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CURRICULUM VITAE OF Pedrito U. Maynard-Reid PERSONAL DATA Current Address: 397 SE Highland Park Dr.

College Place, WA 99324 Telephone: (509) 527-2028 - Office

(509) 529-0135 – Residence (509) 301-2792 - Cell (509) 527-2945 - Fax

E-Mail: pedrito@wallawalla.edu Web Page: http://people.wallawalla.edu/staff/maynped/ Date of Birth: July 10, 1947 Date of Ordination: November 23, 1978 Spouse: Violet Children: Pedrito II, Natasha

ACADEMIC PREPARATION 1995 - Master of Theology (M.Th), School of World Mission, Fuller

Theological Seminary Concentration in Missiology and Church Growth

1981 - Doctor of Theology (Th.D.), Andrews University, SDA Theology

Seminary Concentration in New Testament Exegesis and Theology Cognates in Old Testament Exegesis and Theology, and Historical Theology

1975 - Master of Divinity (M.Div), Andrews University SDA Theological

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Seminary 1973 - Emphasis in New Testament Studies and Biblical Languages Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.), Andrews University School of

Graduate Studies Concentration in Church History -- Reformation Theology

1970 - Bachelors in Theology (B.A.), West Indies College

Concentration in Religion Minors in History and Music

Licentiate of the Royal Schools of Music, London (L.R.S.M.) Concentration in Piano Performance

Licentiate of the Trinity College, London (L.T.C.L.) Concentration in Piano Performance

1969 - Associate of the Trinity College, London (A.T.C.L.)

Concentration in Piano Performance WORK EXPERIENCE 2017 – Present Professor of Cross-Cultural Studies The Robert Webber Institute for Worship Studies 2008 – Present Assistant to the President for Diversity Walla Walla University 2001 - Present Ombudsman

Walla Walla University 1999 - 2008 Vice President for Spiritual Life and Mission

Walla Walla College 1998 - 1999 Director of Institutional Mission

Walla Walla College 1995 - Present Professor of Biblical Studies and Missiology

Walla Walla University 1990 - 1995 Professor of Bibilical Studies

Walla Walla College

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1987 - 1989 Director, Andrews University M.A. in Religion Extension Program Antillian College

1986 - 1989 Director, Department of Theology

Antillian College 1985 - 1989 Professor of New Testament Studies

Antillian College

1984 - 1985 Coordinator, Inter-American Division Seminary

West Indies College Campus 1982 - 1985 Chairperson, Department of Religion

West Indies College 1982 - 1985 Director of Religious Affairs

West Indies College 1982 - 1985 Church Pastor

West Indies College and Local District 1982 - 1985 Coordinator, Andrews University Graduate Religion

Extension Program West Indies College

1982 - 1989 Adjunct Professor, Andrews University

Antillian College and West Indies College

1980 - 1981 Assistant Professor of New Testament SDA Theological Seminary, Andrews University

1976 - 1978 Pastor and Founder of West Indies College Junior Church 1975 - 1985 Professor of Biblical Studies, West Indies College 1970 - 1972 Teacher of Music and Religion, West Indies College PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

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2019 “The Value of Diversity and Inclusion.” Presenter/Speaker for Workshop for the North American Division of SDA Human Relations Advisory. Columbia, MD. March 18.

2018 “Complete Evangelism.” Presentation at the NPUC Regional Pastors’ Fellowship. Washington Conference of SDA, Federal Way, WA. October 16. “Present Truth: Relevant Theologizing.” Seminar for the Association of Adventist Forums, Church of the Advent Hope, New York, N.Y. August 11. “Justice: An Act of Salvation.” Presentation at the Association of Adventist Forums, Church of the Advent Hope, New York, N.Y. August 11. “Agents of Change.” Westwind. 37:1(Spring): 10–11. “Diversity and Worship.” Intercultural Worship Conference. Bermuda Conference of SDA, Southampton SDA church. May 4-5. “Present Truth: Relevant Contemporary Preaching.” Presentation at the North Pacific and Pacific Union Conferences Regional Workers’ Retreat, Ontario, CA. March 23.

2017 “Justice: A Radical, Prophetic Call to the Academy and the Pew.” Distinguished Faculty Lecture. Walla Walla University. Nov. 12. “How I Spent My Sabbatical: From 1st Century Pugnacious James to 21st Century Black Church Tensions.” School of Theology Colloquium. Walla Walla University. May 4.

2016

“Thoughts on Racism.” The Collegian (Vol. 100:18). Mar. 3. “Prophets Then and Now.” Presentation for Black History Month. Camelback SDA Church. Phoenix AZ. Feb. 20

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“‘When your brother has ought against you’: Resolving the “oughts” within the church family.” Plenary address. Ignite Lay Leadership Conference. Kansas Ave. SDA Church. Southeastern California Conference. Jan. 31. “Martin Luther King bequeathed a living legacy.” Front page guest editorial. Walla Walla Union Bulletin. Jan. 18.

