-72) 2 Lombard Bible Church, Wheaton Chinese Alliance Church, and Blanchard Alliance Church hold affiliation with the Christian and Missionary Alliance (USA). The Lombard Bible Church has 120 adult members with over 50 children and adherents with seven languages. 3 Lighthouse Christian Center held affiliation with the CRC Churches International (Australia) from 1969 until joining the Assemblies of God (Australia) in 1995. The church had over 600 adult members plus over 120 children incorporating 50 languages in the congregation, together with some 400 adult adherents. 2 Curriculum Vitae of Robert L. Gallagher Publications Authored Books Luke, the Holy Spirit, and Mission: An Integrated Analysis of Selected Protestant “Writings” in Theology, Mission, and Lukan Studies. Ann Arbor, MI: University Microfilms International (1998). Co-Authored Books Christ Among the Nations: Narratives of Transformation in Global Missions. With Paul W. Lewis, DeLonn L. Rance, and Sarita Gallagher Edwards.4 American Society of Missiology Series, No. 62. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books (in publication, 2021). Breaking through the Boundaries: God’s Mission from the Outside In. With Sarita Gallagher Edwards, Paul Hertig, and Young Lee Hertig. American Society of Missiology Series, No. 59. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books (2019). Encountering the History of Missions: From the Early Church to Today. With John Mark Terry. Encountering Missions Series. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic (2017).5 Co-Edited Books Sixteenth-Century Mission: Explorations in Protestant and Roman Catholic Theology and Practice. With Edward L. Smither. Studies in Historical and Systematic Theology. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press (2021). Contemporary Mission Theology: Engaging the Nations. With Paul Hertig. American Society of Missiology Series, No. 53. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books (2017). Footprints of God: A Narrative Theology of Mission. With Charles E. Van Engen and Nancy Thomas. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock (2011). Landmark Essays in Mission and World Christianity. With Paul Hertig. American Society of Missiology Series, No. 43. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books (2009).6 Changing Worlds: Our Part in God’s Plan. With Nathan Bettcher and Bill Vasilakis. CRC Churches International Conference Series. Adelaide, SA: CRC Churches International (2005). Mission in Acts: Ancient Narratives in Contemporary Context. With Paul Hertig. American Society of Missiology Series, No. 34. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books (2004).7 4 Sarita D. Gallagher Edwards, Ph.D. (Intercultural Studies), Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA, 2011; M.A. (Intercultural Studies & Missions), Wheaton College Graduate School, Wheaton, IL, 2002; and B.A. (English Literature & Spanish Language/Literature), Wheaton College, Wheaton IL, 2000. Dr. Edwards is a professor of religious studies in the College of Christian Studies at George Fox University, Newberg, OR. 5 I wrote chapters two to eleven (inclusive) in Encountering the History of Missions: “Church of the East,” “Celtic,” “Orthodox,” “Dominican & Franciscan,” “Medieval Renewal,” “Reformation,” “Jesuit,” “Pietist,” “Moravian,” and “Methodist” missions. 6 Landmark Essays in Mission and World Christianity received the Catholic Book Award of the Catholic Press Association of the U.S.A. & Canada (3rd in Education). See The Catholic Journalist (June 2010): 32. 3 Curriculum Vitae of Robert L. Gallagher Footprints of God: A Narrative Theology of Mission. With Charles E. Van Engen and Nancy Thomas. Monrovia, CA: MARC/World Vision (1999). Translated Books Landmark Essays in Mission and World Christianity. With Paul Hertig. Korean edition. Trans. by Jeon—seop Moon, Eun—young Moon, Hyung—gug Park, and Choong—hyun Paik. Seoul, South Korea: Publishing House of the Presbyterian Church of Korea (2012). Peer-Reviewed Chapters “The Wittenberg Connection in Scandinavia: The Catalyst of the Reformation within Historical Complexity.” In Sixteenth-Century Mission: Explorations in Protestant and Roman Catholic Theology and Practice, Robert L. Gallagher and Edward L. Smither, eds. Studies in Historical and Systematic Theology. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press (2021): 60-90. “Dying to Witness: Early Franciscan Mission to the Muslim World.” In Practicing Hope: Mission in Global Crises, Jerry M. Ireland and Michelle L. K. Raven, eds. Evangelical Missiological Society Series, No. 28. Pasadena, CA: William Carey Publishers (2020).8 “Teaching the Uniqueness of Christ in an Increasingly Polarized World.” With Luisa J. Gallagher.9 In Teaching Mission in the Complex Public Arena: Developing Missiologically Informed Models of Engagement, Robert A. Danielson and A. Sue Russell, eds. Association of Professors of Mission Series. Wilmore, KY: First Fruits Press (2019): 117-134.10 “Historic Models of Teaching Christian Mission: Case Studies Informing an Age of World Christianity.” In Teaching Christian Mission in an Age of World Christianity, Robert A. Danielson