Guest Speaker
Dr. Timothy J. Ralston
Professor of Pastoral Ministries, DTS
A frequent speaker at AABC, Dr. Ralston brings a rich pastoral perspective to his material, having served as an associate pastor and pastor in Ontario and as a director of adult education in the United States.
Dr. Ralston is an active member in the North American Academy of Liturgy and the Evangelical Homiletics Society. His research in New Testament manuscripts and worship has taken him into a wide variety of settings and produced numerous scholarly articles. His teaching interests include preaching, worship, and spirituality. His research interests include New Testament manuscripts, liturgical theology and history, the history and practice of Christian spirituality, and spiritual direction.
To relax, Ralston teaches as a Master Scuba Diver Trainer with the Professional Association of Diving Instructors and enjoys exploring sunken ships and underwater sites throughout the world.
Dr. Ralston is husband to Carol and father to two daughters, Briana and Alyssa.
His academic interests include:
- Homiletics
- New Testament manuscripts
- Liturgical theology and history
- History and practice of Christian spirituality and spiritual direction
His personal interests include:
- Scuba diving
- Master Scuba Diver Trainer
- Professional Association of Diving Instructors
- With additional teaching specialities in Boat Diving
- Diver Propulsion Vehicles
- Drift Diving
- Enriched Air [Nitrox] Diving
- Search and Recovery Diving
- Underwater Navigation
- Underwater Naturalist
- Wreck Diving
- Sailing
- Alpine Skiing
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