Stan Mitchell, ABD, MDiv, MA, BA
- Office:
- Gardner Center 211 D
- Phone:
- (731) 989-6411
- Email:
- smitchell@fhu.edu
About
Stan Mitchell served in Zimbabwe as a missionary for ten years. He has also preached in Texas and California. He currently serves as a preacher and elder at the congregation in Finger, Tennessee.
Stan is married to Marj and has one daughter, Tracy.
Education
- Ph.D. In progress, Regent University
- M.Div., Pepperdine University
- M.A., Abilene Christian University
- B.A., Abilene Christian University
Office Hours
- Monday - 8:30am - 9:30am
- Tuesday - 8:00am - 10:30am; 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Wednesday - 8:30am - 9:30am
- Thursday - 8:00am - 9:30am; 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Friday - 8:30am - 9:30am
Class Schedule
- Introduction to Christianity (Undergraduate)
MWF - 9:30am-10:20am - Christian Worship
MWF - 12:30pm-1:20pm - Urban Church Growth
MW - 2:30pm-3:50pm - Introduction to Christianity (Graduate)
R - 5:00pm-8:00pm
Home
Stan Mitchell was born in Abilene, Texas in 1956, the son of Loy and Donna Mitchell, missionaries to Zimbabwe. He grew up in Africa and received his education through high school there. He has a BA and MA in Biblical Studies from Abilene Christian University, a Master of Divinity from Pepperdine University and is two classes and a dissertation away from a Ph D in Renewal Theology from Regent University, Virginia Beach VA.
Following graduate school he returned to Zimbabwe to do mission work for ten years. He has also preached in Gordon, Texas, Frazier Park, California, Glendale California, and Borger, Texas. He currently serves as a preacher and elder at the congregation in Finger, Tennessee. He is currently Assistant Professor of Bible at Freed-Hardeman University.
He is married to the former Marjorie McCarthy, and has one daughter, Tracy.
Curriculum Vita
Education
Ph.D. (in Progress) in Renewal Theology
2006, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
Coursework: Church History, Theology, Biblical Studies
Master of Divinity
2002, Pepperdine University, , CA
Coursework: Biblical Studies, Ministry, Church History, Hebrew
Masters in Biblical and Related Subjects
1998, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TXCoursework: Bible, Ministry, Counseling
B.A. in New Testament
1998, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TXCoursework: Bible, Greek, Preaching
Teaching Experience
Assistant Professor
2005 Present, Freed-Hardeman University, Henderson, TN
Courses Taught: Bible, Ministry, Missions
Other Experience
Ministry
Pulpit Minister
2005-Present, Finger Church of Christ, Finger,TN
Pulpit Minister
1998-2005, Borger Church of Christ , Borger, TX
Missionary
1990-1990, Zimbabwe
Research
My research to date has been related to my efforts as a preacher and missionary. Because of needs that have arisen in my ministry I have done some in-depth research into the book of Revelation, the nature and work of the Holy Spirit, the Book of Proverbs, a history of hymns, and our worship in songs. My doctoral dissertation will surround Campbell and Stone’s restoration hermeneutic and the way the Bible itself wishes to be interpreted. My doctoral work is taking place in a school from a very different heritage from ours in churches of Christ, and I hope that this will be an opportunity to influence some of my colleagues there.
Publications
The Wise Get Wiser and the Foolish More Foolish: The Book of Proverbs (Choate Publications, 2002) “The Lord is My Shepherd: His People.” Crying Out to God: Prayer and Praise in the Psalms (2009)
Give the Winds a Mighty Voice: Our Worship in Song (Choate Publications, 2004)
Equipping the Saints, (Choate Publications, 2008)
“The Influence of John Calvin,” (Spiritual Sword, 2009)
“What is the Emerging Church?” (Spiritual Sword, 2009)
“The Anabaptists and Baptists,” (Spiritual Sword, 2009)
“The Joy of Singing.” Sing: The Annual 12th Cold Harbor Lectures (2008)
“Growing Up on the Mission Field.” Send the Light: Maywood Missionary Retreat (2008)
“Come Boldly to the Throne of Grace.” Feasting on Assurance (2008)
“Imitate This Faith.” Power Points for New Life (2007)
“Intermarriage.” Hear O Israel (2007)
“Let Us Come Boldly.” A Call to Faithfulness. (2006)
“The Witness of the Day” Opening Our Eyes to Jesus (2004)
“The Resurrection of Jesus.” Opening Our Eyes to Jesus (2004)
“Don’t Forget Wisdom’s Source.” When We Hurt: Tragedy and Triumph in Job (2003)
*I also contribute to the following publications: Gospel Advocate, Voice of Truth International, Christian Bible Teacher, and Forthright.net.
Links
Homepage for the School of Biblical Studies
www.fhu.edu/bible
Homepage for World Mission Workshop
www.fhu.edu/wmw
Homepage for Forthright Magazine
www.forthright.net
Homepage for the Finger Church of Christ
www.fingerchurchofchrist.org
