Faculty and Staff

			Rodney Ashlock, Ph.D. Interim Department Chair and Assistant Professor B.A., Biblical Language, Harding University, 1987 M.Div., Abilene Christian University, 1991 Ph.D., Biblical Studies, Baylor University, 2002 Phone: 325.674.3740 Email: ashlockr@acu.edu Areas of scholarship or expertise: Hebrew Bible, Hebrew language. Pulpit minister, Westgate Church of Christ, Abilene.

			Tony Ash, Ph.D. Professor B.S., Florida State University, 1956 M.A., Abilene Christian University, 1959 Ph.D., University of Southern California, 1966 Phone: 325.674.3788 Email: tony.ash@acu.edu Areas of scholarship or expertise: Luke-Acts. Writings of C.S. Lewis. Has served as a minister in several congregations. Publications: Pray Always: What the New Testament Teaches about Prayer, Leafwood Press, 2008. Numerous articles published in leading Christian journals.

			Sonny Guild, D.Min. Assistant Professor Director, Halbert Institute for Missions B.A., Harding University, 1966 M.Div., Abilene Christian University, 1969 D.Min., Abilene Christian University, 1996 Missionary in Kenya, 1970-79 Phone: 325.674.3710 Email: sonny.guild@acu.edu Areas of scholarship or expertise: Developing strong teams for foreign and domestic missions. Preacher for Woodlawn Church of Christ in Abilene.

	Spotlight >		Randy Harris Instructor B.A., Harding University, 1979 M.A., M.Th., Harding Graduate School of Religion, 1983 M.Phil., Syracuse University, 1987 Ph.D. candidate, Syracuse University Phone: 325.674.3793 Email: randy.harris@acu.edu Areas of scholarship or expertise: Theology, philosophy and preaching. Certificate in Christian Spiritual Guidance from the Shalem Institute. Participated in Trappist, Carmelite, Ignatian, Franciscan and Celtic communities in his study of contemplative prayer and mysticism. Publications: Godwork: Confessions of a Standup Theologian, Leafwood Press, 2009.

			Houston Heflin, Ed.D. Assistant Professor B.S., Abilene Christian University, 1995 M.S., Abilene Christian University, 1997 Ed.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004 Phone: 325.674.3714 Email: houston.heflin@acu.edu Areas of scholarship or expertise: Spiritual formation. Theological field education. Youth ministry. Publications: Youth Pastor: The Theology and Practice of Youth Ministry, Abingdon Press, 2009.

			Victor McCracken, Ph.D. Assistant Professor B.A., Harding University, 1995 M.Div., Abilene Christian University, 1999 Ph.D., Emory University, 2008 Phone: 325.674.3718 Email: vbm95u@acu.edu Areas of scholarship or expertise: Theological and philosophical ethics, theology and popular culture, and religion in American public life. Currently studying the intersection of Christian faith and the ethics of patriotism. Member of the Society of Christian Ethics. Former Adult Discipleship Minister at the Oak Hills Church of Christ in San Antonio, Texas.

			Marcia Moore Instructor B.S.N., 1979 M.Th., 1985 Email: mdm2cor19@aol.com Areas of scholarship or expertise: Beginning Greek.

			Curt Niccum, Ph.D. Associate Professor B.A., Lubbock Christian University, 1985 M.Div., Abilene Christian University, 1992 Ph.D., Notre Dame University, 2000 Phone: 325.674.3764 Email: lcn07a@acu.edu Areas of scholarship or expertise: Dead Sea scrolls, ancient Christianity, Luke-Acts, textual criticism. Teaches Greek and New Testament text courses at ACU. Teaches frequently at the Institute for Theology and Christian Ministry in St. Petersburg, Russia. Specialization is textual research. He has done work for a number of international collaborations including the Dead Sea Scrolls Project (for which he edited one of the scrolls of Daniel), the International Greek New Testament Project (for which he collates manuscripts), and the International Project of the Text of Acts (for which he studied the origin of the Greek text underlying the Ethiopian version of the book). He and his wife, Deborah, have a special heart for children, having served as foster parents for nine years. They also have a keen interest in missions, especially in Europe. Publications: Work published in Discoveries in the Judaean Desert (the official publication of the Dead Sea Scrolls), in Festschriften, and in several scholarly journals.

	Spotlight>>		Robert Oglesby Jr. Instructor Director, Center for Youth and Family Ministry B.S., Ministry & Evangelism, Abilene Christian University, 1981 M.S., Marriage & Family Studies, Abilene Christian University, 1982 Phone: 325.674.3798 Email: oglesbyr@acu.edu Areas of scholarship or expertise: Youth ministry and moral development. Familiy minister at Southern Hills Church of Christ, Abilene.