2015

“Statement on the Refugee Crisis.” Initiator and Co-creator of Position Statement by the Adventist Society for Religious Studies. Atlanta, GA. Nov. 21. “Diverse Worship within a Contemporary African American Context.” Seminar-Workshops Presentations at the West Coast Music and Worship Conference. Los Angeles, CA. Oct. 1-2. “Multicultural Worship.” Seminar-Workshop Presentation at the CALLED North American Division of SDA Ministerial Convention. Austin, TX. June 30. Review of Dale Allison Jr. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Epistle of James. New York: Bloomsbury T&T Clark, 2013. Andrews University Seminary Studies 53:1(Spring): 215-216 “The Environment from a Christian Ethical Perspective. Guest Lecture Presentation to Environmental Stewardship class.” Walla Walla University, College Place, WA. Feb 27. “Music and Worship.” Seminar Presentations at Ebenezer SDA Church, Brooklyn, NY. Feb. 13-14. “Martin Luther King Jr. and Peacemaking.” Presentation WaHi Latino Club, at Walla Walla High School, Walla Walla, WA. Jan. 15.

2014

“Is There a Word From the Lord: African American Preaching.” Presentation at the Annual Preach-Out, Madison Mission SDA Church, Huntsville, AL. Dec. 6.

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“James: True Religion in Suffering.” Presentation to Forest Lake Church Sabbath School Class. Apopka, FL. Nov. 8. “Jamaica: Land of Wood and Water.” Presentation to students at Rogers Adventist School. College Place, WA. Oct. 17. “James: True Religion in Suffering.” Presentation to Theology Sabbath School Class. College Place, WA. Oct. 4. “Thailand: A Mission and Cultural Adventure.” Presentation to Walla Walla Exchange Club, Walla Walla, WA. Sept. 22. “The scholar, the student, the servant.” Presentation at Youth Day Celebration, Grand Concourse SDA Church, Bronx, NY. March 22.

“Needed: A Walla Walla Martin Luther King Jr.” Presentation to the Walla Walla Corps of Engineers. Walla Walla WA. February 27. “Stopping the Revolving Door of Members Leaving the Church.” Presentation at North Bronx Church Elders’ Retreat. Camp Berkshire, NY. February 8. “Doing Evangelism in a Changing World.” Presentation at North Bronx Church Elders’ Retreat. Camp Berkshire, NY. February 8. “Diverse Worship and Social Transformation.” Presentation at North Bronx Church Elders’ Retreat. Camp Berkshire, NY. February 7. “Wholistic Spirituality.” Presentation at North Bronx Church Elders’ Retreat. Camp Berkshire, NY. February 7. “Martin Luther King Jr.: A 21st Century Role Model.” Presentation.WA-HI Latino Club. Walla Walla High School. Walla Walla. January 16. Forthcoming: Commentary on the Epistle of James. In the New Seventh-day Adventist International Bible Commentary. Review and Herald Publishing Association.

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2013

“The Remnant: Its Work and Mission.” A Series of Presentations for the Illinois Conference Campamento Hispano. Cassopolis, MI. May 24-26. “Upside-Down Worship.” Presentation at the Music and Worship Conference. Hope SDA Church, Bloomfield CT. April 13.

“‘Is there a Word From the Lord’: African American Preaching.” Seminar Presentation. Preach Out. Berea SDA Church, Boston. March 23. “Singing a Song in a Strange Land: Worship from the Underside.” Keynote Address. Andrews University Music and Worship Conference. Berrien Springs, MI. March 7. “The Effects of Liberating Worship: ‘Hear I am, Send Me!’” Closing Address. Andrews University Music and Worship Conference. Berrien Springs, MI. March 9. Diverse Worship: African American, Caribbean, and Hispanic Perspectives on Worship. A Presentation and Discussion on my book. Walla Walla Women’s Reading Club. Walla Walla. Feb. 12. “Reviving the Sabbath School.” Seminar. Your Bible Speaks Church. Portland, OR. Jan. 19

2012 “Singing in a Strange Land.” Best Practices for Adventist Worship. December 30. “Sabbath: A Day of Redemption and Liberation.” Seminar. Kirkland SDA Church. Seattle, WA. November 10. “Another Commentary on James? Why?” Brown Bag Presentation. Walla Walla University. November 6. “Culture and Diversity,” Presentation.WA-HI Latino Club. Walla Walla High School. Walla Walla. October 18.

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“African American Worship.” Presentation. Honors’ Retreat. Walla Walla University. September 22. “Liberation Theology.” Presentation. School of Social Work. Walla Walla University. May 30. “Eyes on the Prize: The Joys and Challenges of Making WWU Diverse.” Brown Bag Presentation. Walla Walla University. May 8. “Wholistic Worship in a Multicultural Setting.” Seminar. Agape Temple SDA Church. Pickering, ON Canada. April 14.

“Wholistic Evangelism in a Multicultural Setting.” Seminar. Agape Temple SDA Church. Pickering, ON Canada. April 14.

2011

“WOW! A New Look at the Miracles of Jesus.” Presentations. Master Guide Camporee. Dominican Republic. November 26.

