Dr. David Trementozzi
Dean of Graduate Studies/ Chair of Systematic Theology
Courses and subjects Taught
Undergraduate
Introduction to Comparative Religions, World Views, Church History and Theology: From the 20th Century to Present, Systematic Pentecostal Theology: Pneumatology
Graduate
Pentecostal Pneumatology, Soteriology of Embodiment
Areas of main research and competency
Pentecostal Theology, Pentecostal Pneumatology, Pentecostal-Charismatic History, Embodied Faith
Qualifications
B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.
Education
B.A. in Psychology, Messiah College, Grantham, Pennsylvania, 1990.
M. Div. in Practical Theology, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia. 1996.
Ph.D. in Theology, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 2013.
Academic experience
Adjunct Professor, Regent University School of Undergraduate Studies: School of Divinity, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 2006-2009.
Adjunct Professor, Madisonville Community College: Humanities Department, Madisonville, Kentucky, 2007-2010.
Executive Director, William Seymour Educational Foundation, Laurel, MD, 2011-2012.
Adjunct Professor, Drury University, Springfield, Missouri, 2013-2015.
Professor of Bible and Theology, Global University, Springfield, Missouri, 2014.
Learning Management Support Specialist, Global University, Springfield, Missouri, 2014-2015. Professor of Theology, Continental Theological Seminary, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium, 2017- present.
Academic Dean of the Graduate Studies, Continental Theological Seminary, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium, 2017-present.
Vice President of Academics, Continental Theological Seminary, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium, 2018- 2021.
Editorial Review Board, Journal of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity. 2018-present.
Co-Editor, Journal of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity. 2024-present.
Professional experience
Youth Pastor, Bethel Assembly of God, Edgemere, Maryland, 1990-1992.
Missions Coordinator, Assistant Pastor, First Assembly of God, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 1993-1995.
Teacher, Director, Senior Editor, Missions Coordinator, Eagles’ Wings Ministries, Clarence, New York, 1997-2003.
Administrative Assistant, Citizens Financial Group, Lake Wales, Florida, 2003-2004. Instructor for Parenting Course, Family Advocacy Center, Madisonville, Kentucky, 2006-2007. Academic Coordinator, Madisonville Community College: Student Support Services, Madisonville, Kentucky, 2008-2011.
Interim Pastor, New Hope Assembly, Seymour, Missouri, 2013-2014.
Independent Consultant for Assemblies of God World Missions Personnel and Member Care, Springfield, Missouri, 2013-2014.
Global Worker, Assemblies of God World Missions, 2015-present.
Certifications
Blackboard Instruction, Certificate, 2009.
Blackboard Course Management and Design, Certificate 2009, 2010.
Ordained Minister, Assemblies of God, 2016-present.
Publications
Articles
David Trementozzi and Christi Trimbur. “Why Prioritize Unreached People Groups,” in handbook for cross cultural ministry for Assemblies of God World Missions. Springfield, MO: AGWM, 2024.
Trementozzi, David. “The Gift of Interruption: Saint John of the Cross and COVID-19” in Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, 0:0 (June 2023), 1-16. doi: 10.1177/19397909231179976
Trementozzi, David. “John Newton” in Heroes of Faith in the Reformed Tradition, edited by Stanley Burgess. Rome: Citta d’ Nuova, December 2010. Pp. 275-276.
Trementozzi, David. “Understanding and Restoring Hope.” The Mulberry Press, February 15, 2005, Religion section, local edition.
Trementozzi, David. “Overcoming Discouragement and Discovering Purpose.” The Mulberry Press, January 21, 2005, Religion section, local edition.
Trementozzi, David. “Christmas: The Gift of Presence.” The Mulberry Press, December 15, 2004, Religion section, local edition.
Trementozzi, David. “Practical Spirituality.” Kairos Magazine. Clarence, NY, April 3, 2001.
Trementozzi, David. “Community and the Call of Christ.” Kairos Magazine, Clarence, NY, June 7, 1998.
Books: Academic Theology
Trementozzi, David, ed. Thinking with the Spirit: Explorations in Pentecostal Studies, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium: Dimitrov Research Center, 2024.
Trementozzi, David. Salvation in the Flesh: Understanding How Embodiment Shapes Christian Faith, Eugene, OR: Pickwick Publications, 2018.
Trementozzi, David. Renewing the Christian Doctrine of Salvation: Toward a Dynamic and Transformational Soteriology. Ph.D Dissertation, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA. 2014.
Academic Book Chapters
David Trementozzi, “Introduction: The Importance of Pentecostal Theology for the Twenty-first Century,” in Thinking with the Spirit: Explorations in Pentecostal Studies, ed. David Trementozzi (Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium: Dimitrov Research Center, 2024), 15-37.
David Trementozzi, “Conclusion: Pentecostal Studies for Theological Education, Faith Formation, and Ministry Training,” in Thinking with the Spirit: Explorations in Pentecostal Studies, ed., David Trementozzi (Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium: Dimitrov Research Center, 2024), 213-218.
Books: Devotional Theology
Trementozzi, David. Soul Cry: Finding Faith at the End of Ourselves. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock, forthcoming.
Trementozzi, David. The Way of the Thorn. Mobile, AL: Evergreen Press, 2002.
Trementozzi, David. Light for the Dark Night: Embracing a Heart of Holy Desperation. Maitland, FL: Xulon, 2005.
Trementozzi, David. Finding Hope in Desperate Times: Devotional Poems & Prayers. Clarence, NY: Kairos Publishing, 2002.
Presentations
David Trementozzi. Moderator of “Servant Leadership? A Re-examination of a Popular Leadership Concept,” by Mark Button at the 2025 annual conference for the European Pentecostal Theological Association, Regents Theological College, West Malvern, UK, 30 June – 2 July 2025.
