1. Curriculum Vitae
Personal/Contact Information Dr. James V. Garrett
Address: POBox 974.
Williamston, SC 29697
419-346-2069 (Cell)
jvgarrett@seu.edu
Marital Status: Married
Academic Background
• Doctoral Studies:
DMin (2007) Ashland Theological Seminary, Ashland, OH
Emphasis: Youth Ministry, Spiritual Formation, and Christian
Leadership
Dissertation: An Exploration of the Feasibility of Using Lectio
Divina as a Tool for Restoring Spiritual Vitality in
Former Church Attendees
• Graduate Work:
MDiv (2004) Ashland Theological Seminary, Ashland, OH
Emphasis: Biblical Languages
Eta Beta Rho- National Hebrew Honor Society
Graduate Assistant- Hermeneutics
Graduate/Tutorial Assistant- Hebrew I, II, & III
Graduate/Tutorial Assistant- Greek I, II, & III
Graduate/Teaching Assistant- Missions
Graduate Assistant- New Testament
World Missions Committee
• Undergraduate Work:
BS (2002) Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL
Emphasis: Practical Theology
• Additional Studies:
o Lee University, Cleveland, TN Christian Thought
o Global University, Springfield, MO Missions, General Studies
o Emmanuel College, Franklin Springs, GA Koine Greek
o Furman University, Greenville, SC Music, Religion
Professional Memberships and Accreditations
• TESOL certified
• Society of Biblical Literature
• Archaeological Institute of America
• Eta Beta Rho- National Hebrew Honor Society
Academic/Teaching Experience
• Southeastern University
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2. Adjunct Professor- New Testament Survey, Old Testament Wisdom
Literature, 1 AND 2 Corinthians, Christian Ethics,
Christ Culture and the University (2013-present)
• Ashland Theological Seminary
Adjunct Professor- Foundation of Bible Study (Hermeneutics), New
Testament Greek I, II & III, Introduction to Student
Ministry in the Church, Christian Formation of
Children, Models of Education, Evangelism, and
Missional Church (2004-present)
Tutorial/Graduate Assistant- Hebrew I, II, & III; Greek I, II, & III;
Hermeneutics, New Testament, Missions, and
Evangelism (2002-2005)
• Fountain City Christian School
Administrator, Teacher- Latin I, and II (2005-2009)
• Vision Bible College Adjunct Professor- Hermeneutics, Biblical Preaching
(2005-2006)
• Midwest Bible College Adjunct Professor- Introductory Greek (2004)
• Lee University Guest Lecturer- Youth Ministry, Missiology (2003)
• Bryan High School Teacher- Latin II, III, & IV (2006-2008)
• Cathedral Christian Teacher- New Testament, Old Testament (1990-2000)
Academy
• Pontiac Christian Academy Teacher- Computers, Bible (1988-19900
• Chicago Home School Co-op Magister- Latin I/II (2009-2011)
Subjects Taught/ Workshops Presented/ Seminars Conducted/ Presentations Made
Foundation of Bible Study, Koine Greek, Biblical Hebrew, Classical Latin,
Ecclesiastical Latin, Latin as a Foundation for English in the Classroom, Hebraic
Roots of Christianity, Philippians, Marriage Enrichment, Hermeneutics, Missions
Preparation, Ecclesiology, Christian Theology, Homiletics, Missions, Evangelism,
Youth Ministry, Children’s Ministry, Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Inner Healing,
Worship, Prayer, Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, Sexual Purity for
Teens, Hebraic Roots of Christianity, Character Development, Spiritual Warfare,
Computer Programming, Computer Applications, Christian Formation of Children,
Christian Parenting Skills, and others.
Pastoral Experience
• President Polished Arrow Ministries, Mokena, IL (2005-
Present)
• Senior Pastor Oasis- Chicago, Mokena, IL (2005- Present)
• Pastor of Family Ministries Christian Life Center, Tinley Park, IL (2009- Jan
2012) also, Campus Pastor
• Senior Pastor New Life Assembly of God, Napoleon, OH (2004-09)
• Teaching Pastor International Services of Hope, Waterville, OH
(2004-2006)
• Senior Pastor Ashland Worship Center, Ashland, OH (2000-05)
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3. • Youth & Children’s Pastor Cathedral of Praise, Sylvania, OH (1991–2000)
• Youth & Music Pastor Evangel Temple Church of God, Warren, MI (1991)
• Principal Pontiac Christian Academy, Pontiac, MI (1988-91)
• Youth & Children’s Pastor Walton Boulevard Church of God, Pontiac, MI
(1988-91)
• Associate Pastor Pine Forest Assembly of God, Cantonment, FL (1987-
88 )
• Youth, Children’s, & Music Shady Grove Assembly of God, Baker, FL (1986 )
Pastor
• Youth Pastor Faith Assembly of God, Greenville, SC (1985)
• Senior Pastor Ware Shoals Assembly of God, Ware Shoals, SC
(1984)
• Youth & Music Pastor Dry Oak Assembly of God, Belton, SC (1982-83)
• Youth & Music Pastor New Hope Baptist Church, Mauldin, SC (1977)
• Youth & Choir Director New Hope Baptist Church, Pelzer, SC (1973-77)
Service
• Pastors’ Seminars Cartagena, Colombia
• Pastors’/Missionaries’ Seminars Jerusalem, Israel
• Pastors’/Missionaries’ Seminars Haifa, Israel
• Pastors’ Seminars Medellin, Colombia
• Christian School Teacher’s Seminars, Bogota, Colombia
• Missions Coordinator for Short-Term Missions Journeys:
Colombia, Israel, US Virgins Islands, Antigua, Trinidad, Haiti, Peru, Atlanta
Olympic Games, various inner-city ministry opportunities
• District Youth and Christian Education Director, Church of God (Cleveland, TN),
Mansfield District, Church of God (Cleveland, TN) in Northern Ohio
• STEP (Short Term Training and Evangelism Partners) International Advisory Board
• Michigan State STEP (Church of God (Cleveland, TN)) Coordinator
• President, Michigan Church of God (Cleveland, TN) Youth Leaders Association
• District Director, Church of God (Cleveland, TN), Oakland County, Michigan
• Sectional Youth Representative of the West Florida District, Assemblies of God-
Section 1
• Sectional Youth Representative of the West Florida District, Assemblies of God-
Section 4-A
• Evangelism teams- Student Ministry/ Southeastern College of the Assemblies of God
Additional Skills
• TESOL certified
• Public Relations- Cathedral of Praise, Sylvania, OH- 1990-2000
• Advertising (Print, radio, and television)- Cathedral of Praise, Sylvania, OH-
1990-2000
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4. • Computer Management Information Specialist- Cathedral of Praise, Sylvania,
OH- 1990-2000
o Computer Management Information Specialist- Walton Boulevard Church of God,
Pontiac, MI- 1987-1990
• Organization and Implementation of various large and small scale tasks
• Public speaking
• Fundraising
Academic/Research Interests
• Youth Ministry
• Children’s Ministry
• Spiritual Formation
• Missions
• Hebraic Roots of Christianity
• Biblical Languages
• Christian Leadership
• Biblical Archaeology
• New Perspective of Paul
• Philippians
• Pentecostalism
Additional Personal Interests, Hobbies, and Studies
• Family
• Running/ Bicycling
• Horses
• Dogs
• Health
• Music
• Computers
• Photography
• Travel
• Martial Arts
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