Review of Lilianne Doukhan’s book In Tune with God (Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 2010). Andrews University Seminary Studies 49:2(Autumn): “Back to Worship.” Presentation. Ministerial Coloquium. Oakwood University Theology Department. November 11. “Challenges Facing SDA Higher Education in 2011.” Presentation. President’s Forum: Christian Education. Inauguration of Leslie Pollard as President of Oakwood University. October 15. “And the Walls ‘Come’ Tumbling Down!” Keynote Address. Antillean Explosion. Rotterdam, Netherlands. June 18. “Multicultural Worship: The Nuts and Bolts.” Workshop Presentation. Music and Worship Conference. Andrews University, Michigan. March 25. “Multicultural Worship: Melting-Pot or Fruit-Salad?.” Plenary Address. Music and Worship Conference. Andrews University, Michigan. March 25.

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2010

Review of Lilianne Doukhan’s book In Tune with God (Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 2010). Adventist Society for Religious Studies. November. “Worship and Diversity: Melting Pot?” Best Practices in Adventist Worship. November. “You Have Heard It Said. But…” Bible Conference. Grand Concourse SDA Church. Bronx, New York. October 16. “Wholistic Worship: An African-Rooted Paradigm: Wholistic Worship, Part II.” Spectrum (September). www.spectrummagazine.org/articles/spirituality/2010/08/18/wholistic_worship_africanrooted_paradigm. “The Theater, the Laboratory, the Playground: Wholistic Worship, Part I.” Spectrum (August 9). www.spectrummagazine.org/node/2578

Review of Craig L. Blomberg and Miriam J. Kamell, James, Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament. Zondervan, 2008. Andrews University Seminary Studies 48:1(Spring): 114–115

“Does James Teach Righteousness by Works?” Interpreting Scripture: Bible Questions and Answers (Biblical Research Institute), pp.416–417.

Andrews Study Bible. Contributor. Andrews University Press. June. “Metamorphosis!” Graduation Address. Milton Stateline School. Milton-Freewater, Oregon. June 1. “Adventist Perfection: Myth or Reality?” Bible Conference. Milton Keynes, England. May 15. “Adventist Music: To Drum or Not to Drum!” Bible Conference. Milton Keynes, England. May 14.

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“Adventist Dress: Is There a Standard?” Bible Conference. Milton Keynes, England. May 13.

“Adventist Hot Potatoes: “Scripture and Spirit of Prophecy Speaks!” Bible Conference. Milton Keynes, England. May 12. “Beyond Saving Souls.” Theology Colloquium. Walla Walla University, College Place, Washington. April 8.

“Music and Worship.” Bible Conference. Berean and Dunamis SDA Churches. Brooklyn, New York. March 19–20.

“Strategies for Urban Missions.” Seminar. Festival of the Laity. Inter-American Division of SDA. Panama City, Panama. March 12.

“Reaching the Upper Class.” Plenary Session. Festival of the Laity. Inter-American Division of SDA. Panama City, Panama. March 11.

“Afro-Worship and Wholistic Transformation.” Bible Conference. Victory SDA Church. Bronx, New York. February 20.

“Thailand: A WWU Interdisciplinary Missiological Project in the 10-40 Asian Window.” A Faculty Brown-Bag Presentation. Walla Walla University, College Place, Washington. January 26

“The Power of One.” Impact Weekend. Grand Rapids Adventist Academy. Grand Rapids, Michigan. January 15–16

2009

“Ethnic and Cultural Diversity: Colleagues or Competitors.” Contemporary Issues Panel and Seminar with Monte Sahlin, Leslie Pollard, Ciro Sepulveda, and Harold Lee. Pastoral and Evangelism Council. Oakwood University. December 7. “A Deeper Experience with Christ.” Youth Congress. Central Conference of Dominican Republic. Bavaro, Dominican Republic. October 2. “Men by Desire, Aiming Higher.” Men’s Convention. West Jamaica Conference of SDA. Montego Bay, Jamaica. June 27.

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“Studies in the Book of Matthew.” Plenary Sessions, South England Camp Meeting.” Prestatyn, Wales. June 9–13. “I Can Do All Things.” Graduation Address. Milton Stateline School. Milton-Freewater, Oregon. June 2. “Redefining Evangelism: A Socio-Political Perspective.” Lecture Series. Palo Alto Seventh-day Adventist Church. Palo Alto, California. May 8.

“A Biblical-Ethical Perspective on ‘The Economic Meltdown – Past, Present and What’s Left of the Future.’” A Faculty Multidisciplinary Forum, with Montgomery Buell, Julian Melgosa, and Bruce Toews. Walla Walla University, College Place, Washington. April 24. “Is there a Word from the Lord?: African American Preaching.” Plenary Address. African American Preach-Out. Emerald City Community Church. Seattle, Washington. April 18.

2008

“Growing Ethnic Diversity in the North American Division.” Panel and Seminar Presentation. Pastoral and Evangelistic Conference. Oakwood University, Huntsville, Alabama. December 8.

“Diversity and the International Work.” Seminar: Adventist Heritage Weekend. Church of the Oranges, Orange, New Jersey. October 25.

