Martin Mittelstadt
- Thanks for taking a look at EU.
- I teach New Testament as well as Pentecostal Theology and Spiritual Formation.
- I invite you to note the following quotes. They serve as personal and vocational inspiration:
-- "For over the margins of life comes a whisper, a faint call, a premonition of richer living which we know we are passing by. Strained by the very mad pace of our daily outer burdens, we are further strained by an inward uneasiness, because we have hints that there is a way of life vastly richer and deeper than all this hurried existence, a life of serenity and peace and power." (Thomas Kelly)
-- "I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen; not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else." (C.S. Lewis)
-- "The function of theology is to be suspicious of theology." (John Howard Yoder)
-- "It is the very nature of the Bible to affront, perplex and astonish the human mind. Hence the reader who opens the Bible must be prepared for disorientation, confusion, incomprehension, perhaps outrage." (Thomas Merton)
-- "When you begin to question the Bible you find that the Bible is also questioning you. When you ask: 'What is this book?' you find that you are also implicitly being asked: 'Who is this that reads it?'" (Karl Barth)
-- "It would be a strange God who could be loved better by being known less." (Frank Sheed)
- As you consider EU, don't hesitate to contact me with any questions!
Title: Associate Professor of Biblical Studies
Office: Trask Hall 214 M
Professional Information:
- Ph.D. Marquette University (Milwaukee, Wisconsin), 2000. WE ARE MARQUETTE!!
- M.Div. Providence Theological Seminary (Winnipeg, MB, Canada),1990.
- B.Th. Central Pentecostal College (Saskatoon, SK, Canada) and University of Winnipeg, 1986.
Org Memberships:
- Society for Pentecostal Studies (see www.sps-usa.org)
- Society for Biblical Literature (see www.sbl-site.org)
- Pentecostal Charismatic Peace Fellowship (see www.pcpj.org)
- Canadian Pentecostal Research Network (see www.twu.ca/sites/cprn)
- Ordained minister with the Assemblies of God (see www.ag.org)
Courses Taught:
- Essential Christianity
- New Testament Literature; New Testament Theology; Themes in the New Testament
- Acts; Luke-Acts; The Corinthian Correspondence; Pauline Epistles; Philippians
- Greek
- Pentecostal Foundations; Pentecostal Studies: Archival Practicum; SPS Conference Practicum
- Theology and Literature of Hospitality; Spiritual Direction Practicum (Assumption Abbey)
- Christian Media Ethics
Publications:
BOOKS/MONOGRAPHS
- Reading Luke-Acts in the Pentecostal Tradition. Cleveland, TN: CPT Press, 2010.
- Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and Restoration: Interdisciplinary Studies from a Pentecostal Perspective. Co-edited with Geoff Sutton. Eugene, OR: Pickwick (WIPF & Stock), 2010.
- Spirit and Suffering in Luke-Acts: Implications for a Pentecostal Pneumatology. JPTSS 26. London: T & T Clark International, 2004.
ARTICLES
- "Academic and Pentecostal: An Appreciation of Roger Stronstad" in Canadian Journal of Pentecostal-Charismatic Christianity 1 (2010) 30-62. Originally in New Voices, New Visions: Future and Hope of Pentecostal Theology (Society for Pentecostal Studies @ North Central University, Minneapolis, MN., 2010).
- "Commendation for a Pentecostal Classic: Roger Stronstad’s The Charismatic Theology of St. Luke (Peabody: Mass; Hendrickson Publishers, 1984. 104 pgs) in Pentecostal Testimony 90 (November 2009) and Enrich: A Journal for Pentecostal Ministry (Summer 2010).
- "The Social Conscience of Stanley Horton" in Assemblies of God Heritage 28 (2009). Co-Authored with Matthew Paugh.
- "Finding Peace: A Personal and Vocational Narrative" in The Spirit Leads us to Jesus: Peace and Justice Testimonies of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christians (Wipf & Stock, Forthcoming 2010).
- "My Life as a Mennocostal: A Personal and Theological Narrative" in Pentecostals and Peacemaking: Recovering our Authentic Heritage for Twenty-First Century Faithfulness (Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, Forthcoming 2010). Also in Theodidaktos: A Journal of EMC Theology and Education 3:2 (Fall 2008) 10-17, see http://www.emconf.ca/theodidaktos-03-02.pdf, and in Brethren in Christ History & Life 32:1 (Spring 2009). Originally presented @ Messiah College, Schrag Lectureship Series on April 8, 2008.
- "Spirit and Peace in Luke-Acts: Possibilities for Pentecostal/Anabaptist Dialogue" in Pentecostal Intersections: What Does the Spirit Have to Say Through the Academy? (Society for Pentecostal Studies @ Eugene Bible College, Eugene, OR, 2009). Earlier version presented @ Messiah College, Schrag Lectureship Series on April 8, 2008.
