Faculty

The church depends on trained leaders. We believe those who train such leaders should themselves be experienced gospel ministers, as well as deep scholars of God’s Word. At Covenant, you’ll get both. Our community of pastor-scholars practice rigorous academic excellence, practical pastoral experience, and love for the gospel and the church.

 
 

21 Faculty

Full-time faculty

80+ Books

Written by our faculty.

1,500 Hours

per semester 1-on-1 with students

13 Members

of our faculty contributed to the ESV Study Bible.

10 Years

average of ministry experience before joining faculty.

 

Books from our Faculty

ESV Study Bible
Black book cover for the ESV Expository Commentary: Psalms–Song of Solomon, with gold text, featuring a decorative monogram.
1 Peter, Reformed Expository Commentary, by Daniel M. Doriani
Faithful Endurance - The Joy of Shepherding People for a Lifetime
1-3 John by Robert W. Yarbrough | Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament
2 Timothy & Titus, Reformed Expository Commentary by Daniel Doriani & Richard D. Phillips
Why I Am Not an Arminian by Robert Peterson & Michael D. Williams
Being Human, The Nature of Spiritual Experience by Ranald Macaulay & Jerram Barrs
Christian Philosophy, A Systematic and Narrative Introduction by Craig G Bartholomew and Michael W. Goheen
What's your Church's Personality? By Philip D. Douglass
Clash of Visions by Robert Yarbrough
Living at the Crossroads, An Introduction to Christian Worldview by Michael Goheen & Craig G. Bartholomew
The God of Miracles by C. John Collins
Hear Us, Emmanuel - Another Call for Radical Reconciliation, Representation, & Unity in the Church | General Editor Doug Serven
The Heart of Evangelism by Jerram Barrs
The Heart of Prayer by Jerram Barrs
Four Views on The Historical Adam
The Imperfect Pastor by Zack Eswine
The Incarnation in the Gospels - Reformed Expository Commentary by. Daniel M. Doriani, Philip Graham Ryken, & Richard D. Phillips
Introducing Christian Mission Today by Michael W. Goheen
James: Portrait of a Living Faith by Jon Nielson
James - Reformed Expository Commentary by Daniel M. Doriani
Kindled Fire by Zack Eswine
The Kingdom of God
Learning Evangelism from Jesus by Jerram Barrs
A Light to the Nations by Michael W. Goheen
Leviticus Bible Study by Scott Behm and Jay Sklar
Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries Leviticus by Jay Sklar
Daily Strength | A Devotional for Men
Gospel Transformation Study Bible (ESV)
Cover of a book titled 'Getting the Message' by Daniel M. Dorani, with a subtitle about interpreting and applying the Bible, with a blue background and yellow and blue text.
The Letters to Timothy and Titus by Robert W. Yarbrough
Reading Genesis Well by C. John Collins
Men's Study Bible ESV
Matthew: Making Disciples for the Nations by Jon Nielson and Daniel M. Doriani
Matthew - Reformed Expository Commentary by Daniel M. Doriani
The New Man; Becoming a Man after God's Heart by Dan Doriani
NIV Zondervan Study Bible
Perfecting Ourselves to Death by Richard Winter
Peter as Apostolic Bedrock by Hans Bayer
Philippians by David Chapman
Preaching to a Post-Everything World by Zach Eswine
Reading the Bible Missionally by Michael W. Goheen
Reflection and Refraction Studies in Biblical Historiography in Honour of A. Graeme Auld
The Trial and Crucifixion of Jesus by David W. Chapman & Eckhard J. Schnabel
The True Story of the Whole World by Michael W. Goheen and Craig G. Bartholomew
Understanding the Big Picture of the Bible by Wayne Grudem, C. John Collins, Thomas R. Schreiner
Understanding Scripture - An Overview of the Bible's Origin Reliability and Meaning
When Life Goes Dark by Richard Winters
Women and Ministry: What the Bible Teaches by Dan Doriani
Women's Devotional Bible ESV
Work That Makes A Difference by Daniel M. Doriani
Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary
Women in the Church by Andreas J. Kostenbeager & Thomas R. Schreiner
Expository Commentary | Romans and Galatians
Work - It's Purpose, Dignity, and Transformation by Daniel Doriani
Romans Reformed Expository Commentary by Daniel M. Doriani
Science and Faith - Friends or Foes by C. John Collins
Book cover for the ESV Expository Commentary; Matthew-Luke with a black background and gold text.
A Theology of Mark by Hans F. Bayer
Did Adam & Eve Really Exist book
The Church and Its Vocation by Michael W. Goheen
Suffering and the Goodness of God
The Symphony of Mission by Michael W. Goheen & Jim Mullins
This World is not My Home by Michael Williams
Through His Eyes by Jerram Barrs
Translating Truth - The Case for Essentially Literal Bible Translation
Gettin the Message book
The Drama of Scripture book
Recovering Eden book
Fallen book
Firstfruits of a New Creation book
The Sermon on the Mount: The Character of a Disciple by Daniel M. Doriani
Spurgeon's Sorrows by Zach Eswine
Still Bored in a Culture of Entertainment by Richard Winter
Genesis 1-4 book
Delighting in the Law of the Lord book
Daily Joy Book
 
 

President

Rev. Dr. Thomas C. Gibbs

Dr. Tom Gibbs became the President of Covenant Theological Seminary after more than twenty years in pastoral ministry.

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Faculty

  • Dr. Brian Aucker wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned tie, smiling outdoors with blurred greenery in the background.

