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David Bertch
Professor of Humanities and Associate Dean of Applied Christian Studies
817-923-1921 ext.5840



Education

  • Dallas Institute of Humanitites, Literature courses, 1993-present
  • School of Spirituality and Spiritual Direction Certificate, Dallas Episcopal Center of Renewal, 2007-2011
  • Biblical Counseling Certificate, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2007-present (in progress)
  • M.A., The University of Dallas, History, Classics, Philosophy, Literature, 2005-present (in progress)
  • Ed.D., Educational Psychology, 1984, upgraded to Ph.D., 1994, Education, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas, 1994
  • Post-graduate hours at Texas Women’s University, Counseling, 1991-93
  • D.Min., Theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas, 1984
  • M.Div., Apologetics, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois, 1974
  • Secondary Teaching Certificate, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1972
  • Graduate Hours at Dallas Theological Seminary, Theology, 1968 - 69
  • B.A., History, Penn State University, State College, Pennsylvania, 1967
  • Undergraduate hours at Westmont College, Santa Barbara, Ca., 1965 - 66
  • A.A., Pasadena Community College, Pasadena, California, 1965

 

Teaching Experience

  • Professor of Humanities, The College at Southwestern, 2005-present
  • Senior Teaching Fellow, Tentmakers Trainers, Minnesota, 1993-present.
  • Adjunct Professor of Education, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, 1999-2002, 2003-05
  • Professor of  Pastoral Ministries and Education, Tyndale Theological Seminary, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 1985-90, 2002-03
  • Adjunct Traveling Bible Teacher, Christian Businessmen of Western and Eastern Europe, and Bible Education by Extension, 1987-93
  • Visiting Professor, Jordan Evangelical Theological Seminary, Amman, Jordan, 1992 - 93
  • Part-time History Teacher, Texas Boys Choir, and Trinity Christian Academy, Fort Worth, Texas 1991-96

Ministry Experience

  • On-going discipling, life-coaching, business consulting, motivational seminars in workplace
  • Interim Pastor, Cross Timbers Bible Church, Peaster, Texas, 2007- 2008
  • Navigator Area Representative, Fort Worth, Texas, and Overseas Missionary, The Netherlands, 1985-2005
  • Executive Director, Disciples at Work Foundation, Editor of Good Works Press, 1990-present
  • Director of Curriculum Development, The Caleb Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1994-2005
  • Chaplain, counselor, consultant, Southern Champion Tray Co., 2000-02, 2003-present
  • Interim President, Tyndale Theological Seminary, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2002-03
  • Part-time Senior Pastor, Trinity Bible Church, Aledo, Texas, 1994-99
  • Department Chair of Pastoral Ministries, Assoc. Professor of Christian Education, Tyndale Theological Seminary, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 1985-90
  • Part-time Director of Curriculum Development, Career Impact Ministries, Arlington, Texas, 1979, 1980
  • Pastor of Christian Education and Leadership Development, McKinney Memorial Bible Church, Fort Worth, Texas 1981-84
  • Navigator State Director, Nav Press Associate,  Community Director, Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Fort Worth, Texas, 1970-80
  • Wycliffe Associate, Summer Co-Director and Director of Jungle Camp, Chiapas, Mexico, 1969, 1970

 

Publications/Research Projects

  • Book Reviews, Aereopagas Journal, 2007-08.
  • What we Believe About series (published by Trinity Bible Church, Aledo, Texas 1995-99).
  • Paul, the Tentmaker; The Genesis of Work; Personalities in Proverbs; Enjoying the Futility of Work; Nehemiah in the Workplace; Pursuing God’s Purpose, Biblical Business Ethics, What in the World is a Worldview?; - ( all published by Good Works Press, Discipleship at Work Foundation, 1992-99).
  • Article included in 101 Ideas for Small Groups (NavPress, 1997).
  • Pursuing God’s Purpose, reviewed by Vision River Guide: A Path to Finding Life Purpose, Vol. 1: (Profiles Vision River, Atlanta, Georgia, 1997).
  • Academic Policies Handbook, Student Affairs Handbook, Christian Education Handbook (Tyndale Theological Seminary, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 1989).
  • How to Lead a Bible Discussion Group (McKinney Memorial Bible Church, 1983).
  • Lead Out: A Guide for Leading Bible Discussion Groups (NavPress, 1973).
  • Advanced Search the Scriptures: An Approach to Chapter Analysis Bible Study (NavPress, 1972).
  • Design for Discipleship, Books Three and Four (NavPress, 1971).

Memberships

  • Evangelical Theological Society
  • Evangelical Philosophical Society
  • The American Chesterton Society
  • The Dorothy Sayers Society
  • C. S. Lewis Foundation
  • Christian Educators Association International
  • The Caleb Institute

Personal

  • Spouse: Barbara Ann Bertch
  • Children: Charissa, Felicia, Zuriel, Daria
  • Church Membership: Travis Avenue Baptist Church, Fort Worth

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