dr. bryan chapell curriculum vitae - Covenant Theological Seminary

Dr. Bryan ChapellChancellorProfessor of Practical TheologyCONTACTTo reach me, please call or e-mail my assistand, Kathy Woodard, at314.434.4044, ext. 4051, or kathy.woodard@covenantseminary.edu.FACULTY MEMBER SINCE1985SELECT COURSES TAUGHTPreparation and Delivery of SermonsChrist-Centered PreachingAdvanced HomileticsDMin Courses on PreachingEDUCATIONNorthwestern University, Evanston, ILBSJ in journalism, English literature, American history (1975)Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MOMaster of Divinity (MDiv) in Pastoral Studies (1978)Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, ILDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) in speech communication (1987)MINISTRY EXPERIENCEGlen Ridge Presbyterian Church (RPCES), St. Louis, MOPastoral Assistant for Youth Ministries (1976)Woodburn Presbyterian Church, Woodburn, ILPastor (1976–80)Bethel Reformed Presbyterian Church (PCA), Sparta, ILPastor (1980–86)Westminster Presbyterian Church (PCA), Godfrey, ILSupply Pastor (1991 & 1992)Weekly preaching ministry throughout the United States in churches, pastors’ conferences,university ministries, Bible and mission conferences, radio and TV (1986-present)

TEACHING EXPERIENCECovenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MODirector of Student Services (1978–80)Visiting Lecturer on Preaching (1983–84)Assistant Professor of Homiletics (1985–88)Chair, Practical Theology Department (1987)Associate Professor of Practical Theology (1988–92)Vice President and Dean of Faculty (1988–93)Professor of Practical Theology (1992–present)Executive Vice President/Seminary Dean (1993–94)President (1994–2012)Chancellor (2012–present)SERVICE TO THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICAModerator, Illiana Regional Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) (1984 & 1985)Church Planting Coordination Committee of Illiana Presbytery (1980s)Plenary and Special Session Speaker of the General Assembly (1986–2012, select)Judicial Commissions of the General Assembly of the PCA (1985 & 1989)National Committee on Internships (1988)Mission to North America (MNA) Candidate Assessment Committee (1988–2002)Committee on Constitutional Business of the PCA (1998–2009)Steering Committee for Worship Practices of PCA Church Plants (1999)Strategic Planning Committee of the PCA (2000–06 and 2008–2012)Standing Judicial Commission of the PCA (2010–present)SERVICE TO THE WIDER CHURCHPresident and Steering Committee of the Fellowship of Evangelical Seminary PresidentsEvangelical Pastors Fellowship Leadership ConsortiumSteering Committee of St. Louis Billy Graham CrusadeDraft Committee Member of the Manhattan DeclarationMember of the Board of Directors of Cass Information SystemsContributing Editor of Preaching TodayContributing Editor of Preaching magazineBoard of Reference of Stephen Olford Ministries InternationalBoard of Reference for Calvin 500Stakeholders Board of the Gospel CoalitionStandards Committee of the Association for Theological SchoolsInternational Council of Reference for Lausanne III of the Lausanne Committee forWorld EvangelizationHost Committee of Lausanne Global Leadership ConsortiumLausanne Consultation on Global Theological Education

BOOKS, CONTINUEDUsing Illustrations to Preach with Power. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing Co., 1992; Arabictrans. 1997; rev. ed. Carol Stream, IL: Crossway, 2001.Why Do We Baptize Infants? Phillipsburg, NJ: P& R, 2007.The Wonder of It All: Rediscovering the Treasures of Your Faith. Carol Stream, IL: Crossway,1999; Gold Medallion finalist.ARTICLES“A Christian Journalism,” in Speaking the Truth, ed. Kimberly Collins. New York: World JournalismInstitute, 2008, 101–124. Originally published in Presbyterion: Covenant Seminary Review29, no. 2 (Fall 2003), 65–75.“Christology,” in the New Interpreter’s Bible Handbook of Preaching. Nashville: Abingdon,2008.“Foreword,” in Calls to Worship: A Pocket Resource by Robert I. Vasholz (Scotland, UK:Christian Focus, 2008).“Here We Stand: Rooted in Grace for Reformation and Transformation” and “The Necessity ofPreaching Grace for Progress in Sanctification,” in All for Jesus: A Celebration of the 50th Anniversaryof Covenant Theological Seminary, ed. Robert A. Peterson and Sean Michael Lucas.Fearn, Tain, Great Britain: Christian Focus, 2006).“God is the Hero of the Story: The Story of the Gospel Applied to Exposition,” Preaching 21, no.5 (March–April, 2006); 30–34.“The Submissive Wife,” Modern Reformation 14, no. 6 (November/December, 2005); 25–32.“The Fallen Condition Focus and the Purpose of the Sermon,” Preaching 20, no. 6 (May–June,2005); 28–33.“The Future of Expository Preaching,” Part 1: Preaching 20, no. 2 (September-October, 2004);8–10, 40–43; Part 2: Preaching. 20, no. 3 (November–December, 2004); 28–30.“What is Expository Preaching: An Interview with Bryan Chapell,” Preaching 16, no. 5 (March–April, 2001); 10.REVIEWSNumerous book reviews in academic journals and other publications.PRESENTATIONSMany sermons, lectures, seminars, and classes in a variety of local, national, and internationalsettings.