    Dr. W. Brian Aucker

    Professor of Old Testament

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  • Dr. Suzanne Bates

    Dr. Suzanne Bates

    Assistant Professor of Counseling

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  • Dr. David Chapman smiling, dressed in a suit jacket, white shirt, and striped tie, outdoors with blurred green foliage in the background.

    Dr. David W. Chapman

    Professor of New Testament & Archaeology

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  • Dr. Dan Doriani wearing a black suit, white shirt, and a blue tie with yellow circular patterns. He is standing in front of a blurred background of brick walls and greenery.

    Dr. Daniel M. Doriani

    Professor of Biblical & Systematic Theology

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  • Dr. K.J. Drake

    Dr. K.J. Drake

    Associate Professor of Systematic Theology

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  • Dr. Thomas C. Gibbs in a suit and tie wearing glasses, with an outdoor background of green foliage.

    Dr. Thomas C. Gibbs

    President

    Associate Professor of Applied Theology

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  • Dr. Aaron Goldstein wearing a suit and tie, standing outdoors with blurred greenery and brick building in the background.

    Dr. Aaron Goldstein

    Associate Professor of Old Testament

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  • Dr. Robbie Griggs

    Dr. Robbie Griggs

    Associate Professor of Systematic Theology

    Dean of Faculty

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  • Dr. Richard Joe

    Dr. Richard Joe

    Associate Professor of World Missions

    Paul D. Kooistra Chair of World Missions

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  • Dr. Robert Kim wearing glasses, a gray suit, light blue shirt, and blue striped tie, standing outdoors with blurred greenery and brick building in the background.

    Dr. Robert Kim

    Associate Professor of Applied Theology

    Philip and Rebecca Douglass Chair of Church Planting and Christian Formation

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  • Dr. Paul Loosemore wearing a gray blazer over a light blue collared shirt, standing outdoors in front of a brick building with greenery.

    Dr. Paul Loosemore

    Associate Professor of Counseling

    Director of Counseling Department & Counseling Center

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  • Dr. Drew Martin in a suit smiling outdoors with a brick building in the background.

    Dr. Andrew J. Martin

    Associate Professor of Systematic Theology

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  • Dr. Brad Matthews

    Dr. Bradley J. Matthews

    Associate Professor of New Testament

    Vice President of Academics

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  • Dr. Mark Pfeutze wearing a navy suit and blue striped tie, smiling outdoors with a blurred house and greenery in the background.

    Dr. Mark Pfuetze

    Associate Professor of Counseling

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  • Dr. Jeremy Ruckstaetter in a suit smiling outdoors, with a blurred background of greenery and a building.

    Dr. Jeremy Ruckstaetter

    Associate Professor of Counseling

    Director of CACREP Accreditation

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  • Dr. Jay Sklar in a navy suit, white shirt, and striped brown tie standing outdoors with a brick building and green bushes in the background.

    Dr. Jay Sklar

    Professor of Old Testament

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  • Dr. Jessie Swigart

    Dr. Jessie Swigart

    Assistant Professor of Educational Ministries

    Dean of Academic Administration

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  • Dr. Thurman Williams in a blue suit, white shirt, and patterned tie standing outdoors in front of a brick wall.

    Dr. Thurman Williams

    Assistant Professor of Homiletics

    Director of Homiletics

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  • Dr. Bob Yarbrough dressed in a blue collared shirt, patterned tie, and dark blazer, standing outdoors with green trees in the background.

    Dr. Robert W. Yarbrough

    Professor of New Testament

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  • Dr. Dan Zink in a checked blazer, light blue shirt, and paisley tie outdoors, with green trees in the background.

    Dr. Dan Zink

    Professor of Counseling

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Emeritus Faculty

  • Professor Jerram Barrs wearing glasses, a dark suit, and a tie, standing outdoors with a blurred background of green leaves.

    Prof. Jerram Barrs

    Professor Emeritus of Christian Studies & Contemporary Culture

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  • Dr. Hans Bayer smiling outdoors, wearing a suit jacket and patterned tie.

    Dr. Hans Bayer

    Professor Emeritus of New Testament

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  • Dr. Bryan Chapell wearing a black suit, white shirt, and a red and black striped tie, smiling outdoors with greenery and a blurred building in the background.

    Dr. Bryan Chapell

    President Emeritus

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  • Dr. C. John "Jack" Collins

    Dr. C. John "Jack" Collins

    Professor Emeritus of Old Testament

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  • Dr. Mark Dalbey wearing a dark blue suit, white shirt, and a red striped tie, standing outdoors in front of a building and greenery.

    Dr. Mark Dalbey

    President Emeritus

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  • Dr. Phil Douglass smiling, in a formal black suit, white shirt, bright red tie, standing outdoors with blurred greenery and a house in the background.

    Dr. Philip D. Douglass

    Professor Emeritus of Applied Theology

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  • Dr. Robert Vasholz wearing glasses, a dark pinstripe suit, white shirt, and red tie, looking at the camera with a slight smile, against a dark background.

    Dr. Robert I. Vasholz

    Professor Emeritus of Old Testament

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  • Dr. Richard Winter wearing a dark striped suit, white shirt, and red and yellow striped tie, standing outdoors with trees and a building in the background.

    Dr. Richard Winter

    Professor Emeritus of Counseling

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Adjunct Faculty & Visiting Instructors

Adjunct Faculty
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Counseling Adjunct