Gilbert W. Stafford
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Gilbert W. Stafford (December 30 1938 - March 30 2008) was an American scholarly and pastoral leader in the Church of God Movement
(Anderson, Indiana
). He was well known inside and outside his church group for his enthusiastic teaching and preaching. Stafford taught systematic theology for many years in the Anderson School of Theology and worked as the speaker for the formerly Christian Brotherhood Hour (CBH), later changed to Christians Broadcasting Hope. Additionally, he contributed in the field of Christian scholarship offering many books and articles from a Wesleyan-holiness perspective. His most substantial work was Theology For Disciples
, published in 1996.
Stafford was born in Portageville, Missouri, on December 30, 1938 to D.C. and Orell Stafford. He graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in 1956 and Anderson College in 1961. Believing God wished him to be a minister, he enrolled in the Anderson University School of Theology in 1960.
In 1962, he moved to the Greater Boston
area in Massachusetts
to work as a pastor for the Malden Church of God. Stafford received his Master of Divinity
degree at Andover Newton Theological School, along with his ThD
from Boston University
in 1973.
Dr. Stafford began work at the Anderson School of Theology as professor of systematic theology in 1976. He eventually served the seminary in the roles of associate dean and dean of the chapel. He played a major role in developing Anderson's Doctor of Ministry degree before his retirement in 2007. Dr. Stafford died from cancer in the spring of 2008.
Among the many articles and books he wrote or contributed to some are Vision for the Church of God at the Crossroads (2002), Church of God at the Crossroads (2000), The Life of Salvation (1979), and Living as Redeemed People (1976).
Church of God (Anderson)
The Church of God is a holiness Christian body with roots in Wesleyan pietism and also in the restorationist traditions. Founded in 1881 by Daniel Sidney Warner, the church claims 1,170,143 adherents...
(Anderson, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
). He was well known inside and outside his church group for his enthusiastic teaching and preaching. Stafford taught systematic theology for many years in the Anderson School of Theology and worked as the speaker for the formerly Christian Brotherhood Hour (CBH), later changed to Christians Broadcasting Hope. Additionally, he contributed in the field of Christian scholarship offering many books and articles from a Wesleyan-holiness perspective. His most substantial work was Theology For Disciples
Prayer in the New Testament
Prayer in the New Testament is presented as a positive command . The people of God are challenged to include prayer in their everyday life, even in the busy struggles of marriage as it brings people closer to God....
, published in 1996.
Stafford was born in Portageville, Missouri, on December 30, 1938 to D.C. and Orell Stafford. He graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in 1956 and Anderson College in 1961. Believing God wished him to be a minister, he enrolled in the Anderson University School of Theology in 1960.
In 1962, he moved to the Greater Boston
Boston
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area in Massachusetts
Massachusetts
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to work as a pastor for the Malden Church of God. Stafford received his Master of Divinity
Master of Divinity
In the academic study of theology, the Master of Divinity is the first professional degree of the pastoral profession in North America...
degree at Andover Newton Theological School, along with his ThD
THD
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from Boston University
Boston University
Boston University is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. With more than 4,000 faculty members and more than 31,000 students, Boston University is one of the largest private universities in the United States and one of Boston's largest employers...
in 1973.
Dr. Stafford began work at the Anderson School of Theology as professor of systematic theology in 1976. He eventually served the seminary in the roles of associate dean and dean of the chapel. He played a major role in developing Anderson's Doctor of Ministry degree before his retirement in 2007. Dr. Stafford died from cancer in the spring of 2008.
Among the many articles and books he wrote or contributed to some are Vision for the Church of God at the Crossroads (2002), Church of God at the Crossroads (2000), The Life of Salvation (1979), and Living as Redeemed People (1976).