Phillip J. Long

Phillip J. Long is Professor of Biblical Studies at Grace Christian University (1998) specializing in the Bible and biblical languages. He served as the chair of the Biblical Studies division from 2000-2018. Since 2005, Phillip has led nine student trips to Israel and Jordan. He received a Th.B. in Pastoral Studies from Grace Bible College (1987) an M.A. in Biblical Exposition and an M.A. in Old Testament from Talbot School of Theology, BIOLA University (1995, 1998) and his Ph.D. in New Testament Studies, Andrews University (2012). He won the Charles Baker Biblical Studies Award (1987) and the Talbot Seminary Biblical Exposition Award (1995). He is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society, Institute of Biblical Research, and the Society of Biblical Literature Phillip has served as an interim pastor in Michigan and California, and currently serves as the Associate Pastor of Teaching at Rush Creek Bible Church, Byron Center, Michigan. He has been the Vice-Chair (2012-2013) and Chair (2013-2014) of the Midwest Evangelical Theological Society. He is married with two daughters. Personal interests include good music, old books, and fine coffee. Phillip blogs regularly at Reading Acts - http://readingacts.com/.