J. CARL LANEY, Th.D. Professor of Biblical Literature

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1 J. CARL LANEY, Th.D. Professor of Biblical Literature Address 5511 S.W. Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, OR USA Contact Information Office Phone: FAX Personal Background J. Carl Laney was born in Dublin, Georgia, the first child of Carl and Clyde Laney. He grew up in Eugene, Oregon where he met Nancy Lilly at the University. Carl and Nancy have four children, John, Elisabeth, Laura and David. Spiritual Background Carl trusted the Lord Jesus as his personal Savior under the ministry of Dr. Vance Webster, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Eugene. It was during his days at the University of Oregon that Carl sensed God's leading into full-time Christian service. After training at Western Seminary and Dallas Theological Seminary, he was ordained to the Gospel Ministry on May 11, 1975 by Scofield Memorial Church in Dallas, Texas. Personal Interests Carl enjoys out of door activities including camping, hiking, fishing, skiing, running and gardening. His latest project is restoring a 1944 Ford GPW--a military jeep. He also likes to do research into his Laney family history. He has written several family biographies, In Memory of Otis, In Memory of the Montana Kid, and The O. L. Chivers Family of Dublin, Geogia. He is a "family" man and enjoys spending time with his wife, Nancy, his children and six grandchildren. Educational Backqround South Eugene High School: Diploma

2 University of Oregon: B. S. in Public Administration Western Conservative Baptist Seminary: Master of Divinity Institute of Holy Land Studies: Summer Studies Program Western Conservative Baptist Seminary: Master of Theology Dallas Theological Seminary: Doctorate of Theology Post-doctoral studies, Institute of Holy Land Studies Teaching Career Instructor in Bible Exposition, Dallas Theological Seminary ( ) Professor of Biblical Literature, Western Seminary (1977- ); Chairman of the Department of Biblical Literature ( ); Acting Chairman of the Division of Biblical Studies (Summer & Fall, 1989) Visiting Professor in Biblical Studies, Asian Theological Seminary (June-November, 1985; May, 1978; May 1990) Visiting Professor, Conservative Baptist Bible College (Manila, August-November, 1985) Visiting Professor, Tyndale Theological Seminary [The Netherlands] (August, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999) Visiting Professor, International School of Theology [Manila], August 2001 Visiting Professor, Jerusalem University College, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017 Church Ministry Intern at First Baptist Church of Eugene, Oregon, Fall 1969 Intern at University Baptist Church of Santa Cruz, California, Summers of 1971 and 1972 Interim Pastor at Clackamas Park Baptist Church in Portland, October 1978-March 1979 Interim Pastor at Faith Baptist Church in Portland, July-December, 1982 Interim Pastor at Bayview Baptist Church in Guam, June 15-August 30, 1983 Deacon at Faith Baptist Church in Portland, Elder at Faith Baptist Church in Portland, Chairman of Missions Commission at Faith Baptist Church, Sunday School Teacher, adults, youth, children, Member, Gateway Baptist Church,

3 Honors Publications Books: Missions Commission Chairman at Gateway Baptist Church, ; 1996 Interim Pastor at Chinese Faith Baptist Church in Portland, January Bible Study Leader, Gateway Baptist Church, Interim Pastor at First Baptist Church in Vancouver, WA, October Interim Pastor at Highland Community Church in Gresham, Interim Pastor at First Baptist Church in Vancouver, WA, February Interim Pastor at North Coast Family Fellowship, October-December, 2006 Interim Pastor at Gateway Baptist Church, July-August, 2007 Interim Pastor at GracePoint Fellowship, September-December, 2008 Interim Pastor at La Center Evangelical Free Church, August 2009-August 2011 Interim Pastor at Proebstel Evangelical Free Church, November Elder, Gateway Church, Eagle Scout Award - Boy Scouts of America (June 5, 1963) Outstanding Young Man of America , 1983 Warner Award - Writer of the Year in Christian Faith and Ethics (983) Excellence in Teaching - Recognition by Western Seminary Student Council (1989) Gold Medallion Book Award for The Bible in 7 Minutes a Day Leader's Guide for Daniel: Decoder of Dreams (Victor, 1977) The Divorce Myth (Bethany House Publishers, 1981) "... bis der Tad euch scheidet" (German edition, 1988) First and Second Samuel (Moody Press, 1981) Ezra-Nehemiah (Moody Press, 1982) Marching Orders (Victor Books, 1983) Zechariah (Moody Press, 1984) Your Guide to Church Discipline (Bethany House, 1985) Seisho Tosho Kankokai (Japanese edition. 1990) Balancing Your Act Without Loosing It (Tyndale, 1988) Bakers Concise Bible Atlas (Baker Book House, 1988) The Concise Bible Atlas (Marshall Pickering, 1989) Divorce and Remarriage: Four Christian Views (IVP, 1990) Divorcio y Segundas Nupcias (Spanish edition, 1995) New Bible Companion (Tyndale House Publishers, 1990) Commentary on the Gospel of John (Moody Press, 1992) Everything I know about success... (Kregal, 1996) Answers to Tough Questions... (Kregal, 1997) 3