David Trementozzi. Moderator of “The Lost Art of (biblical) Meditation,” by Gerry Beves at the 2025 annual conference for the European Pentecostal Theological Association, Regents Theological College, West Malvern, UK, 30 June – 2 July 2025.
David Trementozzi. Moderator of “Praying Through Artmaking: Imaginal Dialogue with Artistic Archetypes and Opportunities for Pentecostal Aesthetic Expression,” by Alana Sawry and Emma M. Austin at the 2025 annual conference for the European Pentecostal Theological Association, Regents Theological College, West Malvern, UK, 30 June – 2 July 2025.
David Trementozzi. Moderator of “Reimagining the Pentecostal Practice of Speaking in Other Tongues From an Eco-Theological Perspective Within the Discourse of Sustainable Development,” by Mangaliso Matshobane at the 2025 annual conference for the European Pentecostal Theological Association, Regents Theological College, West Malvern, UK, 30 June – 2 July 2025.
David Trementozzi. Moderator of “Re-envisioning Research and Learning,” panel member at the Continental Theological Seminary Annual Colloquium, Continental Theological Seminary, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium, 24-26 March 2025.
David Trementozzi. “The Theological Significance of Curiosity,” paper presented at the 2025 Continental Theological Seminary Annual Colloquium, Continental Theological Seminary, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium, 24-26 March 2025.
Trementozzi, David. “Pentecostalism in the Late Modern World,” panel member at the Continental Theological Seminary Annual Colloquium, Continental Theological Seminary, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium, 5-7 February 2024.
Trementozzi, David. “Pentecostalism and Peace,” panel member at the Continental Theological Seminary Annual Colloquium, Continental Theological Seminary, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium, 6-8 February 2023.
Trementozzi, David. “The Gift of Interruption: John of the Cross and COVID-19,” online presentation at the annual conference for the European Pentecostal Theological Association, College of Theology and Social Sciences in Warsaw, Poland, 4-6 July 2022.
Trementozzi, David. “Theologically Reflecting on COVID-19,” panel member at the Continental Theological Seminary Annual Colloquium, Continental Theological Seminary, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium, 21-23 February 2022.
Trementozzi, David. “The Gift of Interruption: John of the Cross and COVID-19,” paper presented at the Continental Theological Seminary Annual Colloquium, Continental Theological Seminary, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium, 21-23 February 2022.
Trementozzi, David. “Pentecostalism in the Secular Context,” panel member at the Continental Theological Seminary Annual Colloquium, Continental Theological Seminary, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium, 12-14 February 2020.
Trementozzi, David. “Desperate for Change: Understanding How the Holy Spirit Changes Lives,” seminar presentation at Opwekking Pentecost Conference, Biddinghuizen, 9 June 2019.
Trementozzi, David. “The Significance of Pentecostal Theology for a Post-Christian Age,” panel member at the Continental Theological Seminary Annual Colloquium, Continental Theological Seminary, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium, 20-22 February 2019.
Trementozzi, David. “Towards a Pentecostal Theology of Salvation,” paper presented at the 2018 Continental Theological Seminary Annual Colloquium, Continental Theological Seminary, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium, 20-22 February 2019.
Trementozzi, David. “Why Pentecostal Theology is Important Today,” paper presented at the Continental Theological Seminary Annual Colloquium, Continental Theological Seminary, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium, 20-22 February 2019.
Trementozzi, David. “Hungry for God: Understanding the Ministry of the Holy Spirit,” seminar presentation at Opwekking Pentecost Conference, Biddinghuizen, 8 May 2018.
Trementozzi, David. “The Spiritual Relevance of John Ruusbroec for Today,” panel member at the Continental Theological Seminary Annual Colloquium, Continental Theological Seminary, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium, 7-9 March 2018.
Trementozzi, David. “Knowing God Through Love and Beauty: John Ruusbroec and Jonathan Edwards’ Pneumatological Theologies of the Trinity,” paper presented at the Continental Theological Seminary Annual Colloquium, Continental Theological Seminary, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium, 7-9 March 2018.
Trementozzi, David. “Faith in Jesus: A Renewal Soteriology of Embodiment,” paper presented at the Continental Theological Seminary Annual Colloquium, Continental Theological Seminary, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium, 26-27 February 2015.
Trementozzi, David. Chair of Practical Theology and Christian Formation Session on Discipleship, Theology, and Hermeneutics at the Society for Pentecostal Studies, Springfield, Missouri, 6-8 March 2014.
Trementozzi, David. “Pentecostal Orthopathos and Pneumatological Transformation,” paper presented at The Holy Spirit and the Christian Life Conference, Regent University, Feb. 28-Mar. 1, 2013.
Trementozzi, David. “Utilizing Blackboard for Online Tutorial Instruction,” paper presented to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System’s New Horizons Conference, Louisville, Kentucky, 24-25 May 2010.
Trementozzi, David. “Religion Through Worldviews: Understanding Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism Employing Basic Worldview Questions,” paper presented to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System’s New Horizons Conference, Louisville, Kentucky, 24-25 May 2010.
Trementozzi, David. “A Pentecostal Reading of Karl Rahner’s Soteriology: Implications for the Construction of a Dynamic Soteriology,” paper presented to the Society for Pentecostal Studies, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, 13-15 March 2008.
Trementozzi, David. “Twentieth Century Perspectives Toward Creating a New Mind,” panel presenter at the Society for Pentecostal Studies, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, 13-15 March 2008.
Academic Memberships
European Pentecostal Theological Association, 2018-present
Society for Pentecostal Studies, 2007–2021, 2024-present