“Music of the Advent(ists).” Seminar: Adventist Heritage Weekend. Church of the Oranges, Orange, New Jersey. October 24.

“Music in Worship: Scratching Where it Itches.” Seminar: Festival of Music. West Jamaica Conference of SDA. Montego Bay, Jamaica. October 18.

“Adventist Theological Wars: Weapons of Mass Destruction Destroying the Mission.” Core of Adventism Bible Conference. London, England. May 10–17.

“Adventist Worship Wars: To Drum or Not to Drum.” Core of

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Adventism Bible Conference. London, England. May 10–17.

Review of Enrique Nardoni, Rise Up, O Judge: A Study of Justice in the Biblical World. Translated by Sean Charles Martin (Hendrickson Publishers, 2004). In Andrews University Seminary Studies 46:1 (Spring): 141–142.

2007

“Multi-Cultural Congregations.” Seminar: Pastoral and Evangelism Conference, Oakwood College, Huntsville, Alabama. December 3–4.

“Unremarkable to Unimaginable.” Festival of Faith. Mission College. Philippines. October 29 –November 3.

“Hope, Health and Happiness." Evangelistic Seminar. General Santos City, Philippines. August 18 – September 1.

“Mastering Life’s Challenges.” Maximum Men’s Convention 2007. Cayman Islands Conference of SDA, Ritz Carlton Hotel, Grand Cayman. June 1–3.

“The Cultural Context of Worship: Afro Christian Worship and Social Transformation.” Bible Conference. Hemstead SDA Church, Hemstead, New York. March 10.

“Christian Worship from the Faith's Southern Heartlands: The Caribbean Immigrant Impact.” Panel Presentation. Calvin Symposium on Worship. Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan. January 26.

“Culturally Diverse and Wholistic Worship.” Workshop. Calvin Symposium on Worship. Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan. January 26–27.

2006

“Diversity in Worship Liturgy.” Seminar. Pastoral and Evangelism Conference, Oakwood College, Huntsville, Alabama. December 5.

"Hope, Health and Happiness." Evangelistic Crusade. Rollington Town, Kingston, Jamaica. July 15–29.

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“When the Going Gets Tough: Studies in the Epistle of James.” Seminar. John Day Seventh-day Adventist Church, John Day, Oregon. April 8.

“The Jesus You Only Thought You Knew." Mission Emphasis Week. Samyook Language School, Seoul, Korea. March 22–25.

“Sabbath: It is All About Christ.” Lecture Series. Lauderhill SDA Church, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. January 13.

“Second Coming: It is All About Christ.” Lecture Series. Lauderhill SDA Church, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. January 14.

“Sanctuary: It is All About Christ.” Lecture Series. Lauderhill SDA Church, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. January 14.

“Spirit of Prophecy: It is All About Christ.” Lecture Series. Lauderhill SDA Church, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. January 14.

“It is All About Grace.” Weeklette of Prayer. Walla Walla College School of Nursing. Portland, Oregon. January 16–17.

2005

Review of Leslie J. Hoppe, There Shall Be No Poor Among You. Abingdon Press, 2004. Andrews University Seminary Studies 43:2(Autumn): 352–353.

“Lurching Toward the Kingdom: Which Way for Adventism.”

With Dave Thomas and Alden Thompson. Institute of Bible, Church, and Culture. Portland, Oregon. October 21–22. “How do Seventh-day Adventist Religious Traditions View People of other Faiths?” Conference on Religious Diversity and Respect. Walla Walla, Washington. October 1.

“Diversity and the Future of Worship.” Brehm Center for Worship,

Theology and the Arts at Fuller Theological Seminary’s Worship Summit. Sun Valley, Idaho. June 12–13.

“A Christ for the Crisis.” Northern Caribbean University Alumni

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Association, Washington D.C. Chapter Alumni Day. Metropolitan SDA Church, Maryland. May 21.

“Apocalyptic Literature: Themes From the Book of Revelation.” K.

G. Vaz Lecture Series 2005. Northern Caribbean University, Jamaica. March 17.

2004

"Present Truth in the History and Theology of the SDA Church: Implications for the Twenty-first Century." Metro New York Association of Adventist Forum. Columbia University, New York. December 11. “Pentecostal Spirituality.” Walla Walla College Faculty/Staff Retreat. Mivoden, Idaho. September 11. “Worship and the Post-Modern Church.” Caribbean Union Conference Ministerial Retreat. Margarita, Venezuela. August 5. “The Primacy of Spirituality.” Caribbean Union Conference Ministerial Retreat. Margarita, Venezuela. August 4. “The Cultural Context of Worship.” Afro Christian Worship and Social Transformation Conference. Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan. July 19. “Historical Perspectives on Worship.” Afro Christian Worship and Social Transformation Conference. Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan. July 19. “In a World Gone Mad With Violence: Pacificism in the New Testament.” West Coast Religion Teachers Conference. Loma Linda University. Loma Linda, California. April 3.

Winter Spiritual Emphasis Weekend. Canadian University College. College Heights, Alberta, Canada. January16–17.

