Rustin J. Umstattd

Professor of Theology and Ministry, Assistant Dean of Doctoral Studies

At a Glance

Discipline

Theology

Research Interests

Pneumatology, Ecclesiology, Biblical Theology, Doctrine Formation

Local Church

Northland Church

Biography

Dr. Umstattd’s Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy degrees are from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. His doctoral research concentrated on the role of the Holy Spirit in judgment and the relevance of this concept to the doctrine of the Trinity. Dr. Umstattd came to MBTS having served more than 15 years in student ministry. He is currently on the pastoral leadership team at Northland Baptist Church. He enjoys playing guitar, riding motorcycles, and watching science fiction shows with his daughters. He has been happily married to Leslie Umstattd since 2001.

Education

B.A., Faith Baptist Bible College

B.B.A., Georgia Southwestern State University

MBA, Georgia Southern University

M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Publications by RUSTIN J. UMSTATTD

The Spirit and the Lake of Fire: Pneumatology and Judgment
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The Holy Spirit in Relation to God’s Love and Wrath — Midwestern Journal of Theology 7:25-37 (Fall 2008)
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“Bell’s Hell: A Dialogue with Love Wins” — Midwestern Journal of Theology 10:103-123 (Spring 2011)
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“Seifrid on Wright: An Inference Based Upon an Implication Regarding an Emphasis” — Midwestern Journal of Theology 8/9:39-54 (Spring 2010)
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Faculty Q&A

The ” For the Church” permeates my teaching by keeping me focused on how our theological convictions are lived out in the local church. Doctrines are not meant to merely observed in the classroom, but are meant to be performed in the local church. A doctrine is not complete until it is deployed in the church.

It is an honor to be a part of equipping men and women to serve God faithfully in their local ministry context. Our students come eager to grow in their relationship with Jesus, committed to deepening their ministry skills, and excited about the challenge that college and seminary education affords.

I am deeply encouraged by our students desire to wrestle with the biblical basis for their beliefs. They recognize that we are in many ways living in a post-Christian culture. We can no longer assume that people generally agree with our view of God and how He would have us live. I have the privilege of working with our students in the classroom, and then seeing many of them live out their training at Northland Church as ministry interns and faithful members.