John R. Lillis, PhD Legacy Professor
Education:
- Michigan State University, PhD
- Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary, MDiv
- Air Force Institute of Technology, MS
- University of Kentucky, BS
Teaching Career:
- Provost, Grace College and Seminary
- Dean and Executive Officer, Bethel Seminary
- Multiple positions at Cornerstone University, including:
- Provost and Executive Vice President
- Taught Christian education and spiritual formation at the university’s seminary
- Dean and Director of Continuing Education, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary (GRTS), the graduate seminary of Cornerstone University (1990s)
- Professor of Christian Education and Missions, GRTS (1982-1990)
- Impact Ministry Supervisor, GRTS (1978-1981)
- Various capacities including a stint as President, Asian Baptist Theological Seminary in Bangkok, Thailand and Manila, the Philippines (1982-1990)
- Visiting faculty member, Columbia International University and Marquette University
- Teacher of physics, Calvin College (1976-1982, 1986-1987)
- Visiting professor of Comparative Religion, Mahidol University in Thailand (1982-1984)
Other Career Highlights:
- Pastor in the United States and abroad
- Major in the Michigan Air National Guard
- Captain in the United States Air Force as a nuclear research officer
- Educational consultant for the United African American Ministerial Action Council (UAAMAC)
- Blue Ribbon Committee Member for the American Red Cross in San Diego
Publications:
- Numerous scholarly articles and papers on various subjects from theology to nuclear physics to education to leadership, including “Preparation for Missionary Candidates,” “Teaching Electromagnetism: A Conceptual Approach for Developing Countries,” “Nontraditional Approaches to Theological Education,” and “Values for Leadership.”
