Paul Wesley Lewis September 8, 2019 Personal Name: Paul Wesley Lewis Date of Birth: July 27, 1963 Sex: Male Marital Status: Married-Spouse: Eveline Lewis (two daughters--Rachel-27 years old and Anastasia-25 years old) Nationality: United States of America Address: 1450 N. Fenchurch Lane Springfield, Mo 65802 Email address: [email protected] Education 1980-1981 Central Bible College, Springfield, MO 1981-1982 Louisiana State University 1983-1985 Southwest Missouri State University B.A. History and Antiquities 1985-1988 Assemblies of God Theological Seminary M.Div. Concentration: Missions 1985-1992 Southwest Missouri State University M.A. History 1989-1995 Baylor University Ph.D. Religion Concentration: Systematic and Historical Theology Minor: Philosophy Teaching, Editorial, and Related Experience 1985-1986 Graduate Assistant in History, Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri Grading and Supply Teaching in History 1989-1992 Graduate Assistant in Religion, Baylor University, Waco, Texas Grading and Supply Teaching in Religion 1990-1995 Language Editor of Word Biblical Commentaries Edited Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic and German found in the commentaries 1995-1998, 2000-1 Assistant Director and Teacher in American Studies Program, Xian Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China On-site coordinator for the program, and Head Professor for the progam 1997-2006 Non-Resident faculty at Asia Pacific Theological Seminary, Baguio, Philippines Taught in Baguio and in extension sites in different countries in Asia 2001-2005 Northern Asia Global University-ICI University Regional Director. Oversaw translation, usage of courses, and taught some courses in Northern Asia. 2003- Professor of Religion, Global University, Springfield, MO. 2006-2012 Academic Dean at Asia Pacific Theological Seminary Administrator over all Academics, including oversight of the self-studies and acceditation visits of two accreditation agencies (Asia Pacific Theological Association (APTA); Asia Theological Association (ATA)), and was second in charge of the seminary. 2008-2011 Board Secretary and Board Member of the Asia Pacific Theological Association As a board member was part of the board based oversight of the programs and projects of APTA; as the Secretary was responsible for the minutes when in session and for decisions as a Executive Committee member between board meetings. 2008-2011 Editor, Asian Journal of Pentecostal Studies, at Asia Pacific Theological Seminary Oversaw all manuscripts and editoral work for the journals, and wrote the editorials. 2012-2014 Missionary in Residence, at Assemblies of God Theological Seminary Teaching Theology, Historical Theology and Missions courses, supervising doctoral students in theology and missions (PhD, DMin and DMiss students) in tutorials, dissertation or project proposals, and writing. 2012-2018 Co-Founder and Editor, International Journal of Pentecostal Missiology Overseeing submissions and editing of this e-journal. 2013-2018 Admissions and Program Coordinator, Intercultural Doctoral Studies, at Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. Oversee the admissions process of all PhD in Interculteral Studies and DMiss students, organize the PhD qualifying and comprehensive exams, and the MAIM comprehensive exams. 2013-2016 Editor, Encounter: Journal for Pentecostal Ministry, at Assemblies of God Theological Seminary Overseeing submissions, book reviews, and the editing of this e-journal. 2014-2016 Associate Professor of Historical Theology and Intercultural Studies at Assemblies of God Theological Seminary While a missionary, was seconded to Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (AGTS) both as Admissions and Program Coordintor, and Associate Professor. As Associate Professor my responsiblities include teaching Theology, Historical Theology and Missions courses, supervising doctoral students in theology and missions (PhD, DMin and DAIS students) in tutorials, dissertation or project proposals, and writing. 2016- Professor of Historical Theology and Intercultural Studies at Assemblies of God Theological Seminary Same responsiblities as Associate Professor. 2016- Associate Dean of the Seminary at Assemblies of God Theological Seminary Facilitate the integration of undergraduate and graduate faculty, curriculum and programs at AGTS-Evangel University (EU), direct the distance learning programs, oversee creative programs, and grantwriting. 2016- (2018-) Member of the Advisory Board, (elected to 2nd Vice President) Association of Professors of Mission Work with and support the officers in coordination of the annual meeting in developing the themes, and presentations for the meetings. 