2003 “Doing Eschatological Ethics on the Margins.” Adventist Society for Religious Studies annual meetings. Atlanta, Georgia. November 21.

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“Unremarkable to Unimaginable.” Week of Prayer. Upper Columbia Academy. Spangle, Washington. October 13–18.

“Living Balanced Lives.” Keynote and Closing addresses for the 3rd Annual Family Retreat for Couples and Singles. Greater New York Conference of SDA. Hudson Valley, New York. October 3–5.

“James—How to be an Effective Christian.” The Voice of Prophecy Radio Interview. September 13–14.

“Ethical Hot-Potatoes in Adventism.” Bible Conference. North Bronx SDA Church. Bronx, New York. August 15–16. “Relevant Adventism.” Campmeeting. Youth Pavilion. South England Conference of SDA, North Wales, June 11–12. “A View of the Role and Place of Music in Worship.” Campmeeting. South England Conference of SDA, North Wales, June 13.

“A Cultural View of Worship.” Campmeeting. South England Conference of SDA, North Wales, June 12.

“A Biblical View of Why We Worship.” Campmeeting. South England Conference of SDA, North Wales, June 11.

“A Biblical View of How to Worship.” Campmeeting. South England Conference of SDA, North Wales, June 10.

“Wholistic Evangelism: Pondering the Possibilities.” Seminar.

Bellevue, Washington. February 7–8. “Praise and Worship.” Seminar. North Wembley, London.

January 3–5 2002 "Diverse Worship: God Accepting Humanity." The Collegian

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"Present Truth in the History and Theology of the SDA Church: Implications for the Twenty-first Century." Seminar. Northboro, Massachusetts. November 15–16. "Diverse Worship: Cultural Humanity Grasping at Divinity." The Collegian (November 14). "Cultural Background to Diverse Worship." InterVarsity Fellowship Worship Conference. Portland, Oregon. October 12.

"Culture and Wholistic Worship." InterVarsity Fellowship Worship Conference. Portland, Oregon. October 12. "Worship in the Bible." InterVarsity Fellowship Worship Conference. Portland, Oregon. October 11. "Hope, Health and Happiness." Evangelistic Crusade. Dodoma, Tanzania. June 15–29. “The Current State of SDA Worship.” West Coast Religion Teacher’s Conference. La Sierra University. Riverside, California. April 6.

2001 "Unremarkable to Unimaginable." Campmeeting, Main Event Tent.

North New South Wales Conference of SDA, Australia. October 7–13.

"Unremarkable to Unimaginable." Week of Prayer. Antillian Adventist University. Puerto Rico. September 7–15.

"Worship and Preaching as Celebration." Institute on Preaching. South Central Conference of SDA. Nashville, Tennessee. February 7. "Worship and Preaching as Liberation." Institute on Preaching. South Central Conference of SDA. Nashville, Tennessee. February 6. "Worship and Preaching as a Wholistic Enterprise. Institute on Preaching. South Central Conference of SDA. Nashville, Tennessee. February5.

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Seminar on Worship. Hillcrest SDA Church. Nashville, Tennessee. February 2–3.

Review of Douglass J. Moo, The Letter of James. William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2000. Interpretation 55:1 (January 2001): 92–94

2000 "Hope, Health and Happiness." Evangelistic Crusade. Sunyani,

Ghana. December 16–30.

"Worship as a Verb, Not a Noun." Seminar. Pastoral and Evangelism Conference, Oakwood College. Huntsville, Alabama. December 4–5.

“Overcoming Trials: Studies in the Epistle of James.” Keynote addresses, Campmeeting. Alaska Conference of SDA. Palmer, Alaska. August 1–5.

"Unremarkable to Unimaginable." Campmeeting Youth Meetings. Oregon Conference of SDA, Gladstone, Oregon. July 17–22.

“Bible: Caribbean,” in Dictionary of Third World Theologies, Virginia Fabella and R. S. Sugirtharajah, editors. Orbis Press, 2000.

Radio Interview on “Worship.” On “Prime Time America,” Moody Broadcasting Network, with host Greg Wheatley (May 3).

Radio Interview on “Worship.” On “Vocal Point,” WAFG (Fort Lauderdale), with host John VandenOever (May 22).

Diverse Worship: African American, Caribbean & Hispanic Perspectives. InterVarsity Press. March.

1999 Review of I Howard Marshall and David Peterson, eds., Witness to

the Gospel: The Theology of Acts. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1998. Andrews University Seminary Studies 37:2(Autumn): 326–327. Santiago. Coleccion Vida Abundante La Biblia Amplificada. Argentina: Asociacion Casa Editora Sudamericana.

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Review of Ben Witherington III, The Acts of the Apostles: A Siocio-Rhetorical Commentary. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1997. Andrews University Seminary Studies 37:1(Spring): 157–158. “Vision for Mission.” Walla Walla College Faculty/Staff Retreat. Camp Mivoden, Idaho. September 17–18.

Guest Speaker. Alaska Conference Interior Camp Meeting. Fairbanks, Alaska. June 15–17.

