Christianity

Theology

Posted by: Philip O. Hopkins | March 4, 2026

Persecution and Protection of Iranian Christians

A closer look at the history of Christianity in Iran may be helpful in understanding the current war in Iran.

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Philip O. Hopkins

Associate Professor of Church History

Philip O. Hopkins is the associate professor of Church history at Gateway Seminary. He earned Ph.D. in applied theology from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and a second Ph.D. in Iranian history from the University of St. Andrews (Scotland). He is also a research fellow for the Institute of Iranian Studies at the University of St. Andrews, guest lecturer at Russian-Armenian University in Yerevan, Armenia, and part of the editorial board for Iran and the Caucasus (Brill).

Leadership

Posted by: Sang Boo | January 26, 2024

Walking by Faith

We all want our walk of faith to be driven by “want to.” But as adults, we know that a life of faith is really driven by “ought to.” That is what sustains us, and helps to disciple others who are growing in the faith.

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Sang Boo

Pastor of Canvas Ministry, Good Community Church of Torrance

Pastor Sang joined Good Community Church in June 2014. He earned two degrees from Gateway Seminary: the MDiv in 2009 and the PhD in 2017.

Theology

Posted by: Rodrick K. Durst | May 11, 2022

Faculty Dialogues: Christology

In this episode of the Faculty Dialogues, Dr. David Rathel and Dr. Rick Durst have a candid and enlightening conversation on Christology.

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Rodrick K. Durst

Chair, History/Theological Studies | Professor of Historical Theology

Dr. Rodrick Durst has served as Professor of Historical Theology and a variety of administration roles at Gateway Seminary since 1991. His current research includes a study of emerging church movements, ecclesiology for rapid cell and simple church multiplication, new paths for apologetics, single adults in the church, and faith and film.

Theology

Posted by: Philip O. Hopkins | April 20, 2022

Armenian Christianity in Iran

Dr. Hopkins gives an overview of the historical development of the Armenian Christian population in Iran throughout the years and explains the significance of their presence in the country.

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Philip O. Hopkins

Associate Professor of Church History

Theology

Posted by: John W. Taylor | March 27, 2020

Teaching the Gospels, Part Two: Look Through the Eyes of the Eyewitnesses

In part I, Dr. John Taylor advises reading the gospels by searching for Jesus. In this article, he remarks on the importance of reading the gospels from the perspectives of the eyewitnesses.

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John W. Taylor

Director, Academic Graduate Studies Program | Chair, Biblical Studies | Professor of New Testament

Dr. John Taylor serves as chair of biblical studies and professor of New Testament at Gateway Seminary. Dr. Taylor earned a Ph.D. in New Testament Studies at the University of Cambridge with a research interest in Pauline Studies.