4 Messiah's Coming Temple (Kregel, 1997) God (Word Publishing, 1999) W0W The Big Picture: The Bible in 7 Minutes A Day God in Understanding Christian Theology (Nelson, 2003). Essential Bible Background (CreateSpace, 2016). Biblical Wisdom: Your Key to Successful Living (CreateSpace, 2017). Articles in Books: "A Fresh Look at the Imprecatory Psalms," in The Bib Sac Reader, eds. John F. Walvoord and Roy B. Zuck (Chicago:Moody Press, 1983): "Geographical Aspects of the Gospels," in Essay in Honor of J. Dwiqht Pentecost, eds. Stanley D. Toussaint and Charles H. Dyer (Chicago: Moody Press, 1986): "The Word as God's Unique Dynamic: It's Spiritual Power," in Celebrating the Word, ed. Earl Radmacher (Portland: Multnomah Press, 1987): "The Prophets and Social Concern," in Living Ethically in the 90's, ed. J. Kerby Anderson (Wheaton: Victor Books, 1990): "A Biblical Appraisal of the Abortion Epidemic," in Living Ethically in the 90's, ed. J. Kerby Anderson (Wheaton: Victory Books, 1990): "The Abortion Epidemic: America's Silent Holocaust," in Vital Contemporary Issues, ed. Roy B. Zuck (Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1994): "A Fresh Look at the Imprecatory Psalms," in Vital Biblical Issues, ed. Roy B. Zuck (Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1994): Articles in Magazines and Journals: "Decoding Biblical Visions," The Daily Walk (August 1978): 19,22. "A Key to God's Prophetic Program," The Daily Walk (March 1979): 22,39. "A Fresh Look At the Imprecatory Psalms," Bibliotheca Sacra 138 (January-March 1981): "The Role of the Prophets in God's Case Against Israel," Bibliotheca Sacra 138 (October-December 1981):

5 "Does Your Honorarium Honor the Preacher," Moody Monthly (December 1981): Reprinted in Christian Standard (May 23, 1982): "The Abortion Epidemic: America's Silent Holocaust," Bibliotheca Sacra 139 (October-December 1982): "Paul and the Permanence of Marriage in 1 Corinthians 7," Journal of the Evanqelical Theological Society 25 (September 1982) "God's Guidelines for 'Grey Areas',"Good News Broadcaster (July/August 1983): "Divorce and Remarriage: An Introductory Bibliography," The Christian Librarian 26 (August 1983): 111. "How to Arrange and Pay A Pulpit Supply," The Clerqy Journal (October 1984): "Church Discipline Without A Lawsuit, "Christianity Today (November 9, 1984): "A Guide to Church Discipline,"The Plough 12 (Sept/Oct 1985): "Making the Most of Your Marriage," Virtue (Jan/Feb 1986): "Apollos--An Example of Excellence," Confident Livinq (September, 1986): 4-6. "Getting the Better of Life's Frustrations," Virtue (November, 1986): "The Biblical Practice of Church Discipline," Bibliotheca Sacra 143 (October-December, 1986): "Managing Your Money Successfully," Virtue (January/February): "Teaching Your Kids About Sex," Virtue (March 1987): "Missions for the Family," Impact (May 1987): 6-7. "The Word as God's Unique Dynamic" in Celebratinq the Word, ed., Earl Radmacher (Multnomah Press, 1987): "Do You Get the Point?" Moody Monthly (March 1988): "Family Devotions That Work," Virtue (October 1988):

6 "Ten Ways Your Kids Will Know You Love Them," Virtue (January/February, 1989): "Abiding Is Believing: The Analogy of the Vine in John 15:1-6," Bibliotheca Sacra (January-March, 1989): "Teaching Your Kids the ABCs of Sex," reprinted in The Christian Standard (March 1989): "Road Map for Marriage," Virtue (September/October, 1989): "Making the Most of Your Marriage," reprinted in Choices Today (December, 1989): 6-8. "The Prophets and Social Concerns," Bibliotheca Sacra (January-March, 1990): "In A Darkened World...," Kindred Spirit (Spring 1990): "Deuteronomy 24:1-4 and the Issue of Divorce," Bibliotheca Sacra (January- March, 1992): "Please Help My Bunny Come Home," Moody (December 1992): "What does the Bible Say About Divorce and Remarriage?" Life Advocate (June, 1996): "Pocketbook Partners," Moody (November/December, 1996): "Investing in Eternity," Decision (September 1998): God s Self-Revelation in Exodus 34:6-8, Bibliotheca Sacra (January-March 2001): Gender Based Boundaries for Gathered Congregations: An Interpretive History of 1 Corinthians 14:34-35, Journal for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (Spring 2002): Running with David, Race Center Northwest (October-December, 2003): When a Runner Can t Run, Race Center Northwest (June-July, 2005):

7 Community Service Friends of Scouting Campaign ( , , ) Protestant Committee on Scouting ( ) Cub Scout Den Leader ( ) Assistant Scout Master ( ) 7