			Glenn Pemberton, Ph.D. Associate Professor B.S., Abilene Christian University, 1985 M.A., Old Testament, Abilene Christian University, 1995 Ph.D., University of Denver/Iliff School of Theology, 1999 Phone: 325.674.3720 Email: gdp05b@acu.edu Areas of scholarship or expertise: Old Testament, Psalms and Wisdom Literature. Came to ACU after teaching at Oklahoma Christian and preaching for churches in Texas (Sterling City and Midland) and Colorado (Buena Vista). Publications: When God Calls, 21st Century Christian. Learning to Lament, scheduled for publication in 2010.

	Spotlight >>		Jeanene Reese, D.Min. Associate Professor Director, Center for Women in Christian Service B.S.H.Ed, Abilene Christian University, 1974 M.B.R.S., Abilene Christian University, 1995 D.Min., Abilene Christian University, 2001 Phone: 325.674.3794 Email: jeanene.reese@acu.edu Areas of scholarship or expertise: Teaches freshman Bible courses and upper-level ministry classes. Works with the Missions Committee at Highland Church of Christ. Speaks for many retreats and lectures around the world. On the leadership team for the Come Before Winter renewals for missionary women and national leaders, traveling twice a year to conduct these renewals. Publications: Men and Women in Partnership, forthcoming book. Jeanene Reese's Vita (PDF)

			Edward Robinson, Ph.D. Assistant Professor B.A., Southwestern Christian College, 1989 M.A., Harding Graduate School of Religion, 1991 M.Div., Harding Graduate School of Theology, 1993 M.A., University of Illinois, 1998 Ph.D., Mississippi State University, 2003 Phone: 325.674.3717 Email: ejr03a@acu.edu Areas of scholarship or expertise: Teaches in both the history and the biblical studies departments at ACU. Author of five books, including To Save My Race from Abuse: The Life of Samuel Robert Cassius (University of Alabama Press, 2007) and Show Us How You Do it: Marshall Keeble and the Rise of Black Churches of Christ in the United States, 1914-1968 (University of Alabama Press, 2008). Has preached since 1984 in Texas, Mississippi, Illinois and New Mexico.

			Jerry Taylor, Ph.D. Assistant Professor B.A., Southwestern Christian College, 1984 M.Div., Southern Methodist University, 1988 D.Min., Southern Methodist University, 1995 Phone: 325.674.3760 Email: jat02f@acu.edu Areas of scholarship or expertise: General education Bible classes. Formerly involved in congregational ministry in Georgia, North Carolina and Texas. One of the organizers of the annual New Wineskins Ministers Retreat.

			Trevor Thompson Instructor B.A., Bible & Ministry, Oklahoma Christian University, 1998 M.Div., New Testament, Harding Graduate School of Religion, 2002 M.A., New Testament, Harding Graduate School of Religion, 2002 M.A., New Testament & Early Christian Literature, University of Chicago, 2007 Ph.D. Candidate, University of Chicago Phone: 325.674.3704 Email: trevor.thompson@acu.edu Areas of scholarship or expertise: Ancient rhetoric and education; early Church history; Biblical interpretation; Greek, pseudepigraphy (falsely inscribed text). In-progress dissertation at the University of Chicago: "The Search for an Author and Addressee: Ancient Authenticity Criticism and the Interpretation of 2 Thessalonians." Publications: Article: "Ignatius Redux: Bart Ehrman on Ignatius and His Letters," co-authored with Brandon Cline, Journal of Religion 86, No. 3 (2006): 442-54. Encyclopedia Entries: "Abjuration Formula. III. Christianity," "Abrenuntiation II. NT and Christianity," "Absolution I. NT," "Achaicus," "Agape Meal I. NT," "Alexander. 10. Coppersmith at Ephesus," "Ampliatus," "Armor II. NT," In the Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception. Edited by Hans-Josef Klauck, et. al. Walter de Gruyter, 2009. Forthcoming: "As If Genuine: Interpreting the Pseudepigraphic Second Thessalonians,'" In Pseudepigraphie und Verfasserfiktion in frühchristlichen Briefen (ET: Pseudepigraphy and Author Fiction in Early Christian Historiography). Edited by J. Frey, Jens Herzer, Clare K. Rothschild. WUNT. Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck, 2009.

