Faculty
David Timms, Ph.D.
Chair, Graduate Ministry Department; Professor of New Testament & Theology
Phone: (714) 879-3901 x2720
Email: djtimms@hiu.edu
Office: The Terraces, Suite 305
EDUCATION:
- Ph.D., Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
- M.A.R., Emmanuel School of Religion, Johnson City, Tennessee
- B.A., Johnson Bible College, Knoxville, Tennessee
COURSES:
- BIB5000 Foundation Principles in Bible Survey
- BIB6120 Dynamics of Christian Community and Ministry
- CDY5220 Principles of Servant Leadership
- CDY5420 Preaching That Connects
- CDY5710 Building Effective Teams
- CDY6300 Spiritual Formation for Leaders
- MIN5104 The Holy Spirit – Biblical Perspectives
- MIN5203 The Nature, Structure, and Sacraments of the Church
- THE5450 Lectio Divina
ACADEMIC INTERESTS:
- Writing on leadership and spiritual formation issues
PUBLICATIONS:
Books
Riter, Tim & David Timms. Just Leave God Out Of It: The Cultural Compromises Christians Make. NexGen, Cook Communications Ministries, 2004.
Published Articles
“Walking By The Spirit.” The LOOKOUT. April 22, 2007.
“From Information to Transformation.” The LOOKOUT. January 28, 2007.
“Meeting Christ in the Workplace.” The LOOKOUT. September 3, 2006.
“Finding Freedom in Our Free Time.” The LOOKOUT. June 4, 2006.
“Beyond the Vision Statement.” The LOOKOUT. May 7, 2006.
“Fasting for Lent: What Can We Learn From this Ancient Tradition?” The LOOKOUT. March 5, 2006.
“Extreme Makeover: Church Edition.” The LOOKOUT. November 27, 2005.
“Spiritual Reading.” The LOOKOUT. September 18, 2005.
“Laws and Lies.” The LOOKOUT. July 3, 2005.
“Solitude & Silence (in a Busy, Noisy World).” The LOOKOUT. January 9, 2005.
“Fertile Fields: Planting the Gospel in Postmodern Soil.” The LOOKOUT. November 14, 2004.
“Do Unto Others ...” The LOOKOUT. August 15, 2004.
“And if Christ be not risen ...” The LOOKOUT. April 11, 2004.
“Witnessing to Witnesses.” The LOOKOUT. September 21, 2003.
E-zines
“In HOPE” – an e-zine published 35-40 times a year since January 2001.
“Bare Roots” – an e-zine published in partnership with Dr. Christopher Davis; 84 issues (January 2005-April 2007).
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:
I speak with some regularity at churches, retreats, conferences, and special events.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS:
I enjoy home renovation, gardening, running in the early mornings, reading, and writing… as well as my wife and three sons. In recent years I’ve been greatly impacted by leading a home group where seven couples take their faith seriously and push me to grow. My wife says I’m obsessed with cricket – the sport, not the bug!
PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION:
I am deeply committed to an educational philosophy that integrates biblical, professional, and personal development. Failures in ministry are frequently attributable to inattention in one of these three areas, so I’m passionate about their balance.
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