- "Life in the Spirit and the Way of the Cross" in Enrichment Journal (Fall 2008) http://enrichmentjournal.ag.org/200804/200804_000_Life_in_the_Spirit.cfm. Also published in Enrich: A Journal for Pentecostal Ministry 4:2 (Fall 2005) 26-30.
- "Spirit and Kingdom in the Writings of Luke and Paul: An Attempt to Reconcile these Concepts by Youngmo Cho: A Review Essay" in Journal of Pentecostal Theology 16.2 (2008).
- "Reading Luke-Acts in the Pentecostal Tradition: The History and Status of Luke-Acts Research" in The Role of Experience in Christian Life and Thought - Pentecostal Insights (Society for Pentecostal Studies 2007 @ Lee University, Cleveland, TN, 2007).
- "Pentecostal Studies Resource Guide" in Defining Issues in Pentecostalism: Classical and Emergent. Eugene, Oregon: Pickwick Publications, Wipf & Stock, 2007. See the link below.
- "Spirit and Suffering in Contemporary Pentecostalism: The Lukan Epic Continues" in Defining Issues in Pentecostalism: Classical and Emergent. Eugene, Oregon: Pickwick Publications, Wipf & Stock, 2007. Originally presented @ McMaster Divinity School, Hamilton, Ontario on February 10, 2007.
- "Scripture in the Pentecostal Tradition" in Canadian Pentecostalism: Transition and Transformation. Montreal: McGill/Queens University Press, 2008. Originally in Memories of The Azusa Street Revival: Interrogations and Interpretations (Society for Pentecostal Studies 2006 @ Fuller Seminary, Pasadena,CA, 2006).
- "Popular Christianity in Branson: Nebulous and Negligent? A Review Essay of Aaron K. Ketchell’s 'Holy Hills of the Ozarks: Religion and Tourism in Branson, Missouri'" in Pax Pneuma 3 (Winter 2007-2008).
- "Power and Powerlessness in Pentecostal Theology: A Review Essay on Amos Yong’s
'Theology and Down Syndrome: Reimagining Disability in Late Modernity' (Waco: Baylor University Press, 2007)" in Pneuma 30 (2008)137-145. Co-authored with Jeff Hittenberger.
DICTIONARY/ENCYCLOPEDIA ENTRIES
- "The Latter Rain Movement" in 50 Essential Terms for Understanding Pentecostalism. Editors: Adam Steward and Michael Wilkinson. DeKalb, IL: Northern Illinois University Press, Forthcoming.
- "Pentecostal Academic Societies" in 50 Essential Terms for Understanding Pentecostalism. Editors: Adam Steward and Michael Wilkinson. DeKalb, IL: Northern Illinois University Press, Forthcoming.
- "Bennett, Dennis" in Dictionary of Christian Spirituality. Editor: Glen G. Scorgie. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Forthcoming.
- "Du Plessis, David" in in Dictionary of Christian Spirituality. Editor: Glen G. Scorgie. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Forthcoming.
- "Glossolalia" in Dictionary of Christian Spirituality. Editor: Glen G. Scorgie. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Forthcoming.
- "Hospitality" in Dictionary of Christian Spirituality. Editor: Glen G. Scorgie. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Forthcoming.
- "MacNutt, Francis" in Dictionary of Christian Spirituality. Editor: Glen G. Scorgie. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Forthcoming.
- "Seymour, William" in Dictionary of Christian Spirituality. Editor: Glen G. Scorgie. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Forthcoming.
- "Christology" in Encyclopedia of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity. Editor: Stanley Burgess. New York: Routledge, 2006.
BOOK REVIEWS + BOOK NOTES
- "Jesus in an Age of Terror: Scholarly Progjects for a New American Century." By James G. Crossley. London: Equinox Publications, 2010 in Religious Studies Review, forthcoming.
- "Radical Ecumenicity: Pursuing Unity and Continuity after John Howard Yoder." Edited by John C. Nugent. Abilene, Texas: Abilene Christian University Press, 2010 in Religious Studies Review, forthcoming.
- "One Volume Dalit Bible Commentary." Edited by T. K. John, S.J. and James Massey. New Delhi, India: Center for Dalit/Subaltern Studies, 2010 in Religious Studies Review, forthcoming.
- "The Historical Jesus: Five Views." Edited by James K. Beilby and Paul Rhodes Eddy. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2009 in Encounter: Journal for Pentecostal Ministry 7 (2010).
- "Trajectories in the Book of Acts: Essays in Honor of John Wesley Wyckoff." Edited by Paul Alexander, Jordan Daniel May, and Robert G. Reid. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock, 2010 in Pneuma, forthcoming.