			John T. Willis, Ph.D. Burton Coffman Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies Professor of Old Testament Associate Editor of Old Testament Abstracts B.A., Abilene Christian University, 1955 M.A., Abilene Christian University, 1956 Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 1966 Phone: 325.674.3743 Email: willisj@acu.edu Areas of scholarship or expertise: Teaches Advanced Introduction to the Old Testament, Old Testament Theology and Prophetic Literature of the Old Testament. ACU Teacher of the Year in 1973 and E.W. McMillan Distinguished Professorship in 1987. Elder at Highland Church of Christ, Abilene. Publications: Editor of the Living Word Commentary series, published by ACU Press. Author of commentaries on Genesis, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel and Isaiah.

			Wendell Willis, Ph.D. Professor B.S., Midwestern State University, 1965 M.A., Abilene Christian University, 1967 B.D., Vanderbilt University, 1969 Ph.D., Southern Methodist University, 1981 Phone: 325.674.3796 Email: willisw@acu.edu Areas of scholarship or expertise: New Testament literature and theology, Paul and exegesis. Elder at Minter Lane Church of Christ in Abilene. Former minister at Western Hills Church of Christ in Temple, Texas, and South National Church of Christ in Springfield, Missouri.

			David Wray, D.R.E. Assistant Professor Associate Dean B.S., Abilene Christian University, 1967 M.S., Abilene Christian University, 1970 D.R.E., Temple Baptist Theological Seminary, 1996 Phone: 325.674.3770 Email: wrayd@acu.edu Areas of scholarship or expertise: Teaches religious education courses, including Teaching Ministry and Education Ministry. Serves as an elder at Highland Church of Christ in Abilene. Came to ACU after serving as a church staff member in several congregations. Consults with congregational leaders in the areas of Christian Spiritual Formation, Missional Church and Shepherding.

Staff

		Mollie Spaulding Administrative Coordinator Phone: 325.674.3740 Email: mollie.spaulding@acu.edu Mollie graduated from ACU with a degree in Christian Ministry. She spent nine years in Los Alamos, N.M., where she was involved in all aspects of work and service at the Los Alamos Church of Christ. While in Los Alamos, Mollie worked at a residential group home for girls and spent five years as an admistrative assistant at the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

		Carlene Harrison Academic Degree Plan Specialist Phone: 325.674.3747 Email: harrisonc@acu.edu Carlene is the degree plan specialist for all new undergraduate Bible students, as well as all undergraduate Bible majors at ACU.

Adjunct Faculty
		Tim Archer Instructor Spanish-Speaking Ministries Coordinator, Herald of Truth Ministries Phone: 325-698-4370 Email: tca08a@acu.edu

		Steve Austin Instructor Director of Texas Gulf Coast Bible Institute Phone: 281-787-3721 Email: sra98m@acu.edu or austin@tgcbi.org

		Terry Brown Instructor Preaching Minister at Hillcrest Church of Christ, Abilene Phone: 325.673-4565 Email: terryb@abilene.com

		Mike Cope Instructor Executive Vice President, Heartbeat Email: RunMichael@aol.com

Spotlight>>		Gary Green Missions Coordinator, Latin America Coordinator, WorldWide Witness B.A., Northeast Louisiana University, 1983 D.V.M., Northeast Louisiana University, 1987 Harding Graduate School of Religion, 1993 Phone: 325.674.3782 Email: glg01b@acu.edu Areas of scholarship or expertise: Teaches general education Bible classes. Coordinates global summer missions internships. Practiced veterinary medicine for two years before returning to study at Harding Graduate School of Religion. Missionary to Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela, for eight years.

		Steve Hare Instructor Spiritual Formation Minister/Campus Minister, Highland Church of Christ Phone: 325.673-5295 Email: steve.hare@acu.edu or steve@highlandchurch.org

		Larry Henderson Missions Coordinator B.A., Abilene Christian University, 1973 M.A., Thai Studies, Chulalongkorn, 1995 M.A.R., Abilene Christian University, 2000 Phone: 325.674.3757 Email: hendersonl@acu.edu Areas of scholarship or expertise: Asian missions.

		Janine Morgan Instructor Student Life Chaplain for Study Abroad, ACU in Oxford Phone: 01144/1865/ 423-412 Email: janine.morgan@acu.edu

		Mike Patrick Instructor Coordinator of Ministry Education, Department of Pastoral Care, Hendrick Medical Center, Abilene Phone: 325-670-6302 Email: mpatrick@ehendrick.org

		Bob Strader Instructor Director, ACU Leadership Camps Phone: 325-674-2537 Email: straderb@acu.edu

		Wimon Walker Instructor Study Abroad Email: wbw00b@acu.edu

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