Pastor and Teacher/Professor

L. Timothy Swinson, M.Div., Th.M., Ph.D.

***** ******** ***** ~ Fishers, IN ~ 847-***-**** [cell] ~ ******@**********.*** PERSONAL

* Married to Beth Ann Swinson, May 26, 1984.

* Two children: Maia (born 8/19/01 in Guangzhou, China; adopted 8/14/02) and Eric (born 2/26/02). VALUES AND MISSION

Based upon the guiding principles of biblical understanding, critical thinking, knowing and loving God and neighbor, I seek to cultivate and strengthen biblically rooted disciples, who generate biblical community together. SUMMARY

* 28 years in formal or supervised ministry, more than 20 of these as an ordained pastor.

* Demonstrated skill and practice as a teacher, facilitating and enabling growth and learning in others.

* An emphasis upon empowering others to evaluate biblically and critically all that they hear and read so that they may participate in discourse and life from a position of strength.

* A love of Scripture and a hunger to teach it, conveying skills while serving in an environment that permits discipleship, vigorous inquiry, and further research.

* An irrepressible commitment to “old-school” pastoral care: physical presence and availability while walking through life with and alongside others.

* A member of the Evangelical Theological Society (serving on the steering committee for the Study Group on the Pastoral Epistles), and the Society of Biblical Literature. AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST

* Hermeneutics and Biblical Exegesis.

* NT Greek, Greek Grammar.

* The Pauline Epistles (especially the Pastorals), Hebrews.

* Gospel and Law.

* Early Christianity.

* The New Testament Canon.

EDUCATION

* Doctor of Philosophy, Theological Studies, Concentration in New Testament Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL—January 2004-May 2010 Dissertation Topic—Γραφη in the Letters to Timothy This work consists of an analysis of the context and occurrences of γραφή (“Scripture”) in 1 Tim 5:18 and 2 Tim 3:16, and it maintains that Paul, the writer of record, used γραφή to refer to both the Old Testament and his own writings, along with the Gospel of Luke and other apostolic writings extant in his day.

* Master of Theology, New Testament Studies

Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL Thesis—In Words Taught by the Spirit: An Exegetical Study of 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 This work traces Paul’s usage of first person plural personal pronouns through the first four chapters of 1 Corinthians, and proposes that, when Paul writes, “We speak . . . in words taught by the Spirit,” he indicates the means by which he and others of the apostolic company spoke and taught the truths of God in the very words of God. Recipient of the Ludvig J. Pederson Award for Outstanding Thesis in NT Studies.

* Master of Divinity

Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA

* Bachelor of Arts, Directed Studies in Italian

University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

* High School Bible Instructor, Legacy Christian School, Noblesville, IN, August 2017-May 2025.

* Adjunct Instructor, Taylor University, December 2024-January 2025. One section of BIB 210, an undergraduate introductory class in Biblical Literature (New Testament).

* Adjunct Instructor, Taylor University, June 2023-August 2023. One section of MAM 600, a Master of Ministry class in Historical and Contemporary Theology.

* Instructional Mentor, supervising online faculty, Liberty University Online, January 2012-June 2018.

* Assistant Professor, Liberty University Online (using “Blackboard”), July 2011-December 2021. Multiple sections of BIBL 364, an upper-level undergraduate survey course on Acts. Multiple sections of BIBL 425, an upper-level undergraduate survey course on Romans.

* Adjunct Instructor, Indianapolis Theological Seminary. LG 482, Beginning Greek, Summer 2016.

LG 485, Beginning Greek 3: Exegesis, Fall 2016.

* Adjunct Instructor, Liberty University Online (using “Blackboard”), November 2010-July 2011. Multiple sections of APOL 104, an introductory undergraduate course on Contemporary Worldviews. Multiple sections of BIBL 364, an upper-level undergraduate survey course on Acts. Multiple sections of BIBL 425, an upper-level undergraduate survey course on Romans. MINISTRY AND RELATED EXPERIENCE

* Solo Pastor

Heritage Chapel, Lindenhurst, IL—February 2000-October 2012

* Associate Pastor

Lakeland Evangelical Free Church, Gurnee, IL—May 1996-July 1999

* Solo Pastor

Broughton Presbyterian Church, Bloomfield, NJ—May 1991-October 1994

* Associate Pastor

First Presbyterian Church, Tulsa, OK—July 1989-May 1991

* Chairman

Deep Roots Ministries (a 501c3, non-profit discipleship and partnering ministry to churches and fellowships)—November 2023-present.

PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS

* Baker Expository Dictionary of Biblical Words (contributor). Tremper Longman, III, and Mark Strauss, editors. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2022.

* “Πιστὸς ὁ Λόγος: An Alternative Analysis”

Southeastern Theological Review, 7:2, Fall (2016): 57-76.

* What is “Scripture”? Paul’s Use of “Graphe” in the Letters to Timothy. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock, 2014.

* “Timothy, Critical Issues.” Lexham Bible Dictionary. J. D. Barry and L. Wentz, editors. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2014. As found in the Logos Bible study software program. Published with Douglas Mangum.

* “Wind and Fire in Hebrews 1:7: A Reflection upon the Use of Psalm 104 (103).” Trinity Journal, 28:2, Fall (2007): 215-228.

* “Doing and Upholding the Law in Romans 2-3”

Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, November 14, 2020, Fort Worth, TX.

* “1 Timothy as a Matrix for the ‘Lawful’ Use of the Law” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, November 14, 2018, Denver, CO.

* “Fulfilling ὁ νόµος καὶ οἱ προφῆται According to Matt 5:21-48” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, November 15, 2016, San Antonio, TX.

* “‘Saved by Means of Childbearing’: 1 Tim 2:15 as a Reflection of Paul’s Reading of Genesis 3-4” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, November 15, 2012, Milwaukee, WI.

* “The Pastoral Epistles and Perspectives Old and New” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, November 17, 2011, San Francisco, CA.

* “The OT in The Letters to Timothy: More Thoughts on Authorship” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, November 18, 2009, New Orleans, LA.

* “Πιστὸς ὁ λόγος: An Alternative Approach”

Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, November 22, 2009, New Orleans, LA.

* “‘Scripture (γραφή/)’ in 1 and 2 Timothy: An Exegetical Reflection” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, November 20, 2008, Providence, RI.

* “‘Faithful Sayings’ or One Faithful Word: An Alternative View of Πιστὸς ὁ λόγος in the Pastoral Epistles”

Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, November 14, 2007, San Diego, CA.

* “Textual Criticism and Authorship Traditions: An Examination of the Superscriptions to 1 and 2 Timothy”

Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, November 16, 2006, Washington, D. C.

* “The ‘We’ Effect, and Its Implications for Scripture and the Church: An Examination of 1Cor 2:12-13” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, November 17, 2005, Valley Forge, PA.

* “Pondering Relevance: Is It What We Really Want?” EFCA Beacon, May/June 2002.

OTHER INTERESTS/HOBBIES

Time with family, Cycling, Reading, Camping, Hiking, Backpacking, Free-lance carpenter. REFERENCES

Dr. Bradley Gundlach (Professor of History, Director of the Humanities Division, Trinity International University; Deep Roots board member) ~ 2065 Half Day Road ~ Deerfield, IL 60015 ~ 224-***-**** ********@***.***

Chuck and Heidi Williamson (LCS parents; Chuck is a former LCS board member; Heidi is a Deep Roots board member) ~ 21171 Carrigan Crossing ~ Noblesville, IN 46062 ~ 317-***-**** ********@***.***

Benetta Wallen (faculty colleague at LCS) ~ 18412 Patty Lane ~ Westfield, IN 46074 ~ 317-***-**** **********@*****.***

Amanda Williams (faculty colleague at LCS) ~ 19499 Prairie Crossing ~ Noblesville, IN 46060 ~ 812-***-**** *********@*******.***

Rev. Scott Dean (Senior Pastor, Crossroads Community Church) ~ 14885 Southeastern Parkway ~ Fishers, IN 46037 ~ 317-***-****

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Jon and Sara Molendorp (friends from Crossroads; Jon is a Deep Roots board member) ~ 11970 Volcanic Rock Drive ~ Fishers, IN 46037 ~ 317-***-****

Howard and Lynn Turner (friends from Crossroads) ~ 14075 Short Stone Place ~ McCordsville, IN 46055 ~ 317-***-****

Marc (Heritage Chapel elder) and Michelle Greenfield ~ 107 Old Elm Road ~ Lindenhurst, IL 60046 ~ 847-***-****

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Brad (Heritage Chapel elder) and Gail Tubbs ~ 3624 16th Place ~ Kenosha, WI 53144 ~ 815-***-**** ~ ****@*******.***

Marshall and Monika Wirtz (Heritage Chapel members) ~ 732 E. Glendale ~ Libertyville, IL 60048 ~ 309-***-**** [Marshall mobile]

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