Dr. Chris DeWelt

Classes Taught:

• Acts
• Intercultural Studies

Speaking Topics:

Chris can be scheduled to speak at your church or organization on the following topics:

• Leadership - Elders
• Leadership - Men
• Missions

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Degrees Received:

• Bachelor of Theology, Communications major, Ozark Bible College, 1976
• Master of Arts, Church History major, Cincinnati Bible College & Seminary, 1995

Other Studies:

• Spanish Language Institute, San Jose, Costa Rica
• Missouri Southern State College, Joplin, MO
• Harding Graduate School of Religion, Memphis, TN
• Biola University, La Mirada CA

Ministry/Job History:

• Student ministries (Youth and Preaching, ‘71-’73)
• Santiago, Chile (mission work, evangelism, new church work ‘74-‘83) - 8 years
• Arcadia, KS (weekend preaching ministry ‘84-‘93) - 9 years
• Joplin, MO (College Press - Marketing director '83-'88, President '88 – ’99, Publisher ’99 – present) - 21 years
• Ozark Christian College (Professor and Director of Missions Department – July ’99 – present)
• Marketing Director, College Press Publishing Company – 1983-1987
• President, College Press Publishing Company – 1987-1999
• President, National Missionary Convention, 2004
• Prayer Chairman, National Missionary Convention, 1994, 1997
• Chairman, Board of Directors, Literature and Teaching Ministries, Inc., 1990-present
• Translator and mission trip team leader, Christ In Youth - 1989-2006
• Trustee, Christ In Youth, Inc., 1985-2007, Chairman, 1990-2001
• Executive Committee, North American Christian Convention, 1995, 2000, 2008
• Executive Committee, National Missionary Convention, 1994, 1997, 2001-3
• Continental Vice President, National Missionary Convention, 2001
• Elder & Teacher, College Heights Christian Church, Joplin, Missouri, 1995-present
• Trustee, Good News Production International, Joplin, Missouri, 1993-present
• Trustee, TRAIN International, Joplin, Missouri, 2008-present

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