Guest Scholars
We are honored by the group of distinguished scholars
who have taught at our seminars
Lead Scholar and co-founder of the BibleProject
“The Didasko seminar is exactly what I wish I had during the years I was teaching the Bible regularly in a local church. This is a chance to sit with a scholar who has dedicated years to studying a specific part of the Bible, working through specific texts with a room full of eager ministry colleagues. In addition, every session includes a collaborative brainstorm on how to preach each text with its unique challenges and opportunities. Not only will you walk away with a fully developed outline for a sermon series or class, you also get a chance to build friendships and continue learning about Scripture in a communal setting. I can’t recommend it highly enough.”
Old Testament scholar, author, international speaker, and professor at Westmont College
“What a joy to gather with forty passionate ministers of the Gospel and do a deep dive into the book of Ruth. The quality of the people sitting around the table, the singular focus on how to learn and teach and preach the Bible well, the maturity of the questions asked, the profundity of the issues raised for conversation, and the fellowship and fun made this event a true highlight for me. Thank you, Didasko, for investing so deeply in the task of preaching, and in the people who do it!”
Old Testament and Semitic Languages scholar, author, and professor at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
“This was a very substantial, rich, and engaging week in the serious study of the OT Law and how to preach it in the church today. I enjoyed it immensely as I taught through major points and sections of the Law in the OT and then together we took it forward into the NT for the church in the light of Christ. The Pastors showed deep and abiding interest and knowledge in the Word of God. They interacted with the teaching very well as they thought it through together and considered openly and wisely how to understand it and preach it. Their thoughts and questions were sincere and penetrating. It was a lively time. What a joy it was to experience our pursuit of God together for the good of His KIngdom people.”
Professor of New Testament, Northern Seminary
“The pastor’s preaching retreat is a breath of fresh air for preachers and leaders who serve on the frontlines of church ministry. Good content is out there on YouTube and podcasts, but it is a rare gift and grace to gather together for several days of learning, discussion, mutual support, good food, laughter, and holy tears as stories and lives are shared with one another. Too many pastors perform their duties alone and operate at an unsustainable pace. The opportunity to slow down, soak in a text of Scripture, and share struggles, challenges, hopes, and dreams with fellow leaders creates a transformative experience. I am excited to see how these pastors will go forth with fresh energy and inspiration to “gospelize” their communities.”
Professor Of Old Testament Emeritus, Wheaton College and Graduate School
“In my experience, these seminars represent the best practices for the intersection and integration of the Academy and Church. Pastors may spend hours combing through commentaries, but in these seminars, they can experience the benefit of academics distilling the most important information and tailoring it for use in a sermon. Pastors will get the chance to ask their specific questions of an expert and then have the opportunity to brainstorm and collaborate with other pastors about the best ways to preach through the biblical book. These are more than seminars—they are workshops that can help pastors grow both in their grasp of scholarship and in their hermeneutical and homiletical proficiency. Participating pastors can step into a network of scholars and colleagues who together are taking on the sometimes overwhelming task of preaching the Word of God effectively as they minister to their congregations.”
Distinguished Professor Emeritus of New Testament, Denver Seminary
“Imagine getting big ideas and possible preaching outlines in collaboration with other pastor-teachers committed to biblical exposition, under the tutelage of a scholar who has done specialized work on a particular book of the Bible and with pastors committed to making it relevant—perhaps up to a half a year’s worth at a time. The Didasko Seminars make that possible and build new friends and collegiality that can last longer still. They are some of the most rewarding ministry events I’ve ever participated in.”
Professor of Biblical Studies, Emeritus Wheaton College
“The ministry of preaching is, of course, a privilege. But it can also become something of a burden, with the need weekly to study the Scriptural text and come up with a way to present it that will communicate its intent to one’s congregation. The Didasko Seminar experience offers a wonderful opportunity to re-charge one’s exegetical and homiletical batteries. In a format that, in my experience, is unique, the seminar is led equally by a scholar and a homiletition. This setting provides a great opportunity to wrestle with the challenge of faithfully proclaiming the text – in conversation with fellow preachers intent on the same goal. Highly recommended!”
Distinguished Professor of NT; Director of Houston Theological Seminary, Houston Christian University
“Fruitful discussion on a biblical text, fellowship and friendships that continue long after the seminar ends, and just plain fun – this is what pastors can expect at the Didasko Seminar. The Seminars offer hands-on learning and rich engagement with the Bible as each pastor builds a preaching series in conversation with the group.”
Emeritus Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages
John R. Sampey Professor of Old Testament Interpretation and Professor of Biblical Theology; Chair, Department of Old Testament
Scripture Press Ministries Professor of Biblical Studies and Pedagogy
Professor of New Testament Emeritus
Professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Gunther H. Knoedler Professor Emeritus of Old Testament
Professor of New Testament at Regent College in Vancouver, BC, Canada
Emeritus Professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and cofounder and theologian-at-large of The Gospel Coalition
(BS, McGill University, MDiv, Central Baptist Seminary, Toronto, PhD, University of Cambridge)
University Professor of New Testament
Master of Divinity, Bethel Seminary
M.A. (Theological Studies), Bethel Seminary