Dr. Jim Hardwicke – Systematic Theology, Lucent University
Faculty — Systematic Theology

Dr. Jim Hardwicke

Professor of Systematic Theology I & II

Dr. Jim Hardwicke teaches Systematic Theology at Lucent University. Ph.D. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; has taught in 10+ countries.

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  • Ph.D. in Evangelism — Southeastern Baptist (2010)
  • Associate Professor at Gateway Seminary since 2014
  • Taught theology across Africa, Asia & Europe
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Education

Ph.D. in Evangelism
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC
2010
Dissertation: An Examination of the Life and Work of Forgotten Missionary Pioneer T. J. Bowen
Doctor of Ministry — Leadership Track
Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, Mill Valley, CA
2002
Thesis: A Training Process to Refine Leadership Skills of Lay Ministry Leaders
Post-Graduate Studies
Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, TX
1982 – 1983
Master of Divinity (MDiv)
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, TX
1975
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
The University of Texas, Austin, TX
1972

Teaching & Academic Experience

Associate Professor of Theology
Gateway Seminary (formerly Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary)
2014 – Present
Adjunct Instructor in Evangelism
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
2008, 2013, 2014
Adjunct Instructor of Theology
Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary
2012
Teaching Fellow & Grader
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
2007 – 2008
Field Education Group Leader
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
2006

Global Ministry & International Teaching

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Nepal & India
2017
Conducted pastoral conferences for church leaders in Kathmandu and Dalit pastors in Patna.
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Malaysia
2016
Taught pastoral theology and lay leadership at Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary, Penang.
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Ethiopia
2015
Taught Christology to college students and pastors at the Evangelical Theological College, Addis Ababa.
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Mexico
2015
Trained pastors and missionaries in remote locations of Oaxaca.
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Europe — Portugal, Greece & Romania
2011 · 2013 · 2014
Taught theology, evangelism, missiology, and homiletics at Emmanuel University in Oradea, Romania and partner institutions.
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Senegal — West Africa
2012
Instructed pastors and missionaries from five West African countries on evangelism.

Pastoral Experience

Senior Pastor
First Baptist Church — Neosho, MO
2010 – 2013
Interim Pastor
Raleigh Road Baptist Church — Henderson, NC
2007 – 2009
Senior Pastor
Frederick Blvd. Baptist Church — St. Joseph, MO
1983 – 2006
Led a six-fold congregational growth, developed extensive community ministries, and directed a debt-free relocation and building project.
Minister of Youth
Elmcrest Baptist Church — Abilene, TX
1978 – 1982
Minister of Youth
Emmanuel Baptist Church — Tucson, AZ
1976 – 1977
Student Leader & Staff
Campus Crusade for Christ — TX
1971 – 1974

Selected Theological Research

The Emerging Church: Homiletics and Theology
The Influence of Premillennialism on Nineteenth-Century Missions
The Eschatology of Selected Historical Leaders in Evangelism
The Evangelism and Eschatology of the Jesus Movement
The Political Theology of T. J. Bowen
By the Numbers
2
Doctoral degrees (Ph.D. & D.Min.)
6×
Congregational growth as Senior Pastor
10+
Countries for international teaching
50+
Years in ministry & academia
Highlights
Ph.D. in Evangelism — Southeastern Baptist (2010)
D.Min. — Golden Gate Baptist Seminary (2002)
Associate Professor at Gateway Seminary since 2014
23 years as Senior Pastor in Missouri
Taught theology across Africa, Asia & Europe