Church History

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).

Theology

Posted by: Chris Chun | March 21, 2025

Excerpt — The Complete Works of Andrew Fuller Volume 10: Apologetic Works

In Dr. Chris Chun's newest publication, he provides commentary for The Complete Works of Andrew Fuller Volume 10: Apologetic Works.

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Chris Chun

Professor of Church History | Director, Jonathan Edwards Center

Dr. Chris Chun is the professor of Church History and the director of Jonathan Edwards Center at Gateway Seminary. Chris' doctoral research at St. Andrews University was focused on the eighteenth-century Edwardsean Baptists in Britain. He also has served as president of The Evangelical Theological Society (Far West Region).

Theology

Posted by: Ryan Rindels | July 19, 2022

Manichean Echoes

Heresy ran rampant during the first few years of the early church. Ryan Rindels finds echoes of the same doctrinal adversaries in today's era.

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Ryan Rindels

Pastor of Bell Road Baptist Church in Auburn

Pastor Ryan Rindels resides with his wife Janai in Auburn, CA. Ryan received his Master of Divinity in 2014 and recently completed his Ph.D. in Theology from Gateway Seminary.

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.

Voices

Posted by: Conner Smith | March 16, 2022

Be Missional by Dreaming Small

The term 'missional' has been added to the ever-growing Christian lexicon. Conner Smith reflects on his journey towards a proper and nuanced understanding of being 'missional'.

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Conner Smith

Student | Master of Theological Studies

Conner Smith is pursuing a Master of Theological Studies degree at Gateway Seminary. He currently serves as lead pastor of Temple Baptist Church in Perris, CA.