Dr. Gene A. Getz

Biogragraphical Information

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Diploma (1952), Moody Bible Institute; B.A. (1954), Rocky Mountain College; M.A. (1958), Wheaton College; Ph.D. (1968), New York University; graduate study at Northern Illinois University; Honorary Doctorate (1999), Institut Theologique de Nimes, Uchaud, France.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Radio ministry, Montana Gospel Crusade (1952-54); Youth Director, Church of the Air, Billings, Montana (1952-54); Director of Youth Camp, Clydehurst Christian Ranch (1954); Assistant Pastor, Cass Community Church, Hinsdale, Illinois (1954); Director of Christian Education, Lisle Bible Church, Lisle, Illinois (1955-57); Instructor in Christian Education (1955-68), Director of Evening School (1963-68), Moody Bible Institute; Visiting Professor, Word of Life Summer Institute of Camping, Schroon Lake, New York (1964--); Associate Professor of Christian Education, Dallas Theological Seminary (1968-74); Adjunct Professor in Pastoral Ministries, Dallas Theological Seminary (1974--); presently serving as Senior Pastor, Fellowship Bible Church North; Director, Center for Church Renewal.

PUBLICATIONS
REGAL BOOKS

Measure of a Church
Measure of a Family
Measure of a Man
Measure of a Woman
Partners for Life

CHARIOT-VICTOR BOOKS

God's Plan for Building a Good Reputation
Serving One Another
Building Up One Another
Loving One Another
Encouraging One Another
Praying for One Another

MOODY PRESS

Filling the Holes in Our Souls
Biblical Theology of Material Possessions
Real Prosperity
Elders and Leaders: God’s Plan for Leading the Church

CENTER FOR CHURCH RENEWAL

Sharpening the Focus of the Church

BROADMAN & HOLMAN

The Walk
"Men of Character" Series
Abraham: Holding Fast to the Will of God
David: Seeking God Faithfully
Elijah: Remaining Steadfast Through Uncertainty
Jacob: Following God Without Looking Back
Joseph: Overcoming Obstacles Through Faithfulness
Joshua: Living as a Consistent Role Model
Nehemiah: Becoming a Disciplined Leader
Daniel: Standing Firm for God
Moses: Freeing Yourself to Know God
Samuel: A Lifetime Serving God
The Apostles: Becoming Unified Through Adversity
Paul: Living for the Call of Christ

WORD PUBLISHING

Effective Church Growth Strategies

BACK TO THE BIBLE

Interacting With God in Ephesians 1-3
Interacting With God in Ephesians 4-6
David: Anchoring Your Heart Close to God
1 Thessalonians: Moving Forward in a Backward World

PULPIT MINISTRY

Frequent speaker at church renewal seminars and Christian education conferences. In November of 1972, Dr. Getz, along with several families, launched Fellowship Bible Church in Dallas. Since that time the work has grown to include 17 churches in the Dallas Metroplex and a number of Fellowship churches in other parts of the country. The basic principles forming the foundation for this new ministry are spelled out in Dr. Getz's book, Sharpening the Focus of the Church.