Dr. Gene A. Getz
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Center for Church Based Training, Richardson, Texas
President
Center for Church Renewal, Richardson, Texas
Pastor Emeritus
Chase
Oaks Church (formerly Fellowship Bible Church North), Plano,
Texas
Adjunct Professor in Pastoral Ministries
Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, Texas
BIOGRAPHICAL 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--); Chairman of the Board of
Trustees, Center for Church Based Training; presently serving
as Pastor Emeritus, Chase Oaks Church (formerly Fellowship Bible
Church North); President, 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
SERENDIPITY HOUSE
Overcoming Adversity – Insights into the Life of Joseph
Shoulder to Shoulder – Insights into the Life of the Apostles
Unwavering Tenacity – Insights into the Life of Elijah
Fearless Leadership – Insights into the Life of Joshua
Weighing Anchor – Insights into the Life of Samuel
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"
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
HOWARD PUBLISHING & VIDEO SERIES
Rich in Every Way
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.
