Dr. R. Wade Paschal, Jr. (Ph.D. in New Testament Studies, Cambridge University) is presentlythe Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church of Tulsa. He has written two books: Vital Adult Learning (Abingdon), Serving with Christ (Discipleship Resources) and contributed articles to a number of books. He was the founding Director the Beeson Center for Biblical Preaching at Asbury Seminary, and helped to develop the original course for the Beeson PastorProgram. Dr. Paschal is on the editorial advisory board of The Journal for Ministry and Management.
