- Kevin W. Mannoia
Kevin W. Mannoia is a former bishop of the
Free Methodist Church now serving as Professor of Ministry and Graduate and Faculty Chaplain atAzusa Pacific University . In that capacity he developed and oversees the chaplaincy and spiritual care programs of the graduate and adult students of the University, as well as providing care to the faculty. Prior to developing this new role, he served as Dean of Haggard School of Theology at APU, coming from his role as President of theNational Association of Evangelicals .Dr. Mannoia is also Founder and Chair of the Wesleyan Holiness Consortium. The consortium web site ( [http://www.holinessandunity.org HolinessAndUnity.org] ) contains articles, editorials, ideas and events that encourage the pursuit of living a holy life in the presence of a holy God.
Dr. Mannoia has served in ministry leadership for over 25 years since receiving his B.A. from
Roberts Wesleyan College , and his Masters of Divinity fromTrinity Evangelical Divinity School . He began his pastoral work in Dallas, Texas and continued his education, obtaining the Ph.D. from the University of North Texas. He has served as a guest faculty member at Holy Light Theological Seminary in Kaohsiung, Taiwan; the Asian Theological Association; and the Asian Graduate School of Theology inBangalore , India. In addition, he served on the Board of Trustees forRoberts Wesleyan College and Northeastern Seminary in Rochester, N.Y., andSeattle Pacific University .Books
"The Holiness Manifesto" (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2007)
"Church Planting: The Next Generation" (Toronto: Clements, 2005)
"Century 21 Church Planting Manual"
"The Integrity Factor: A Journey in Leadership Formation" (Vancouver, B.C.: Regent College Publishing, 2006)
"Church 2k – Leading Forward"
"15 Characteristics of Effective Pastors"Online resources
Kevin Mannoia website: [http://www.KevinMannoia.com]
Interview with "Christianity Today" magazine [http://ctlibrary.com/38673]
Wesleyan Holiness Consortium website: [http://www.holinessandunity.org HolinessAndUnity.org]
Holiness Manifesto Statement from Wesleyan Holiness Study Project [http://holinessandunity.org/fs/index.php?id=1253]
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