Nathan Wakefield, PhD

An ordained pastor with extensive administrative experience in the field of post-secondary education and a strong desire to develop devotional and leadership skills in fellow Christians. God has placed on my heart a desire to build up the local church through the discipleship of local leaders, preaching, and teaching. My passion is to model servant leadership.

Skills and Education

  • Languages
    English - Native
    Spanish - Conversational
    Koine Greek - Read
  • Technologies
    Computer Programming
    Website Programming
    Educational Technologies
  • Musical Instruments
    Trumpet - Advanced
    Trombone - Advanced
    Baritone - Advanced
    Bass Guitar - Intermediate
    Piano - Basic
  • Specialized Skills
    Quantitative Research Methods
    Qualitative Research Methods
    Statistical Analysis
    Prepare Enrich Counseling Facilitator
  • Dallas Theological Seminary, ThM
    2019 - 2022
    General emphasis (124 credits) including 18 credit hours in systematic theology and 18 credit hours in New Testament Studies.
  • Faith Baptist Theological Seminary, M.A.R.
    2015 – 2020
    Master of Arts in Religion
  • University of Colorado Boulder, M.S., Ph.D.
    2008-2013
    M.S. in Applied Mathematics with course work in numerical analysis
    Ph.D. in Mathematics with research in Number Theory
  • University of Northern Colorado, M.A.
    2006-2008
    M.A. in Mathematics with course work in educational mathematics
  • Metropolitan State College of Denver, B.S.
    2002-2006
    B.S. in Mathematics and Aviation Technology

Administrative Experience

  • University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Director of First Year Mathematics Programs, Associate Professor of Practice
    2014–Present
    Supervised the instructional practices for an average of 30 instructors per semester. Developed extensive curriculum and improved student success in math courses by 25%. Implemented a program wide professional development program.

Ministry Experience

  • Southview Baptist Church, Senior Pastor
    2019–2022
    I started out as just a volunteer, became the Pastoral Resident in 2021, the Interim Pastor in May 2022, and the Senior Pastor in Oct. 2022. As the Senior Pastor, I am responsible for preaching each week, holding regular office hours, supervising the other pastoral, ministerial, and office staff, and other pastoral responsibilities.     In addition, I assist with several ministries including VBS, youth group, Cosecha Spanish-speaking church plant, music for worship service, and as a substitute Sunday School teacher.
  • Temple Baptist Church, Pastoral Apprentice (2018-2019)
    2014–2019
    I started several ministries including: Adult Choir (Director), instrumental music in worship services, Sunday school Teacher Professional Development, and digital financial record keeping. I also served in several ministries including: VBS, youth group, Sunday School. I held the office of trustee and pastoral apprentice.

Publications

  • Published two textbooks and 12 peer reviewed publications covering organizational change, mathematics education, and mathematics.

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