- "Power and Practices: Engaging the Work of John Howard Yoder." Edited by Jeremy Bergen and Anthony Siegrist. Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 2009 in Religious Studies Review, Forthcoming.
- "Peace to War: Shifting Allegiances in the Assemblies of God." By Paul Alexander. Telford, PA: Cascadia Publishing House, 2008 in Pneuma 32 (2010) 123-175; appeared earlied in Encounter (Summer 2009) http://www.agts.edu/encounter/book_reviews/2009summer/review_mittelstadt.html.
- "One World, Many Neighbors: A Christian Perspective on Worldviews." By Perry C. Cotham. Abilene, Texas: Abilene Christian University Press, 2008 in Religious Studies Review 35.3 (2009) 240.
- "Living Gently in a Violent World: The Prophetic Witness of Weakness." By Stanley Hauerwas and Jean Vanier. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2008 in Religious Studies Review 35.2 (2009) 117.
- "After McDonaldization: Mission, Ministry and Christian Discipleship in an Age of Uncertainty." By John Drane. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2008 in Religious Studies Review 35.2 (2009) 119.
- "Hospitality & the Other: Pentecost, Christian Practice, and the Neighbor." By Amos Yong. Faith Meets Faith Series. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2008 in Pneuma Review 12 (2009) http://www.pneumafoundation.org/article.jsp?article=/AYong-HospitalityOther-MMittlestadt.xml.
- "Of Widows and Meals: Communal Meals in the Book of Acts." By Reta Halteman Finger. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2007 in Pneuma 30:2 (2008) 197-198.
- "Water From a Deep Well: Christian Spirituality from Early Martyrs to Modern Missionaries." By Gerald L. Sittser. Grand Rapids: IVP, 2007 in Religious Studies Review, 34.3(2008) 179.
- "Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy." By Donald B. Kraybill, Steven M. Nolt and David L. Weaver-Zercher. San Francisco: Jossey Bass, 2007 in Religious Studies Review 34:2 (June 2008) 121-122.
- "Brokenness and Blessing: Towards a Biblical Spirituality of Brokenness." By Frances M. Young. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2007 in Religious Studies Review, 34.2 (June 2008) 121-22.
- "Plain Secrets: An Outsider among the Amish." By Joe Mackall. Boston, MA: Beacon Press, 2007 in Religious Studies Review 34.2 (2008) 122.
- "Practicing the Politics of Jesus: The Origins and Significance of John Howard Yoder's Social Ethics." By Earl Zimmerman. Telford, Pennsylvania: Cascadia Press, 2007 in Religious Studies Review, 34.2 (2008) 93.
- "Forgiveness: A Legacy of the West Nickel Mines Amish School." By John L. Ruth. Scottdale, Pennsylvania: Herald Press, 2007 in Religious Studies Review, 33:4 (2007), 322.
- "Raging With Compassion: Pastoral Responses to the Problem of Evil." By John Swinton. (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2007) in Religious Studies Review 33:3 (2007), 220.
- "Untamed Hospitality: Welcoming God And Other Strangers." By Elizabeth Newman. The Christian Practices of Everyday Life Series. (Grand Rapids: Brazos Press, 2007) in Religious Studies Review 33:2 (2007), 119.
- "Martin Dibelius, The Book of Acts: Form, Style and Theology." Edited by K.C. Hanson (Minneapolis: Augsburg Fortress Press, 2004) in Pneuma 27.2 (2005).
Started Work: Fall 2000
Favorite Thing About Work: The interaction with students and colleagues; the exhilaration of seeing a student wrestle with new ideas.
Originally From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Personal Information:
- My wife Evelyn (Doerksen) and I have three children - Rachel (now at EU), Sarah, and Andrew.
- A great day would include any of the following: the outdoors, traveling, a good book, and racquetball.
- Go Oilers - Go Pack (we'll never forget you Brent)- Go Golden Eagles (We are Marquette!) - Go Blue Jays.
- One of my favorite ministry passions is short term missions. I have led teams to Oxford House in Northern Manitoba, Atlanta (1996 Olympic Games), Poland (2x), Croatia, and Italy.
- My favorite authors include: John Howard Yoder, Luke Timothy Johnson, Richard Foster, Stanley Hauerwas, Amos Yong, Raniero Cantalamessa, Kathleen Norris, and Miriam Toews.
- I received the Orville and Jewel Mills Young Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship, and Service in May 2006.
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Top 5 Strengths:
Adaptability
Context
Maximizer
Individualization
Activator
Links:
A Bibliography of Essential Biblical Narrative Criticisms
Pentecostal Resources: Annotated Bibliography and Web Links
Pentecostals and Pacifism - A Resource Guide
New Testament Resource Guide
Critcal Review (Updated Fall '09)