"Students and Faculty Help Lead 1,223 Into Filipino Churches." Gleaner (March 19), pp. 4–7.

“Music and Worship.” Seminar. Silver Heights SDA Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. February 20.

“Apocalypse Now (and Then): Prophetic Interpretation for the New Millennium.” IBCC Seminar with Doug Clark. Sunnyside Church. Portland, Oregon. February 26–28.

1998 “Hope, Health, and Happiness.” Evangelistic Seminar. Marbel,

Philippines. December 19–January 2.

Review of Pheme Perkins, First and Second Peter, James, and Jude. In Andrews University Seminary Studies 36:2(Summer): 305–306.

“Music and Worship.” Seminar. Apple Creek SDA Church, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. October 3. “Music and Worship.” Seminar. Camp Meeting, Ontario Conference of SDA; Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. July 1–4.

“Encountering the Divine: Dimensions of Christian Worship.” IBCC Seminar. Sunnyside Church, Portland, Oregon. February 27–March 1.

“Three Principles of Success.” Martin Luther King Day Celebration. Bellevue Christian High School. Seattle, Washington. January 15.

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1997 “The Influence of Culture on Church Music.” Presentation. 18th

Annual Pastoral/Evangelism Council. Oakwood College. Huntsville, Alabama. December 9.

“Forgiveness.” Dictionary of the Later New Testament and Its Development. Eds. Ralph P. Martin & Peter Davids. InterVarsity Press, 1997. pp. 379–382.

“Samaria.” Dictionary of the Later New Testament and Its Development. Eds. Ralph P. Martin & Peter Davids. InterVarsity Press, 1997. pp. 1075–1077.

“Exploring Issues for These Times: Studies in the Book of James.” Seminar. Nassau, Bahamas. November 14–16.

Original quote in Page-a Day Calendar. September 19.

Review of Stuart Cedrone, Rightousness Inside Out: The Believer’s Guide to Experiencing the Righteousness of Christ. Pacific Press, 1996. Adventist Review. (July 17): 30.

A Review of Kathleen Kern, We Are the Pharisees. Herald, 1995. Andrews University Seminary Studies 35:1(Spring): 130–132. “James.” Introducing the Bible, Vol. 2: The New Testament. University Press of America, 1997.

"Lifestyle Evangelism." IBCC Seminar with Larry Veverka. Chehalis SDA Church; Chehalis, Washington. March 1–2.

Complete Evangelism: The Luke-Acts Model. Herald Press.

1996- James. The Abundant Life Bible Amplifer. Pacific Press.

"Prophetic Interpretation." Plenary Address and Seminar. 17th Annual Pastoral/Evangelism Council. Oakwood College. Hunstville, Alabama. December 10.

“Science, Sociology, or Soteriology.” A Response to Doug Clark’s “The Divine Voice, Hand, Heart and Sword: Biblical Reflections on Creation.” Creation Celebration Conference, Rosario Marine

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Station. Anacortes, Washington. August 10.

Review of Wes Howard-Brook, Becoming Children of God: John’s Gospel and Radical Discipleship. Orbis, 1994. Andrews University Seminary Studies 34:1(Spring): 127–130.

“Called to Share.” Adventist Review. (July). Reprint from Christianity Today (May 12, 1989)

"Looking Ahead: The Way it Could Be." Presentation at the West Coast Religion Teacher's Conference. Pacific Union College. Angwin, California. April 6. "The Professor's Column." The Collegian. (January 25).

"Evangelism for the Shy." IBCC Seminar with Larry Veverka. Mt. Tabor SDA Church, Portland, Oregon. February 23–25.

1995 - "The SDA Church in Latin America and the Caribbean." A Review

of Floyd Greenleaf's The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Latin America and the Caribbean. In Spectrum (25:2). Joint review with Joan Francis.

“Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” Adventist Review. (November 28).

“The Bible in the Caribbean, Present and Future.” Presentation at the Society of Biblical Literature. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. November 18.

“Roots and Task of Adventist Theology Today.” Presentation at The Adventist Society for Religious Studies. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. November 17. Guest speaker Alaska Conference of SDA Camp meeting, Vank Island, Alaska. June.

Baccalaureate Graduation address. Antillian University, Puerto Rico. May 27.

"Caribbean Worship." In The Complete Library of Christian Worship: Volume 7, The Ministries of Christian Worship. Pp.214–217. Robert Webber, ed. Nashville, Tennessee: Star Song.

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"African- American Worship." In The Complete Library of Christian Worship: Volume 7, The Ministries of Christian Worship. Pp.228–230. Robert Webber, ed. Nashville, Tennessee: Star Song. (Incorrectly attributed to Melva Costen).

1994 - Review of H. L. Bosman, G. P. Gous, and I. J. J. Spangenberg, eds.

Plutocrats and Paupers: Wealth and Poverty in the Old Testament." Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik, 1991. Andrews University Semnary Studies (32:1–2).

Week of Prayer. Caribbean Union College, Trinidad. October 14–22.

