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Professional Meetings
"Brotherly Love in 1 John: A Test Case in Repetition and Structure." 2025 International Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Uppsala, Sweden, June 23, 2025.
“Repetition and Rhetoric in 1 John.” 2024 International Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, July 29, 2024.
"The Rhetorical Role of 1 John 5:9–12 when Viewed Through Johannine Repetition." 2023 International Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Pretoria, South Africa, July 7, 2023.
“To Receive and Believe the Words of Jesus: Repetition as a Model for Understanding Johannine Spirituality.” 2022 International Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Salzburg, Austria, July 18, 2022.
“Drawing Water from the Well: One Perspective on Charles H. Talbert’s Contribution to New Testament Scholarship.” NABPR Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN, May 24, 2022.
"Prompting Cognitive Growth in Undergraduate Students for Discussing the Bible." Teaching Biblical Studies in an Undergraduate Liberal Arts Context. 2020 Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Boston, MA (virtual), November 30, 2020.
“Rethinking the Johannine Pentecost: An Investigation into UC Von Wahlde’s Counter Claim.” 2018 International Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Helsinki, Finland, July 31, 2018.
“The Importance of John 1:1-18 (the Prologue) to the Gospel of John.” Biblijski Institut, Zagreb, Croatia, July 17-18, 2018.
“Scripture as Staple: Nourishment for a Lifetime of Transformation with Jesus.” Intensive Workshop for The Apprentice Gathering, Wichita, Kansas, September 2016.
“The Question of the Prologue’s Unity and Integrity: Historical Arguments and a New Approach.” 2014 International Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Vienna, Austria, July 9, 2014.
“Standing in Grace: Romans 5.” Workshop at Grace, Grace, & More Grace Conference, The Apprentice Institute, Friends University, September 29, 2012.
"Blueprint for Formation: Bible Building Blocks." Workshop at Formation in Christlikeness Conference, The Apprentice Institute, Friends University, September 24, 2011.
“A Helical Reading of the Fourth Gospel: A Prelude to the Prologue?” The Southwest Commission on Religious Studies Meeting, Dallas, TX, March 2010.
“To What End, Methodology?” Special meeting of the John, Jesus, and History Group with the Johannine Literature Section, 2007 Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, San Diego, CA, November 19, 2007.
“Challenges to Teaching Biblical Literature as a General Education Requirement.” Teaching Biblical Literature in an Undergraduate Liberal Arts Context Consultation, 2006 Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Washington, D.C., November 18, 2006.
“’Un-Doubting Thomas’: Recognition Scenes in the Ancient World.” Johannine Literature Section, 2004 Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, San Antonio, Texas, November 22, 2004.
“Mysticism in the Fourth Gospel: An Evaluation of Research and Its Implications.” Johannine Literature Section, 2002 Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Toronto, Canada, November 26, 2002.
“Unearthing Homo Fictus: Can the Dead Live Again in the Text?” The Southwest Commission on Religious Studies Meeting, Dallas, TX, March 2000.
“Repetition and Rhetoric in 1 John.” 2024 International Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, July 29, 2024.
"The Rhetorical Role of 1 John 5:9–12 when Viewed Through Johannine Repetition." 2023 International Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Pretoria, South Africa, July 7, 2023.
“To Receive and Believe the Words of Jesus: Repetition as a Model for Understanding Johannine Spirituality.” 2022 International Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Salzburg, Austria, July 18, 2022.
“Drawing Water from the Well: One Perspective on Charles H. Talbert’s Contribution to New Testament Scholarship.” NABPR Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN, May 24, 2022.
"Prompting Cognitive Growth in Undergraduate Students for Discussing the Bible." Teaching Biblical Studies in an Undergraduate Liberal Arts Context. 2020 Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Boston, MA (virtual), November 30, 2020.
“Rethinking the Johannine Pentecost: An Investigation into UC Von Wahlde’s Counter Claim.” 2018 International Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Helsinki, Finland, July 31, 2018.
“The Importance of John 1:1-18 (the Prologue) to the Gospel of John.” Biblijski Institut, Zagreb, Croatia, July 17-18, 2018.
“Scripture as Staple: Nourishment for a Lifetime of Transformation with Jesus.” Intensive Workshop for The Apprentice Gathering, Wichita, Kansas, September 2016.
“The Question of the Prologue’s Unity and Integrity: Historical Arguments and a New Approach.” 2014 International Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Vienna, Austria, July 9, 2014.
“Standing in Grace: Romans 5.” Workshop at Grace, Grace, & More Grace Conference, The Apprentice Institute, Friends University, September 29, 2012.
"Blueprint for Formation: Bible Building Blocks." Workshop at Formation in Christlikeness Conference, The Apprentice Institute, Friends University, September 24, 2011.
“A Helical Reading of the Fourth Gospel: A Prelude to the Prologue?” The Southwest Commission on Religious Studies Meeting, Dallas, TX, March 2010.
“To What End, Methodology?” Special meeting of the John, Jesus, and History Group with the Johannine Literature Section, 2007 Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, San Diego, CA, November 19, 2007.
“Challenges to Teaching Biblical Literature as a General Education Requirement.” Teaching Biblical Literature in an Undergraduate Liberal Arts Context Consultation, 2006 Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Washington, D.C., November 18, 2006.
“’Un-Doubting Thomas’: Recognition Scenes in the Ancient World.” Johannine Literature Section, 2004 Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, San Antonio, Texas, November 22, 2004.
“Mysticism in the Fourth Gospel: An Evaluation of Research and Its Implications.” Johannine Literature Section, 2002 Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, Toronto, Canada, November 26, 2002.
