Ph.D. in Christian Leadership
Liberty University
Doctoral Candidate, anticipated 2027
Online Educator · Christian Leadership Scholar · Author · Ministry Practitioner
Equipping learners to think deeply.
More than a decade of teaching in Christian higher education—online and on campus—grounded in biblical fidelity, academic scholarship, and practical ministry.
About
A practitioner-scholar in the classroom.
Dr. Jeremy Roberts is an experienced online educator, author, editor, pastor, and doctoral researcher with more than a decade of experience teaching in Christian higher education. His academic work focuses on Christian leadership, biblical studies, practical theology, evangelism, discipleship, spiritual formation, preaching, and ministry leadership.
He has taught online courses for Liberty University and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has also served on the faculties of Tennessee Temple University and Criswell College. He currently serves as a Graduate Writing Tutor with Liberty University's Online Writing Center while completing a Ph.D. in Christian Leadership.
Beyond the academy, Dr. Roberts brings more than two decades of vocational ministry experience into the classroom. His ministry background gives him experience connecting academic theory with the daily realities of organizational leadership, preaching, evangelism, discipleship, staff leadership, church administration, strategic planning, and congregational ministry—a practitioner-scholar perspective that shapes his approach to Christian higher education.
Education
Formed by rigorous study.
Doctor of Ministry
Liberty University
2009
Master of Divinity in Biblical Languages
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
2007
Master of Arts in Religion
Liberty University
2007
Bachelor of Science in Religion
Liberty University
2005
Higher education teaching
A decade in Christian higher education.
Liberty University
Adjunct Instructor, Online · 2011 to 2019
Taught BIBLE 104, Interpretation of the Bible, in Liberty University's online program.
- Teaching biblical interpretation and application in an online learning environment
- Evaluating student assignments and academic progress
- Providing substantive written feedback
- Supporting student learning and engagement
- Applying university academic standards and course requirements
- Helping students connect biblical knowledge with Christian life and ministry
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Adjunct Professor, Online · 2012 to 2020
Taught courses in discipleship and spiritual formation through online education.
- Online instruction and student engagement
- Assessment and grading
- Written academic feedback
- Student mentoring
- Teaching Christian discipleship and spiritual formation
- Connecting theological study with practical ministry
Tennessee Temple University
Adjunct Faculty · 2012 to 2013
Taught in areas including preaching and spiritual formation.
Criswell College
Adjunct Faculty · 2011
Taught in areas including preaching and spiritual formation.
Academic support
Strengthening the next generation of scholarly writers.
Liberty University Online Writing Center · Graduate Writing Tutor, 2026 to Present. Provide individualized academic writing support to university students.
- Graduate and doctoral writing
- Organization and argument development
- Research presentation
- Grammar and mechanics
- Scholarly communication
- Turabian and APA documentation
- Academic formatting
- Constructive written feedback
Teaching areas
Prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Christian Leadership
- Practical Theology
- Biblical Interpretation and Hermeneutics
- Evangelism
- Discipleship
- Spiritual Formation
- Homiletics and Preaching
- Pastoral Ministry
- Church Leadership and Administration
- Church Revitalization
- Ministry Leadership
- Christian Education
- Biblical Studies
- Research and Academic Writing
Research interests
Scholarship that serves the church.
- Christian leadership
- Pastoral leadership
- Congregational culture
- Evangelism and evangelistic participation
- Leadership behaviors in ministry organizations
- Transformational leadership
- Servant leadership
- Adaptive leadership
- Organizational culture
- Church growth and revitalization
- Discipleship and spiritual formation
His current doctoral research examines the relationship between pastoral leadership behaviors and congregational participation in evangelism.
Teaching philosophy
An academic and formative calling.
Dr. Roberts approaches Christian higher education as both an academic and formative calling. Effective online education requires more than delivering course content. Students need clear expectations, meaningful interaction, substantive feedback, academic rigor, and an instructor who recognizes the person behind the screen.
His approach combines biblical fidelity, academic scholarship, practical application, and student engagement.
He seeks to create online learning experiences in which students are challenged to think carefully, communicate clearly, engage scholarly sources responsibly, and apply what they learn to their vocational and ministry contexts.
Publications & editorial work
Dr. Roberts is the author of 16 books addressing Christian living, leadership, ministry, evangelism, and related subjects. His writing has also appeared through outlets including Baptist Press, the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, ChurchLeaders, the Chattanooga Times Free Press, ThomRainer.com, ChuckLawless.com, and Preaching Source. He also has professional editorial experience with Tyndale House Publishers, including study Bible editorial work.
Selected leadership and academic service
- Graduate Writing Tutor, Liberty University Online Writing Center
- Member, Evangelical Theological Society
- Executive Board Member, Arkansas Baptist State Convention, 2023 to 2025
- Board of Trustees, Tennessee Temple University, 2012 to 2013
- Student Body President, Liberty University, 2004 to 2005
- Conference and ministry speaker
- Author and theological editor
Professional membership: Evangelical Theological Society
Online teaching strengths
- More than a decade of experience in Christian higher education
- Extensive online teaching experience
- Undergraduate and seminary-level instruction
- Graduate academic writing support
- Detailed student assessment and written feedback
- Biblical and theological education
- Leadership and ministry education
- Curriculum and course content development
- Academic research and scholarly writing
- Experience connecting theory with professional ministry practice
- Extensive professional writing and publishing experience
Current academic work
Dr. Roberts is completing a Ph.D. in Christian Leadership through Liberty University. His doctoral studies center on leadership theory, organizational culture, pastoral leadership, and congregational evangelistic participation.
His academic interests reflect a larger vocational goal: preparing Christian leaders to think biblically, lead wisely, communicate clearly, and serve effectively.
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