"Witnessing for Jesus." Collegiate Quarterly (Sept 26).

"Serving Jesus." Collegiate Quarterly (Sept 19).

Guest speaker Alaska Conference of SDA Campmeeting, Fairbanks, Alaska. June.

1993 - Workshop on "Discipleship." Upper Columbia Conference of SDA

Family Festival. November 13.

Review of George Knight’s The Pharisee's Guide to Perfect Holiness: A Study of Sin and Salvation. Pacific Press, 1992. Adventist Education (56:1).

Review of Robert V. Anderson and James M. Dawsey, From Wasteland to Promised Land: Liberation Theology for a Post-Marxist World." Orbis, 1992. Andrews University Seminary Studies (31:2).

"Reclaiming the Book of James: Church and Society from the Underside." Institute of Bible Church and Culture Seminar. Portland, Oregon. October 28–31.

"From Eve to Mary and Back Again," with co-presentator Doug Clark. Annual Meetings of the Association of Adventist Women. Seattle, Washington. October 16.

Original quote in Page-a Day Calendar (September 20; December

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Week of Prayer. Walla Walla Valley Academy. College Place, Washington. September 20–25.

"The Art of Living Well." Collegiate Quarterly (August 26).

"Multicultural Perspectives on Worship." Plenary Address at the 2nd International Adventist Worship Conference, La Sierra University. Riverside, California. April 9.

1992 - "Teaching Social Justice," with co-presenter Ernest Bursey,

Andrews Society for Religious Studies Annual Meeting. San Francisco, California. November 21.

"An Overlooked Resource," Ministry (Feburary). Joint article with Joan Francis.

1991 - "What Liturgy Shall I Borrow? A Caribbean Response to Western

Traditions." Presidential Address. Andrews Society for Religious Studies. November.

1990 - "Called to Share" (expanded and revised), The Midas Trap, ed.

David Neff, Victor Books.

"Challenges Facing Inter-America," Adventist Review (Oct 18) 16-18.

Review of Ralph P. Martin, James, Word Biblical Commentary, 1988. Andrews University Studies (28:2)

1989 - "Called to Share," Christianity Today (May 12). 1987 - "Discrimination at the Lord's Supper" Ministry (December).

"Attitudes Towards Leadership and Church Polity in the Inter-American Division." Paper presented to the Andrews Society for Religious Studies. Boston, Massachusetts. December.

Poverty and Wealth in James. New York: Orbis Books.

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1986 - Collegiate Quarterly. Co-editor and author of articles in Lessons

1–3. 1985 - A Review of John H. Elliot, A Home for the Homeless: A

Sociological Exegesis of l Peter, Its Situation and Strategy. Fortress Press, 1981. Andrews University Seminary Studies (23:3)

1984 - "Paul the Nonconformist," Adventist Review (February 9), pp. 7–8.

"New Testament Ecclesiology." A response. Andrews Society for Religious Studies. Chicago, Illinois. December.

1983 - "The Wisdom of God in the Pauline Literature." Paper presented

to the Theological Seminary, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus.

1982 - "Towards a Caribbean Theology." A series of papers presented in

Martinique, French West Indies. "Martin Luther and the Economic Question." Imprint (Summer),

pp. 1–4 1977 - "Religious Intolerance: Are Jamaicans Innocent." The Jamaica

Daily News (October 2), p. 17.

"Derogatory Image of Farmers Must End: A Biblical Perspective." The Jamaica Daily News (January 9), p. 16.

1964 - “The Use of Spare Time.” West Indies Union Visitor. (July-August), pp. 3–4, 7.

TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS GRADUATE 2017 – Present Robert Webber Institute for Worship Studies “Cross Cultural Perspectives in Worship”

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1989 Andrews University Extension Program (Antillian College) “Pauline Writings - I Corinthians” “Theology of the Synoptic Gospels”

1986 Andrews University Extension Program

(Montemorelos University) “I Corinthians” “Theology of the Synoptic Gospels”

1983 - 1985 Andrews University Extension Program

(West Indies College) "Research Methods" "I Corinthians" "Theology of the Synoptic Gospels"

1982 Andrews University Extension Program

(Antillian College) "Research Methods"

1981 SDA Theological Seminary

(Andrews University) "Interpreting the New Testament"

UNDERGRADUATE 1990 - Walla Walla University

"Christian Ethics” "History of Adventism" "Introduction to E.G. White" "Messages of the Old Testament" "Ministry of Jesus" "Sermon on the Mount" "History of the English Bible" "Greek Exegesis of Romans" "Seminar in Ethics" "Parables of Jesus" "Field Evangelism" "Christian Discipleship" "New Testament Epistles" "Faith in Action"

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"Church Worship Ministry" “Public Ministry” “Applying Christian Ethics to Contemporary Issues” “Letters of Paul II” “Public Evangelism” “Corinthians” “Conflict and Hope in New Testament Letters” “Religion in a Social Context” “Biblical Preaching: Foundations” “Jesus and the Gospels” “Matthew”

