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Dr. James Bradford
Bradford was elected general secretary of the Assemblies of God by the Executive Presbytery in February 2009, a position he held for over nine years. As general secretary, Bradford oversaw the credentialing of over 35,000 ministers, church chartering, the collection of official statistics, and the Flower Pentecostal Heritage Center.
Prior to his election as general secretary, Bradford served as lead pastor of Central Assembly of God in Springfield, Mo., the church to which he has now returned as pastor.
Bradford holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Minnesota. As a student he led a small Chi Alpha campus Bible study that eventually grew into a university church. Upon graduation in 1979, Bradford stepped into full-time ministry with that campus outreach.
In 1988, Bradford and his family moved to southern California where he pastored Newport-Mesa Church in the heart of Orange County. Twelve years later, the Bradfords transitioned to Vancouver, B.C., to pastor Broadway Church.
Bradford also has served on a variety of boards and committees including the General Council of the Assemblies of God Executive Presbytery, the General Presbytery, and the Evangel University Board of Trustees. He is the author of four books, “Lead So Others Can Follow;” “Preaching: Maybe It is Rocket Science;” “Second Chronicles Seven Fourteen: A 28-Day Journey in Prayer;” and “The Pastoral Epistles: Godly Wisdom for Ministry.”
In addition to his other responsibilities, Jim travels frequently speaking to college students, missionaries, and pastors. He also hosts the weekly Jim Bradford podcast focusing on Scripture and leadership: jimbradford.org
Bradford and his wife, Sandi, have two married daughters, and three young grandchildren.
Jason Martin
Dr. Jason Martin grew up in Indiana as a Hoosier farm boy and is a lifelong Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers fan. Immediately after high school, he moved with his family to Poughkeepsie, Arkansas on a 200+ acre cattle ranch in the foothills of the Ozarks where he developed a deep appreciation for the rural parts of the state.
He earned a B.S. in Chemistry (with a double minor in math and physics) from Lyon College in 2004 and a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Arkansas in 2009, specializing in quantum and theoretical chemistry under the direction of renowned theoretical chemist Dr. Peter Pulay. His years in Fayetteville also made him a dedicated Razorbacks fan (for better or for worse).
Jason and his wife, Caysie, met while serving in leadership with Chi Alpha campus ministries at the University of Arkansas under the direction of campus pastor Ronnie Hoover. Together, they ministered to college students in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Virginia and participated in mission trips to Bolivia, Greece, and Jamaica. After several years in ministry, Jason returned to higher education and now serves as an associate professor of chemistry at National Park College (NPC).
He has taught chemistry, mathematics, and physics at several colleges and universities, including NPC (since fall of 2017) and Ouachita Baptist University since fall of 2020 as an adjunct professor.
Jason enjoys strength training and spending time outdoors with Caysie and their two daughters, Kaylee and Kenzie. As a family, they enjoy camping, hiking, rock climbing, and kayaking. They are also active members of Legacy Church, where they enjoy serving and growing in faith alongside their church family.
Jason is passionate about helping others explore the relationship between biblical faith and scientific discovery, and he is excited to share how both reveal the wonder and truth of God’s creation.
Teaching Synopsis
In today’s technology-driven world, it is common to hear voices claiming that faith in Jesus Christ and modern science are fundamentally at odds with one another. Many assume that advances in science have somehow diminished the need for faith, or that belief in God requires setting aside reason and evidence. But is that really true?
During our time together, I would like to explore this question and examine several compelling examples that suggest otherwise. Rather than being enemies, faith and science often intersect in remarkable and meaningful ways. As we look at what
Scripture reveals and compare it with discoveries in the natural world, we will see that there are many fascinating connections between God’s Word and modern scientific understanding.
My hope is not only to challenge a common misconception, but also to encourage and strengthen your faith. Ultimately, I pray that this discussion will deepen your appreciation for the wisdom and majesty of our Creator and draw you into a closer, more vibrant relationship with our Heavenly Father.
Lauren Rudolph, MS
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Assistant Professor of Biology | Natural & Applied Sciences