Curriculum Vitae

Christocentric, pro‑Nicene disciple within the Churches of Christ, specializing in canonical and typological readings of Scripture with a focus on Christological interpretation of the Hebrew Bible

Phillip W. Martin holds a B.A. in Biblical Studies and an M.A. in Bible (Old Testament Studies) from Amridge University, both Summa Cum Laude, with graduate emphases in textual transmission, hermeneutics, and the history of interpretation. He is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy in Humanities program at Faulkner University, pursuing advanced interdisciplinary study across philosophy, history, and humane letters. He teaches Introduction to World Religions and related humanities courses at the University of West Georgia and North Georgia Technical College, where his work integrates primary source reading, comparative religion, and historical-critical method. A public communicator with more than twenty-five years of experience in applied ethics, community formation, and interpretive practice, he has presented scholarly work at academic lectureships. His published contributions include two essays in Lead Me to Calvary: More Meditations on the Memorial Meal (Deward Publishing, 2026), edited by Nathan Ward and Ralph Walker. Works forthcoming include The Messiah in the Margins: Christological Echoes in the Hebrew Bible (FC Press, 2026).

Education

• Ph.D. Humanities. Faulkner University (2026 – In Progress)
  • Great Books of the Western tradition, with coursework spanning philosophy, history, and humane letters.
• M.A. Bible: Old Testament, Amridge University (2023: Summa Cum Laude).
  • History of the Bible, Reformation and Modern Church History, Critical Introduction to the Old Testament, Hermeneutics, Archaeology and the Bible, The Life and Teachings of Christ, Introduction to Biblical Related Research, Hebrew Reading I-II, Synthesis of Biblical Studies
  • Emphases: textual transmission and canon history, cultural and intellectual movements, historical-critical methods, philosophy of interpretation, archaeology, and the history of ideas
• B.A. Biblical Studies, Summa Cum Laude. Amridge University (2022: Summa Cum Laude).
  • Systematic Theology, Christian History, Homiletics, Hebrew I-II, New Testament Survey, The Life and Teachings of Christ
• Additional Coursework
  • Portland State University, 2000
  • Western Kentucky University, 1996 – 1997
  • Florida College, 1995 – 1996
  • Tyler Junior College, 1994
  • San Jose State University, 1991 – 1993
  • Las Positas College, 1991
  • Cal State East Bay, 1991

Experience

• Preacher, Eastside Church of Christ (2017 – Current)
• Adjunct Instructor, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia (2025 – Current)
• Adjunct Instructor, North Georgia Technical College, Clarkesville, Georgia (2025 – Current)
• Adjunct Instructor, Humanities, Gwinnett Technical College, Lawrenceville, Georgia (2024 – 2025)
• Preacher, Jere Whitson Road Church of Christ (2005 – 2017)
• Preacher, Wilsonville Church of Christ (1999 – 2005)
• Preacher, Stonewall Church of Christ (1998 – 1999)

Areas of Teaching

• University of West Georgia
  • PHIL-2130 Introduction to World Religions
• North Georgia Technical College
  • RELG-1101 World Religions
• Gwinnett Technical College
  • RELG-1101 World Religions
  • HUMN-1101 Introduction to the Humanities

Publication

• Published
  • Martin, Phillip W. “The Eucharist and the Apocalypse: Unveiling the Lamb.” In Lead Me to Calvary: More Meditations on the Memorial Meal, edited by Nathan Ward and Ralph Walker. Deward Publishing, 2026.
  • Martin, Phillip W. “Sanctifying Time in Communion with God.” In Lead Me to Calvary: More Meditations on the Memorial Meal, edited by Nathan Ward and Ralph Walker. Deward Publishing, 2026
• Forthcoming
  • “How Deep Are Our Roots? The Last Will and Testament of the Springfield Presbytery and Communion Among Disciples.” (2027)
  • The Messiah in the Margins: Christological Echoes in the Hebrew Bible. FC Press, 2026.
  • Discipleship in a Digital Age. FC Press, 2027.

PRESENTATIONS

• “Standing Firm in One Spirit with One Mind: Unity that is Worthy of the Gospel.” Florida College Lectures, 2023.
• “Interactivity in Digital Media.” Balancing the Christian Life, 2022.
• “Without Faith, It Is Impossible To Please Him.” Truth Lectures, 2008.
• “Morality in the Public Square: The Use of Lethal Force” (with Dr. William Aprill, Licensed Mental Health Professional). Tactical Response, 2008.
• “Visual Media for Preaching and Teaching.” Truth Lectures, 2006.

Service

• National Hutchinson Bell, Vice President of Fundraising (2021 – Present)
• Georgia Chapter of the Hutchinson Bell Member (2019 – Present)
• Middle Tennessee Chapter of the Hutchinson Bell Member (2017 – 2021)
• Greater Northwest Chapter of the Hutchinson Bell Member (2002 – 2004)
• Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 897, Newnan, Georgia (2017 – 2024)
• Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 156, Cookeville, Tennessee (2014 – 2017)
• Cubmaster, Pack 156, Cookeville, Tennessee (2012 – 2016)

Personal Information

• Family: Married to Jill Martin; three children: Jesse, Halle, and James.
• Hobbies: Canoeing, Hiking, Cooking, tacotheologin.
• Evangelistic Work: St. Croix & Barbados (1998), The Philippines (2003, 2010)
• Educational Tours: Egypt, Jordan, and Israel (2019), Israel (2022), Italy (2027)