1985 - 1989 Antillian University

"Interpreting the New Testament" "Revelation" "Justification by Faith" "The Synoptic Gospels" "Life and Teaching of Jesus" "Hermeneutics" "Systematic Theology" "Introduction to Theology" "Seminar in Apocalyptic Interpretation" "Church Administration and Organization" "Practicum in Evangelism"

1970 - 1985 Northern Caribbean University (West Indies College)

"Acts and Epistles" "Beginning Greek" "Intermediate Greek" "Greek Exegesis" "Introduction to Hebrew" "Revelation" "Daniel" "Gift of Prophecy" "Systematic Theology" "History of the Christian Church" "Christian Ethics" "English History" "Reformation History"

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COMMITTEES Northern Caribbean University (West Indies College) Administrative (1982–1985) Religious Affairs (1981–1985; chair 1982–1985) Academic Affairs (1982–1985) Library (1982–1985) Graduate Studies (1982–1985) Theology Club Sponsor (1982–1985) Antillian University Curriculum (1986–1989) Graduate Studies (1986–1989; chair 1987–1989) Theology Club Sponsor (1986–1989) Walla Walla University Curriculum (1991–1994) Theology Club Sponsor (1991–1994; 1996–2001) Senate (1993–1998) NPUC Human Relations--WWC representative (1993– Present) Senior Class Sponsor (1993; 1997) Junior Class Sponsor (1996; 1998) Ethics in Research (1994– Present) Senate Executive (1994–1996) Nominating (1995–1998) Religious Interest/Spiritual Life (1996– 2008; chair 1997– 2008) Library (1998–1999) President’s Cabinet (1998– Present) Campus Master Planning (1998–2002) Diversity Council, Chair (2008 – Present) Student Life Appeals Committee, (2013 – Present) Behavior Intervention Committee, (2013 – Present) Climate Survey Committee (2015 – Present) Title IX Appeals Committee (2017 – Present)

SCHOLARLY ASSOCIATIONS Society of Biblical Literature "The Bible and Religion in the Caribbean" Consultation--Society of Biblical Literature (In charge of Program and Planning, 1994–1996)

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American Academy of Religion Andrews Society for Religious Studies (President, 1991) Association of Adventist Forums (Walla Walla College Chapter) (President, 1992–1993) Black Theology Sub-Group--Andrews Society for Religious Studies (Convener, 1990–1993) Journal of Adventist Thought in Africa (Editorial Consultant 1995– 1998) WHO IS WHO Listed in Who's Who in Biblical Studies and Archaeology. 1986–1987; 1993–1994 Listed in Who’s Who Among American Teachers. 2000, 2004–2005 Listed in the International Who’s Who of Professionals. 2000 Listed in Who’s Who in America. 2011 MEMBERSHIPS Member, Biblical Research Institute (BRICOM), General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist. 1995–2000 Member, Rotary International. 2000–Present. (Chair, International Service Committee, Rotary of Walla Walla. 2001- Present) Member, Board of Directors, United Way of Walla Walla County. 2000–2007 (Vice President for Communications 2005–2007) Member, Union-Bulletin Community Advisory Council. 2003; Chair, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 Member, Board of Directors, Adventist Jamaicans Abroad. 2003–2004 Member, Adventist Accreditation Association to Atlantic Union College. February 2005 Member, Board of Directors, Rotary of Walla Walla, 2007–2012 (Sergeant at Arms, 2007; Treasurer, 2007; Vice President, 2008; President Elect, 2009; President 2010; Immediate Past President, 2011-12) Member, Walla Walla Diversity Coalition. 2008–Present; Vice-chair 2018 – Present Member, Black Administrators Black Caucus. 2009 – Present Member, Board of Directors, Adventist Peace Fellowship. 2013 – Present (Board Chair, 2017 – Present). Member, National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education. 2015 – Present Member, North American Division of Seventh-day Adventist Black Caucus. 2015 – Present

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AWARDS 1966 - First place; piano performance -- Jamaica School of Music. 1993 - Thomas and Violet Zapara Excellence in Teaching Award -- Walla

Walla College. 2000 - Recognition: Notable Jamaican Adventist Abroad (January).

www.TAGnet.org/jamaicans/ 2005 - Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award. Walla Walla,

Washington 2005 - President’s Award. Rotary of Walla Walla. 2012 - Award for Outstanding Service to the African Ameircan Work in

the North Pacific Union for over Twenty Years. NPUC Convocation. Camp Berachah, Auburn, WA. May 19.

2016 - Northern Caribbean University Alumnus of the Week. NCU

Alumni Brief. January 22. 2017- Distinguished Faculty Lecture. Walla Walla University. 2018 - Rotarian of Merit. Rotary of Walla Walla. 2019 - Public Citizen Lifetime Achievement Award. National Association

of Social Workers, Washington State Chapter. REFRENCES Elder Leon Wellington Inter-American Division

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Kettering, OH 45429 Dr. John McVay Walla Walla University

204 S. College Ave. College Place, WA 99324

Dr. Abraham Terian St. Nersees Armenian Seminary

150 Stratton Rd. New Rochelle, NY 10804