John R. Lillis, PhD

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.”