Objetivo Profissional:
		To cooperate in the task of raising up competant spiritual leadership for the coming generation through life-oriented teaching of theology and Scripture on the college or seminary level.
		Education
		Ph.D., 2002     Dallas Theological Seminary; Dallas, TX. Dissertation: “Simon Episcopius’ Doctrine of Original Sin.” Th.M., 1988     Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas TX Summa cum Laude New Testament and Systematic Theology.  Thesis: “Apostasy and Perseverance in the Pastoral Epistles.” M.A., 1987       University of Nebraska with honors. Political Science, with an emphasis in political theory. Thesis: “Three Natural Right Criticisms of Max Weber’s Fact/Value Dichotomy.” B.S., 1980        Grace University, cum laude Graduated Cum Laude Biblical Studies and Missions.
		Academic Experience:
		2002-Present     Seminário Teológico Batista do Rio Grande do Sul; Porto Alegre, RS (Brazil). Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology Mentor for students in the church planting major. 1997-98   Instituto de Treinamento Técnico e Teológico, Boa Vista, Brazil.  Chairman of founding committee.  Academic Dean, responsible for development of a            three-year curriculum for preparation of lay leaders.  Responsible for recruitment and supervision of faculty.  Professor: Systematic Theology; Bible Exposition. 1996        Seminário Teológico Batista Equatorial; Belém, Brazil.  Professor: Systematic Theology. 1987-88        Dallas Theological Seminary; Dallas, TX. Instructor: Lay Institute (1 Corinthians and Eschatology). 1985-92        Dallas Theological Seminary; Dallas, TX. Teaching Assistant: New Testament (1986-1992). Grader: New Testament; Bible Exposition; Systematic Theology (1985-1989).
		Courses Taught
			Systematic Theology 1, 2                     Introduction to the New Testament 1,2 Prolegomena and Theology Proper     Elements of Greek 1, 2              Advanced Research Methods              Bible Exposition, OT Eschatology                                         Bible Exposition, NT Principles of Church Growth                Exposition of Romans Methods of Bible Study                        Exposition of Titus                                    Exposition of 1 Corinthians
		Other Academic Activities
		Guest Lecturer/Speaker: Seminário Teológico Batista de Florianopolis, Florianopolis, SC (Brazil), “Seminar in Prologomena,” “Exposition of Roman." March, 2004. Seminário Teológico Batista de Ijuí; Ijuí, RS (Brazil), “Advanced Research Methods;” July, 2003. Papers Presented: “Changes in First and Second Generation Arminian Theology and Method.” Evangelical Theological Society, November 17, 2004. Articles and Reviews: “Contexualização e Sincretismo: O Que Faz A Diferença” (Contextualization and Syncretism: What’s The Difference?); O Jornal do Seminário, 8 (June 2003): 3.
		Professional Societies
		Member, American Academy of Religion, 1988-present. Member, Evangelical Philosophical Society, 2002- present. Member, Evangelical Theological Society, 1988- present. Member, Grace Evangelical Theological Society, 1988-1994, 2002- present. Member, Sixteenth Century Studies Conference, 1988- present. Member, Society of Biblical Literature, 1988- present.
		Awards and Honors:
		J. Howard Goddard Scholarship for Doctoral Studies. Dallas Theological Seminary, 1988. Loraine S. Chafer Award in Systematic Theology. Dallas Theological Seminary, 1988. W. H. Griffith Thomas Award for Academic Excellence. Dallas Theological Seminary, 1988. Recipient, Lamb Foundation Scholarship, 1986-1988. Recipient, Sandy Ford Foundation Scholarship, 1985-86. Finalist, Clarence Thomas Award for Excellence in Expository Preaching; Grace University, 1980. Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, 1988. Who's Who in the World, 1998.
		Pastoral Experience
		.1994-Present International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. Theological educator and church planter. 2002 Igreja Batista Orla Leste; Boa Vista, RR (Brazil). Founding pastor. A church plant directed toward upper-class businessmen, professionals and government officials. After 5 months, during which IBOL grew to 120 participants, it was turned over to Brazilian leadership. 2001 Congregação Batista Cauamé; Boa Vista, RR (Brazil). Mentor, church planting team. A church plant directed toward the working lower-class in the neighborhood Cauamé. In 3 months, CBC grew to 40 participants, at which time it was turned over to Brazilian leadership. 1998 Igreja Batista da Graça; Boa Vista, RR (Brazil). Founding pastor. A church plant directed toward middle-class residents in the neighborhood Pricumã. In 8 months, IBG grew to 130 members, at which time it was turned over to Brazilian leadership. It is now the largest evangelical church in its state. 1988-94 Shiloh Baptist Church; Wylie, TX. Senior Pastor. In 1992 and 1993, Shiloh received recognition for leading Colin County Association in baptisms. Shiloh grew from 30 to approximately 230 active members, primarily through conversion of young, professional, non- Baptist couples with children. 1984-88 First Baptist Church; Heath, TX. Director of Discipleship (1984-86) and Pastoral Assistant (1986-88). Introduced and directed an AWANA children’s program. Introduced and lead a discipleship program, “Equipping the Saints.”. Assisted in various pastoral roles, under the leadership of Pastor David Burcham. 1982-84 Humboldt Berean Church; Humboldt, NE. Pastor.
		Personal Information
		Born September 14, 1958, Olathe, KS. Married to Diane Marie (Hofer) Ellis, June 7, 1980. Children: Nicholas (22), Brenton (21), senior at LeTourneau University; Ian (21), senior at Union University; Andrew (13); Victoria (12). Ordained, First Baptist Church of Heath; Heath, TX (SBC), October 4, 1987. Ordained, Fellowship of Berean Churches, 1984.

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