Curriculum VitaePersonal/Contact Information Dr. James V. Garrett

Address: POBox 974.Williamston, SC 29697419-346-2069 (Cell) jvgarrett@seu.edu

Marital Status: Married

Academic Background Doctoral Studies:

DMin (2007) Ashland Theological Seminary, Ashland, OHEmphasis: Youth Ministry, Spiritual Formation, and Christian

LeadershipDissertation: An Exploration of the Feasibility of Using Lectio

Divina as a Tool for Restoring Spiritual Vitality in Former Church Attendees

Graduate Work:MDiv (2004) Ashland Theological Seminary, Ashland, OHEmphasis: Biblical Languages

Eta Beta Rho- National Hebrew Honor SocietyGraduate Assistant- Hermeneutics Graduate/Tutorial Assistant- Hebrew I, II, & IIIGraduate/Tutorial Assistant- Greek I, II, & III Graduate/Teaching Assistant- Missions Graduate Assistant- New Testament World Missions Committee

Undergraduate Work:BS (2002) Southeastern University, Lakeland, FLEmphasis: Practical Theology

Additional Studies:o Lee University, Cleveland, TN Christian Thoughto Global University, Springfield, MO Missions, General Studieso Emmanuel College, Franklin Springs, GA Koine Greeko Furman University, Greenville, SC Music, Religion

Professional Memberships and Accreditations TESOL certified Society of Biblical Literature Archaeological Institute of America Eta Beta Rho- National Hebrew Honor Society

Academic/Teaching Experience Southeastern University

Adjunct Professor- New Testament Survey, Old Testament Wisdom Literature, 1 AND 2 Corinthians, Christian Ethics, Christ Culture and the University (2013-present)

Ashland Theological Seminary 1

Adjunct Professor- Foundation of Bible Study (Hermeneutics), New Testament Greek I, II & III, Introduction to Student Ministry in the Church, Christian Formation of Children, Models of Education, Evangelism, and Missional Church (2004-present)

Tutorial/Graduate Assistant- Hebrew I, II, & III; Greek I, II, & III; Hermeneutics, New Testament, Missions, and Evangelism (2002-2005)

Fountain City Christian SchoolAdministrator, Teacher- Latin I, and II (2005-2009)

Vision Bible College Adjunct Professor- Hermeneutics, Biblical Preaching (2005-2006)

Midwest Bible College Adjunct Professor- Introductory Greek (2004) Lee University Guest Lecturer- Youth Ministry, Missiology (2003) Bryan High School Teacher- Latin II, III, & IV (2006-2008) Cathedral Christian Teacher- New Testament, Old Testament (1990-2000)

Academy Pontiac Christian Academy Teacher- Computers, Bible (1988-19900 Chicago Home School Co-op Magister- Latin I/II (2009-2011)

Subjects Taught/ Workshops Presented/ Seminars Conducted/ Presentations MadeFoundation of Bible Study, Koine Greek, Biblical Hebrew, Classical Latin, Ecclesiastical Latin, Latin as a Foundation for English in the Classroom, Hebraic Roots of Christianity, Philippians, Marriage Enrichment, Hermeneutics, Missions Preparation, Ecclesiology, Christian Theology, Homiletics, Missions, Evangelism, Youth Ministry, Children’s Ministry, Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Inner Healing, Worship, Prayer, Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, Sexual Purity for Teens, Hebraic Roots of Christianity, Character Development, Spiritual Warfare, Computer Programming, Computer Applications, Christian Formation of Children, Christian Parenting Skills, and others.

Pastoral Experience President Polished Arrow Ministries, Mokena, IL (2005-

Present) Senior Pastor Oasis- Chicago, Mokena, IL (2005- Present) Pastor of Family Ministries Christian Life Center, Tinley Park, IL (2009- Jan

2012) also, Campus Pastor Senior Pastor New Life Assembly of God, Napoleon, OH (2004-09) Teaching Pastor International Services of Hope, Waterville, OH

(2004-2006) Senior Pastor Ashland Worship Center, Ashland, OH (2000-05) Youth & Children’s Pastor Cathedral of Praise, Sylvania, OH (1991–2000) Youth & Music Pastor Evangel Temple Church of God, Warren, MI (1991) Principal Pontiac Christian Academy, Pontiac, MI (1988-91) Youth & Children’s Pastor Walton Boulevard Church of God, Pontiac, MI

(1988-91) Associate Pastor Pine Forest Assembly of God, Cantonment, FL (1987-

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88 ) Youth, Children’s, & Music Shady Grove Assembly of God, Baker, FL (1986 )

Pastor Youth Pastor Faith Assembly of God, Greenville, SC (1985) Senior Pastor Ware Shoals Assembly of God, Ware Shoals, SC

(1984) Youth & Music Pastor Dry Oak Assembly of God, Belton, SC (1982-83) Youth & Music Pastor New Hope Baptist Church, Mauldin, SC (1977) Youth & Choir Director New Hope Baptist Church, Pelzer, SC (1973-77)

Service Pastors’ Seminars Cartagena, Colombia Pastors’/Missionaries’ Seminars Jerusalem, Israel Pastors’/Missionaries’ Seminars Haifa, Israel Pastors’ Seminars Medellin, Colombia Christian School Teacher’s Seminars, Bogota, Colombia Missions Coordinator for Short-Term Missions Journeys:

Colombia, Israel, US Virgins Islands, Antigua, Trinidad, Haiti, Peru, Atlanta Olympic Games, various inner-city ministry opportunities

District Youth and Christian Education Director, Church of God (Cleveland, TN), Mansfield District, Church of God (Cleveland, TN) in Northern Ohio

STEP (Short Term Training and Evangelism Partners) International Advisory Board Michigan State STEP (Church of God (Cleveland, TN)) Coordinator President, Michigan Church of God (Cleveland, TN) Youth Leaders Association District Director, Church of God (Cleveland, TN), Oakland County, Michigan Sectional Youth Representative of the West Florida District, Assemblies of God-

Section 1 Sectional Youth Representative of the West Florida District, Assemblies of God-

Section 4-A Evangelism teams- Student Ministry/ Southeastern College of the Assemblies of God

Additional Skills TESOL certified Public Relations- Cathedral of Praise, Sylvania, OH- 1990-2000 Advertising (Print, radio, and television)- Cathedral of Praise, Sylvania, OH-

1990-2000 Computer Management Information Specialist- Cathedral of Praise, Sylvania,

OH- 1990-2000o Computer Management Information Specialist- Walton Boulevard Church of God,

Pontiac, MI- 1987-1990 Organization and Implementation of various large and small scale tasks Public speaking Fundraising

Academic/Research Interests Youth Ministry Children’s Ministry

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Spiritual Formation Missions Hebraic Roots of Christianity Biblical Languages Christian Leadership Biblical Archaeology New Perspective of Paul Philippians Pentecostalism

Additional Personal Interests, Hobbies, and Studies Family Running/ Bicycling Horses Dogs Health Music Computers Photography Travel Martial Arts

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