“Unearthing Homo Fictus: Can the Dead Live Again in the Text?” The Southwest Commission on Religious Studies Meeting, Dallas, TX, March 2000.
Videos
Workshops
“Standing in Grace: Romans 5.” Workshop at Grace, Grace, & More Grace Conference, The Apprentice Institute.
"God, The Bible, and You." Workshop at Kansas-Nebraska Christian Challenge Fall Conference.
“The Importance of John 1:1-18 (the Prologue) to the Gospel of John.” Presented at the Biblijski Institut, in Zagreb, Croatia.
Lectures
Gospel of John class, YouTube channel
“Standing in Grace: Romans 5.” Workshop at Grace, Grace, & More Grace Conference, The Apprentice Institute.
"God, The Bible, and You." Workshop at Kansas-Nebraska Christian Challenge Fall Conference.
“The Importance of John 1:1-18 (the Prologue) to the Gospel of John.” Presented at the Biblijski Institut, in Zagreb, Croatia.
Lectures
Gospel of John class, YouTube channel
Lectures on Paul's Letter to the Romans
Audio Recordings of Classroom Lectures
Transcribed Lecture Introductory Materials
Transcribed Lecture Romans 1:1-17
Transcribed Lecture Romans 3:21-31
Transcribed Lecture Romans 4:25-5:11
Transcribed Lecture Romans 8:4-39
Transcribed Lecture Introductory Materials
Transcribed Lecture Romans 1:1-17
Transcribed Lecture Romans 3:21-31
Transcribed Lecture Romans 4:25-5:11
Transcribed Lecture Romans 8:4-39
Recent Messages (non–Johannine)
Old Testament
Deuteronomy
The People of God Worship, Deuteronomy 16:1-17
Job
On What Does Your Righteousness Stand, Job 31
How Great is Your God? Job 38–41
Psalms
Addressing God by Name, Psalm 1
The Simplicity of the Gospel, Psalm 146
Hosea
Counting your Blessings, Hosea 1:1–11
New Testament
Luke
Be the Second, Luke 2:22–38
Acts
A Community with an Ear to Hear, Acts 9:10–19
The Breaking Ground of the Holy Spirit, Acts 10:1–11:18
Romans
Sharing the Gospel, Romans 1:1-7
Our Reason to Hope, Romans 5:1-5
Our Relationship with God, Romans 4-6
Life in the Spirit: An All–Consuming Life, Romans 8:1-11
Other Pauline Writings
Confronting Libertinism, Galatians 5:13-18
Speak The Truth in Love, Ephesians 4
From Grumbling to Gratitude, Philippians 2:12-16 (Video)
What Journey are you on?, Philippians 3:7-16
How to Avoid Becoming a Whitewashed Tomb, Colossians 3:1-7
According to God's Identity Ephesians 2
Training
Three Lessons on Hermeneutics, Training Day
Deuteronomy
The People of God Worship, Deuteronomy 16:1-17
Job
On What Does Your Righteousness Stand, Job 31
How Great is Your God? Job 38–41
Psalms
Addressing God by Name, Psalm 1
The Simplicity of the Gospel, Psalm 146
Hosea
Counting your Blessings, Hosea 1:1–11
New Testament
Luke
Be the Second, Luke 2:22–38
Acts
A Community with an Ear to Hear, Acts 9:10–19
The Breaking Ground of the Holy Spirit, Acts 10:1–11:18
Romans
Sharing the Gospel, Romans 1:1-7
Our Reason to Hope, Romans 5:1-5
Our Relationship with God, Romans 4-6
Life in the Spirit: An All–Consuming Life, Romans 8:1-11
Other Pauline Writings
Confronting Libertinism, Galatians 5:13-18
Speak The Truth in Love, Ephesians 4
From Grumbling to Gratitude, Philippians 2:12-16 (Video)
What Journey are you on?, Philippians 3:7-16
How to Avoid Becoming a Whitewashed Tomb, Colossians 3:1-7
According to God's Identity Ephesians 2
Training
Three Lessons on Hermeneutics, Training Day
Recent Messages on John
Gospel of John
Jesus: The Lamb of God, John 1:29-37
A Glimpse Behind the Veil John 2
From Hatred to Hope, John 4:7-30
Reaping and Sowing, John 4:35-36
On New Beginnings, John 5:1-15
On Facing New Opportunities, John 5:1-15 (YouTube Video starts at 30:30)
The Power of People Watching, John 6:1-15
Recognizing Jesus, John 7:1-9
Seeking Jesus, John 7:10–36
Are You Blind? John 9:39-41
The Cost of Following Jesus John 11
Asked to Believe the Unbelievable, John 20:24-31
Four Week Series on the Gospel of John
1 John
A Life Truly Changed by God's Love 1 John 4:7–21
What is Eternal Life? 1 John 1:1-4
Loving One's Brother in the Faith 1 John 2:3–11
Jesus: The Lamb of God, John 1:29-37
A Glimpse Behind the Veil John 2
From Hatred to Hope, John 4:7-30
Reaping and Sowing, John 4:35-36
On New Beginnings, John 5:1-15
On Facing New Opportunities, John 5:1-15 (YouTube Video starts at 30:30)
The Power of People Watching, John 6:1-15
Recognizing Jesus, John 7:1-9
Seeking Jesus, John 7:10–36
Are You Blind? John 9:39-41
The Cost of Following Jesus John 11
Asked to Believe the Unbelievable, John 20:24-31
Four Week Series on the Gospel of John
1 John
A Life Truly Changed by God's Love 1 John 4:7–21
What is Eternal Life? 1 John 1:1-4
Loving One's Brother in the Faith 1 John 2:3–11
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