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About AJ:
AJ is a Chaplain in Rural Montana serving at a critical access hospital. He also works as the Executive Director of Aldersgate School of Ministry, which offers vocational ministry training to “fill the gaps in education and practice” in two languages across 5 countries.
AJ has been teaching Bible, theology, and Christian ministry for over a decade, including at Azusa Pacific University, Life Pacific University, Point Loma Nazarene University, Aldersgate School of Ministry, and other church-based ministry programs.
Degrees:
Doctor of Ministry in Scripture, Spirituality, and Leadership from Northeastern Seminary. You can read my dissertation here: Practical Theology of Human Dignity for Pastoral Ministry.
ACPE Clinical Pastoral Education, Level 1A, 2024
ACPE Clinical Pastoral Education, Level IB, 2025*
Master of Divinity from Azusa Pacific Seminary
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Azusa Pacific University.
Publications:
Dissertation, Practical Theology of Human Dignity for Pastoral Ministry.
Akkadians, Lexham Bible Dictionary
The Genre of Biblical Commentary: Essays in Honor of John E. Hartley on the Occasion of his 75th Birthday, Research Assistant
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