2018- Full-Time Associate Dean and Professor at Assemblies of God Theological Seminary Functionally Associate Dean and Professor, but fully hired by Evangel University-AGTS. Ministry Experience 1981-1983 Assistant Pastor, Family Worship Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Assistant Youth, Assistant Singles and Guidance/Counseling Pastor 1985-1987 Intern and Assistant Campus Pastor, Southwest Missouri State University, University Christian Fellowship (Chi Alpha), Springfield, Missouri Campus Ministry--Evangelism and Discipleship 1987-1989 Singles Outreach Coordinator, Central Assembly of God, Springfield, Missouri Coordinated outreach and fellowship for Singles group 1989-1992 Assistant and Campus Pastor, Baylor University, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, Waco, TX Campus Ministry 1990-1995 Campus Pastor, Baylor University, International Student Ministries, Waco, TX Campus Ministry to International Students 1995-2018 Missionary, Asia Pacific and Northern Asia regions, Assemblies of God World Missions-USA Teaching and educaitonal administration, evangelism, discipleship Courses Taught (Graduate Level) History: History of Christianity in Asia, Church History I, Modern Pentecostal History, The Early Church, History of Biblical Interpretation up to 1500 (doctoral level course) Theology: Theology Since 1500, Hermeneutics, Christian Ethics, Advanced Pneumatology (including at doctoral level), Systematic Theology I and II, Pentecostal Theology, Modern Pentecostal Thought, Christianity and Literature, Christ and Humanity in the Plan of God, Contemporary Theology, Issues in Pentecostal Thought (Th.M. course), Issues in Pentecostal Theology within Ministry (D.Min. Course, Co-taught with Keith Warrington, PhD), Theology of C. S. Lewis and the Inklings, The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit, History of Pentecostal Theology (doctoral level course) 2 Missions: History of Missions, Missionary Strategies (co-taught with Alan Johnson, PhD), Global Hermeneutical Models (PhD course for both Biblical Interpretation and Theology, and Intercultural Studies doctoral students), Contextualizing the Global and Local Mission of the Church, Missiological Engagment in World Religions (Dec. 2017, doctoral level course) Mentored Independent Studies: Systematic Theology I and II, Theology Since 1500, Hermeneutics, Christian Ethics, Cultural Anthropology, Advanced Pneumatology, World Church History I, World Church History II, History of Christianity in Asia, Theological Studies Seminar Taught sections in doctoral Intercultural Studies classes on: Biblical-Theologial Research Methods, Historical Research Methods, Missional Hermeneutics, Contextual Theology, Christology (Undergraduate level) Book of Acts, Old Testament Survey, Modern Pentecostal Thought, Western Culture, Western Civilization, History of Christianity in Asia, Modern Christian Thought, The Early Church, Pentecost, Hermeneutics Languages Speak Mandarin, and very basic German, and Indonesian .With aids can read German, Greek (Classical and Koine), Hebrew, Sumerian, Aramaic Worked several years on reading and writing Mandarin--both simplified and very basic ancient scripts. Preliminary studies on rudementary Syriac Professional Membership . June 1999 Ordained, General Council of the Assemblies of God (USA)—North Texas District . Member, International Bonhoeffer Society . Member, Society for Pentecostal Studies . Member, American Society of Missiology . Member, Association of Professors of Mission (currently on Executive Committee) . Member, Evangelical Missological Society . Former Member, Asia Pacific Theological Association; Asia Pentecostal Society . Former Member, American Academy of Religion; Society of Biblical Literature . Former Member, European Pentecostal Theological Association . Former Member, Mythopoeic Society Awards and Recognition . 1986 - Who’s Who among American Colleges and Universities . 1992- Who’s Who in Religion . 1992-1993 Who’s Who among Young American Professionals . 1999- Who’s Who in America . 2019- Who’s Who—Lifetime Achievement Award Community Involvement 2017- Member, Landmarks Board, City of Springfield, MO 2019- Member, Cooper Estates Property Owners Association, Springfield, MO Books Editor and Compiler of the book, All the Gospel to All the World: 100 Years of Assemblies of God Missiology, including writing an Introduction, published for the centennial anniversary of the Assemblies of God. Springfield, MO: AGTS Press, 2014. 3 Co-Editor with Martin Mittelstadt, What’s So Liberal about the Liberal Arts? A volume in honor of Jim and Twila Edwards. Eugene, OR: Pickwick Publishers, 2016. Co-Editor with Stanley Burgess, A Light to the World: Explorations in Ecumenism, Missions and Pentecostalism. Eugene, OR: Pickwick Publishers, 2017. Co-Editor with Marvin Gilbert and Alan R. Johnson, Missiological Research: Interdisciplinary Foundations, Methods, and Integration. Pasadena,