Dr. Brent Colby
Dean of Online Studies
Lecturer
Office:
Faculty Suite
COURSES AND SUBJECTS TAUGHT
Biblical Pentecostal Hermeneutics, Communicating with Children, Pastoral Care of Children, Church in Ministry, Ministry Operations, Family Ministry Development, Ministry Life and Calling, Effective Preaching, Ministry Leadership and Administration, Pentecostal Systematic Theology: Ecclesiology and Eschatology, Theology of Ministry Essentials, Faith in Society, Pastoral Counseling, Pastoral Pentecostal Theology, History of Church and Pentecostal Theology: From the Beginning to Reformation, Thesis I and II,
AREAS OF MAIN RESEARCH AND COMPETENCY
Organisational Leadership, Church Health
QUALIFICATIONS
B.A., M.A., EdD
EDUCATION
B.A.in Pastoral Studies, Northwest University, Kirkland, Washington, 2005.
M.A. in Leadership Studies, Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, California, 2013.
Doctor of Education in Organisational Leadership, Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL, 2020.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Professor, Northwest University, Kirkland, Washington, 2012-present.
Dean of Online Education, Continental Theological Seminary, 2022-present.
Lecturer, Continental Theological Seminary, 2022-present.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Youth Pastor, Westwood Christian Community, Seattle, Washington, 2001-2005.
Children’s Pastor, Gateway Fellowship, Poulsbo, Washington, 2005-2011.
Family Ministry Pastor, Evergreen Christian Community, Olympia, Washington, 2011-2012.
Children’s Ministry Director, Northwest Ministry Network, Snoqualmie, Washington, 2012-2017.
Associate Pastor, Evergreen Christian Community, Olympia, Washington, 2017-2021.
Global Worker, Assemblies of God World Mission, 2021-present
CERTIFICATIONS
Ordained Minister, General Council of the Assemblies of God, Northwest Ministry Network, 2007.
PUBLICATIONS
Articles
Colby, Brent. “Growing with Your Team.” In 6 Children’s Ministry Essentials: A Quick-Access, edited by Dick Gruber. Springfield, MO: Gospel Publishing House, 2017.
Books
Colby, Brent. “Evaluating the Role of Empowering Leadership and Church Health.” Ed.D. diss., Southeastern University, 2020.
Colby, Brent, Lauren Beach, Nick Caalim, Dave Cameron, Jessica Downs, Dorene Heeter, Dan Metteer, Jace Murray, and Bryan Reeder. Fusion: Children’s Ministry Book Three: Culture, Perspectives, Pastoral Ministry. 1st edition. Northwest Ministry Network, 2017.
Colby, Brent, Annie Bailey, Nick Caalim, Jessica Downs, Dorene Heeter, Amy Johnson, Dan Metteer, Bryan Reeder, Chantel Rohr, and Kate Thaete. Fusion: Children’s Ministry Book Two: Family, Science, Strategy. Northwest Ministry Network, 2017.
Colby, Brent, Joshua Ziefle, Lauren Beach, Dave Cameron, Craig Geis, Dorene Heeter, Sam Korslund, Dan Metteer, Chantel Rohr, and Kate Thaete. Fusion: Children’s Ministry Book One: Theology, Leadership, Environment. 1st edition. Northwest Ministry Network, 2017.
Colby, Brent. “Growing Your Team,” in 6 Children’s Ministry Essentials: A Quick Access Guide. Edited by Dick Grubber, Gospel Publishing House, 2017.
Colby, Brent. An Account of Wesleyan Sanctification. Olympia, WA: Amazon Print on Demand, 2012.
PRESENTATIONS
Colby, Brent. “Discipleship Strategy and Church Systems,” for evaluating ministry effectiveness. Northshore Church; Vancouver, WA 2021.
Colby, Brent. “Servant Leadership,” for discovering biblical model of leadership. Evergreen Christian School Leadership Conference; Olympia WA 2019.
Colby, Brent. “Technology and Children,” on the effects of technology and child development. Christian Parenting Conference; Olympia, WA 2018.
Colby, Brent. “Developing Ministry Systems,” applying systematic model of discipleship. Evergreen Christian Community; Olympia WA 2018.
Colby, Brent. “Intellectual Self-care,” discovering professional development and self-education. Evergreen Christian School Staff Development; Olympia, WA 2018.
Colby, Brent. “Leading Volunteers,” presenting systemic approach to volunteer curation. Northwest Ministry Network Conference, Vancouver, WA 2017.
Colby, Brent. “Making the Best Use of Your Time,” discussing effects of ministry longevity. Northwest Ministry Network; Issaquah, WA 2017.
Colby, Brent. “Evaluating Emotional Intelligence,” evaluation in ministry team dynamic. Northwest Ministry Network Conference; Vancouver, WA 2016.
Colby, Brent. “Ministry Organization and Process,” discussing applied ministry organization. Northwest Ministry Network Conference; Coeur d’Alene, ID 2016.
Colby, Brent. “Reaching Millennial Parents,” presenting generational dynamics of engagement. Northwest Ministry Network; Issaquah WA 2016.
Colby, Brent. “Called to Ministry,” examining the biblical call to ministry. Northwest Ministry Network Conference; Coeur d’Alene, ID 2015.
Colby, Brent. “Christian Formation of Children,” discussing the Christian formation of children. Northwest Ministry Network Conference; Coeur d’Alene, ID 2015.
Colby, Brent “Building a Team,” exploring the dynamics of relationship and team building, at Northwest Ministry Network Youth Summit; Yakima, Washington, 2013.
ACADEMIC MEMBERSHIPS
European Pentecostal Theological Association, 2023-present
Society for Pentecostal Studies, 2023-present
